Friendly vs Highfield L 3-5

The first time out on the big pitch, and it looked like we might only have 4 players!

However as the kickoff approached our numbers swelled, and with the judicious loan of Fyn, Will, and Rory from the U10s we managed to field 11 players.

Highfield came 2nd in our league last season, and we were expecting them to be tough oppositions and likely to be near the top in our league this season. However Cumnor were not overawed and some good play on the right flank allowed the Blues to take the lead.

After that it was pretty much nip and tuck for the rest of the first half until Cumnor gave away two penalties as half time approached, both of which were converted by the Highfield No:10.

Cumnor continued to battle valiantly but a third goal looked as though it might put the match beyond us. However in the final 15 minutes, Fyn, Will, Charlie and Joel, linked up to score twice quickly in succession and bring the score level.

It was looking like being played out for a fair draw, but tired legs were leaving gaps and eventually a free kick about 10 yards outside the box, was slotted home by the big No:10. Cumnor tried to press forward, but were caught on the break and the score finished 5-3.

Charlie wanted me to point out that for the final two goals, we had one of their players as our goalie, as Ben had to leave, and that he would have saved both of them. Obviously his goal keeping skills are as fine as ever!

Not a bad result, but the transfer of Fyn, Will and Rory looks unlikely. So Lewis, Luka and Jadon have a lot to live up to.