MATCH REPORT 29/9/07

FREETHORPE FIRST V WATTON RES LEAGUE AWAY

Freethorpe travelled to Watton for a Division 5 fixture and were extremely impressed with the excellent condition of the pitch. Freethorpe started brightly on the spacious pitch and were quick to ask questions of the home defence. Rix opened the scoring after just 4 minutes following good approach play from Read and Barber. Freethorpe were playing some decent football and fellow strike partner Read was on hand to score two goals in two minutes to extend Freethorpe's lead midway through the half. The first was tucked away neatly following a clever interception and pass from Ward. The second was a far post finish after Morris had played the ball down the left flank and lawton crossed first time. Rix then got his second of the game to put Freethorpe firmly in control. Pentney in the Freethorpe goal was excellent when called upon making two very good saves. Watton pulled one back before half time following a close offside decision. The second half saw Freethorpe in control of the game ad moving the ball swiftly. Rix was first to complete his hatrick from a cross from Read, and Rix returned the favour for Read to complete his hattrick. Rix rounded off the scoring with Freethorpes seventh 6 minutes from time. A good solid performance. final score 7-1. Next game: v Thetford Rovers at home in Cyrill Ballwyn Cup 2.30pm ko.