Wednesday 25th January, 2012.
Well it had to happen some time - our magnificent winning streak (2 matches) finally came to an end against a very talented bunch from Durham. It was clear during the warm up that it was going to be tricky: the opposition could pass and shoot and run, often at the same time, so I was most relieved and a little surprised when we opened the scoring after five minutes, Captain Tom Jones coolly slotting home after some good build up play. Bow pressed for the equaliser, but a potent combination of Joe Osborne's kamikaze defence and George Breese's lightning (honest) reflexes repelled wave after wave of Bow attacks. The inevitable finally came to pass and George was beaten to make the half time score 1 - 1.
This pattern was repeated for much of the second half, although we were rather profligate in front of goal. We soon went a goal down, so we threw everything into attack and were in the ascendancy as the final whistle drew near, only to see Bow break out from under seige and hammer a final goal past the hapless George. It was a most entertaining spectacle, witnessed by many parents from both teams alike and the spirit of the game was superb - all the lads were committed but sportsmanlike, whether in victory or defeat. The better team won, but it was as close as the score line suggests.
Thanks to Mr James Wainwright (the calm referee), Mr Andrew Hawke (the stout Bow coach), all the parents and chaps and (finally) the ever cheerful gals in the kitchen.
Terrington Hall 1 - 3 Bow Durham
Nick Witteveen.
