It was a tough, tense, physical game, but leading scorer Ben Templeton netted the crucial goal taking the team through to the Plate final. Another beautiful turn and volley, but it was the fantastic defending that kept us in the match. Phil ‘Solid as a rock’ Stenton lead from the back, while Ilango and Tom smashed the midfield.

Only trouble is, we’re a bunch of crocks after that match, injuries everywhere! Here’s a pic of the full strength team followed by some action shots.

Some bad news and SOME GOOD NEWS!!! Leading scorer Ben Templeton netted again today, but sadly the goal was disallowed (ref finally chose to blow the whistle for the ball leaving play 30 second earlier) so we ended up with a remarkable 0-0 draw with the favourites for the tournament, Supply Chain A. In the previous match, Tom Dowding put in a fantastic defensive performance, and provided the essential assist for Ben’s perfect side step and rifling shot from 20 yards…Next up, the Quarter Finals in the Plate Cup.

Ok, so we got trashed 4-0, but Dan did score at both ends with spectacular flying volleys. Not sure what our keeper thought as Dan attempted a triple bicycle kick into his own net, but he made amends at the other end in the 2nd half, only to have the goal disallowed for entering the area

In fairness, none of us had played together, but we put up a good fight. The score flattered the HP lads, we had some ace chances on goal and we’ll be back faster, better and stronger for the game next Monday…