Central United 2-1 Twyford Spartans

Twyford always provide tough opposition and yesterday was no different.  The first 20 minutes or so possession was fairly even but despite us having the better chances Twyford went ahead with their first shot on goal.  Our response was good and we created several more good chances but were desperately unlucky at times, particularly when Oakley's brilliant long range shot struck the cross bar and bounced close to the line and away from goal. Twyford on the other hand were restricted to just one clear cut chance that was thwarted by a great save from Ollie.

Despite being a goal down at half time we all felt a win was still well within reach and we just needed to get that first goal and more would follow.  That first goal came when Zak Burnard pounced on a loose ball in the box and thumped the ball into the back of the net.  After that we grew in confidence and played some fantastic football but some dogged defending kept us at bay, until Oakley delivered a inch perfect corner to the edge of the six yard box for Kaden to leave his marker and meet with a glancing header into the right hand corner of the goal, which ended up being the match winner. 

Man of the Match goes to Kaden who was the provider of several good chances, was virtually unplayable at times with his mesmerising skill on the ball and also scored the winning goal. 

There were lots of other strong performances but the other stand out one was Zac Burnard who not only got us back in the game with a goal but was excellent in midfield and also at centre back when called upon to fill that role for the last 30 minutes. 

Another big well done lads for a great win in a game where a scoreline of 4 or 5-1 would not have flattered us.  That puts us 2nd in the table btw!

See you Monday at training.

Jon

PS. I have provisionally arranged our St Martins game at KGV for Tuesday 17th April.      Please let me know today or tomorrow if you are unable to make it as I need to submit a form to the league.

Central United V Twyford Spartans

Tomorrow's match is against Twyford Spartans are KGV (pitch next to the park).  Please meet at 10am for 10:30am KO.

Jon
 

Sidmouth Warriors 2-3 Central United

After nearly 2 months without a match yesterday's away fixture on a small rain sodden pitch was always going to be tricky.

We made a decent enough start to the game and went ahead via a long range curling shot from Oakley that caught out the Sidmouth keeper.  For a decent spell after that we looked comfortable and should have extended our lead but were denied by some excellent saves.  Sidmouth fought hard to get themselves back in the game, starting to play the better football and eventually getting a deserved equaliser. 

A productive half time team talk and a bit of a reshuffle saw us get back on top at the start of the second half but it was looking like it was going to be another one of those games for us when Alfie struck the inside of the post and saw the ball bounce back into the keepers hands but eventually our second goal did come and Oakley's too with another superb long range shot that sailed over the keeper into the roof of the net. 

Sidmouth were not done, though, equalising again and it was looking like the points would be shared until Oakley launched a massive free kick from deep in our half for Alfie to run onto and expertly put away to get a much deserved goal to bag us the 3 points.  

So, not the most polished performance but a gritty one that got the job done - well done lads! 

Man of the match has to go to Oakley for his 2 goals, 1 assist and excellent work rate in midfield. 

Jon

Saturday's game

Saturdays game is away to Sidmouth, 10am meet for 10.30am KO. 

Address is Byes Lane, Sidford, EX10 9QX

Squad for the game:

Ollie
Ted
Asher
Luke
George
Zac B
Zak M
Francis
Oakley
Aaron
Kaden
Alfie
Euan

Another re-arranged date

Sidmouth (away) game has been re-arranged for Saturday 17th February

Quiz

Hi all

There's a Central FC quiz being held on the 23rd February at St James Park.  Please click

here for more details and let me know if you would like to go.

Jon

Re-arranged fixtures

Heavitree (home) - 14th April 

Axminster (home) - 28h April. 

Colyton (away) - 17th March

The below fixtures have been cancelled due to Ten Tors and new dates to be confirmed:

Sidmouth (away) - 24th March 

St Martins (home)  - 21st April 

Another postponement!

I'm afraid tomorrow's game has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. I will be at KGV 10-11am for training.

Jon

Saturday

Hi all

We are away to Colyton on Saturday, 10am meet for 10.30am KO.  Address is Chantry Bridge, Field Road Green, Colyton, EX24 6DT

Squad for this match is:

Ollie
Joseph
Ted
Asher
George
Zac B
Zak M
Kaden
Oakley
Francis
Aaron
Matt W
Alfie
Euan

See you then!
Jon

Training

Training tomorrow 10-11am at KGV. 

Jon