Hawks Comeback To Win A Thriller ...

<p>Hawks returned to the venue of a 4-0 loss last season in game that would be interesting to measure the progress that the team has made. &nbsp;Despite Isaac Tokura and Bobby Spelman being unavailable for selection, Hawks took a strong looking team to the match.

<p>In the first 5 minutes, Hawks took a while to get to grips with the game as the opposition were physical and a little pushy without really going too far as to engage the referee. &nbsp;The opposition were very keen on getting as many crosses in a possible as well as their trademark corner routine. &nbsp;Added to this, it was a busy day for the Hawks wide men, often having to get up and down the line like wingbacks to counter the opposition playing the ball out from the back.

<p>Hawks went one up when Davey Hirst was tripped and a free kick was awarded. &nbsp;Sam Hobson some way out hit a near perfect long range shot with pace dip and swerve right up into the top right hand corner. &nbsp;Hawks were soon too up when Jack Bickles right wing run eneded with a pass in to Sam Hobson who controlled well and with a jinking Peter Beardsley esq jink left two defenders for dead to finish under the keeper. &nbsp;Hawks were now well in the game and competing well. &nbsp;Queinton Greenaway was making some good tackles and Joshua Corcoran was putting in a lot of work. &nbsp;In the last minute of the half, Josh got out numbered on the right and other Hawks failed to close the ball as the oppoisition midfielder scored a good looping goal from distance.

<p>The start of the second period was Hawks worst part of the game. &nbsp;Hawks were getting outrun and substitutes were taking a while to adjust. &nbsp;This meant freedom for the opposition and thus goals. &nbsp;It was a lesson for all Hawks. &nbsp;In tough games against good players, you cannot stop chasing, pressurising and tackling. &nbsp;Do so and you will lose. &nbsp;This said, Hawks shipped two poor goals from corners with Edward Griffin going for the ball, only to be defelected in; this added to a long ranger that seemed to go through Griffin put Hawks down 4-2. &nbsp;As we discussed at the break, making mistakes is fine and part of the game, however I felt the mistakes were down to poor communication with two players going for the same ball and getting in eachothers way.

<p>Hawks then pushed to get back into the game. &nbsp;Jesse Musson came on with some energy, Joe Davenport went to midfield and Tyler Cross up front. &nbsp;The latter went close, hitting the post on two occasions! &nbsp;Added to this, Jonny Wright hit a few that went close and Joe Davenport also almost scored from a Sam Hobson pass. &nbsp; Sam Hobson now in midfield, pulled another one back with a good run into the box to tap in from close range following an assist and some good work on the byline from Davey Hirst.

<p>At the break Hawks were told that they could take this game and that they did. &nbsp;In the last period, Hawks were dominant. &nbsp;Davey Hirst got better as the game went on and bossed two opposition midfielders, whilst him and Jack Bickles played some good one twos. &nbsp;The scores were level when Tyler Cross chased for the opposition defender to panic and kick the ball against an on coming Joe Davenport to score. &nbsp;The deserved winner came from Davey Hirst from Sam Hobson. &nbsp;The midfielder battled past 3 challenges to nick the ball past the keeper.

<p>What a game, what a result. Hawkpower. &nbsp;COYH!

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