Boys U16 v Stamford

Boys U16B v Stamford

Result: Lost 3-0

Scorers:

Review: Unfortunately, we went down 3-0 to Stamford today.  The score line really doesn't reflect the game at all, and we were very unlucky not to score, and arguably deserved even to win the game. In the first half, the match was pretty cagey with neither side creating chances, despite some good play in the middle of the pitch.  Harry Hitchcock was particularly influential in the first half, but it took an error at the back, giving the ball away, to give Stamford a chance just before the break, which they put away for a 1-0 lead.   At half time, the side was still pretty confident, and started the brighter of the two teams in the second half.  A couple of half chances came our way, but we could not capitalise, and after 15 minutes, they got a short corner which was hit powerfully, but Charlie Misell would have been disappointed not to keep it out.  At 2-0, we had to gamble a bit, and pushed forward.  There was some excellent hockey, with Matthew Hepburn really bossing the middle of the field, and Sam Payne getting in behind the defence on the right.  Jacob Misell was a constant threat, and Kieran Norris also played well and with purpose.  Hepburn struck a short corner cleanly, only to see the defender squeeze it past the post on the line.  Another was saved by the keeper when he flicked, and a third chance was also cleared off the line.  The Stamford keeper was having a blinder, and despite our pressing, we could not get the break.  They were relieved when a break away put them in on goal, and an unsighted keeper was not able to make the save, to give them a flattering 3-0 win. It was cruel on the team who had worked hard for each other, and played some good hockey at times.

Star Player: