MATCH REPORT 15.3.08 RESERVES

Freethorpe Res v Norwich union B

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Category: Sports

Not unlike last time we played Norwich Union we should have realy finished the game in the first half but as it was had to settle for 2-0 , the second half was much closer with both sides getting 2 each hence the game finished 4-2. Thanks to winkle for reffing at short notice.

MATCH REPORT 15/3/08

Div 5 Anglian Combination

Attleborough Res v Freethorpe

Freethorpe travelled to Attleborough trying to keep on the coat tails of the promotion chasers. However, they encountered a very resolute and organised Attleborough side who did not role over. Chances were at a premium and neither side took advantage of the few chances created. Rix went closest for Freethorpe when a superb header guided back from the far post rebounded off the cross bar. The home side nearly took the lead themselves shortly after when Burns excellently cleared off the line with the keeper beaten. Half-time 0-0. The second half was also a tight affair with the likelihood of a single goal sealing the points for either side. Freethorpe went close when Hurley broke through only to be denied by a last ditch tackle from the boro defender. Freethorpe again looked to have made the breakthrough when Barber crossed superbly from the right but Garside guided the header wide of the far post from point blank range. Just moments later top scorer Rix sealed an important victory when Morris played a long ball forward which Rix latched onto and on the second attempt scored the all important goal. Final Score 0-1. Another important victory. Next Match: Home v Aylsham Wanderers Res (2.30pm KO).

MATCH REPORT 8.3.08 FIRST TEAM

Norwich CEYMS Res v Freethorpe

Freethorpe travelled to Swardeston expecting another tough encounter after narrowly winning 1-0 against the hosts just two weeks ago. The wind was extremely strong and straight down the pitch which made for difficult conditions. However, credit must go to both sides for getting the ball down and playing some neat football and trying to play in a positive manner. Freethorpe were playing into a very strong head wind in the first half and could have opened the scoring after just a few minutes but found the home keeper in terrific form once again. Soon after, the keeper denied the prolific Rix from close range. The Freethorpe defence remained firm against the wind and gave a solid base for the rest of the team. On 13 minutes Freethorpe took the lead when Ward pounced on a loose ball following yet another good save from the keeper. The second half saw Freethorpe get an early goal to extend their lead when Rix struck home convincingly from the penalty spot after Lawton was felled in the box. CEYMS then had a good spell of play but could not find a way through the Freethorpe defence. The CEYMS keeper made another terrific save from point blank range from a powerful Hurley header before substitute Read made the game safe on 75 minutes and final score was 3-0. A good team performance with Rix exceptional yet again in attack.Next Game: Away to Attleborough Res - 2.30pm KO.

MATCH REPORT 1.3.08 RESERVES

Freethorpe Res v Norwich Union B

This week in a game that should have been won after 15 mins ( hitting the post after 30 seconds) we some how managed to draw 2-2 with Ben only making 1 save. In a wind affected scappy game I still can't work out if we coped well in bad conditions, were unlucky or rubbish! Marshy got two good goals and 50 year old Wee Willy was back! Next week we are playing at somewhere called Freethorpe so have your sat navs ready!!

MATCH REPORT 1.3.08 FIRST TEAM

Freethorpe played hosts to a gallant and hardworking Watton Utd Reserves. Although Freethorpe got off to an excellent start when Whitefoots freekick was deflected into the net after just 5 minutes Watton held Freethorpe for the majority of the first half. Two strikes just before half time swung the game in Freethorpes favour. A good worked move involving ward and then a one two with whitefoot saw Garside calmy slot the ball past the keeper. Rix was then on hand to quickly add Freethorpes third with an excellent drive from the edge of the box. The alert Lawton quickly got the second half up and running with a well taken lob. Then the game turned into the Rix show adding a further three superb goals. The first a volley from a burns freekick. The second was a cool finish past the keeper. The last was the goal of the day with an excellent strike into the top corner following an excellent run. It was a good boost for the team to have the influential Hurley back in the first team fold following an injury layoff. Next game: away to Norwich CEYMS - 2.30pm ko Remember Casino night in the village hall Sat 8 March. It will be great fun. Come and join in.