Underdawgz 3 vs 4 Greensleeves

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<p dir="ltr">Greensleeves started their Division 2 campaign with a hard fought victory as they overcame an lively Underdawgz side.

<p dir="ltr">They started with a bare 5, Eddie was unavailable again so Lewis took his place in goal.

<p dir="ltr">They scored almost immediately. Dave won a corner and floated the ball to the back post, where Matt was able to stroke the ball home. 1-0

<p dir="ltr">Greensleeves kept the tempo up, and the Underdawgz really struggled to get hold of the ball. The lead was doubled shortly after when Dave found the net. 2-0.

<p dir="ltr">The boys in Green continued to apply the pressure. Dave used his pace to get in behind the defence a couple of times, but the 'dawgz keeper swept up well.

<p dir="ltr">Underdawgz did start to get into the game before the break, with Greensleeves dallying on the ball a bit at the back.

<p dir="ltr">It was a warning sign that Greensleeves did not heed, and the second half started badly, with the Underdawgz pulling a goal back after sloppy play from the Greensleeves in possession. 2-1.

<p dir="ltr">Greensleeves dropped deeper and struggled to keep tabs on the Underdawgz attackers, who came streaming forward. Having just 5 men started to take it's toll on the team in the energy department, with Josh struggling especially after a recent illness. It was soon 2-2 as Lewis saved with his feet, only for the rebound to go straight back to the striker for the equaliser.

<p dir="ltr">Greensleeves fell behind for the first time midway through the half, the Underdawgz player cutting inside and firing home. 3-2 and it looked all over.

<p dir="ltr">The lads were not to be denied though. Matt picked up the ball deep and ran towards goal, firing home to equalise. 3-3.

<p dir="ltr">The Substitutes continued to pressure the Greensleeves defence, and hit the woodwork on more than one occasion.

<p dir="ltr">Greensleeves really had to dig in, and managed to make the most of a counter attack. Sam went forward, received a good ball from Josh, rounded his man and finished with real composure. 4-3.

<p dir="ltr">There was still time for a couple of scares, but Greensleeves held out for an important win. It appears that Division 2 will be more of a challenge than Division 3.

<p dir="ltr">MAN OF THE MATCH: Sam defended will, and did very well to grab the winner.

<p>STAT OF THE MATCH: Greensleeves have never lost a match in which they have taken the lead.

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