Match Report 19/10/08

Match Report – Vikings 1 v City 3, 19/10/08

1^st Attack –Mo ©, Loes, Jerram, Olly

Defense –Sarah, Allison, Alex S, Mike

 

Head coach Lee made some changes for this match, with three players who started the last match dropping to the bench, and calling up youngsters Alex and Olly for their first team 1 starts.  The visiting Cambridge City 3 team was a mix of youth and experience, and by no means an easy opposition.

The match started well for Vikings.  Although it was a close first half, Vikings managed to edge into the lead, by 5 goals to 2 at half time.  Loes scored one goal and added a penalty, and there was one each for Sarah, Olly and Alex.

City weren’t giving up, though, and brought on three substitutes in the second half to try to get back in the game.  However Vikings added 3 goals in the second half and only let in one, making the final score 8-3 to Vikings.  Loes scored two long-shots in the second half, while Alex got one more, which takes him to the top of the Vikings scoring charts so far this season.  The scoreline could have been even better for Vikings, but the home side missed twice from the penalty spot.

This was an important win for Vikings 1, coming off the back of a narrow defeat to promotion rivals Phoenix 2.  The victory takes Vikings 1 back to the top of the league, albeit on goal difference and having played a game more than our closest rivals.

Final Score:  Vikings I 8-3 City III

Goals:  Sarah, Loes (3 + 1 pen), Olly, Alex (2)

Subs: Jon (on for Alex, 2^nd half), Andy (on for Olly, 2^nd half), Harriet (on for Allison, 2^nd half)