MENS 3RD XI - 23/02/2019 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 1 (H) TEAM: Mens 3rd XI DATE: 23/02/2019 FIXTURE: Mens 3rd XI VS 23/02/2019 HEADLINE: City feel the heat LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH VENUE: TRF RESULT: 4-0 loss REPORT: City played Dragons 1s in a rearranged fixture on a very sunny and warm February afternoon. City started well and put pressure on Dragons by passing the ball beautifully around. The inside trio of Lloyd Sayer, Ben Chapman and Jonty Black linked up well with the forwards, and cut out any balls that were coming through. Dragons rallied and started to make some attacks on the City defence but the stalwart Simon Black put his body on the line and blocked a few shots heading to keeper Luke Elwes. Eventually Dragons managed to win a couple of short corners, however, these were defended against, and City won their own at the opposite end. Unfortunately the chance was not converted and it was still goal less at half time. Dragons put a lot of pressure on City early on and City struggled to get the ball out of their half. Even with the tireless efforts of 3rd team debutante Jason Hyatt, City just couldn't string many passes together. Dragons were able to counterattack a number of times, and due to either tiredness, poor marking/tracking, the loss of Jonty Black to injury (or shall we blame second half on the unseasonably warm afternoon?), scored a succession of goals which saw them take the victory. A good performance in the first half for City, which unfortunately they couldn't sustain the second. Well done to all those younger players in the squad who show good promise for the future of the club. MOM: Ben Chapman - excellent effort all round TYFC: Captain Adam Sayer - Spent more time on the ground than on his feet.
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