Bostall Old Boys 2 V 4 G&S Rovers FC

<p>G&S went in to their first ever cup final, in only their 2nd season, at a rough & ready Thamesmead Town against seasoned campaigners Bostall.&nbsp; Rovers knew having pipped them to the title last season & having edged them out for promotion this season, revenge would be uppermost on their minds!

<p>The game started cageily with both teams sounding each other out.&nbsp; The first 'chance' fell to the oppo as they saw a corner clip the bar - well left Deano!

<p>More midfield battling ensued, well marshalled by George & Jay admirably stopping all movement towards the blues danger area!

<p>The game burst in to life on 31 when Rich ignored team orders to take an outswinging corner form the right (Robbie's job)!&nbsp; All was forgiven however as the beautifully flighted ball beat all, for Shaun to rise to head downwards & in to the roof of the net for 1-0!!

<p>Time to hold on, but only 3 minutes later it was 1-1 when sloppy defending saw an unmarked equaliser!

<p>G&S could have buckled, but the equaliser was not deserved as they had bossed the game.&nbsp; The response was magnificent & a brilliant move to make it 2-1! Deji picked the ball up deep & put Adam in wide.&nbsp; He totally skinned the left back, pushing it past & running on with real pace!&nbsp; His cross was superb but flicked away to John who steadied himself from 16 yards to volley home.&nbsp; The man on the line couldn't stop it & deflected it in.

<p>Half time came & the big team talk.

<p>The response was what everyone had wanted & waited for.&nbsp; With only 3 minutes of the 2nd half gone Rovers turned the screw.&nbsp; From another 'Beckham-esque' Rich free kick, the meleee was hard to follow as chance after chance was cleared, before Shaun toe ended on to the bar & Deji finished but was offside!

<p>Bostall never recovered from this & only 2 minutes later yet another inswinging free kick from Rich was buried by Shaun with header number 2! 3-1!

<p>50 minutes & it was Robbies turn to whip in a free kick from the right.&nbsp; John's trademark heading ability saw him glance it home for 4-1.&nbsp; G&S Dreamland!

<p>On 60 Deji was set free & the 'lethal weapon' was so unlucky to see his chip just fly wide.&nbsp; Rovers were on fire!

<p>Only 3 minutes later & the pressure saw Bostall crumble as a flailing hand from yet another well worked Rovers set piece, saw a panicking defender&nbsp;give away&nbsp;a needless penalty.&nbsp; Robbie stepped up to kill the game, but was unlucky to see his bobble hit the post.&nbsp; A small blemish on a great game from the young man.

<p>This lifted Bostall slightly and Deano was brought in to action to make a fine diving stop, turning it round the post.&nbsp; 1 of 3 world class saves from 'Cat Junior'!

<p>Only 10 minutes left & Dario, on as a sub for fresh legs, along with Arran & Ant, was set free, he mullered his defender to square for Deji who shot awkwardly.&nbsp; It wasn't going to be his day.

<p>With 7 minutes left Bostall pulled an undeserved goal back for 4-2, but the back four, marshalled by Captain Luca, & ably assisted by Adam & Luke who also had solid performances with big headed clearances, held firm.

<p>The ref missed quite a lot near the end, as violent challenges were skillfully avoided by all the boys as frustration saw the cup heading only 1 way!!

<p>The boys in sky blue played til the end & wholly warranted the title of Win Jones Bowl Divisonal Cup Winners 2011.&nbsp; BRING IT ON!!

<p>The whistle blew & the celebrations ensued (too vociferous for the Bostall manager for some reason - what do you do when you win a cup?!).&nbsp; Totally mental scenes & then the presentation, with Luca lifting the trophy as he had said he would&nbsp;- back to Lyn & Mario's for a nice little BBQ celebration - WHAT A DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<p>Everyone did their jobs today & gave 100% to the cause.&nbsp; VERY narrowly edging it with what he has deserved for his efforts, assists today&nbsp;& services to the club was Rich.

<p>Here's to 2011/2012!!&nbsp; PS - John was 'happy that we won the cup' - STOP PRESS!