Hemel Sharpshooters 4 vs 3 Hemel Hempstead Rovers A

<p>The Wind was howling on this crisp saturday morning... we should have known this would be a tough day then. We met up in good spirits with an unchanged side for the third week in a row. What an achievment! <p>The pre match talks were of a solid start, 110% and some revenge <p>The toss would prove oh so important and im not sure but i think Bavs the captain lost that so we were uphill and into the wind.... this would be a tough start <p>The whistle went and we kicked off.... as we thought we couldnt get out of our half... the kicks kept coming back and we battled to stay in the game <p>The first ten minutes were tough we kept giving the ball away and Matt sumed it up " We aint even started yet lads" <p>On 15 minutes we created our first chance and warren blasted over from 10 yards with that trusty right foot. <p>We started to hold opur own and bossed the midfield, Sean and matt winning everything and sloting in nick and Warren time after time. <p>The pressure told on 20 mins we got what we deserved 1 0 Warren after a great cross from Bavs our new found winger. <p>We kept pressing and with Glen and Duff shoreing up the back 4 we looked solid, some great presure from warren and nick on 25 mins made it 2 0 Nick with an assist from Sean. <p>Against the Hill Wind but not against the run of play we were 2 0 up - Great feeling <p>But as ever we sat back and dropped 10%, a long boot from the "Big Lad" and their striker was through on goal 2 1 35 mins gone... time to battle and keep our heads up <p>NOPE - 36 mins 2 - 2 a corner with the wind dropped into the back of the net... ALL OUR HARDWORK UNDONE IN 2 MINS <p>Bavs and Lee had done some sterling work down the wings but for all his efforts Lee had to depart due to a Pulled Hammy - Or was he NOT UP FOR IT <p>Lee was replaced by Bamby - our very own Steve Probert - Straight into the mix after 2 weeks out Steve started well <p>Half time came and the complaints and negative vibes started to creep back in. A strong team talk from The Boss and Andy refocused us and we went back out on the pitch fired up and ready. <p>Second half wind behind and down hill - got to be time to show our worth. It didnt take long before proberrt and bavs had carved them open and created chanvces for Matt and Sean. A long range effort from sean stryuck the crossbar... would it be one of them days <p>NO 3 - 2 and on 50 mins the shooters were back in front sean battling hard again released Nick and the flag stayed down - or did it go up and the ref miss it i cant remember now Nick Reynolds with his second of the game <p>We continued to battle hard - glen and duff winning everything in the air and floor - hease and conway flanking them showing some great touches enabling us to play some lovely football. <p>Our fans were even enjoying it "What a differnce to 3 weeks ago" was quoted by a supporter " you look like a team who are enjoying it" i heard from anohter - to be fair lads i had seen you play better and lose <p>On 60 mins a long ball from conway was flicked on in midfield and Duff bashed his way through (What on earth was he doing up there) beats 1 beats 2 - smashes the keeper out the way and then.......... shows composure to get it onto his right foot and nestle the ball in the bottom corner 4 - 2 and the shooters were clear again. BUT BUT BUT I have to mention the Celebration - one of the Best i have ever seen, prancing like red rum - is that how the hammy was damaged. <p>The next 30 mins would be tough and as i thought we made a little hard work, we battled and continued to beat our markers - the defence worked hard and kept the ball moving - Sean and Matt tired in the middle but kept going. <p>We needed some fresh legs so on 75 mins Bavs was replaced By Creaser - lets see what this boy can do, And Well was the answer he slipped into left mid doing his defensive work whilst still getting forward and crossing a ball for warren another chance not taken... would we rue these misses. <p>Talking of Misses CREASER THROUGH ON GOAL OMG Say no more <p>2 mins plus stopages the ref shouted.. Rovers made a sub and patsy was on winning a few balls in the middle.. they won a corner on 89 mins.. time to be strong The ball came over and was won and cleared to 25 yards BANG like a professional the ball was riffled into the top corner 4 - 3 but too little too late the points were ours 6 in 2 now well done lads <p>Great team effort and passion - We are now looking like a team - we know what each other can do and we are playing some lovely football - the league is starting to reflect this. <p>More of the same, win your personal battles and keep playing football and NO MISTAKES <p>With a cup game coming up against JC United next week our injury list has grown, a few of you have a week of to rest them legs so make sure you do. <p>Im a proud man and you should all also be proud and have a little smile on your faces, Revenge is sweet Peace and Love! <p>&nbsp; <p>THE BOSS