Home vs Launton Boys Athletic (L2-3)

Unfortunately Cumnor were down to 10 players before the game started, and it looked like being a long afternoon when Launton took the lead after 5 minutes. The Blues then played the first fifteen minutes virtually in their own penalty box, conceding two more goals, and the day looked ominous.

But the Blues showed some real resilience and when Kier broke forward in the 20th minute for Cumnor's first attack of the game, it seemed to inspire the team. From the rest of the half Cumnor gave as good as they got, and even though a man down were creating chances.

In the second half the match continued to ebb and flow with the Blues playing on the break and Launton having more pressure. But on the 50th minute, the ball bobbled loose on the edge of the box for Luka to put in a shot. Launton parried the ball into Charlie's path and Cumnor drew one back.

From that point on it was Cumnor who had the possession and Launton who played on the break, and in the 55th minute Guy's shot from the edge of the area when low into the corner of the net, and Cumnor were back in it.

The final 5 minutes belonged to Cumnor and chances came and went for a draw.

A fantastic performance by the Blues who played with real conviction in the second half. Man of the match might have gone to Faris who had a superb game for the second match in a row. However the smallest goalkeeper in the league (Joel) lifted the trophy for a really top class performance.

Other mentions go to the whole of the team:

Kier who troubled the Lauton defence all game, and will soon open his goal scoring account.
Guy for playing so well with a dodgy back.
Nathan for being strong and resolute at the heart of the defence.
Daniel for keeping the right winger of Launton at bay
Luka who is getting more and more involved in the games and for his shot leading to the first goal
Charlie f0r keeping going and not dropping his head
Lewis for his running and a few well placed passes
James for some really clever distribution and quite a lot of tackling