With no training had yesterday and the thought of today's match being played on the big pitch, I wasn't looking forward to the prospect of the boys facing a team that has lost only 2 games this season. I suppose the opposing team was looking forward a bit too much to playing a team that only won once in the league. Archie was playing today's game in his Nike T90s due to losing his Adidas boots during the week, after scoring a hatrick for his school! Herons were playing a changed strip of Black Shorts & Socks with Yellow shirts.
Archie played the full game as a striker alongside James S. The game got under way and the first 10 minutes were very tight once again, but the boys were playing some good football. Archie came close to scoring very early on, beating his marker down the left flank but took too many touches and the keeper was able to collect. Herons were passing the ball about with purpose and Franky, in midfield, played a lovely through ball for Archie to run onto and slot underneath the keeper and into the back of the net. 1-0. He then made it two a couple of minutes later. Connor was heading towards goal but his options were limited so he played the ball across the goalkeeper for Archie to finish. 2-0. The opposition attacked our goal but CC was strong in goal and denied them a comeback. Half time came, the Ricky team were getting torn apart by their coach and our boys were being praised but warned not to relax yet.
The second half kicked off and Archie had quickly got his hatrick. He won the ball just outside the area, took it past 2 or 3 players into the penalty area and confidently placed it passed the keeper. 3-0. The boys were unlucky not to get more goals and Archie was unlucky not to get a fourth. Ricky Rebels scored a consolation goal with 5 mins to go. The final whistle went and the boys were really happy with the 3 points they had just won. Archie was awarded Man of the Match for the second time this season.
Next weekend we play Harpenden Colts Cobras in the League.
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