Lowestoft & District League Div 1- 06/02/10Pot Black F.C- 1
Barsham F.C- 0
Match Overview- It was obviously no surprise that yet again Pot Black were forced into changes as the continued in and out availability of some players causes problems. As a result last years second best side faced this years current second best side.
Simon McAlone (pictured left) despite signing before Christmas made his belated debut between sticks, with regular keeper Kev Sherwood returning from sickness and injury with a place on the bench as outfield cover.
Barsham who's combination of youth and experience mirrored our own, were firm favourites against a L'Orange side still trying to find their feet.
The visitors started strongly but immediately found it tough to break down the P.B rear guard with Paul Taylor deployed as anchorman behind a lively pairing of Max Wall and Simon Durrant. Two early chances came for the side in their second strip of blue as Josh Woolnough was fraughted twice by the presence of Macca's cat like reactions.
All in all the first half was 50/50 encounter, with an effort from Targa dealt with and Adam Bird seeing his effort sail just wide. But it was Gav Hunt who stole the show, not only for his non stop running and desire but because his clearance smashed the back light of his markers fiesta, which most involved could raise a smile to.
The second half initially started like the first, but with acceptation of some more dangerous looking counter attacks, and from one of these Max Wall scored what proved to be the winner as Paul Taylor mopped up at the back before releasing to Gav Hunt who travelled down the left wing before laying off to Targa, who's one two with Adam Bird saw a perfect slotted ball taken in Walley's stride before confidently dispatching past the out rushing keeper.
Pot Black rocks Stu Canham and Kev Sherwood were deployed at the expense of Danny Rose & Gaz Boyd who had been solid through out as Pot Black bolted the door shut at the back with Barsham throwing three up front but the increased amount of high balls into the box were welcomed to the delight of the six foot back line wearing orange!
Goals- Max Wall
G.H. Windows & Doors M.O.M- Max Wall, lung busting performance from the vice-captain with bite and craft, but the finish was the cherry on top!
