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).