Chequers United 5 vs 2 Boots Wednesday

<p class="MsoNormal">Spencer's Match Report (edited by Patto):

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Despite a late pitch change from Cropwell Butler to Cotgrave and no changing rooms the game kicked off just 5 minutes late. A spirited second half Boots performance on the quagmire-like pitch was ultimately not rewarded, with a harsh 5-2 scoreline being the end result in favour of Chequers.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The first 30 minutes was all Chequers and during this time they scored twice when their midfield was allowed too much time on the ball to play through&nbsp;their well-timed strikers&nbsp;for simple goals. We rode our luck with them hitting the woodwork on 3 separate occasions. However Boots started to wake up and forced Chequers back in the final 15 minutes of the half.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Another special team talk from the manager got Boots playing much better football and threatening the Chequers goal on a number of occasions. We got our deserved goal when a Rob C corner was headed in by &lsquo;Toblerone head&rsquo; Taylor and the goalkeeper could only push it into his own net (Kieran's studs on his foot may have helped!) At this point Boots looked good, and threatened further when&nbsp;Rob C cut inside and saw his well-struck&nbsp;shot&nbsp;deflect on to&nbsp;the bar.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Unfortunately Chequers were still dangerous and got a third goal when their MOM turned Neil in the area to score. Boots didn&rsquo;t give up however and from another Rob C corner a low Taylor shot was blocked, and Bally (who had come on for Kieran) tapped in the loose ball. Boots continued to push and took risks at the back which (from a shocking short corner between Neil and Rob C) led to a three-on-one break which Neil H did well to save one-on-one. However,&nbsp;a cross from the&nbsp;resulting play&nbsp;found an unmarked midfielder in the box who headed it into the corner. Another goal squirmed under Neil H in goal in the final minutes to give the scoreline a harsh feel to it.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Our MOM was Chris F who had an excellent game at the back, there were also very good performances from Rich S, Neil T and Patto. Thanks also to our travelling fans!