Abbeymead Rovers Gladiators - Mid Glos Mini Soccer - Central League
Saturday 2nd February 2008
Following a disappointing performance by the Galdiators last weekend when they lost to Quedgeley Wanderers 2-1 [Our goal by Michael Assheton; Man of the match Gladiators - Dominic Perris; Quedgeley Wanderers - Ethan Stonarch], the Gladiators faced the leaders of the league Wotton Rovers at their home ground on Saturday 2nd February 2008.
After a slow start on a frosted pitch, the very organised home team dominated the game and taking the advantage of the home ground and the downhill slope, despite good defense by Alex Flemming,Robbie Searle and keeper Edward James, were two ahead at half time leading 2-0. In the second half with better pitch advantage, the Gladiators game picked up with better passing and positioning getting past the Wotton defense several times with very good attempts by Ben Vallender,Michael Assheton and Aiden Bonehill. An own goal by Wotton lifted the Gladiators spirits. A game of two ends that unfortunately allowed the home team to score in a moment of defensive confusion but then replied to by the Gladiators with a very good team goal finished by Aiden Bonehill.
Probably the most competitive and best played game of the season to date, despite a couple of missed team members, the Gladiators lost 3 - 2. The Gladiators may well surprise them on the return match!
Man of the Match: Abbeymead Rovers Gladiators - Ben Vallender; Wotton Rovers - Henry Patteson
Following a disappointing performance by the Galdiators last weekend when they lost to Quedgeley Wanderers 2-1 [Our goal by Michael Assheton; Man of the match Gladiators - Dominic Perris; Quedgeley Wanderers - Ethan Stonarch], the Gladiators faced the leaders of the league Wotton Rovers at their home ground on Saturday 2nd February 2008.
After a slow start on a frosted pitch, the very organised home team dominated the game and taking the advantage of the home ground and the downhill slope, despite good defense by Alex Flemming,Robbie Searle and keeper Edward James, were two ahead at half time leading 2-0. In the second half with better pitch advantage, the Gladiators game picked up with better passing and positioning getting past the Wotton defense several times with very good attempts by Ben Vallender,Michael Assheton and Aiden Bonehill. An own goal by Wotton lifted the Gladiators spirits. A game of two ends that unfortunately allowed the home team to score in a moment of defensive confusion but then replied to by the Gladiators with a very good team goal finished by Aiden Bonehill.
Probably the most competitive and best played game of the season to date, despite a couple of missed team members, the Gladiators lost 3 - 2. The Gladiators may well surprise them on the return match!
Man of the Match: Abbeymead Rovers Gladiators - Ben Vallender; Wotton Rovers - Henry Patteson
posted by Alan James at 9:27 PM
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