MATCH REPORTS

FREETHORPE V STALHAM RES,FOULSHAM,MARLINGFORD AUGUST 2007

FC Freethorpe have now played three games this season and have started their campaign in Division 5 with two good wins followed by a defeat. Firstly, Freethorpe got off to a solid start away to stalham reserves in oour debut in division 5. Goals coming from Garside and Read following good work from brown and Loomes. Freethorpe travelled to Foulsham on saturday to play a very competent and fit Foulsham side on a very wide pitch. Foulsham took the lead when Freethorpe were caught in possession. This seemed to spur Freethorpe into action and Garside set up Lawton for a tap in. garside scored himself shortly after and Rix added a third on the stroke of halftime with an overhead volley. Rix made the game safe with a fourth midway through the second half which was quickly followed by Read with a solid header. Foulsham got two consolation goals late on which took the shine off the result. Thank you to Foulsham for their extremely friendly hospitality both at the ground and the pub - a credit to the league. On Tuesday night Freethorpe entertained rivals Marlingford who were quick off the mark and showed why they came runners up to Freethorpe in the league last season. They played with a real purpose whilst Freethorpe started very slowly. A mistake by Lawton gifted the opening goal to Marlingford but Freethorpe worked themselves back into the game and Rix equalised with an excellent solo effort. However, Freethorpe were again caught ball watching on the stroke of half time and Marlingford took a deserved lead into the break. Second half saw the entrance of Ward and S Brown who both had an impact on the game and swung the game in Freethorpes favour. However, extended periods of play being played out in the opponents last third did not lead to what would probably have been a deserved equaliser. final score 2-1. Time to reflect on last three games and see where we need to improve. Next game: Newton Flotman at Home (2.30pm Ko).