MATCH REPORT

FREETHORPE v WORTWELL RESERVES AWAY LEAGUE

For the second week running Freethorpe were on the limits of their squad due to injuries, unavailability and suspensions. Freethorpe envisaged a tough game against a much improved Wortwell side and so it proved. Wortwell started the game extremely brightly and competed wholeheartedly in every tackle with their play belying their lowly position in the league. Pentney in the Freethorpe goal was in excellent form making a string of superb saves to keep the game goalless. Freethorpe were rocked back on their heels but as the half progressed they eventually found their feet and with it a bit of rhythm. With ten minutes to the half remaining Rix outfoxed the last defender and when about to unleash a shot on goal was felled in the box. Rix then stepped up to take the spot kick which was well saved by the Wortwell keeper. Just minutes later Read found himself through on goal and was unlucky to get an horrendous bobble just before striking the ball. The second half was a similar affair with both teams competing well and the game evenly balanced. Freethorpe broke the deadlock on 62 minutes when Read was fouled on the edge of the box. Skipper Whitefoot took the kick and drilled it into the top corner beyond the keepers outstretched arm. Wortwell responded and deservedly got on level terms with 15 minutes remaining through a well worked move and strike. The game was flowing from end to end and more goals looked likely but did not materialise. Final score 1-1. A fair result in an entertaining game. If Freethorpe are to maintain their promotion aspirations then big hearts and courage are required from all players. Improvements needed this week. MoM: Daniel Pentney for a top class performance. Remember Dance at Village hall This saturday (3 March) to The Kriptones. Everybody welcome.Next match: Holt Utd Res at Freethorpe 2.30pm ko.