Thursday, October 7, 2010

Great Football Win

Yesterday afternoon an U12 team took on Bishopsgate whose top year was away so no 1st XI game was possible. This was a chance for us to look at next year's top team so the match was eagerly awaited.

A poor first half saw us concede two goals despite having most of the possession. There was a lack of commitment and urgency and we gave the ball away far too easily. A late penalty reduced the deficit just before half time. 

After a stern half time talk, the attitude was completely different in the second half and two early goals put us ahead. A third followed and the game looked safe. Bishopsgate did not give up, though, and in the last ten minutes we were under great pressure from some excellent attacks.

It was a good lesson in what it takes to win and I hope that this will show in this weekend's key games against Woodcote House.