Chandlers Ford Youth 1-4 Crofton Saints
Mid Solent B League – 9th February 2008
Chandlers Ford set out to go one step further than they managed in their previous encounter with today’s visitors Crofton Saints.
At the time (back in November 2007), Crofton were flying high and had not lost a game or even dropped a point. A top drawer performance from Ford, arguably one of our best this season saw CFY 3-2 up with just a minute to go, but unfortunately drawing to a late goal when the three points looked likely.
This time around, the story didn’t quite follow on as Ford suffered their fourth consecutive defeat.
CFY switched to a 3-5-2 formation for this home game against second placed Crofton.
Josh Harrigan returned to the centre of defence and as captain with Jake Beattie and David Smith making up the rest of the back three. James Parsonage and Daryl Winter slotted in as the two wing backs with David Bromhead the forward player of the centre midfielders and Michael Wall being asked to play the holding role in front of the back three allowing Michael Sawbridge the free role between midfield and the two strikers Jozef Montigue and Alex Evens.
CFY started brightly with two or three chances being created before Crofton broke away against the run of play and scored with their first attack as the ball was crossed in from the right with their centre forward unmarked, taking advantage to find the back of the net.
CFY picked themselves up and with some fine interplay involving Daryl, David and Jozef ending with Michael Sawbridge bringing the scores level with one of his trade mark strikes.
The home side continued with the pressure on the Crofton goal with a series of corners and long throws from Josh, but unable to hit the target.
Crofton had a break-away just on half time but Lee made one of his best saves of the season diving low to his left and pushing the ball away for a corner, which was cleared.
HALF TIME: CFY 1-1 Crofton Saints
Ford continued their pressure again in the second half with Michael Sawbridge coming close on a few occasions and a lovely shot from Ryan Chinn, which dipped over the bar. Despite all the CFY pressure, Crofton were very lively on the counter attack and soon found themselves 3-1 up.
Following another corner, which were coming thick and fast, a Crofton player handled in the area, however Daryl blasted the spot kick over the bar.
To make things worse for Chandlers Ford, Crofton again broke free at good pace to secure a 4-1 victory.
A game where Crofton had maybe five or six chances, scoring four of those, and CFY having up to ten and only converting the one – that was the difference.
Daryl was nominated as one of the men of the match for his never say die attitude and effort. Michael Wall was the other to be rewarded with the trophy for his outstanding display in the unfamiliar role as the holding midfield player.
FULL TIME: CFY 1-4 Crofton Saints
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