Qe A team v East Durham College (Away)

I would like to start the match report with a quote from right back Sam Read. 'As the old saying goes you haven't been tested till you have played East Durham College away on a cold Wednesday afternoon.' This test was made even more difficult when the team bus didn't turn up which manager Mark Scott blamed on everyone else but himself. The bus eventually turned up and I was in charge of the music. Playing country and western songs from Scotty Mccreery's latest album which the crowd took to warmly except first year raver Nathan Wright.

The pitch was in good condition matching that of Wembley Stadium or Seaham Red Stars ground. However the game didn't start as planned for QE as the home team ran through the non existent midfield three who had parted like the Red Sea, the move was completed by an accomplished finish by the East Durham forward. However it wasn't long before Josh Clark in his words 'calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner with his supposedly weaker right foot.' QE were then behind again when goalkeeper Thompson attempted a James Dowson switch which was cut out by the East Durham attacker. Although 2-1 down QE continued to play the 'tiki taka' style. This was rewarded when striker James Beauchamp, who couldn't hit a barn door last week 'picked the ball up outside the box and shifted it onto his favoured right foot before rifling it into top corner.' Beauchamp got his second of the afternoon volleying into the bottom right hand corner from the edge of the box. The fourth and final goal of the afternoon was assisted by Beauchamp who had a good week on the player performance index, Alex Grocott finished with a well struck left foot volley. 4-2 the final score.

Starting Wednesday match reports will be completed by veteran Harry Spence so expect an increase in banter and detail.

James Marshall (Captain)