League: Over 35s
Easton Cowboys vs Yate Town Vets
One nil victory for yate against a strong Easton Cowboys.
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.
Pucklechurch FC Vets vs Retainers FC
Retainers produced their best performance of the season in a cracking game against a very good Puckle team. A double from Helmi secured the win, keeper Dan produced an incredible quadruple save without which things could have been completely different.
We had a difficult morning against a hard working Retainers side. We had a few missing but that’s vets football! We applied some second half pressure but ultimately Retainers missed a hatful of chances and ran out well deserved winners and had the best player on the pitch by a country mile.
Retainers FC vs Banjo Munchenbadback
Retainers finally logged a first win of the season with a battling performance at BAWA. Thanks to Banjo for a really close fought battle.
