League: Bristol Corinthians League

Reclinosaurs vs Avon Retreads

The BAWA pitch was in great condition despite the downpours and the weather was perfect for the game. Reclinosaurs started brightly, creating several good chances before a well worked move was finished superbly by Jani. Retreads looked dangerous on the break and with the HT score 1-0 we knew more goals would be needed. Retreads came out of the blocks quickly after the break and equalized with a great free kick, then took the lead following a scramble after a corner. Reclinsoaurs were down, but not out and some comedy defending allowed the Duke to nip in twice to score, unfortunately pulling his hammy in the process. Reclinosaurs 3-2 up. With legs tiring it was backs to the wall for the last twenty and eventually a penalty was awarded allowing Retreads to equalize. Result was about right, thanks to Rich for reffing, well played all!

Swift FC vs Rapid Dementia

Not Rapids favourite place to visit, although the smaller pitch at Frys would certainly have helped missing defender Dave Stokes, recently diagnosed with an optical issue! Swift FC came out the better of the teams and Rapid struggled to cope with their first touch and the play largely went with the opposition. Rapid however opened the scoring straight from a corner – Darren James using algebraic formulae to find a gap at the near post. Swift hit back with a well taken goal from their pacey forward but Rapid responded with the better chances, Gregory, repeatedly testing the keeper from range, Weaver from close range and finally Curtis and James adding to the tally with actual goals! The second half was much more drawn out with Rapid conceding very little in the way of chances but struggling to get into their rhythm, However good wide play eventually found Gurner, in oceans of space and he netted the fourth with a well taken goal. That was the conclusion of the match and Rapid left the field maintaining their unbeaten start to the season.

Pucklechurch FC Vets vs Filton Ath 35s

A strange old morning at Pucklechurch but we managed to edge a close game. In truth if Filton took their first half chances it wouldn’t have been a close game at all but a combination of poor finishing, good goalkeeping and lady luck meant we went in 1-1 at half time. Big Steve scored our goal with a sumptuous turn and finish. In the second half the game became a bit stop-start which affected Filton more than us and we took advantage and scored 2 more through Steve and Potter to edge us ahead. This knocked the stuffing out of Filton and the game got away from them towards the end.