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Norwich Utd 5 Wanderers 4
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Who ever said that football is a game of 2 half's must have been
using a crystal ball and watching this game.
After last weeks 9-5 defeat to the same team the training and team
talk was designed to motivate and work out a way to reverse the score
line. As a result it was a confident Wanderers team that took to the
pitch. We knew that if we could get the opposition on the back foot they
would start arguing and their game would suffer.
The game started with good possession and passing, the confidence
was rewarded when Jamie produced some excellent work and his cross was
volleyed into the back of the net by the hard working Brad. Within a
couple of minutes the impressive Norwich centre forward broke through
the defence but Josh in goal was superb in saving a certain equaliser.
This gave the team more confidence and they were rewarded when Charlie
won possession, passed the ball wide to Robert who beat 2 players, cut
inside and produced a sweet finish to extend the lead. By now the
predicted arguing started and after a Harrison through ball, Charlie
scored the third goal. The defence were rarely troubled, Peter was
having one of his best games and with Ben running his socks off as usual
and the centre half pairing of Tom and Alfie rock solid, there looked no
way back for Norwich United. After more good work from Rob a hand ball
gave Tom the chance to extend the lead and he coolly smashed the ball
into the net to make the half time score 4-0 to the Wanderers.
We knew that Norwich would fight back but no one predicted the
second half. After 5 minutes they scored their first goal, adding a
second 5 minutes later when an unmarked player had a free header from a
corner. Refusing to panic the game settled but Norwich were not to be
denied. Josh was nothing short of excellent in goal making a string of
fine saves to keep the team in the game, but a third goal was inevitable
and it soon followed, from a run down the right a through ball and a
clinical finish. It was not totally one way traffic and after Rob beat 2
players Charlie just failed to get on the end of his cross. The
equaliser came and with just seconds on the clock remaining the ball was
scrambled over the line to give Norwich the lead. From the kick off Tom
hit an excellent through ball to Jamie but his finish just let him down.
The final whistle was blown to break the hearts of a spirited Wanderers
team and supporters.
Although it was a poor result credit must go to the Norwich United
team for an excellent come back. The Wanderers must take heart from an
excellent first half display and some wonderful individual performances.
If they can play with this much effort for the rest of the season there
will be few teams that take any points off them, they should be proud of
what they are now achieving.
Man of the match Josh B. Whether it was Mick's training on Thurs.
night or just pure determination I don't know but Josh produced a superb
performance, simply outstanding.
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Wanderers 5 Norwich Utd 9
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After a successful last 2 games the team talk was all about how
there was nothing to fear from today's visit of Norwich Utd. although
they are 4th in the league the confidence from the last 2 wins was all
the motivation the team needed.
the game started and the Wanderers took control from the start. the
improvement in the team was clear and they took a well deserved lead
when tom cleared the ball to Robert who's cross was superbly controlled
by an in form Jamie and his sweet shot found the back of the net.
Norwich continued to probe the defence and scored a deserved equaliser.
but a sign of the recent improvement showed when the Wanderers refused
to feel sorry for themselves then tom hit a shot from the half way line
that found the back of the net. after some more excellent work from
Robert Johnny scored his first ever goal for the club and the smile on
his face was a sight to behold. Just before half time Norwich hit a goal
back to make the half time score 3-2 to the Wanderers.
The half time team talk was all about the midfield closing the gap
and watching out for the long thru ball with the wind being in the
Norwich favour. Unfortunately the talk was not fully heeded and in the
second half Norwich took control of the game scoring a flattering 7
goals. However it was pleasing that the team did not start arguing or
criticising each other and Charlie scored 2 well taken goals to make the
final score 5-9.
OK so we were beaten, but we scored more goals in this game than any
other this season, sure there are lessons to learn but also some big
improvements have been made.
Man of the match, Tom for his excellent goal but also the great
leadership he showed when the team's fortunes changed; also a mention to
Josh B who despite feeling ill, turned up and did wonders in between the
sticks.
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Horsford 0 Wanderers 4
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After the 1st win of the season last week a confidant Wanderers team
took to field against Horsford and their confidence was proved to be
correct. in the 1st half the Wanderers took complete control with the
striking partnership of 'Jarlie' a constant threat to the Horsford goal.
it was only the superb handling from the Horsford keeper that kept the
game scoreless. The Wanderers would not be denied though and after an
excellent clearance from Ben, Robert crossed a dangerous ball into the
box and Arthur was there to tap in the first goal and his 1st for the
team.
The second half started in a similar way with the Wanderers
dominating possession and looking likely to extend their lead. Another
great cross from Robert and a superb finish from Charlie did exactly
that. however Horsford would not let their heads drop and really put the
pressure on, only fine work from the defence kept them at bay. Totally
against the run of play Jamie scored a superb lob to take the pressure
off. That really knocked the stuffing out of the revival and Jamie
knocked in his second shortly after to make the final score 4-0 to the
Wanderers
Man of the match Ben, tireless running in defence and some super
passing out to clear the danger
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Wanderers 3 Salhouse 2
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After the improved performance in last weeks 'drowning' the
Wanderers took to the field against a Salhouse team also looking for
their first win of the season although not winning a game the Wanderers
were told that if they work hard and get some luck then victory could be
theirs.
The game started and a close encounter looked certain, the Wanderers
were holding their own and could of taken the lead when Charlie was 1 on
1 with the keeper but unfortunately could not find the back of the net.
Salhouse then struck a blow to the Wanderers by opening the scoring with
a well taken goal.
The big question was then how would the Wanderers react? They could
have not reacted better as everyone was positive and determined to
strike back. Tom hit a long clearance out of defence which found Jamie
who's perfect cross was put into his own net by a Salhouse defender, but
it was Charlie's pressure that forced the own goal. Was this the luck
the team needed? A free kick was given away outside the box and a
looping header just crept under the crossbar to give Salhouse the lead
once more. Again the spirit from the Wanderers was a sight to behold and
after some good work in midfield Jamie hit the perfect lob the equalise.
The team then got the lead when another cross into the box was well
finished by Charlie.
After previous games where the team had lost its way in the second
half the team was reshuffled to give an extra player in midfield and
sent out to continue the good work of the 1st half.
Salhouse came out and applied loads of pressure but a combination of
luck, great defending, superb goalkeeping and improved team spirit kept
the score sheet the same, in fact the Wanderers should have been
rewarded with 2 good well taken goals from Charlie only for the offside
flag to deny Charlie the goals he deserved.
The final whistle was greeted with deserved relief. The Wanderers
had played their socks off and got their first victory of the season
Man of the match, jamie, an excellent goal and a superb second half
display, although the whole team deserved the accolade for a much
improved performance
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Mulbarton
Wanderers U13
