Red Star 45’s vs Swift FC

Match Reports

Red Star Report:
News was abuzz this week of a legendary left back turned striker appearing at his club’s new ground threatening goals. In other news Gareth Bale re-signed for Spurs,

Red Star opened the league season against Swift at their new Saltford home, dubbed the ‘Salt Siro’ by at least one Red Star fan. Building on their cup exploits, it was another accomplished performance for the impressive reds in green. After probing the Swift defence from all angles in the opening exchanges, James opened the scoring with a well judged long range lob. Tahir doubled things up with a show of pace hinting at a doping scandal, getting behind the defence and slotting in calmly. Andy, on a rampage from the back, almost nicked it as it crossed the line, but his hamstring had a conscience and pulled him back at the last.

Red Star went further ahead when the ball broke to Waj 30 yards out with the keeper gone AWOL, his well judged strike finding the unguarded net. 3-0 at half time, allowing the gaffer to shuffle his resources in some comfort. Auxiliary striker Steve made it 4-0 after a fine cross from Si, leaping like a spent salmon to head against the bar and then reacting swiftly to tuck in the rebound. That’s 1 in 1 for the season for Red Star’s one time left back and a goals per game statistic that’s hard to ignore.

The game was effectively settled when Joel chested in a wicked in-swinging corner from close range. Swift rallied with 2 late goals as Red Star relaxed perhaps a bit too much, but 90 minutes is a very long time this early in the season and the general boost in fitness levels was encouraging to see.

5-2 at the final whistle and then perhaps the league’s shortest walk from pitch to bar. Well played Swift, a good spirited contest on a very fine Sunday morning. Thanks to Saltford for being so welcoming and accommodating.

Swift Report:

Good dame of two halves at Saltford. Much more even than the score suggests!