League: Bristol Corinthians League

Reclinosaurs vs Re-Union

A good game on a tricky surface at the Met school, where Reclinosaurs achieved their goal of doing better than in the 10-0 reverse in the previous game with Re-Union. First half was fairly even, the Saurs conceded a soft goal from a corner, but created chances of their own, before Re-union spurned two great opportunities to increase the lead just before the break. After HT Re-Union came out with renewed vigor and scored two good goals. Tony scored a superb direct free kick to pull one back, then a mix up at the back gifted RU a fourth. Saurs weren’t finished though and immediately struck back when Rev tucked a shot into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Fitness began to tell and as the Saurs ran out of legs RU added two more from defensive errors. Congratulations to RU, who now look certain to claim the div 2 title.

Russell Athletic 50s vs Nailsea Vets 50s

Unfortunately Russell have struggled to get a team together so they’ve had to cancel for a second time and agreed to award Nailsea a 3-0 walkover win. Good luck for keeping their squad together next season when we hope to play them again.

Filton Ath 35s vs Red Star 35s

Filton exacted revenge for their defeat earlier in the season in what proved to be an ill-tempered game.  Red Star had much of the play, and eventually took the lead with a goal that was ruled onside after considerable protest.  Further chances followed for Redstar but they failed to capitalise and extend their lead. Some probing forward play for Filton always looked to be threat but it was the introduction of their second half substitute for Filton which changed the game.  His marauding runs down the left wing started causing all sorts of problems and eventually helped force an equaliser.  Filton continued to press and a Red Star foul just outside the box presented the chance Filton needed, despatching a smartly taken free-kick found the top corner.  Red Star pushed back for what would have been a well-deserved equaliser but with the final passes going astray it was not to be their day. But that’s football for you. My thanks to their manager Gary for always being decent to deal with.