It was our 2nd game in 48 hours and whilst the pitch was a far cry from what we played on on Monday evening at least the conditions were cooler. Right from the start it was clear City were up it and we were in for a tough encounter. The first goal would be important one and fortunately it came in our favour early on when Oakley's quick feet lead to him being brought down inside the box and Alfie kept his composure under pressure to slot home the resultant penalty kick.
We improved as the half went on and began to dominate the match with some excellent football and we took a 2-0 lead when Oakley produced, what is becoming bit of a trademark goal, another wonder strike from long range.
Playing up the deceptive slope in the second half we still had it all to do against determined opposition. City started to gain more possession and applied the pressure in a bid to get back into the game but were unable to make the break through due to some excellent defending. Towards the end of the half City were becoming more and more stretched in having to chase the game and Alfie capitalised with some great chasing down to score from close range to make it 3-0.
Another superb performance demonstrating that as well as playing some great football and scoring goals we can also be dogged at the back too.
Man of the Match goes to Oakley, for pulling all the strings in midfield and of course that fantastic goal!
Now we have to sit and wait, tentatively, to see if we have done enough to hold on to 2nd place!
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