CM v Harwell & Hendred

OIYL Cup 20th November 2011 Result 1-2

CM scorer Robbie Catling

What a difference a week makes!
After a disappointing display the week before we faced a daunting cup game against A League team Harwell & Hendred.
We started tentatively, getting rid of the ball rather too quickly but as the half wore on we began to get into our stride. H&H were a well organised, skilful side and eventually scored following a low cross to the box. We had one two chances but none converted, so the half finished 0-1.
The second half started well and we created opportunities to equalise but H&H went two up with a strong shot directly from a free kick just outside the penalty area. We did well to battle on rather than lose heart and pulled one back with an opportunist goal from Robbie Catling.
This gave the team extra spirit and we strived to get the elusive equaliser in the remaining 15 minutes. It was not to be and it was H&H who were relieved to hear the final whistle.
Man of the Match as voted by the spectators and management was Daniel 'Westy' West who had a great game at right back. Special mention to Connor Penfold who again made some great saves and good desicions to keep us in the game. Ben Whitehead and Jim Whitelock did really well in central defence and on another day Conrad would have got a couple, but luck was not on his side .
Thanks again to Nick Penfold for doing an excellent job running the line.
It was an excellent performance and all should be proud of themselves. This display should give us great confidence for the remaining league games.