MATCH REPORT 3/1/09 FIRST TEAM

Anglian Combination
Division Four
Freethorpe v AFC Norwich Res

Freethorpe entertained a strong AFC Norwich Res in their first fixture of 2009. The game was an evenly fought contest with both teams contributing to what turned out to be a close and enjoyable game. The first half was probably edged by the home team who created the slightly better chances with both wide men looking very dangerous down the flanks, well supported by the strikers. However, the AFC Norwich keeper looked assured and dealt with anything that came his way. AFC got off to a flyer straight from the second half kick taking the lead with a good finish after a little good fortune with the set up. Freethorpe took a little time to react but eventually started to play some decent flowing football and got on even terms on the hour mark when Rix latched onto a great cutback from Read who had made an excellent run down the left wing. Shortly after Freethorpe took the lead when Lawton chased down a lost cause in the corner. After winning the ball he turned the defender and played a superb ball into Garside who finished emphatically. Freethorpe looked reasonably solid as AFC threw everything they could at them in the dyeing minutes but the excellent home defence stood firm to win the game 2-1. Another good team performance against a very good AFC side.

Next game: away to Wortwell (1.30pm KO) in Cyril Ballyn Trophy.