Monday 19th April 2010 - North Midlands U19's Football League Div 2
Always a pleasure to watch U19 football -- played by honest players, most with a desire to learn the game. It is to be hoped that Referee Mr. Townsend enjoyed this game as much as I did ... it was a treat to watch and although Long Eaton edged it, a draw would probably have been a fair result.
Calverton had the first 10 minutes or so and it looked like United hadn't played together before. When their manager reminded them before the kick off that they need to remember that they were playing in yellow, I thought he was joking!
The visitors did get their game together after 15 minutes or so, and after taking the upper hand, deservedly went ahead on 23 through the no.8 shirt.
Always a pleasure to watch U19 football -- played by honest players, most with a desire to learn the game. It is to be hoped that Referee Mr. Townsend enjoyed this game as much as I did ... it was a treat to watch and although Long Eaton edged it, a draw would probably have been a fair result.
Calverton had the first 10 minutes or so and it looked like United hadn't played together before. When their manager reminded them before the kick off that they need to remember that they were playing in yellow, I thought he was joking!
The visitors did get their game together after 15 minutes or so, and after taking the upper hand, deservedly went ahead on 23 through the no.8 shirt.
This is an age for learning and United will have to learn that they cannot switch off when they go in front ... they did and were punished 6 minutes later when the Calvo no.9 rounded the keeper after being played in by no. 3 shirt "Dobbo".
Right on half-time United went back in front when their 7 jacket fired home a low 18 yard drive through a ruck of players with the keeper unsighted. H-T 1-2
Right on half-time United went back in front when their 7 jacket fired home a low 18 yard drive through a ruck of players with the keeper unsighted. H-T 1-2
Unfortunately Mr. Townsend had occasion to caution three players in quick succession in the second half, one for a tackle from behind, the other two for having a bit of a confrontation. Still, the lads got on with the game after Rob had taken the necessary action and had calmed them down.
Calverton were pressing for an equaliser, but they left too much room at the back and when the Long Eaton no. 8 played the ball into the box on 82, the no. 6 chipped delicately over the Calvo keeper.
All over? Not on your Nelly. Calverton kept looking to score and they did manage a second on 90, but with just one minute of added time there was to be no dramatic come-back. F-T 2-3
Thouroughly enjoyable game - this is the third Calverton U19 game I've been to this season, and they have lost the lot, although not for the want of trying, it has to be said.
Admission £2
Programme £1
H/C 32 --- that's 8 more than were at our game on Saturday!
Tuesday - Gedling MW v Radcliffe Olympic
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