BEES 2 - 4 NOMADS COLTS
This was a frustrating result against a team who, player for player, probably don't carry the talent we have but who fight hard in the tackles, defend well and put there bodies on the line in terms of clearances and last ditch tackles.
We can learn a lot from today!
It's easy to say we were unlucky (and we were), that we had too many subs/changes, we hit the cross-bar, there was goal line clearances and last ditch tackles but that might mask over a few basic issues and the fact that Nomads were organised and got stuck in.
Although the Bees had most of the possession and we created by far the most chances we also need to stay alert when defending and put proper tackles in. If we allow players to run (unchallenged) 30 yards into our box or decide we aren't going to track back and help, then we are in for a tough season.
Going forward with Emlyn, Ben and Henry we looked dangerous but Nomads had an organised defensive line up. With no substitutes it also helped Nomads to concentrate on their positions and shape.
After Nomads had scored (totally against the run of play) we got back to 1-1 with a run and goal from Sam. In Q3 we then conceded 2 really poor goals from our point of view as tackles and effort went missing for 10 minutes - much to work on!
Henry got us back to 4-2 with a fine run and finish and with Ben smashing one off the cross-bar it proved not to be our day.
It was frustrating today and perhaps it highlighted that we need to get more organised positionally and in our line-ups and game management to each quarter.
Work to done from both coaches and players point of view!!
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