MATCH REPORT 24/11/07 FIRST TEAM

Freethorpe played hosts to division 2 opponents Bungay Town in the Cyril Balyn Cup fully aware of their recent excellent league results. Freethorpe knew it was important to start the game well and not allow the visiting team time on the ball or to settle into any kind of rhythm. The tempo was set from the start of the game and was relentless. Every player competed just as was asked of them and matched their more illustrious opponents. With players pressing the ball and closing down play quickly all over the park Freethorpe quickly gained possession and in general made very good use of it. Freethorpe were handed the first real opportunity on the half hour mark when Read was fouled in the box following excellent approach play but fellow strike partner Rix failed to convert from the spot. However, he made amends immediately when striking home the opening goal from the back post from the resulting corner. The second half saw Freethorpe continue to press and force the pace of the game and they deservedly extended their lead when Rix converted an excellent cross from Ward who was now terrorising the Bungay fullback. The prolific Rix completed his superb hatrick with a rifling header at the far post after excellent play and cross from Read. Final score 3-0. This was a real discliplined performance with every player showing a real desire to succeed. First class effort lads. The bar has been raised!!Next Match: Home v Poringland Wanderers in Norfolk Junior Cup 1.45pm Kick-off

MATCH REPORT 24/11/07 RESERVES

Freesthorpe Res v Mousehold This week Freethorpe got their fist league win of the season on what turned out to b a eventful day. Having got changed we had to get back in to our cars and drive round Norwich to the pitch ( Fun with football boots on) The pitch itself was kids size with a surface like the moon and trees overhanging one touchline and just to add to the fun yet again we had no ref. However this all adds to the fun as its the same for both sides and their player who reffed the game done a great job. Freethorpe started with father and son ( Willie and liam) playing together in the team for the first time which worked well as willie was injured after 5 mins by which time Freethorpe should have been 2 up. As it was Freethorpe took the lead via Liam after 15 mins and were looking good untill about 25 mins when Mousehold scored to make it 1-1 , Freethorpe then went straight up the other end and took the lead when Adam slotted home. For the rest of the game Freethorpe had spells of playing some very good football and spells of playing utter rubbish. In the second half Ben burst the ball with one of his drops kicks and Adam got the winner 10 mins from time. After the game we all found out where the saying freezing your xxxx off comes from as to save the car journey back to the changing rooms we changed out side and that meant that mark the only player who had ridden with someone else had to walk back which was quite funny.

MATCH REPORT 17/11/07 RESERVES

Playing a team flying high in the league above us freethorpe put on a very good performance and were unlucky not to take the tie to extra time. As per last week Freethorpe started off asleep and gifted Hoveton a goal almost from the kick off .After this Freethorpe defended very well and limted Hoveton to long shoots but in a game of few chances failed to take the few chances they had. Well done to Adam playing his first game for the club and thanks again to willie and the Hoveton player who reffed the game fairly

MATCH REPORT 17/11/07 FIRST TEAM

Freethorpe travelled to Mundford to take on a determined and resolute home team. The first half saw Freethorpe have the lions share of possession with most of it played out in their opponents half. However, due to a combination of excellent defending, good goalkeeping and men behind the ball, Mundford managed to contain Freethorpe for all of the first half. In the second half Freethorpe continued to pass the ball and tempt the home team out. Patience was required to ensure Freethorpe maintained their shape and organisation whilst searching for the opening goal. On the hour mark the deadlock was broken in style when prolific topscorer Rix scored four sensational goals in nine sensational minutes. The first from the edge of the box, second following a richochet, the third a header and the fourth from the penalty spot. Freethorpe were now well and truly on top and Hurley, Lawton and Smith added further goals to make the final score 7-0. A fair scoreline but much credit must go to Mundford for their determination throughout. Now onto two tough cup games in the next two weeks. Lets give it our best shot lads. Next Match: Home v Bungay Town in Cyrill Ballyn Trophy 1.30pm ko.

MATCH REPORT 10/11/07 FIRST TEAM

Freethorpe made the long trip to Hunstanton in the 3rd round of the Norfok junior cup followed by our fantastic dedicated supporters. With a 140 mile round trip this was greatly appreciated. On the pitch the team did not disappoint and came away with a deserved 4-1 victory. Freethorpe went straight on the attack and could have opened the scoring before Hunstanton had even set foot in the Freethorpe half. However, the deadlock was not broken until midway through the first half when Ward scored with a cross-cum-shot. Thie lead was quickly doubled when Whitefoot scored with a superb free kick following a foul on Barber. The second half was more even and Hunstanton got themselves back into the game on the hour mark. Freethorpe quickly exxtinguished any hopes of a comeback with Ward scoring his second of the game straight from the restart. Substitue Lawton come on and won a penalty late on following aa good run into the box. Lawton scored the spot kick himself. A good performance from all 13 players used. Competition for places is certainly hotting up and is adding a real edge to our performances. Next Match: Versus Mundford Res Away (2 pm ko)

MATCH REPORT 10/11/07 RESERVES

Freethorpe Res playing a rare league game picked up their first point of the season in a end to end game. Horsford went in front early on via a tap from a free kick that went straight threw Freethorpes cowboy builders wall with Freethorpe getting back soon after with another goal from Ashley. Freethorpe conceded another sloppy goal and then Craig scored his 5th fluke of the season two level things up again. After this their was good football from both sides but no more goals. Another good performance back to cup action again next week.

MATCH REPORT 3/11/07 RESERVES

Freethope Res v Docking Current mood: cheerful Freethope progressed to the last 32 of the Norfolk Primary cup with a hard earnt 3-2 win over Docking. Freethorpe started well enough but as the half went on lost their way a bit and went 2-0 down and then got1 back just before half time. In the second half Freethorpe were a lot better and created many a chance and with Docking helping them by having a man sent off came back to win the game 3-2. Freethorpe goals came from Dan and two more from A Marsh. The highlight of the game was willie coming on in the second half on his 49th birthday yes its true he is only! 49 in his new boots and missing 2 chances. Thanks goes to Howard Webb who reffed the game to his normal high standards