Nailsea Vets 50s vs St Brendan’s RFC OB

Match Reports

Conditions weren’t ideal on a blustery morning so instructions were to keep the ball on the deck. Nailsea started brightly controlling much of the play in the early exchanges but gifted St Brendans an opportunity on 15 minutes losing possession on the edge of the box. St Brendans striker fired a great shot from 18 yards out to put them 1-0  up. Lee Cogan equalized for Nailsea from the penalty spot after a pen was awarded for handball and it felt like just rewards on the balance of play. As half time was approaching it looked as though the score would remain even until St Brendans keeper made a wayward clearance straight to Darren Jones who side footed into an empty net. 2-1 Halftime.

Playing against the wind in the second half seemed to suit Nailsea as several chances went begging. St Brendans continued to threaten but stand in keeper Steve remained solid. Nailsea’s dominance finally paid off as Nelly shot from a tight angle on the left and the clearance from the defence fell to Jerry who slotted home from 12 yards out to make it 3-1.

With 15 minutes remaining Nailsea manager came on for a rare run out. Immediately St Brendans pulled one back (3-2) – inspired substitution! Nailsea restored a two goal cushion as Nelly was involved again firing in from the left to make it 4-2 Nailsea. Alex Plenty scored twice in the final minutes to give Nailsea a 6-2 victory; deserved on the balance of play and chances created.

Good luck to St Brendans for the remainder of the season. We always enjoy some banter and a pint with these guys after the game.