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.