Alvechurch 18-04-10

Alvechurch 0 v 2 Ravens

Scorers:- Frank 2

M.o.M:- Ish & Josh W

After a long week we managed to hit the target that I set the boys. I promised them 15 points and 5 wins would promote us and so it has. The lads have responded brilliantly to the busy schedule and I personally think our performances have improved as the week has gone on.

It was nice to be in a tighter game and Alvechurch have had a good season, particularly defensively where they never concede many goals.

A couple of the boys did seem a little off the pace but that is probably to be expected after this week. I have been most impressed with our resolute defending with only 2 goals conceded in the last 7 games. Tom and the boys have looked more solid as the season has gone on. Josh White today showed that he can slot into our defence when required with an excellent performance. His best of the week.

Going forward, well Frank was a real handful. Bri and Rankin offered great width and Ish was pulling the strings in a dominant midfield display. We had all of the pressure and a lot of half chances but the Alvechurch keeper looked good and composed.

We broke through when Jake played a ball over the top for Frank who managed to get a toe in, just in front of the keeper to put us 1 up. We had not been getting our crosses in early enough with far too many unnecessary touches. Brian then delivered the perfect early cross for Frank to make it 2-0.

The 2^nd half was fairly comfortable again as Ish was in complete control of the game. We had several near missed to increase the score but 2-0 was more than enough and a fair result.

Well done to everybody on promotion. Players and Parents. It has been an excellent start in our 1^st season. 4 games to go and 3 of them are against the 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th placed teams. Let’s get the win that we need to go up as Champions this Sunday and then hopefully we can go on finish the season with a 100% record.