MATCH REPORT 6/9/08 V MARLINGFORD AWAY FIRST TEAM

Anglian Comb Div 4Marlingford v Freethorpe

After last weeks disappointment Freethorpe travelled to rivals Marlingford with 6 players unavailable. Freethorpe prepared themselves for a tough game as always at marlpit lane and every player contributed superbly to the team cause. Hurley, making his first start of the season got Freethorpe off to a great start heading home powerfully from a Lawton cross after just 8 minutes. Smith doubled the lead just 5 minutes later with a fortunate cross cum shot which caught the keeper off guard and looped over the keeper straight into the net. Marlingford fought themselves back into the game and reduced the arrears on 15 minutes with a good move from midfield. The second half saw Freethorpe up the tempo and scored their third goal on the hour mark when Barber slotted home from the penalty spot when Hurley was felled in the box. The ever hardworking Read deservedly scored a great goal to put the game beyond any doubt and Hurley scored his second and Freethorpes Fifth with 5 minutes remaining from a good cross from Mcmartin. An excellent team performance against a hardworking Marlingford side. The workrate and effort was back to what we have come to expect from Freethorpe sides. Well done and keep it up. Next match: home to Easton 2.30pm ko.