Oakfield U11 (2) v Shanklin U11 (2)

April 7th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under
Shanklin really pulled together as a team today, with Jake B injured it fell to Harrison and Sam M to be our stand in goalies for todays match and they both did an excellent job.
It was definitely a game of 2 halves today, Oakfield started strongly and some neat passing put them 1 up, Shanklin failed to close them down quickly  enough and they soon had a 2 goal lead.  Shanklin started pressing forward later in the half and were rewarded with a free kick from the half way line, Bayley delivered and Eden tucked the ball away only for the goal to be disallowed by the linesman.
I dont know what Kelv said to the lads at half time but they came out really fired up, they passed the ball well, challenged for everything and dominated the play.  A superb free kick from Jake W hit the post but everyone sensed a goal was coming and they didnt have to wait long before Eden blasted the ball into the back of the net, a well taken corner and a great header from Harrison put Shanklin back on level terms.  A dubious penalty decision saw an opportunity for Oakfield to take the lead but they put the ball wide – justice was done!  Shanklin continued to press for the winner but time was against them and the game finished 2 all.  A fantastic team effort and an exciting match to watch, this was one of the best games the lads have played so far this season and they are proving that Shanklin are a team to be reckoned with!
Get well soon Jake, we need our goalie back!
Man of the match – Bayley Hayter.
Squad – Jake Bienek, Bayley Hayter, Jake Wright, Sam Moseley, Eden Pardey, Luke Ward, Chandler Builth, Harrison Smith, Reggie Matthews, Joe Fletcher, Sam Dean, Ryan Barrett, Dalton Pike, Ryan Flynn

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