Starting line-up was Josh J, Matty, Hamish, Joe S, Hazza, Joel, Ollie P, Paul, Angus, Craggers and Macca in goal. Perhaps it was the strenuous efforts against Rawcliffe the previous day or the alignment of the planets, but Tad looked distinctly jaded in the first 20mins of a game we should have walked. Mis-communication, fluffed sitters, trance-like tackling and ill-discipline led to Haxby taking the lead in the middle of the first half. Luckily for Tadcaster, one of their players took the game by the scruff of the neck and turned it around with an outstanding goal (and a further goal disallowed) The same player constantly tracked back and on more that two occasions got our defence out of jail. Half-time score was 1-1. Hairdryer plugged in.Joe S, Ollie P and Craggers gave way to Adamski, Ollie W and Sam. The workrate improved after the team talk, with Adam, for example, getting into his groove (man). Josh J gave way to Joe S on 42 minutes and chance after chance rained in from the right wing until Harry (midfield) converted an inch-perfect cross from Joel with a fantastic header.
Despite being barged, tripped and having his shirt pulled time after time, Joel kept his composure, played out of skin and went on to score again. Tad pressed hard in the last 15 mins and should have converted a further 4-5 excellent chances. Hopefully, the players (and Manager) involved in today's 'jailbreak' should have learnt some valuable lessons. Man Of The Match - Joel.
Man of the Match against Rawcliffe yesterday - Hazza. (report/pictures to follow) Mentioned In Dispatches (both days) Matty & Hamish.
Last match of the season against Tadcaster Blues is on Thursday night 6:45pm Kick-Off, ready to rumble at 6:15pm please......let's see if we can learn from our errors today. Chilli & Jacket Spuds in the Clubhouse afterwards. Tournaments and Presentations coming up - info to follow.
