MATCH REPORT 19/4/08 FIRST TEAM

Anglian CombinationDivision 5

Freethorpe v Mundford Res

Freethorpe entertained Mundford Res for an important fixture which turned out to be a hard fought game. Freethorpe were unchanged from the previous week and started brightly with Read soon on hand to open the scoring from a well placed pass from Lawton. Lawton himself added a second soon after with a well taken header at the back post from an accurate cross from Smith on the left flank. Freethorpe were then guilty of easing off and relaxing somewhat which allowed Mundford to gradually work themselves into the game. On the stroke of halftime the normally ultra reliable Morris made an error in judgement and allowed the Mundford striker a chance he did not miss to reduce the arrears. Freethorpe took a while to get going in the second half but the introduction of Hurley and Ward with half hour remaining had an immediate impact. The tempo of play increased and chances were coming thick and fast but the Mundford keeper was in fine form. However, with little over ten minutes remaining Garside latched onto a Hurley flick on and volleyed home. Garside added another almost straight away after some superb build up play. Rix completed the scoring soon after from the Penalty spot. Final Score 5-1.

2 games remaining as follows:Sat 26 April: Home to Aylsham Wanderers 2pm Kick offMon 28 April: Away to Sprowston Wanderers res 6.30pm Kick off