CM v St Edmunds

16th December   home  result 0-6  half time  0-2

This was a Berks and Bucks County Cup game played in spring-like sunny weather although the pitch was rather soft thanks to the recent rain. It was an important cup game but for a variety of reasons Cumnor had only 11 players available for the match.
It started off tightly with both teams playing some good football although St Edmunds created slightly more of the chances. They broke the deadlock at 25 minutes with a snap shot from the edge of the penalty area low to Kane's right.
Cumnor were dealt with a further blow after 30 minutes when Robbie limped off the pitch with a bad knock to his knee and was unable to take further part in the game. They battled on but with one minute left in the half they conceded a second goal from a corner.
Pete's second half talk told the players to keep it tight in the midfield and defence with just one up front as they were down to 10 men following Robbie's injury.
The second half began with St Edmunds on top although Pete's advice worked well as it wasn't until the 58th minute that St Edmunds scored their third from a corner. Cumnor's legs tired and St Edmunds took advantage with three goals in quick succession, one following a mix up in Cumnor's goal area, another a speculative looping shot on the edge of the penalty area, and a third was a direct header from a corner.
St Edumunds are currently top of the A league, winning every game, so it promised to be a tough game and they deserved their win. Cumnor made it more difficult for themselves with only 11 available and playing with 10 for much of the game.
All Cumnor players should be pleased with the way they battled throughout and when the result was in no doubt they didn't allow their heads to drop. Even Kane managed a shot on goal in the dying minutes. Man of the Match goes to Westy for his determined and consistent efforts.