Pete's Clipboard Part 8

Good Morning, Good Day or Good Evening....

We took on the Edgeworth Eagles on what most thought would be a boggy pitch. However the ground was in super condition which would allow both sides to get the ball down and produce some good footy. Suspension to Stasi saw a backline re-shuffle with Cameron Sullini coming back in at left back. A starting debut was also given to young Alex Palozzi.

The first half was a well balanced affair with both sides enjoying good levels of possession however not too many scoring chances were created from either side. I felt as the half wore on we started to get on top ever so slightly however the half finished as it started at 0-0.

15 minutes into the second period and we went 1 nil down due to a penalty and the set back was compounded further with the send off of David Baillie. To the boys credit we got back into the match straight away after Ben Martin converted a penalty kick. The feeling and the attitudes of the guys was fantastic at this point as we looked like going on with it albeit with the 10 men. However hearts were broken when Edgeworth took the lead with little over 5 to go. Again to the boy’s credit they fought again and almost got something out of the match late creating a few chances.

At stages we have seen the level of enthusiasm and application within this group that is needed to go on and be there at the business end of the season. These characteristics are needed for longer periods coupled with a higher level of discipline for our goals to be achieved. I am absolutely certain this is can happen.

Cheers

Guinno