Erratic Tigers Turn On Meerkats!

<p>Capt:&nbsp;G G

<p>A late KO at Hindhead Playing Fields allowed the Tigers the time for a long away journey for the second successive week.&nbsp; Another fine but chilly morning ensured the scene was set for the Tigers to continue their impressive run of performances although they were without 2 regular players in J R an B W.

<p>The first half started as a relatively quiet but even affair with neither side looking particularly likely to break the deadlock.&nbsp; The Tigers were unusually quiet compared to recent weeks and they lacked their drive to play a positive passing game - attempted passes often under or over&nbsp;hit; they also allowed the Meerkats too much time on the ball leading to the couple of chances against them.&nbsp; A pep talk from the management at the end of the first quarter was met with a slight increase in tempo and a little more positivity in their passing.&nbsp; The captain, G G,&nbsp;led by example as he drove the team forward, fought hard to win the ball and was often the first to get back to cover the last man.&nbsp; Deservedly, the Tigers took the lead from a corner as their more prominent attacking play was rewarded.&nbsp; However, that was quickly cancelled out as the Tigers lost a little focus at the back.

<p>The early second half was rather dull as both sides struggled to take hold of the game before a quick break from Beacon Hill gave them the lead.&nbsp; A final word from the management at the third quarter break urged the Tigers to pick up their game as they know they can and impose themselves on the home side.&nbsp; A great response from the boys, who played their best football in the final quarter, again showed how they can dominate a match when they press the opposition, make quick passes and communicate with each other.&nbsp; Four goals in the final quarter concluded a convincing result and another deserved win as the Tigers roared.

<p>A D - Another solid first half performance in goal preceded yet another industrious midfield performance in the second half.&nbsp; Deservedly scored for the second successive week.

<p>O M - Afforded a run out in midfield for one of the quarters but, especially in the final quarter, demonstrated his consistent last man ability as he countered a number of Beacon Hill attacks and quickly got the counter attacks going.

<p>G G - A real captain's performance and deserved MoM award with a gutsy first half midfield display followed by a brave and commanding second half goalkeeping stint.

<p>B E - Yet another shining display of composure,&nbsp;attacking football and good defensive cover; inspired the majority of Hook attacks in the second half.&nbsp; How he has been over-looked for MoM with his consistent performances only the manager knows!!

<p>D S - An industrious match for D S as he battled hard, both in midfield and as last man, to prevent a decent number of Meerkat offensives.&nbsp; Did well against their pacey and tricky No 10.

<p>L C - Showed how clinical his passing and crossing can be with a number of good exchanges leading to an assist and four or five very near misses.

<p>A real 'hats off' to both D S and L C as they each played 3 consecutive quarters with no real break, demonstrating a good level of fight especially as they tired towards the end of their game.

<p>There are still positional discipline issues to address and the Tigers must ensure they start in the same way they finish, with pace and passion, and ensure they gain a good advantage as soon as they can to avoid chasing the game.&nbsp; Ultimately, their results speak volumes and they are definitely moving in the right direction.