Post by simples on Dec 11, 2021 19:09:02 GMT
The City battled hard for a deserved 5-1 victory against physical opponents. They maintained their discipline for the most part as the visitors threatened to get back into the game after converting a penalty for 2-1 early in the second half. On a pitch that was heavy in places and greasy in others the contest could have been a throwback to the 70s and 80s. Players slipping and sliding into challenges. But City moved the ball to good effect with the visitors goalkeeper keeping the score down to 2-0 at the interval. The second half saw Romulus press forwards spreading the play and causing the home defenders some discomfort. After another foray into the City penalty area a penalty was awarded, not too many complaints from the players although I couldn't tell you why it was awarded. This prompted Romulus best period in the game. A nasty injury to City's 11 saw a hold up in play. When play resumed the City regained their composure and restored their 2 goal advantage. With Romulus getting more desperate and taking out their frustration on the City players and match officials the City stuck to playing football and scored 2 more to finish the victors by 5-1.
The match began with a goal after the fourth or fifth touch of the game. From the kick off City sent the ball forward diagonally searching for Bailey Fuller. The back pedalling left back got a touch to divert it for a corner. The corner was met at the near post by Gibbons for the perfect start. Thereafter it was a case of their keeper against the City as time and again he thwarted efforts on goal with exccellent saves. On this current showing it's a measure of the City teams level that they still managed 5 despite the keeper and several goalline clearances. It has been many a long time since one went down the 'Lane' anticipating and expecting good football. The crowd of 350+ certainly saw a keenly contested game, with a favourable result and Romulus as the pantomime villains. Their number 5 would make one 'badass' ugly sister.
The only downside was the injury and possibly the pitch. One hopes any rain is limited to when we are due an away fixture. Considering the lengthy delays in the second half there was no time added on by the referee who was on the lenient side.
Just read City 11, George Baker, requires stitches but there has been no break. Hopefully a full and speedy recovery.
The match began with a goal after the fourth or fifth touch of the game. From the kick off City sent the ball forward diagonally searching for Bailey Fuller. The back pedalling left back got a touch to divert it for a corner. The corner was met at the near post by Gibbons for the perfect start. Thereafter it was a case of their keeper against the City as time and again he thwarted efforts on goal with exccellent saves. On this current showing it's a measure of the City teams level that they still managed 5 despite the keeper and several goalline clearances. It has been many a long time since one went down the 'Lane' anticipating and expecting good football. The crowd of 350+ certainly saw a keenly contested game, with a favourable result and Romulus as the pantomime villains. Their number 5 would make one 'badass' ugly sister.
The only downside was the injury and possibly the pitch. One hopes any rain is limited to when we are due an away fixture. Considering the lengthy delays in the second half there was no time added on by the referee who was on the lenient side.
Just read City 11, George Baker, requires stitches but there has been no break. Hopefully a full and speedy recovery.
