MATCH REPORT 22/9/07

FREETHORPE FIRST v ARCHERS NORFOLK JUNIOR CUP HOME

After no game last week Freethorpe returned to action in the Norfolk Junior Cup. Arches Utd were the opponents from the Great Yarmouth and District League. Both teams gave a good account of themselves in an enjoyable and entertaining game. All the goals came in the first half of the match. Freethorpe had the first chance of the match when Garside somehow managed to steer the ball wide with just the keeper to beat from close range. However, Rix was on hand shortly after to give Freethorpe the lead after an excellent run and cross from Ward following a shot from Garside. Arches got themselves back on level terms with an superbly executed freekick from the edge of the box. Freethorpe took the lead 5 minutes before half time with Smith heading home what turned out to be the winning goal after a good delivery from Rix. The second half was more open but with limited chances. A solid performance and an important victory against a good Arches outfit.Next Match: away to Watton Reserves 2.30pm ko.

FREETHORPE FC RESERVES MATCH REPORT 22/9/07

This week things went from bad to worse for Freethorpe with a 9-2 defeat. Starting with 5 youngsters in the side in looked as freethorpe could take something from the game in the first half but as things went against them heads went down and we ended up with a thumping! 0n the plus side its good for the club to have so many young players and to see 65 year old super sub wee willie to showing them how to score.

MATCH REPORT RESERVES 15/9/07

In their first league game of the season freethorpe came up against a very good Sprowston Beehive side. Freethorpe took the lead in the first half only for Sprowston to come back with two goals and looking the better side.In the second half freethorpe kept it a bit tighter and for the first 20 mins or so it became a very close came , after this spowston got the all important 3rd goal goal from a defensive mix up and after this took control and ran out 5-1 winners. This was our fourth game and only one player has played in all four games so hopefully things may settle down a bit as players come back from their hols ect and as for the NCFC season ticket holders ! ! ! !

MATCH REPORT 8/9/07

FREETHORPE RES V MARLBOROUGH ARMS LEAGUE AWAY

freethorpe res 1st game Current mood: thoughtful

Freethorpe res played their first game of the season and though lost done very well to field a team and 2 subs. believe it or not the club had a total of 13 players missing due to injury etc which meant signing on 5 players on the day. The players give there all but with half of them not knowing each others names it was always going to b a struggle however on the plus side marshy played a blinder in goal and A Beck done well playing his first game in adult football.result Malborough Arms 5 freethorpe Res 0

MATCH REPORT 8/9/07

FREETHORPE 1ST V SHERINGHAM RES AT HOME LEAGUE

Freethorpe FCWith seven first team players unavailable Freethorpe knew that a good performance was essential against visitors Sheringham Res. Forced changes were made following last weeks victory but everyone who came into the starting line up gave a good account of themselves. Straight from the kick off Smith attacked down the left flank and crossed for Rix to strike a volley with real force only for the keeper to be equal to it. Freethorpe continued their good start and took the lead on 15 minutes when Rix turned outside his marker and drilled the ball home with his left foot across the keeper. The lead was reasonably short lived with Sheringham equalising 10 minutes before half time after a good save from Pentney was tapped in by the alert sheringham forward. Sheringham took the lead shortly after halftime with Freethorpe failing to pick up their markers. However, it was Freethorpe who were now starting to get on top and enjoying alot of possession in the opposition half with debutants Lynch and Cresswell both having good games. Rix was extremely unlucky with a super effort from outside the box which was excellently saved by the Sheringham keeper. Another top class save denied what looked like a certain goal from close range from Maskell. Freethorpe were determined to get something from the game and they continued to drive forward with purpose and Rix got his just rewards for a hard working performance with a deserved equaliser with 5 minutes remaining. Freethorpe had a couple of chances late on to take all three points but the game finished 2-2. A hard working performance which on another day would have been three points. Well done lads and well played to the Sheringham keeper who had an excellent game. Next Game: Newton Flotmans away 2.30pm ko.

MATCH REPORT 1/9/07

FREETHORPE V NEWTON FLOTMAN AT HOME

Freethorpe FCAfter a disappointing result in midweek Freethorpe were looking for a good display and three points against visitors Newton Flotman. However, Flotman were well prepared and matched Freethorpes formation and it was Flotman that got off to the better start and opened the scoring on 13 minutes with a well struck shot from outside the box. Freethorpe reacted positively and carved out a number of chances which should have been converted. Garside and Lawton both found themselves in excellent positions but finishing let them down. Freethorpe started the second half looking eager to get back on level terms and done so within 5 minutes of the restart. Read rounded off a good team move to get Freethorpe up and running. Freethorpe were now enjoying lengthy spells of posession and deservedly took the lead when Rix converted from the spot after Barber was felled. Rix was again on hand just two minutes later to turn and strike home Freethorpes third after excellent wing play from Smith. Rix completed a quickfire hattrick almost straight from the kick-off twisting and turning in the Flotman box before convincingly beating the keeper. Freethorpe maintained the high tempo throughout the second half and got their just rewards for their efforts. A good second half display. Next Match: Sheringham Res at Home 2.30pm KO.