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04/03/14  Real Ale Madrid  2-1
Player
Scored etc
Alex Caples
Chris Howarth
Ed Keech
Gary Neild
Mike O'Sullivan
Steve Pugh

Match Report

Good game, should have won by more. We went a goal down despite controlling the first 10 minutes. We were passing the ball well nd holding onto it and had a number of shots while they rarely ventured into our half. We got a bit caught upfield and their striker got the run of the ball and finished well leaving Ed with no chance. We carried on pressing and alex got the breakthrough to level just before half time.
The second half continued much like the first, but Steve got a goal after a good team move. We have a number of half chances to extend the lead before they had a good spell where they hit the bar twice (tipped onto it by Ed) and the post. Gary also hit the bar with a free kick. We deserved the victory in the end.


User Comments
Good match to watch and very competitive, sometimes even nearly combative. Many real positives to come from this, as a team we played well, Gary though playing within himself contributed a huge amount and his influence can't be underestimated, good to see him back. Alex worked very hard deserving his goal plus assist, he kept them so nervous at the back they committed 2 men to mark him even when they had to chase the game, this stopped them getting pressure on us at throw-outs and made space for us both in midfield and on the flanks. Steve P worked his socks of and was more effective when playing further up field linking with Alex & whichever wingback was attacking and got his goal. Ed’s fingertip save onto the bar was brilliant and worth a goal at the other end, he kept us in it when we lost composure for 5 mins after halftime. Special mention though to both Chris and Mike who had a cracking game both in defence and attack disciplined and aware in fact possibly Mikes best performance in a Yellow shirt.
Well done I enjoyed it.
Good game to play in, even though we have all the bruises under the sun! Another good match report and good to see a few comments starting up again, well done Boys and a good summary from Boss Hogg! 
"Alex worked very hard"
About time berbatov!
Oi I always work hard... relative to my poor fitness