Day: May 8, 2022
Reclinosaurs vs Nailsea Vets 50s
A game of two halves – literally! Since we’d be unable to schedule a new date for the postponed game earlier in the season, we agreed to play this match as a doubleheader; with each half counting as a separate result.
Nailsea fielded a few new faces and we’re hopeful this was an introduction for a growing squad next season. Lee Philips was lively on the right hand side of midfield for Nailsea and provided two assists for Lee Cogan to put us up 2-0 after half an hour. The first was a header from a well floated cross and the second was a bullet of a shot into the top left corner as Cogs cut inside onto his left foot from a Lee P pass inside. Shortly before half time Cogs notched his hat trick drilling low into the net picking the ball up from a rebound after a Matt G shot. The score could have been higher being it not for some heroics from Russ in the sticks from Reclinosaurs. Result 3-0.
The second half started in a similar fashion to the first with Nailsea confident on the ball and dominating possession. After 5 minutes new boy Steve Lester ran onto the ball in the centre of the pitch and from 40 plus yards out hit a dipping shot into the roof of the net. This seemed to rally Reclinosaurs who began to boss midfield and create more of a threat. After 15 minutes play was stopped when an aerial challenge (quite innocuous and nothing sinister) resulted in Nailsea left back Shane out cold as he fell and landed on the back of his head. He was taken off to hospital for observation and we all hope he has a full and quick recovery. Play restarted after a 10 minute delay and Reclinosaurs dominated possession with Nailsea sitting deeper on the edge of their box but managing to defend resolutely. Russ made a couple more saves from a couple of rare Nailsea attacks to keep Reclinosaurs in with a chance but Nailsea managed to hold out for another 3 points.
Played in a good spirit in perfect conditions on a sunny Sunday morning.
Decliners FC vs Cardiff Accies 50s
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Barely Athletic vs Easton Cowboys 45’s
A great game to end the season with. Barely scored with Mark Green beating the keeper after some great build up work. Barely finishing the half annoyed it was only 1.0 . Second half we spurned more chances and them Easton’s number 17 beat the off side trap and sent a lob cross into the Barely box which deceived everyone and dropped into the net. 1.1 . Barely continued to carve out chances with several one on one’s but it wasn’t our day so honours even.
Avon Retreads vs Red Star 35s
Red Star 35s: Red Star produced arguably their best performance of the season, registering only a second win in this relegation six-pointer. With two banks of four, Red Star had much of the early play and got two goals on the board in the first 35mins. Retreads probed effectively in the last 15 mins and were perhaps unlucky not to snatch a goal back. A switch of formation in the second half allowed Red Star to regain their grip in midfield and some fine finishes, a couple of which may-or-may-not-have-been crosses, quickly gave them a 5 goal cushion. With plenty of fresh legs to bring into the game Red Star continued to create chances, and although Retreads converted a penalty to reduce the deficit, a sixth and a seventh from Red Star saw the game out and get a huge three points which lifted them off the foot of the table. Fair play to Retreads for battling until the end and for playing in the game in a true Corinthian spirit. They also reffed the game themselves and both of their refs were very fair to both teams throughout.