Post by simples on Oct 23, 2021 17:21:51 GMT
For the first time in a while I ventured to a City game in anticipation, but more in hope. Lutterworth had been built up as favourites, riding high in their league, averaging 3 goals per game, whereas City have been consistently inconsistent. Add in the fact that several 'first team regulars' were unavailable only the most optimistic of fans would have held a hope for the boys in blue.
It is out of these adverse situations that teams are forged and after today's performance none of the starters deserve to make way for the returning regulars.
The result was 2-1 in favour of City who spoiled an excellent performance by conceeding their 'customary' late goal. In truth City should have been out of site by then. The players to a man chased and harried their opponents all over the pitch, rarely letting them settle into any rhythm. One wondered how on earth they had managed so many goals but I didn't want to tempt fate.
Man of the match was City centre half Maphosa. Conspicuous by his solid play at the back he showed another side to his play by creating the second. Bringing the ball forward from the back he was allowed to continue well into the opponents half before timing a superb ball through to Gibbons who ran through one on one and finished expertly past the large physical presence that was the Lutterworth keeper. Two nil gave some breathing space but there were many more opportunities to add further goals but they were not converted. Including a penalty which was harshley awarded, in my opinion.
The first half was fairly even, the big Lutterworth team tried to make their physical presence count but the young City team were not to be bullied. The City tried to play the ball around their opponents and were more nimble in possession and movement, although if the situation required it the ball was despatched to safety.
What was there not to like? Chances created. The forwards showing great mobility throughout. The midfield winning lots of possession against their bigger opponents. The defence standing up to any threats.
Maybe a few more goals.
It is out of these adverse situations that teams are forged and after today's performance none of the starters deserve to make way for the returning regulars.
The result was 2-1 in favour of City who spoiled an excellent performance by conceeding their 'customary' late goal. In truth City should have been out of site by then. The players to a man chased and harried their opponents all over the pitch, rarely letting them settle into any rhythm. One wondered how on earth they had managed so many goals but I didn't want to tempt fate.
Man of the match was City centre half Maphosa. Conspicuous by his solid play at the back he showed another side to his play by creating the second. Bringing the ball forward from the back he was allowed to continue well into the opponents half before timing a superb ball through to Gibbons who ran through one on one and finished expertly past the large physical presence that was the Lutterworth keeper. Two nil gave some breathing space but there were many more opportunities to add further goals but they were not converted. Including a penalty which was harshley awarded, in my opinion.
The first half was fairly even, the big Lutterworth team tried to make their physical presence count but the young City team were not to be bullied. The City tried to play the ball around their opponents and were more nimble in possession and movement, although if the situation required it the ball was despatched to safety.
What was there not to like? Chances created. The forwards showing great mobility throughout. The midfield winning lots of possession against their bigger opponents. The defence standing up to any threats.
Maybe a few more goals.
