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.