MATCH REPORT 21/2/09 FIRST TEAM

Anglian Combination
Division Four
Blofield Res v Freethorpe

Freethorpe made the short trip to Postwick to take on local rivals Blofield. Freethorpe got off to a flying start scoring three times in the opening 25 minutes. Rix scored the first when he headed home strongly from an excellent run and cross from Mcmartin. Lawton quickly added a second with another well-taken finish. Burns then added a third finishing off a very good team move in emphatic fashion. Blofield continued to work hard and reduced the arrears shortly after switching their wingers, which temporarily unsettled the Freethorpe defence. Freethorpe regrouped at halftime and put in a hardworking and solid performance to maintain their hold on the game. With the home team gradually taking more risks trying to get back into the game Freethorpe carved out a number of chances with Rix adding Freethorpe’s fourth goal late on. Final score 4-1. An excellent team performance played in a very good spirit by both teams.

Next Match: Away to Foulsham 2.30pm ko.

MATCH REPORT 7/2/09 FIRST TEAM

Anglian Combination
Division Four
Brandon Town Res v Freethorpe FC

Freethorpe made the long trip to Brandon and were rewarded with a convincing victory. On a pitch in very good condition Freethorpe passed the ball well and created problems for the home defence. Lawton opened the scoring from a Burns corner after a flick on from Barber. Freethorpe increased their lead when a Brandon defender turned the ball into his own net following a great cross from Burns. Brandon pulled one back in the first half from the penalty spot. Garside netted to get Freethorpe off to a perfect start in the second half. Then in the space of ten minutes Freethorpe added four more goals, from Burns, Read and a quickfire double from Rix. Final score 7-1. A solid victory, however we must remain concentrated for the whole game and retain our disclipline throughout.

Next Match: Home to Hindringham Reserves. 2pm ko.

MATCH REPORT 31/1/09 FIRST TEAM

Anglian Combination
Divison four
Freethorpe v Wymondham Town Res

Freethorpe played hosts to a good and enthusiastic Wymondham Town Reserve side. In windy conditions both teams tried to get the ball down and play and the first half was quite an even affair. Wymondham took the lead with a long range effort which took a bad bounce just in front of the unlucky Pentney in the Freethorpe goal. Freethorpe created the better of the chances in the remainder of the half with both Read and Rix being denied by excellent saves from the visitors goalkeeper. Freethorpe dominated for much of the second half with the defence looking very strong when called upon. Freethorpe eventually equalised when Garside scored from close range with 10 minutes remaining. Topscorer Rix was on hand soon after to seal a deserved but hard fought 2-1 victory.

Next Match: away to Brandon Town Res 2pm ko.