Semi Final Heartache

Eagles U15's 2 - Oxshott Royals 3

Eagles started straight away on the attack & a tempting cross from Kyle was guided into the net by a lunging Yasen. The 1st 10 minutes Oxshott could not get out of their half & Eagles should of added to the scoreline. As the half went on, Oxshott started to get a more of the play & began to push Bedfont back. This in turn lead to their equaliser, another free-kick conceded around our area. This being said, Daniel knows he should of done better with the resulting shot. So 1-1 at halftime.
Again we came out of the blocks the fastest & was putting the oppo's defence under untold pressure. This was finally rewarded with our 2nd goal, Yasen again on hand to put us deservedly in front. We continued to apply pressure on Oxshott's defence, but either the wrong choice of pass or a last gasp tackle prevented us from stretching our lead. Then against the run of play Oxshott got beyond our defence & equalised. From the resulting centre we broke & was awarded a penalty when Yasen, was fouled whilst shooting. The Penalty was missed, but still the belief & encouragement was with us. But with only a handful of minutes left a cruel bitter blow was delivered. Daniel made a costly error & out of the cup we went.

Boys we must remember we win as a team and lose as a team!! Yes it is hard to take defeat & even harder in these circumstances. Daniel is the first person to try & pick somebody up when they are down, so let show him the same respect. Let us unite & learn from this experience. I know I certainly have. Kings Park away this Sunday, so lets take our chances and get another 3 points.

MOM

Yasen