MATCH REPORT 25/10/2008 RESERVES

Freethorpe Reserves V West End Primary Cup

This week Freethorpe put in a good performance to progress to the third round of the cup with a 3-2 win. This can only be down to the fantasic pre-match prepartion we had this week. Freethorpes Scorers were M Edwards , W Smith and S Howle

MATCH REPORT 25/10/2008 FIRST TEAM

AFC Norwich Res v Freethorpe FC

Div 4 Anglian Combination

Freethorpe got off to a perfect start against AFC Norwich Res when the very lively Mcmartin played a neat one two with Read before slotting home at the near post. AFC then dominated for a period but found Pentney in excellent form in the Freethorpe goal. Freethorpe weathered the storm before settling down to play some decent football but it was AFC who caught Freethorpe on the break and scored with a well taken goal. Freethorpe responded immediately and restored the lead just minutes later through Lawton who scored from a long throw from Burns. Lawton increased the lead just after halftime and Whitefoot rounded off the scoring with a deflected freekick. Final score 4-1.

Next match: Martham away in cyrill ballyn trophy. Please note 1.30pm kick off.

MATCH REPORT 18/10/2008 RESERVES

Freethorpe Reserves V Loddon A

In a close game , Freethorpe lost 1-0 to a loddon side who created the better chances on the day. It looks as though having gone up a division Freethorpe can compete with most of the sides in there but most surport their front players more.

Freethorpe apologize for the behaviour of A Beck who will not take a puff of his inhaler again !

MATCH REPORT 18/10/2008 FIRST TEAM

Easton v Freethorpe
Norfolk Junior Cup

Freethorpe crashed out of the Norfolk Junior Cup at the hands of a very well organised and competitive Easton side. Freethorpe started the game well and could have taken an early lead but Rix shot over from 12 yards out. Freethorpe mounted the early pressure and it was from a Freethorpe corner that Easton had their first real attack of the game and on the break got in behind the Freethorpe defence and the striker slotted home confidently. This setback rocked Freethorpe somewhat and were hit further when Easton doubled their lead midway through the first half with a well worked goal. Morris was then replaced by Bramford due to injury. Freethorpe came out in the second half and went in search of a goal to get them back in the game. Chances went begging and Easton were defending deeper and deeper. With 20 minutes remaining Freethorpe went down to 10 men when Hurley was injured with all subs already used. However, Freethorpe continued to go forward and Read gave Freethorpe a lifeline with 10 minutes remaining scoring from close range. Rix thought he had equalised with an excellent freekick which was saved superbly by the Easton keeper. Freethorpe threw everything at Easton but an equaliser was just not to be. A good competitive game and all the best to Easton in the next round.

Next Game: away to AFC Norwich Res at Thorpe School (2pm ko).

MATCH REPORT 11/10/2008 RESERVES

Freethorpes Reserves V Costessy CrPlaying against a good 1st division side , Freethorpe gave their all and apart from a 15 minute spell in the second half when they hit the bar spent most of the game defending and done well to keep the score down to 3-0. This week we should ! play our first league game.

MATCH REPORT 11/10/2008 FIRST TEAM

Anglian Combination
Division 4
Freethorpe v Newton Flotman

Freethorpe were looking to react positively against visitors Newton Flotman following last weeks disappointing defeat. However, it took them most of the first half to get to grips with the game with Flotman having the better of the first half. Flotman took an early lead which seemed to knock Freethorpes confidence somewhat and certainly for most of the first half they gave the visitors far too much respect and time on the ball. The second half saw Freethorpe close down play a lot more quickly which resulted in them putting Flotman on the backfoot. Freethorpe started to dominate possession which quickly got them on even terms when Smith broke down the left and crossed superbly to the far post for Lawton to head home convincingly. Freethorpe remained on top for most of the second half and were in search of a winner. This did occasionally leave them vulnerable at the back but the defence coped very well. With time running out and luck seemingly against them, having only minutes earlier having a stonewall penalty claim turned down, Freethorpe were not to be outdone and the hero was Rix who twisted and turned inside his defender and slotted home from a narrow angle to give Freethorpe a deserved victory 2-1. Hardwork and effort is what restored our hold on the game and more of the same is required week in week out.

Next Game: away to Easton in Norfolk Junior Cup. 2pm ko.

MATCH REPORT 4/10/08 FIRST TEAM

Anglian Com Div 4

St Andrews v Freethorpe

FCFreethorpe travelled to a windy thorpe rec to take on a good st andrews reserves. The first half was suprisingly open with both teams carving out chances regularly. The home side took the lead when the tallest man on the pitch was allowed to roam free into the box at a corner and head home. Freethorpe thought they had got on level terms when Goodson had the ball in the net but it was ruled out for offside somewhat contentiously. Freethorpe continued to create chances and continued to not take them and were punished when St Andrews increased their lead. Read reduced the arrears for Freethorpe following a dropped catch by the home keeper. Freethorpe could and should have gone in at the break on level terms but just couldnt convert. The second half was all Freethorpe who piled on the pressure on the home team but without being able to turn pressure into goals. Freethorpe were once again denied an equaliser when Rix headed home following another dropped catch from the home keeper but the ref decided to rule out the goal. Mcmartin had a giltedged chance late on to scramble a point but it wasnt to be. chances are important but its goals that win games. Credit for the effort nonetheless.Next match: home to Newton Flotman - 2.30pm ko.

MATCH REPORT 20/9/08 & 27/9/08 RESERVES

Freethorpe Reserves

This week Freethorpe progressed to the second round of the primary cup via a walkover.Last week against Newton Flotman The lads got a 2-2 draw and though were a little lucky to only be 2-1 down in the first half had a very good second half , but could only take one of their many chances. Goalscorer Wes 2.

MATCH REPORT 27/9/2008 FIRST TEAM

Anglian CombinationDivision 4

Wells Town Res v Freethorpe

Freethorpe made the long trip to Wells in their quest to continue their recent run of good form. On a good playing surface Freethorpe got off to a great start playing some incisive football. Chances were coming frequently but the deadlock was not broken until the halfhour mark when Hurley superbly chested and volleyed home a cross from Barber. Lawton quickly doubled the visitors lead with a great solo run and shot which rattled in off the far post. Rix made it 3 goals in ten minutes to make the halftime score 3-0. Wells to their credit came into the game second half and had their fair share of the game, and deservedly pulled a goal back on the hour. The game became quite stretched with bith teams creating openings but Freethorpe held on for a convincing 3-1 victory. Competition for places is now hotting up and whilst being good for the team means people have to be patient.

Next Match: St Andrews Res away. 2.30pm ko.