MATCH REPORT 26/1/08 RESERVES

Freethorpe Res v South Walsham Res Freethorpe got back to league action following their mid-season break and nearly lost a game that should have been wrapped up midway through the second half. In an end to end first half Freethorpe took the lead through A Marsh with both sides missing half chances. Come the second half Freethorpe missed 3 good chances but looked to be holding on their lead ok when 15 mins from time South Walsham scored , after this Freethorpe were under the cosh and only last ditch defending and two fantastic saves from Ben meant they held on for a point.

MATCH REPORT 26/1/2008 FIRST TEAM

Freethorpe FC In their first game for a month Freethorpe entertained a strong North Walsham Reserves. Freethorpe seemed sluggish from the start and the lack of games seemed to be showing. However, it was Freethorpe who took the lead against the run of play on 12 minutes when the alert Read latched onto a good ball into the box from Ward. Walsham continued to have the better possession and Freethorpe conceded too many freekicks in and around the box and were duly punished when keeper Pentney lost control of a freekick in the swirling wind with the ball ending up in the net. Walsham then took the lead with Freethorpe failing to pick up runners. The second half saw a completely different Freethorpe side with the usual sharpness and desire returning to their play. Walsham played out most of the second half in their own half and Freethorpe continued to drive forward looking for the equaliser. The midfield got the ball down and played with far better width but the second goal was proving elusive. Barber was unlucky when the keeper made a great save from a good shot from the edge of the box. Rix was then only inches away following an excellent ball into the far post from Barber. But the chance of the match fell to Lawton who took a great first touch but losing his balance stabbed the ball wide from close range. Freethorpe can consider themselves unlucky not to have got at least a draw. However, a harsh lesson has been learnt in recent weeks that against quality opposition we must put in the effort from the first minute to the last and take our chances to win games. Next Match: Away to Aylsham Res 2.30pm ko

MATCH REPORT 5/1/08 RESERVES

Freethorpe Res V Ingoldisthorpe Res Freethorpes good run in the primary cup ended with a 2-0 defeat despite their best efforts. However with key players missing Ingoldisthorpe were just a little bit to good on the day though had Fiddys 1st half goal not have been disallowed for offside things would have been very interesting. Well done to Johnny for taking over in goal for the day.

MATCH REPORT 29/12/07 RESERVES

Freethorpe Res V Costessey SportJust like the last game Freethorpe again played well and got nothing to show for it despite having the better chances , maybe the new year will see us with a more settled side rather than the 4 or 5 changes we have had most weeks so far or maybe we can just play rubbish but win ! Happy New Year to all.

MATCH REPORT 29/12/07 FIRST TEAM

Freethorpe finished 2007 with a home win against a hardworking Necton side. The game was played in windy conditions which did not make for pretty football from either team but Freethorpe ground out a result in a hard fought game. Freethorpe created a couple of chances early on with Rix pulling his shot wide with just the keeper to beat. Then it was the turn of fellow striker Lawton who shot wide with an open goal beckoning. However, Freethopre kept knocking on the door and were eventually rewarded when Ward was alert to a flick-on from Rix and poked the ball home. The second half was also a tight affair with defences looking solid. Once again it was the prolific Rix who wrapped the game up for Freethorpe adding two more goals to his tally. The first a header at the backpost from a good cross from Smith and the second a solo effort. A solid performance albeit not spectacular. Final score 3-0. Keep up the hard work lads. No game this week. Happy New Year from everyone at Freethorpe and best of luck to the reserves who entertain Ingoldisthorpe Reserves in the Norfolk Primary Cup.