Falmer MvF (A) vs Portsmouth MvF 11s
2 - 2
22 October 2023 · Southern League Cup
Away friendly match played on 22 October 2023.
Kicked off at 2:00 PM
2-2
vs Falmer MvF (A)
Away friendly match
Cookie's Match Report
Today's match was a tightly contested affair, with Portsmouth experimenting with a new formation due to their surplus of defenders.
Initially, the team struggled to adapt to the new setup, but they soon found their rhythm.
During the first half, the home team had few clear-cut opportunities. Falmer's closest chance came when they hit the crossbar with a powerful header and had a looping header brilliantly tipped over the crossbar by Pompey's second-choice goalkeeper, Cookie.
The second half began more positively for Portsmouth as Aaron unleashed a fantastic 20-yard strike into the top corner, leaving the Falmer goalkeeper helpless.
Pompey extended their lead to 2-0 when Wayne delivered an excellent through ball from the defensive line to Som, who then set up Connor to score, despite being closely marked by a Falmer defender.
With 20 minutes remaining, the referee made a questionable decision by awarding Falmer a penalty for a handball by Pompey's Les. Falmer converted the penalty without trouble.
Cookie was called into action with a crucial one-on-one save against Falmer's center forward, preserving the score at 2-1.
With 10 minutes left on the clock, Falmer managed to equalize when they sent a ball over the defense, which was met by their onrushing midfielder. He rounded Cookie and slotted the ball into the empty net.
The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams sharing the honors.
Notable mentions go to Callum, who played the full 90 minutes after a lengthy layoff, Aaron, who made a successful return to the team following a lengthy injury, and Gareth, who displayed relentless running throughout the game.
This match provided valuable playing time for fringe players ahead of a busy winter schedule, and they all performed admirably.
Overall, it was a commendable performance by the entire team.