U12C 2 – 4 Ruislip Town U12B

The 10 boys able to play did so as a team throughout the game.  The defence of Louie, Hugh and Richard held their own and it did not appear to be troubled during the opening encounters. Lewis as goal-keeper not having too much to do.  George and Harry in mid-field held their own as did Callum and James on the wing.  Adam had a start as centre forward and chased well.

Unfortunately, RRFC for some reason switched off when Ruislip Town were awarded a free kick on the wing.  A quickly taken kick and the ball came across the area with the defence ill-prepared.  This proved costly as a wild swing of the boot only helped the ball past Lewis in goal.  Shortly afterwards a speculative shot bobbled in front of Lewis who let the ball flip past his hands and the ball trickled over the line.  In the blink of an eye 2-0 down!

Fortunately, the RRFC team began to show their true colours  and started to play the best football this season.  Aingaran came on for Callum and Hugh moved to mid-field with Louie centre back.  The passing was out-witting the opposition and a couple of chances came RRFC’s way.  Some great inter-change down the right wing then saw 3 good passes to reach Hugh on the edge of the area.  He then beat his man and let fly; 2-1 down at half-time.

The manager’s talk was one of encouragement with a request for caution in terms of not over-committing with all in a line when forward.  There needed to be a man holding back so that there was a diamond shape.  the boys understood but unfortunately did not execute. Hence, back to the training ground before the next match.

Ruislip Town managed to get a third after a weak kick out of defence.  Unfortunate timing as shortly before RRFC had had a strong shout for a penalty turned down.  That said the boys battled away.  Lewis in goal had to make some saves and Louie in defence stayed strong.  A close second with the effort made was Richard; his intelligence on the ball was applauded by the parents and manager.  Going forward we created a couple of good chances but the Town defence put us off in the final strides.

Ruislip Town then had a good individual effort finished off by a shot off the underside of the bar.  Still RRFC kept coming forward and trying to get back into the game.  The reward came when Harry was brought down just outside the box.  A well executed free kick from him evaded the wall and flashed into the net.  Unfortunately, it was too late to enable the come back.  Final score 2-4