Saturday 25th September 2010 Home vs Banbury Spencer W 2-1

Our season got off to a good start with a tightly contested match in which the Blues triumphed.

From the kick off Cumnor looked bright and were dominating the match. With the prodigal sons returning (Isaac and Edward were back), the side looked well balanced and an early corner gave the Blues the lead through Guy Pearce's knee. After that for the next 15 minutes Cumnor played in Banbury's half but were unable to convert any chances until William scored his first goal for the blues. Thanks to a great save by Hugo from a free kick a couple of inches outside the penalty area, we went into half time leading 2-0.

The second half rotations got a little confusing, and with Banbury switching tactics to put 2 strikers permenantly up front, it was a much closer contest with chances for both sides. However Cumnor forgot their shooting boots, and having gained a penalty, were still unable to break into a clear lead.

About 15 minutes from time, Banbury got one back, and the game was fairly nerve wracking for the final quarter. Again Cumnor couldn't find the back of the net, even when James put the ball into Charlie's path only 12 yards out with the goal keeper stranded. Guy made a couple of fantastic last ditch tackles, and Hugo pulled off the save of the match in the dying seconds, to earn player of the week.