MATCH PREVIEW
Big game in liverpool today Reds vs Blues and I’m not talking about the Merseyside derby! 😂 Its Sunday League football and today is a big game for the contenders!
Ian and Balf have picked the sides with some regulars returning, should be a cracker!
Play well lads bring cash! 💰🔴🔵
TEAMS
MATCH REPORT
For 20 minutes both teams were playing solid football defensively. Both teams put men behind the ball when the opposition were in possession and it stayed 0-0 for what seemed an age.
The Blues eventually broke the deadlock and took a 1-0 lead and was quickly followed up by a second to go 2 up.
The Blues seemed to push men up the pitch which exposed their defence. To their credit Tommy and Alan were playing excellently at the back using their vast experience and Andy was pulling off some great saves. But the pressure eventually told when the Reds countered with numbers and they soon squared the match back up.
The Reds made is difficult for the Blues with Balf and Ryan disciplined at the back and organising the team to be a defensive unit. With Elliot and Mike working their socks off but constantly being doubled up, the Blues best chance of scoring was creating space for Ian in the middle who was looking to smash the ball with his lethal left foot.
The Reds however had their best spell of the game with Bryan playing brilliantly up front. He was either laying the ball off to a teammate or creating half chances for himself. With Dim, Mart and Balf bombing forward in support they eventually got their noses in front, mainly with Bryan and Dim finishing off some difficult chances. Thankfully for the Blues Andy was keeping them in touching distance having a good game in nets.
After a drinks break the Blues regrouped and pushed Ian further back to provide that extra cover. This seemed to work and the Blues looked solid again and Ian found himself with space in the middle, once again that left foot was finding the back of the net.
But the Reds kept responding almost immediately and kept the Blues at arms length. Again Bryan was scoring from tight angles and with 10 minutes to go they had a 3 goal cushion and were happy to try and see the game out.
The Blues pulled one back but the reds were playing a brilliant team game and were able to manage the game out to a relatively comfortable victory despite a close scoreline. Reds win by 2 well played Reds!
MAN OF THE MATCH
With 5 votes each Bryan and Andy are this weeks MOTM.
Bryan was excellent up front holding the ball up well and creating chances for himself and his teammates. Scored the crucial winning goals too well played Bryan! Andy made some big saves in the match to keep the Blues in it and frustrated the Rdds attackers. 2 bonus points each!
Remaining votes went to:
Ryan with 1
Balf with 1
KEY STATS
Only 3 points separate the top 6, exciting finish ahead!
Luck of the Irish is certainly no more this season as he has lost 5 in a row. 6 for Tommy surely they will get that win soon.
The man who ‘apparantly’ never gets votes has the most this season with 13! 😂
LEAGUE TABLE
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