Suffolk F.A Junior Cup 3rd Round 28/11/09Pot Black F.C- 2
Thurston F.C- 3
Match Overview- Pot Black entered this match with an ever revolving squad due to absence and injuries, with Max Wall notably heading the list of players M.I.A from last week.
Pot Black started well against their opposition from Bury St. Edmunds who play several Equivalent divisions higher in the S.I.L Division 1 (the same league as Wenhaston Utd).
The visitors spurred an early chance after Captain Darren Boyd slipped on the greasy surface but the dangerous striker fired wide. Pot Black enjoyed some good possession prior to the break and took the lead when Rob Cooper hit a spectacular volley from 30 yards plus, over the keepers head with awesome dip and power into the net a shoe in for goal of the month.
After the interval L'Orange started slower as the visitors started to show their quality as their wide man proved their star man as he drew players in with his tricks.
A fine volley inside the 18 yard box saw the blue & whites draw level as the ball nestled in the bottom corner. Shortly after Thurston were in front after more wide play saw Captain Darren Boyd left marking two men, a hopeless task in truth as the striker Cooley slotted inside the post for an accomplished finish.
The only real controversial of the match came when Gav Hunt burst through the middle latching on to a perfect pass as he slotted confidently home, only to have the goal scrubbed for offside as the Referee failed to consult with his linesman who had flagged for the left midfielder Scotty Reynolds who was standing offside despite having no involvement in the move what so ever later stating "..It's not my job to check with the assistant!"........Oh really? You learn something new every day, what next?..... No Whistle? Binoculars? an Atkins Diet Book?
Rob Cooper should really of clawed his side back into the match when he snatched at a close range effort blasting his shot against the crossbar, and on another instance passed rather than shot as another good move broke down.
P.B did manage to pull level though as Gav Hunt broke down the right lifting the ball over the out rushing keeper for 2-2. Sadly L'Orange were denied their much craved away trip as a pass found its way to their pacy striker who rounded Kev Sherwood with an annoyingly flashy finish, but had it been at the other end I'd of been pretty smug myself.
All in all we had or chances and so did they, in what was in truth an entertaining and tight match. But from a Pot Black point of view, what we all need realise is that being fired up, shouting and tackling over zealously does not always have a positive effect! If your passion is misplaced you are letting yourself and your mates down! Leaking a goal, moaning about it, pointing fingers or shouting at the top of your voice in frustration, only lowers moral and confidence! In the future we pick the ball out of the net run it back to the spot and atone for errors as a team, as mates! Do not forget this boys!
Goals- Rob Cooper & Gavin Hunt
G.H.Windows & Doors M.O.M- Steve Collins, a comfortable and positive display at full back, even more so since Ben Le Compte and Gav Hunt worked their socks off and pushed him all the way. (but for god sake steve cheer up!)
