GK: Cameron
RB: Adam
CB: Jack
CB: Casey
LB: Matt
RM: Lewis
CM: Jon
CM: Alex
LM: Sam
CF: Owen
ST: Alfie
(No Substitutes)
THE OPPOSITION:
Stocksbridge were the first side that I played against for EMU's, and they have some good quality players but don't pose much height or strength. They sit comfortably in mid-table and play on a nice pitch on top of a very large hill.
THE MATCH:
From the off you could see which side we're going to dominate this match and unfortunately for us, that team was Stocksbridge. They kept a lot of the ball but didn't really do that much with it. Even from set pieces, they didn't pose much threat, but they were clearly in control of the game. Their best chance came from an overhead kick which I got down well to save but couldn't keep hold of, thus putting the ball on a plate for the striker to tap home but somehow, from 2 yards, he put it wide of the empty goal. Soon after Stocksbridge came close again, this time with a left footed half volley from the left side of the box 20 yards out, across the goal, and flicking the outside of the post. But just a minute before halftime, Stocksbridge got their goal from EMU's failing to clear a corner, which dropped on the half volley from the centre of the pitch 18 yards out, and flew into the top right corner, despite myself getting half a hand to the ball.
HALFTIME SCORE: STOCKSBRIDGE 1-0 EMU's
The second half started the same as the first, as Stocksbridge dominated the ball but didn't create a single chance on goal. And neither did EMU's until the last 15 minutes where they grew in confidence and managed to get a couple of free kicks in good areas, and corners. If the delivery had been better, I would've had no doubts that they would've grabbed a goal. But with 88 minutes on the clock, EMU's were put the sword and after I denied the first effort, the rebound rebounded off the leg off the striker into the six yard area and he had a simple tap in.
FULLTIME SCORE: STOCKSBRIDGE 2-0 EMU's
PLAYER RATINGS:
Cameron - played well, was very unlucky with both goals and kept the score down a bit 8/10.
Adam - struggled again and didn't get involved in the game 6/10.
Jack - had another great game but was outshone by his centre back partner 8/10.
Casey - played very well and deservedly the man of the match 9/10.
Matt - really struggled in the game 5/10.
Lewis - did enough but struggle as he had a lack of strength 6/10.
Jon - for once, didn't have a great game, can't remember him making an impact 6/10.
Alex - had decent spells but his delivery let him down 7/10.
Sam - very similar to Lewis 6/10.
Owen - tried to get onto the ball a lot, didn't stand much of a chance 7/10.
Alfie - worked hard but did also struggle 7/10.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE:
Stocksbridge really showed their quality and didn't really give us a chance until the last 20 minutes. We defended well but I think the score line flattered us a little and they could've easily had more than two.
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