A well-spirited game between first and second in the league! Kick off delayed slightly to allow West Country players a bit more time to reach us, but the lack of warm-up seemed to take its toll with a couple of early injuries prompting changes.
West Country took the lead after a high ball into the box lead to a header own goal. Sherston hit back with a combination of two goals from corners, and two worked up through the middle. 4-1 at half time, but with West Country finishing the half down to 10 players.

At half time, it was agreed that West Country could borrow a Sherston vets player and one of their Saturday first team players to keep the game competitive.

the second half was an open affair, with West Country having the better of it forcing a couple of good saves from the Sherston keeper. But no further goals in the game. Sherston 4-1 West Country at FT

 

A good competitive fixture played on a sunny November morning. Moved to the 3G pitch with storms battering south west England earlier in the week. Sherston got off to a flyer, scoring early goals whilst Lion were still finding their rhythm. Lion adjusted their structure, which better dealt with Sherstons extra man in the middle, but clinical finishing meant they went in 5-0 down at the break. There was an unfortunate incident in the first half with two players both jumping in the air for a 50/50 high ball, but the mid air collision leaving the Lion CB hurt (suspected broken ribs) – Sherston wish him a speedy recovery.  The second half was a very close affair, with Sherston not adding to their tally for a while, until a 30 yard volley with the keeper off his line. Lion eventually got the goal which they very much deserved for the chances created. Final score 8-1 win to Sherston.

 

The 2023-24 season returned, with Sherston Town Vets hosting Reclinosaurs on a very warm and wet September morning. Sherston started with some good passing football, working the ball up the pitch for early chances and finding themselves 3-0 up in the first 25mins having pounced on some loose balls in the box. Reclinosaurs fought back and brought it back to 3-1 with an excellent run and finish from #7.  Another Sherston goal made it 4-1 at the break.

The second half was a closer affair, but two quick goals from Sherston put them in control at 6-1. Then the crowd were treated to a 35 yard own goal from Sherstons player-manager, finding the bottom corner of the net with his misplaced back pass.

Time for one more goal, for the game to finish 7-2.

Thanks to all for their efforts and commitment in a well-spirited match.

 

Reclinosaurs report:

Sherston were a cut above today, playing some superb pass and move football with a couple of outstanding individuals making everything tick for them. After a 7-1 mauling here last season, we expected a tough morning, but this Sherston side was a much slicker outfit and the aging Reclinosaurs did well to keep the score below cricket levels after an appalling first 20 minutes. Game played in excellent spirit with a very good referee and wounds salved by a couple of pints at the Rattlebone after. Good luck for the season!