Corby Pegasus FC Reserves vs AFC Houghton Magna
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03 September 2016 · Northants Combination Division Two<br>Duston Garage Division 2
Home league match played on 03 September 2016.
Kicked off at 2:30 PM
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vs AFC Houghton Magna
Home league match
<p>An early open goal missed from Stephen Skinner proved costly as not long after AFC Houghton Magna scored after a poor defensive error. Pegasus responded and created a few opportunities but were lacking the quality needed to turn them into goals. Just before HT after John Hammell lost the ball on the Half Way line, a long ball was sent up into the Pegasus box, a tame challenge from Steven Thain was punished as the ball went across goal and both Pegasus centre halfs were caught sleeping, as the Magna striker walked back post to tap the ball in. HT 0-2.
<p>Second Half started a little more positive for Pegasus but again, the quality in the final third was missing. Changes were made which refreshed the team and the subs provided a lot more energy but still no cutting edge. 70 minutes in, a silly free kick was given on the edge of the Pegasus penalty area. Nobody tracked the Magna player and he was gifted an opportunity 2 yards out to tap the ball in. Another massive defensive error. Final Score 0-3.
<p>Awful start to the season which seen Peg Reserves finally lose a competitive game at home since the start of last season. AFC Houghton Magna were nothing special at all but they plugged away and punished the errors Pegasus made. Lots of improvement needed effort wise, but far too early to hit the panic button.
<p>No MOM today as nobody stood out to deserve it.