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.
Season: 2021-22
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.
Vasco Da South Glos vs West Country Utd Vets
Vasco Da South Glos Win the game by forfeit of West Country united unable to field a team.
Red Star 45s vs Easton Cowboys 45’s
RED STAR MATCH REPORT
Red Star’s unbeaten start to the season continued, but a point snatched from the jaws of defeat was perhaps less than optimum after dominating the second half. Having said that, the Cowboys defended resolutely and their keeper made a number of good saves, a draw at least avoids the bitter taste of defeat.
The Cowboys took the lead through a very cool finish midway through the first half and were looking dangerous, but Red Star slowly grew into the game, creating several good chances. When the equaliser came through a crisp strike by ‘The Black Knight’ Waj it looked like the lurid Greens had the initiative, only for this notion to be swiftly dispelled. Cowboys took the lead again when a long free kick sneaked through the Red Star backline, running on for a smart finish by the Cowboys striker. 1-2 down at half time.
Red Star brought on Windy and Slopey, their 12th and 13th men for the second half and, with their help, launched a series of assaults on the Cowboys goal. These proved mostly to land wide of the mark to varying degrees (with and without keeper assistance), Windy and Slopey actually then conspiring to waste at least 5 minutes for protracted ball retrievals. The last ten minutes saw more corners than a box of Rubik’s cubes, each coming agonisingly close, amidst frantic penalty box mayhem. Dramatically, into the very last moments, Red Star finally drew level, when a fine in-swinging delivery was bundled in by Dan at the back post for a well deserve equaliser.
Good game in a good spirit in good conditions. We at Red Star were saddened to learn of the recent loss of a long standing Cowboy. It was an honour to be able to join in with the pre-match commemoration of a Corinthian career.
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.
Decliners FC vs Easton Monday 95
Congratulations to Monday 95 who strolled to the over 50’s title after a difficult first half hour against Decliners, who went into a two goal lead after Ross and then Russ, with a sumptuous lob, scored. Monday were in some disarray but already looked dangerous from set pieces, with Timmy P clearing off the line. A well worked goal was followed by a penalty before the break and the teams went in level 2-2 at HT. Monday were now full of confidence and took the lead with a superb header off a corner at the back stick. The 4th had some good fortune with a lucky ricochet but the 5th was a goal of the highest quality, volleyed in by the striker from a perfectly delivered free kick. A disappointing result for us but without a doubt the better team won and Monday are worthy champions.