MATCH REPORT 16/2/08 FIRST TEAM

Foulsham were the visitors to Freethorpe for a winner takes all battle with both teams knowing that only victory was good enough if any chances of promotion were to remain. Freethorpe started the game with a great determination and had a real purpose about their play. The pace of the game was frantic with Freethorpe presssing the ball all over the pitch to hurry Foulsham into giving away the ball. This seemed to force the visitors to resort to playing the long ball which the Freethorpe defence dealt with superbly. With chances at a premium it was top scorer Rix who opened the scoring on the half hour mark from a Ward corner. Freethorpe were dominating the midfield and having quite a bit of joy down the flanks but were were unable to apply the finishing touches to add to their lead. The second half saw Freethorpe maintain their momentum and continue to force the pace of the game. They never let the visitors settle into any kind of rhythm and were now enjoying long periods of possession playing some superb passing football with only the Foulsham keeper and some last ditch defending keeping the score at 1-0. However, with 15 minutes remaining Rix picked up the ball and from 25 yards drilled it into the bottom corner of the net for an excellent finish to put the game safe and ensure Freethorpes promotion hopes remain a possibility. An excellent team performance, probably the best of the season so far. thats more like it lads!!Next Game: Home to Norwich CEYMS - 2.30pm ko.