MATCH REPORT - SAT 10 MARCH

BEES 4 – 4 ELLESMERE PORT

With Ellesmere Port’s pitches being waterlogged, we were lucky to have a game this week and ended up on the Waverton Primary pitches.

After an evening of heavy rain, there was concern that our pitches might not be up the job, but after surveying the entire field, a suitable area was found - ok it might have been a little on the small side, but then again we were playing 6 a side.

Following a last minute team change, due to a couple of late arrivals (Reminder to please arrive at least 20 mins before KO), we were underway and it was not long before Ellesmere Port’s early pressure paid off and they found themselves 1-0 up.  George had been making some good saves and was unlucky t have one dribble into the goal – but well done George for his honesty in advising it was a goal (I could not see from where I standing).  It was not long before EP doubled their lead with a truly wonderful strike into the top corner – George had no chance.

Having struggled with EP’s physicality in the first quarter and being 0-2 down, the boys dug deep and worked hard from then on and were unlucky not to score in the 2^nd quarter, with a few chances going begging in front of goal.  The boys were trying to play football and looked good at times.

The 3^rd quarter is where the Bees really came into their own and showed what they were capable of. They upped the intensity and pressure even further and were rewarded by 3 excellent goals.  Henry with the first with a good strike into the bottom corner. James then converted from a corner before Emlyn rounded it off by cutting inside from the right to fire home with his favoured left foot.

3-2

Waverton were on the up!! Or so we thought…

Unfortunately, things did not continue as planned and the boys were very much on the back foot struggling to clear their lines at the back and it was only a matter of time before EP pulled one back, and then took the lead. Thankfully, Pablo was able to rescue the draw with a well taken goal.

Final score 4-4, which is our best result against them to date, and probably a fair result for both teams having played well throughout. This was our 5th straight positive result (4 wins and 1 draw) so great form.

Man of the Match was shared by George and Emlyn.