MATCH REPORT 25/4/09 FIRST TEAM

Anglian Combination Division Four

Easton v Freethorpe

Freethorpe played their final away fixture of the season against a good Easton side. With Freethorpe and Easton battling for fourth place this was never going to be an end of season stroll. Freethorpe made three changes to the starting line up and Easton started the game very positively keeping Freethorpe pinned back in their own half. Easton looked dangerous from set pieces where they could use their height advantage but the Freethorpe defence coped very well. Freethorpe worked themselves into the game and Smith should have opened the scoring when the ball was pulled back into his path, but blazed over the bar from close range. The same player had another chance shortly after but could not finish. However, Smith was to make amends powering home an excellent header at the far post from a cross from Ward. Easton were rocked on their heels and Freethorpe doubled their lead when Burns whipped in a dangerous cross and Lawton headed home superbly. The next goal was crucial in this game and it went in Freethorpes favour when Rix pounced on a mix up between defender and goalkeeper. Freethorpe contained the home team who resorted to shooting from distance to win 3-0. The defence was immense once again keeping their third clean sheet in four games. Last game is at home to local rivals South Walsham.

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MATCH REPORT 18/4/09 FIRST TEAM

Anglian Combination
Division Four
Wymondham Town Res v Freethorpe

Freethorpe travelled to Wymondham Town following a good midweek performance and 3-0 win against Hindringham. Wymondham Town started brightly and the game always looked as though it would be a tight affair with both teams displaying plenty of desire and commitment. Chances were at a premium with defences on top at both ends. Wymondham looked very comfortable in possession but lacked a real cutting edge. Freethorpe were a little more direct in their approach but it20was a very good move down the right which saw Simon Burns break through the home defence and rifle home the opening goal for the visitors. The second half was equally hardfought with Freethorpe remaining resolute. However, Wymondham got on level terms following a mix up between Burns and Pentney. Freethorpe were then hit with injuries to three key players. Firstly Read was withdrawn closely followed by Burns and Barber. Barber typified the spirit and effort of the team after trying to carry on following a nasty looking injury to his shoulder, from which we wish him a speedy recovery. Substitute Danny Lawton was soon involved in the action and scored with an exquisite lob from 20 yards to seal a deserved victory against very good opponents. Next matches: Sat 25 April away to easton 2.30pm ko.Wed 29 April at home to south walsham 6.30pm ko. Live band and buffet night including presentation in Freethorpe social club on Sat 9 May - everybody welcome. £8 a ticket.

MATCH REPORT 4/4/2009 FIRST TEAM

North Walsham Town Res v Freethorpe FC
Anglian CombinationDivision Four

Firstly apologies for not submitting notes in recent weeks. Problems withmy PC have now been resolved. Freethorpe travelled to champions elect NorthWalsham keen to get something from the game after a few disappointingresults in recent weeks. After feeling unlucky to lose 2-1 to Walsham onlya fortnight ago Freethorpe were eager to give a good account of themselvesand so they did. The defence looked solid throughout playing withdisclipline and organisation. Pentney in the Freethorpe goal did not have asave to make in the whole 90 minutes which was credit to the team andespecially the defence considering the quality of the opposition. TheFreethorpe midfield worked tirelessly on a big pitch and Rix was excellentin attack keeping the back three of Walsham occupied. Smith found himself ina good position in the first half but was unlucky to fire into the sidenetting. Chances were limited but both Garside and Barber had chances toclaim victory. The final score was a well earned and hard fought 0-0 drawwhich was a fair result. A very good solid performance which we must nowmaintain until the end of the season.Next games: Sat 11 April: Home v Wells Town Res 2.30pm koWed 15 April: Homw v Hindringham Res 6.30pm ko.