MATCH REPORT 14/4/2007

FREETHORPE FC v CNSOBU RESERVES AWAY LEAGUE

With the season drawing to a close Freethorpe still have everything to play for. With promotion in our first season secured we will now be concentrating all our efforts into trying to be champions. After no game last weekend Freethorpe travelled to Mousehold to take on CNSOBU Reserves. With the sun in all its glory the pitch was very hard and Freethorpe took some time to get used to the conditions. Passes were going astray slightly and sometimes we were guilty of overplaying. However, we did manage to gain our composure and topscorer Rix carved out two good openings which on any other day he would have scored. The deadlock was eventually broken on 21 minutes when Ward arrived late in the box to head home a Barber cross. The prolific Rix was then on hand to add two further goals. The first after a deft one two with strike partner Read. The second coming after he closed down the keeper for a tap in. CNS had their own chances and the young substitute went close on two occasions. The heat was now playing a part and Freethorpe maintained the tempo and added three more goals before halftime. A neat triangle of passes between Barber, Read and Ward found Forsyth for a goal at the far post. Read was next on hand for a good strike following a terrific crossfield pass from Burns to Forsyth. Rix completed yet another hatrick on the stroke of halftime. The second half saw CNS adjust the shape and positions and all credit to them for stifling Freethorpe. Chances were still created but the CNS keeper made some excellent saves. It was pleasing to see Hurley return to action from the bench following a lengthy injury layoff. Hurley looked lively and helped himself to a goal lobbing the keeper 5 minutes from time. Special mention to Burns who had a very solid game in defence and looked very assured throughout. Final score 7-0. Two games to go to maintian the effort and committment shown throughout the season. Keep up the work lads. Special mention to Freethorpe's travelling supporters which must have exceeded 40 who have supported us home and away all season. A real credit to themselves and our club. Next Game: Home V Hellesdon Res 2.30pm