Sidmouth Raiders 0-2 Central United

A marked improvement on last week boys and a clean sheet too so well done.

I thought we started the game well and played some nice football but took a while to make the breakthrough, which eventually came via an excellent long range shot from Zak Burnard that proved too hot for their keeper to handle.  It could have easily been 3 or 4 by half-time had we put our chances away.  Matt put in some dangerous corners and was unlucky not to score with one that hit the crossbar.

Whilst still in control of the game our passing wasn't quite as fluent in the second half but it was great to see the effort from everyone right up until the final whistle, as we have tended to flag towards the end of games recently.  Matt caused Sidmouth constant problems with his surging runs and our second came from same when he added a great finish from a wide left position.  For this and his sheer work rate Matt gets the captain's armband for the next game.

Worth a mention

Andrew did a sterling job at left back and played some excellent passes down the wing.  Zak Burnard had a solid game in his defensive midfield role.  Francis once again demonstrated his great dribbling skills.

Just a reminder that we have Central City on Wednesday, KO 6.15pm, so can you try and be there for 5.45pm.  Please let me know if your son can't make it.