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.