Real Wood vs Redland Beagles

Real Wood FC  0 – 0 Redland Beagles

(after extra time)

Real Wood won 5-4 on penalties

Harry Mottram Cup 2012-13

Sunday 9th Sep 2012 @ Fry's Keynsham,

Before a record crowd (certainly double figures if you include subs) we put in a good performance to deserve our passage through to the next round. This represents a ‘cup run’ by previous standards.

With a little more luck or precision in our finishing we could have secured a victory earlier and saved ourselves from the extra time heat and the anxiety of penalties. However as it turned out Louis was called in to make an excellent time just as we approached the end of normal time which kept us in the tie.

Ever eager to grab the limelight it was Louis who saved Beagles 7^th penalty and secured victory by scoring the following kick in a ‘Champagne Moment’ to take us through.

 Despite Louis’ heroics the unanimous decision for ‘Man of the Match went to Tom for a tremendous performance throughout.

In addition to the result there were many positives to be drawn from this match.

We still had 14 players despite several late drop outs which means that we have a pretty healthy squad. (Well large if not healthy!)

Everyone responded well to the team shuffles which Mark managed well and gave everyone a chance to have a run out.

I had offers to provide lifts, referee and to wash kit when asked which makes my life a lot easier.

There were times when we looked somewhat disorganised in the midfield and fitness was seriously tested but an excellent performance can make us optimistic for the new season.

My aim for this season was to complete all our league fixtures but who knows we might even produce some good football along the way.