Weather couldn't of been worse for us today, absolutely freezing and rain smashing down. Before the game Gary gave us the team with a couple changes from our previous game. Callum Roe came in on the left hand side and Gary was rewarded with a goal inside 10 seconds as Callum raced on to a through ball by myself to place it in to the corner. His celebration choice was too run back in Steven Gerrard style at Instanbul as he cleearly wanted to get the game put to bed before his fitness kicked in and he had to be replaced. We held on to the lead for the best part of 2 minutes as our keeper spilled the ball in awful conditions and their lad followed up quickest. Straight away we were straight up the other end and after a ball in from me yet again Hal dived in and scored a cracking header to put us 2-1 up. Then within another 2 or 3 minutes their lad beat a couple of men before be was tackled expertly just inside the area, however the referee made an awful call to give a penalty and award them a cheap equaliser. Yet again within the space of 2-3 minutes, Westy, who was absolutely class yet again, went on a darting run before being brought down unfairly inside the box. The referee pretty much had to give it after the previous call, and it was tooked away with ease into the corner I haven't changed in at least 10 years, 3-2. The game started to get slightly fiesty especially after Hals two footed lunge which whilst it wasn't too bad of a tackle, warranted some words from the opposing player who threatened to 'get him properly', typical Hartlepool Rarf. Throughout the rest of the first half we played well and defended solidly, with me and Hal both squandering a brilliant chance each to put us 4-2 up. At half time we came in and 2 subs were made, Ben and Sam came on for Tunner and Callum. As the second half started they clearly wanted to get a quick equaliser but we defended class again, after a very questionable decision to give a corner, their lad jumped highest to win the header which was destined for the top corner, before Bravey leapt like a salmon to make a fantastic goal line clearance. As they started to commit more we were able to catch them on the counter attack, after a scrappy little build up I was able to compose myself on the edge to cut in on my left foot and stroke it into the bottom corner, 4-2. As the game was slightly over Gary made some changes, I was replaced with Tom Raper and Wayne was replaced by Owen i think. Would like to point out I got 2 goals and 2 assists, good days work I must say. With the game opening up now and their main centre half starting to wander, we were able to expose the frail defence they had. Hal was on hand to get his second of the game, I never actually saw it so Hal can feel welcome to comment on his second goal, very sorry Hal. The scoring was then complete with Tom grabbing a goal with an excellent finish into the bottom corner and the game was well and truly over. Whistle blew and after a quick handshake due to conditions we rushed back to the changing rooms for warmth. Abel gets a special mention for providing the towel which helped all us pretty boys who have reputations and couldn't go back to college with our hair the way it was. Quality performance today with places to be played for, well done lads, deserved tomorrow's day off.
Man of the Match; Westy put in an performance which showed why I was worried in the week when rumours of him leaving came about, yet today I will give MOTM to Wayne for winning the ball constantly, retaining the ball well, and being solid in his tackling.
Cock up of the week;
This week goes to Sam Henderson who after a quality run from the heart of defence gave a Suarez style dive in an attempt to win a penalty. Absolute shocking dive, which was rightly heckled by the opposition players. Worth pointing out I had to think hard for this cause there wasn't any blatant ones so sorry mate you were quite unlucky this week!
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