Affinity FC 1 vs 1 St Johns 1

<p>The tough games just keep on coming.&nbsp; St Johns' well oiled machine rolled into Coundon with lots more at stake than 3 points with Affinity trying to build on the positive performance against Cov Saints.

<p>The early exchanges we're played mostly in Affinity's half with St Johns starting strongly.&nbsp; Affinity were well in the game though clearing their lines effectively.&nbsp; St Johns were awarded a controversial penalty with Gilly adjudged to have fouled a forward on the byline.&nbsp; A fine finish gave Gary B no chance.

<p>With St Johns expecting to push on from this point they faced an Affinity side intent on keeping the ball and playing the game as simply as possible.&nbsp; Gary C playing a free role in a 5 man midfield appeared to be in more than one place at the same time offering a simple option to fellow midfielders as Affinity made controlled progress.

<p>The Affinity defence were looking really solid with Ian and Gilly confident in the middle and Jobo and Sean covering effectively on the flanks.&nbsp; Affinity had the ball in the back of the net from a cross shot from Luke but he was adjudged to have handled in the build up.&nbsp;

<p>Affinity feeling aggrieved over a number of key decisions pushed forward again with Gary C nearly finishing after a fine run which saw a nice exchange with Lee.&nbsp; It was hard lonely work for Will upfront as he held the ball up for team mates but he would play a key part in the equaliser with a lovely dummy leaving Lee free to finish off Luke's cross.&nbsp; An equaliser was the least that Affinity deserved.&nbsp; The half time whistle came at the wrong time for Affinity as they were well on top.

<p>The second half was more a battle of contrition than a spectacle of football with both sides having chances to win the game.&nbsp; Jamie found himself one on one with the keeper whose outstretched foot prevented a goal and Gary B made a couple of fine saves to keep the scores level.

<p>The Affinity defence led by Ian continued to impress with crucial last ditch challenges frustrating St Johns' forwards.&nbsp; The midfield continued to battle hard with Charlie showing some nice touches and Will and Lee leading the chase up front.&nbsp;

<p>A great team performance with lots of energy and heart.&nbsp; Selecting the man of the match is the difficult part of this report and a case could be made for many of the performances today.&nbsp; Special mention to Gary C for a classy first half and Gilly for a full energy display with Ian taking the award for an inspirational decision to play 5 in midfield and a performance that oozed confidence, passion and the sheer will not to get beaten.&nbsp; BEC up next to finish the first half of the season

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