Bradley Stoke Town Reserve vs Bristol Barcelona (Saturda
0 - 3
10 October 2020 · Uhlsport Bristol and District League<br>One
Away league match played on 10 October 2020.
Kicked off at 2:30 PM
0-3
vs Bradley Stoke Town Reserves
Away league match
Bradley Stoke Res 0-3 Bristol Barcelona
We knew it was going to be a tough match away vs free scoring Bradley Stoke who had convincingly won their last 3 games averaging more than 5 goals a game. A great test to see how far we have progressed as a team. This win today was all about our defence. We have been in exceptional form at the back, aside from a heavily wind assisted corner going in directly vs Sea Mills 4 games ago we have not conceded a goal in 360 mins and again we looked very difficult to break down. @declan, @elliott Evans @ports @ollie were dominant in the first half winning their personal battles and giving us a solid base to go forward, and what a luxury when ports pulled up injured to be able to replace with skipper Dave hodge who was returning from injury. Whenever BS did make it through, @dragon was at his brilliant best, making 3 big saves In a 10 minute spell when we were under pressure. One save in particular is worth mentioning as a miss hit cross looked destined to Swirl into the top corner and make it 1-1, he took off into the air backwards and miraculously tipped it over the bar.
Not content with shutting out Bradley Stoke, our defence also took on the duty to score our goals:
30 mins: 1-0 - Some excellent harrying from @wilks led to their Centre back trying to assault him on the left wing. The resulting free kick was whipped deliciously to the back post by @dan Mc which was met by goal machine centre back @elliott Evans who thumped a crashing header in off the crossbar. Always better when they come off the bar. Ells 3rd goal already this season from defence.
85 mins: 2-0 - After soaking up lots of pressure, BS had committed many players forward, dragon hit an excellent long pass to Septembers player of the month @marcin. Marcin ran his socks off all game and put a real shift in for the team, and somehow found the energy to again outrun their CB. He then showed excellent strength and awareness to turn inside and lay a beautifully weighted pass for @oskar who had sprinted the length of the pitch from right back into their box, 1 on 1 with the keeper he skilfully cushioned the ball around the keeper and rolled it into the net with the outside of his foot. Oskar’s first competitive barca goal, one he’ll never forget and a fantastic moment for us, met with jubilation across the pitch and on the line. Hard work pays off Oskar and Marcin!
90 mins: 3-0 - Lewis really came into the game in the last 30 mins as the space opened up, and after another skilful run he was hacked down for the 27th time about 25 yards from goal. Not wanting to miss out on the defensive goal fest, 47 year old full back and heading coach @Oli hit a curling thronking curly wurly that flew into the top corner. A glaze on the cherry on the icing on the cake.
Our Man of the match went t : Elliott Evans
The small moments all went our way, which isnt m luck, it’s the effort you boys put in. 5 wins in a row ??
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