League: Bristol Corinthians League

Banjo Munchenbadback vs Pucklechurch FC Vets

Not sure where to start with this game!

Pucklechurch started strongly taking advantage of Banjo mistakes to lead by 2 in 10 minutes, but Banjo came back to lead 3v2 before Church equalised to go in at half time 3v3.

10 minutes into second half Puckle lead 5v3 and then a further goal made it 6v3 before Banjo hit back to make 6v4.

Puckle then made it 7 and 8 before Banjo rallied late to cut the deficit with 2 goals to end the game 6 v 8

 

What a game for the neutrals! A latecomer on the sidelines came at 10.40am and he missed 5 goals. In truth there were a number of chances missed for both teams and 8-6 could easily have been 14-14. It was a competitive affair with one slightly bad tackle from our behalf, but with handshakes, beers and sausage and chips after which was much appreciated.

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Cardiff Accies 50s vs Decliners FC

It was beautiful morning for a game of footy and our first trip to Cardiff for some time. The game was fairly even for most of the first half with both sides getting plenty of possession but Decliners defence, superbly marshaled by Ken, looking very solid. Both Decliners goals came from speculative shots parried by the keeper with first Kenty and then Toby following up to score. After the break Accies looked to step things up but a third goal within five minutes effectively settled the contest, a great break down the right by Mike who cut back for Kenty to score with a first time shot. Toby scored a peach from outside the area and then Gaffers rounded the keeper after running on to a through ball to make it 5. Accies continued to work hard but their injury count also began to grow and in the end we blew up a couple of minutes early to save old bones. A great game played in good spirit, look forward to seeing you in Bristol in the new year.

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Bryan Munich vs Rapid Dementia

Bryan Munich made their debut in the top division against a superb Rapid Dementia side at Shirehampton. It was a splendid, tough-tackling advert for over 45s football with both sides making great chances. Matt Bennett got 2 for Bryan in the first half and Rapid got a penalty given at the start of the second. Then the onslaught began but Bryan managed to just about hold out. Great game of football and we look forward to visiting Rapid late in the season.

 

Rapid made the trip to Shirehampton to once again find the Portway closed (is it ever open?) despite this we managed to kick off on time. The pitch was lovely, the warm up good and once again we were delighted to be playing against an evenly matched Bryan Munich! With only Jase Curtis semi fit to play up front Rapid made hard work of creating clear cut chances and despite some tidy football, rarely threatened the Bryan goal. A stray pass from Gregory at the back led to the Bryan first goal, and this was quickly followed by a second, a lovely chip from the Bryan striker!

The second half brought a much better performance out of Rapid, an early Penalty set the tone and three superb chances were thwarted by Bryans outstanding Goalie! However it wasn’t to be our day and their goal, like the Portway, remained closed to visitors!

Excellent officiating and good fair opponents contributed to a very enjoyable match and Rapid look forward to hosting (and hopefully gaining some points) in the return fixture!

 

 

 

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Swift FC vs Shipham AFC

Swift:  Superb game on a lovely pitch, fair to say both attacks were on top! Could have been a hatful more goals at either end. Great game played enjoyed by all.

 

Shipham:  We’re getting better – we scored two goals and didn’t let as many in. Just another 5 matches and we should get a half decent result! We missed another penalty too – and were just as generous in front of goal as we always are. Decent game played in the right spirit on a fabulous flat and dry pitch at Fry’s.

 

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Barely Athletic vs Nailsea Vets 45s

A decent game that ebbed and flowed throughout.

The younger legs of Nailsea ran out deserved winners.

Barely goals from Roly and Kevin Davies.

 

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