You could feel the excitement building as we approached kick-off for the 2nd Derby-Day between these two sides who are very much one team. The best of friends on & off the pitch, once again they had the opportunity to battle it out in a proper game at Glossopdale and it didn’t disappoint.
In our pre-match chat I requested a new tactic for NM Blacks to add to their game. Play the ball forward and play it into space. Wow, they totally got it! Every single one of them were trying it and it and it took a bit of time before we began to reap the benefits as we gave the ball away a bit and NM Yellows punished us by taking an early lead.
We stuck with the plan and began to find more space. This meant we could create more opportunities to attack but nobody could have predicted what was coming next . . . . . out of nowhere Oliver B hit an absolute screamer into the top corner from distance⚽️ It was a belter but he wasn’t finished there! He doubled his goal tally within minutes⚽️ and was leading the way as NM Blacks began to flourish as a team.
Next up was Albie⚽️ lovely finish. Then Frankie⚽️ got in on it too to give NM Blacks dominance in this very evenly matched affair.
We know how good NM Yellows are and they never gave up. We were under attack and they pulled one back to make for a dramatic ending. NM Blacks were defending for their lives. Jacob, Finley, Stanley, Sam & Ollie M all playing important roles in ensuring we protected our goal.
Then NM Yellows got another chance but Jessica had decided to play in goal for the second-half and she made possible the greatest save we have seen so far this season! Point Blank, her reflexes were that of a cat! Absolutely fantastic from Jessica who continues to show all the characteristics of a great footballer. She is learning & improving every week and also had a great spell outfield in the first-half.
Great morning and thank you to all our parents for your great support.
Special mention to both our goalkeepers who were outstanding – Jacob & Jessica.
Oliver B⚽️⚽️
Albie⚽️
Frankie⚽️
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