Match Reports
This game was originally an away fixture for Red Star but switched way back in September when the bowling green turf of Cribbs was unavailable . The relentless heavy rain over the past 2 weeks put the game in doubt again but as other fixtures started to get cancelled due to waterlogged pitches the Saltford groundsman worked his magic again and the game kicked off without any problems.
After the first 10 mins the crowd of 4 could see there wasn’t much between the 2 teams. Red Star eventually started to get on top , with some nice play down the wings and had the better of the chances ,one of which was put away by last year’s Golden Boot winner Draner.
1 0 to Red Star at half time .
Red Star had the luxury of bringing on 4 pairs of fresh legs from the bench for the start of the second half but it took a while for the new formation to adapt and this allowed Cribbs to come back into the game causing some problems and eventually their pressure paid off and they levelled the score . Red Star kept pressing and eventually this year’s Golden boot contender Wajid and one of the managers half time changes got on the end of a ball from Neil to score in the corner .
Time to shut up shop for the last 15 minutes and take off a striker and bring back on Simon to bolster the midfield . Unfortunately Simon had decided he was going for an early shower despite being told he would come back on (not for the first time). Luckily Gareth was on the bench to fulfil this role and Red Star saw the game out .
It was a competitive game played in the right way . Great communication from the Cribbs manager Dave b4 the game and the Ref was brilliant . 4 games 4 wins
Wick away next – aaaaaaaagh
