Retainers FC vs Real St George

Match Reports

Retainers Report:

What a game!! The game started with Real St. George on the front foot, and taking a deserved lead. Retainers weathered a an early storm, but we able to counter attack and scored an equaliser through DJ. For the next 10 minutes, we soaked up the pressure and held on but with 10 minutes left of the first half, Real St. George played some excellent football and scored 3 very good goals. At half time the score was 4-1. The first 15 minutes of the second half was completely different. A change at half time saw Helmi introduced and a formation change saw Retainers on the front foot and Ash pulled a goal back. 4-2. We were then awarded a penalty when Fran was fouled, Ash converted the penalty. 4-3 game on! Retainers still playing on the front foot, a delightful cross from Helmi and a beautiful header from Sharpy and the game was level. 4-4! Real St. George scored within 2 minutes of the equaliser to take the lead. This didn’t change anything, we continued to attack and Ash completed his hat trick we a superb 25 yard strike to level the game. 5-5! Then with 15 minutes left Sharpy scored his second and Retainers 6th. We held out for the win!