Men’s 3s Match reports

After a few friendlies, a new format, and some new players, we arrived early (or at least some of us did) for an away game against Burnt Ash.

There were some early chances for both sides, although the first real shot on our goal came from one of our own players!

Ash earned a few short corners, which were dealt with well. There was some excellent movement and passing, with Oli taking up his new role higher up the pitch and Robin being given the freedom to attack. This created some great opportunities and some excellent balls into Ben, Sam and Tyler.

We continued to press, and Tyler finished off a pass from Oli to put us 1–0 up. Jamie then scored from a short corner to make it 2–0.

Burnt Ash applied some pressure, but our defence stood strong. Unfortunately, a fast break and a great finish brought Ash back to within one.

A very positive team talk followed, and the second half started well with end-to-end action. Ash then capitalised on our eagerness to push for more goals, playing an aerial over the top which created a two-on-zero. They finished the chance to make it 2–2.

Ash caught us again shortly afterwards, this time creating a four-on-one. Luckily for us, they got a little greedy and shot straight at the keeper.

We then found another gear and created some great chances, with Robin and Oli combining brilliantly on several occasions. One of these moves eventually found Ben, who produced a great finish to make it 3–2.

There was a tense end to the game, with a few important saves keeping us in it. Tyler also picked up a yellow card, but we held on to start the season with a win.

Thanks to Ollie, Dan and Dixie for stepping up and helping out.

Special Mention: Sam, for not being able to count the number of team members. Although Ollie could have taken it for trying to score in our own goal!

Champagne Moment: Robin, for turning opposition players inside out.

Player of the Match: Robin, just edging out Oli and Rich.

We go again at home against Sevenoaks.