Match report NMJFC Under 7s Blacks - 14/11/21
It was the second encounter for NM Blacks with CHCS Lions in 2 weeks. With last week finishing all square, we knew we would need to be on the top of our game to match the opponents.
Blacks started strongest and were unlucky not to get an early lead with a few chances just the wrong side of the post. As the first half went on it was clear the two teams were very evenly matched with great performances from Jacob, Jessica & Sam at the back, it felt like we could ride-out the wave-after-wave of attacks coming from The Lions. CHCS got their reward just before half-time.
The Blacks re-grouped for the 2nd half and started to find space and with some good passing we were on the front foot again and the chances began to unfold. Oliver B, Ollie M & Albie were all unlucky not to find themselves on the scoresheet with some fantastic bits of play not getting the rewards they deserved.
CHCS found a way to stop our flow and some outrageous tackles were finally noticed by the referee. From the resulting Free-Kick, NM Blacks were unlucky not to be level when Frankie cleared the wall but just missed the target.
Against the run of play The Lions doubled their lead. We needed to find another gear and that is exactly what happened. If you want to know what grit & determination looks like – Meet Finley Arnfield. What a performance! He never missed a tackle and won the ball back countless times.
NM Blacks showed their courage and dug in. Sheer determination allowed them back in the game. Winning the ball back in midfield and releasing Frankie⚽️ on break. He ran half the length of the pitch and slotted home.
We created another couple of good chances and on another day we would have won this. Fantastic game and very entertaining. You should all be proud of the progress your making.
Next up - Glossop NE Reds
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