Home vs Witney Vikings 29th January W 5-3

The pitch was looking a bit suspect before the start, but the referee and managers decided in the end that it was all right, and the Blues were very grateful as they notched up their first win in a while.

Cumnor took an early lead when Guy lashed in a ball from the edge of the penalty area. After that the match was played largely in midfield with the ball bouncing off the hard ground and making the Blues normal silky passing game difficult. Unfortunately a bobble of the ball threw Kier as he went to clear it with plenty of time, and Witney drew level.

This seemed to spur the Blues on and with plenty of possession they were always looking the more likely to score. Tom put in a perfect cross for Charlie to bounce it off one of the defenders and into the goal, and the blues went in leading 2-1 at halftime.

In the second half, Cumnor played really well and had opportunity after opportunity to increase the lead, but even with 3 attackers on a lone goalkeeper, the third goal proved elusive. Eventualy the Witney keeper decided to kick the ball straight to Cumnor forwards from a goal kick and Tom converted to take a 3-1 lead.

At this point the manager relaxed...but it was too early with Witney pushing forward and getting a couple of goals from high punts into the Cumnor box.

This left a very nervious last 5 minutes until Charlie latched onto a cross from Cookie and took the Blues ahead. Cookie got his goal in the final minute to seal the match.

A fine victory with good performances by all of the team. Special mentions go to Tom (who other than having a great match was the only one prepared to head the ball!), Lewis (man of the match for a great performance on the right wing), and Cookie for some fine passing. Thanks also to Faris for his first performance in goal.

Things are looking good.