A tough game today against a team that is not only top of the league but also a team that Archie is yet to beat. He likes playing against Aces, he knows that they are a good team.
Needless to say that after the last encounter that they had on the field (vs Tornados), the boys were well up for this and the prospect of actually playing a game of football. The weather was perfect as was the pitch, great conditions. It was however, top vs bottom.
Archie was playing in-front of some extra spectators in the form of his Nana and his Aunt and also new Archie fan, John (a friend of the family). This worried him a little bit because when people come to watch him, he doesn't usually play too well but today was clearly the exception.
The match started at a fast pace with some good defending coming from both teams along with some sound goalkeeping. Tackles were going in nicely too, both managers appreciating the nature of the game (that isn't a dig at anyone...). The boys were passing the ball about when they had the opportunity but it was Aces who made the breakthrough via a cruel deflection off Harry C. 0-1. We battled hard and finally the equalizer came. Evergreen were awarded a free-kick which had to be re-taken due to an Aces player charging the ball down before the kick was taken. The ball trickled its way through the defence and Lewis P was on hand to poke the ball home. 1-1. Archie had a tremendous first half and seemed to be suffering from a slight stitch.
The second half was much the same. After 5mins, Aces made it 1-2 through a very well worked goal. The boys' response was furious. Harry F beat a couple of players and gave a superb cross which was met by Lewis P who struck the ball and hit the post. We had them worried and a couple of minutes later we equalized again. There was a shot which the Aces keeper couldn't keep hold of but Archie was there to mop up and put the ball into the back of the net. 2-2. Archie didn't really celebrate the goal as he was too busy checking to see if the Aces keeper was ok... good sportsmanship and a good attitude shown by him. It was clear that the boys were going for the win. Lewis P hit the post twice more just to put the frighteners on them and then we managed to take the lead. A fantastic ball from Lewis P played down the left flank to Archie. He ran with the ball, holding the defenders advances off, looked up and shot the ball across the Aces keeper and into the net! 3-2. I missed his celebration as I was too busy jumping about myself!
Aces took kick off and put a lot of pressure on the boys and responded with another cruel equalizer. The ball taking a bobble and passing under Louis feet and into the goal. Neither team gave up after that and it wasn't long until the final whistle had gone.
A good result for in fairness. On paper, looking at the league, most people would have said it would be an away win but it is clear from that performance that Evergreen Juniors' league position doesn't really mean a thing. Another positive would also be that fact that Berko lost so Evergreen are now off the bottom of the table! GET IN.
Next weekends game vs Hemel Panthers is due to be played on Saturday. Archie will not available for selection for this game due to a family wedding.
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