Suffolk Junior F.A Cup 07/11/09
Pot Black F.C- 6
Acton Crown- 0
Match Overview- Due to our former treasurers incompetence we were unable to raid the coffers to raise dosh to fund a club scout, after he blew our balance on a St Tropaz spray tan for him and Hotty for their weekend at Centre Parcs. As a result we entered the match blind, but aware of our opponents free scoring form.
Gary Boyd returned at left back in place of 'Too Hotty', Rob Cooper effectively filled the void left by the excellent Ian Wilson, but most notably Ben Le Compte returned to partner Max Wall with P.T happily taking his turn on the bench.
L'Orange made a dream start from kick off after a combination of a bakers dozen of passes saw Gav Hunt flick the ball into the path of Max Wall who fired home with just 40 seconds on the clock.
For the next 20 minutes Pot Black dominated but where unable to capitalise on their hard work, which frustrated all involved and could have proved costly had Kev Sherwood not produced a trademark one on one save.
The lead was doubled soon after when a Rob Cooper corner was headed on to the cross bar by inform defender Darren 'The Abyss' Laws, as the ball fell to the confident Gav Hunt who smashed home.
Rob Cooper impressed on the left wing as he danced and dazzle his way past man after man, and attained his target when he cut inside a crown defender before smashing the ball home for 3-0.
Just before the interval Crown were dealt a cruel blow when their impressive young keeper sustained a suspected broken leg when he cleared the ball in a one on one against Adam 'The Battering Ram' Bird as he appeared to kick against the powerful striker, an obstacle which as many know is more solid than it looks.
After the break Crown produced some of there best football as they upped their work rate and as a result increased possession. Although their rise would be short lived after a high looping Darren Boyd cross mystified the stand in keeper as Adam Bird nodded home.
The Wall & Le Compte pairing in the centre of the pitch continued to blossom with both playing pivotal parts to most moves. And the clubs wealth of options were proved when Paul Taylor replaced 'The Wall' continung where his young counterpart left off.
Vinny Terry was executioner in chief last week when he brought down his axe on Ole Frank, and once again he did the business with two more goal bound strikes, the first as he broke down the left before finding the bottom corner, the second as he mopped up on some poor communication before rounding the keeper and shooting into an empty net. Thankfully for L'Orange, Vinny looks set to continue his scoring form despite what at first looked like an awful injury which left him rolling in pain, turned out to be just Vinny panicking that some mud had got on his shinny designer haircut!
Praise must go to Acton Crown who after a torrid afternoon, with their plans ruined by the injury to their keeper, showed a fantastic attitude as they fought to the end, and post match shook hands and made nicety's down P.B.H.Q before the gruling 2 hour long journey back to home. Good luck for the rest of the season lads.
Okay I know its extremely easy to say how great a performance it was when you've just won 5-1 & 6-0 respectively, but there is no denying our vast improvement since the match against Oxford Arms, Not only has the football been devastating and nice to watch but we look like we've just woken up and remembered we're supposed to be enjoying ourselves! Playing with smiles! and if ever you forget that important aspect of our game again.... just remember that we finished this match with Cooper in goal, Lawsey in centre midfield, and Kev Sherwood up front if that doesn't raise a smile nothing will!!!
Goals- Max Wall, Gav Hunt, Rob Cooper, Adam Bird and Vinny Terry x2 (again)
G.H.Windows & Door M.O.M- Ben Le Compte, outstanding performance from the P.B play maker as he pulled the strings in midfield, even more impressive considering the crafty bugger switched with Lawsey claiming it a tactical move, when we all knew that he had cramp!
