QE B Team vs Tyne Met

After the long awaited and anticipated first game of the season Dave Scott called us all in to give the first motivating team talk of the year and prepared us for the kick off. He selected the team with a simple 4-4-2 with Lewis Maguire in goal, a back four of me, Sam Henderson, Liam Brown and Iain Atherton, the midfield was Cameron Edgar, Christian Aither, Harry McGuire and Jordan Fogg then the strikers was Sam Mann and Liam Foster.

After a nervy start we were soon on top dominating the game keeping a solid back four whilst the midfield were controlling and winning everything in the middle. The chances were being created by both the two wingers (Cameron Edgar and Jordan Fogg) whilst the two strikers were getting into the great positions but were just unlucky. We started very energetically and were soon rewarded with the first goal of the game and made it 1-0 with a brilliant finish from Sam Mann right in the bottom corner which gave the keeper no chance. After the game kicked off again we carried on dominating the game and putting the Tyne Met defence under pressure which they couldn’t handle. We were then able to capitalise on the possession when a beautifully whipped ball was floated in and Liam Foster was on hand to guide it into the bottom corner with a wonderful header. We were now 2-0 up and looked solid. The defence was tight with Sam Henderson and Liam Brown putting a great shifts in whilst we were still creating chances up top. We were then rewarded a free kick on the half way line which Iain Atherton whipped in with his wonderful left foot into a dangerous area but we were unable to win the header. The ball then came out towards the edge of the area where I was standing, I was able majestically leap in the air and was able to fire a bullet header into the top corner of the net from 18 yards out which broke the net it was so powerful. No keeper in the world would have been able to save it. This meant we were cruising at 3-0 however Tyne Met were able to break through our defence for the first time of the whole game through the luckiest of balls over top which we were unable to clear and they were able to pull one back. We were now winning 3-1 but we were then quickly able to make it 4-1 after another great cross from Cameron Edgar was converted in by one of the Tyne Met defenders. The half was coming to an end but Tyne Met were able to get another goal just before to make it 4-2.

The second half soon began after a few changes were made from the gaffer. On came Josh Dowson to replace Christian and on came Sam Fields. The second half kicked off and we carried on from where we left with both substitutes making an early impression on the game. Josh Dowson was making himself known by bullying the Tyne Met midfielders with his size and mopping everything up. Dave brought some fresh faces on to mix the game up and on came Jamie Barron, Max Tennant, Lewis Malcolm and Lewis Timms. We were creating some great chances up the other end to put the game away however two quick goals from Tyne Met meant the score was 4-3. Tyne Met were able to get another goal which saw their striker go one on one with Lewis and was able to slide it under the Lewis. While attempting to smother ball Lewis sustained a terrible injury which meant he had to be stretchered off with a possible broken leg, wish you the best and a speedy recovery. We were able to quickly give Matthew Bancroft the quickest call up ever from the QE league. He had a good start until he got lobbed by one of Tyne Met players. Tyne Met was able to take the lead for the first time. The game started to settle until the Tyne Met keeper messed up which meant that Lewis Malcolm was able to score a two yard tap in which he couldn’t have missed. This mistake rewarded him with his first goal for the B team after an interesting season last year to say the least. This meant that the score was levelled with the last fifteen to go. We were able to dominate the last ten minutes creating chances with Timms causing havoc down the wing but we weren’t able to capitalise on however another day they would have been straight in the back of the net.

Overall it was a very good performance from the lads and was unlucky not to get a win but plenty of positives to take out of it. Everyone put a good shift in and things can only get better.

Man of the match: Sam Mann was the man of the match after a superb performance from the striker.