Away vs Highfield Junior Colts D 0-0

A good and probably fair result.

The Blues decided to turn up with 13 this week, which made things a lot easier!

In the first half playing down a slight slope with the wind behind, Cumnor virtually camped out in the Highfield final third for the first fifteen minutes. The ball bounced around the penalty area a lot but obviously didn't fancy going in the goal. The midfield (Tom, Charlie, Lewis, Guy and Cookie) kept it tight and although it wasn't pretty, Highfield were very much on the receiving end.

As the half progressed, it became clear that Highfield had one or two quick forwards, and a couple of times they threatened to score from a break. However Edward and Nathan did a good job of closing them down.

In the second half it was harder, and the Blues were forced to play a more defensive game as the wind and pitch was against them. The game ebbed and flowed and could have been won by either side.

On the 45th minute Highfield were awarded a penalty for a clumsy challenge by a Blues defender, and it looked like the deadlock would be broken. However Hugo made himself look big, and the penalty taker took fright, hitting the cross bar.

After that the Blues had two clear cut opportunities to win the game, falling to Guy and Tom. Tom's missed by a coat of paint and he was still rueing what might have been even when being dropped off back at home.

Well played to everybody especially to Joel, Jadon, Ben and Luka for doing some unfamiliar defensive work, and Nathan for his first match for the Blues.

Man of the match: Guy - for great running.