Colts Convoy Rolls Into Wales (Nearly At Least)

<p><br><p>Colts 2nd game started with a Convoy of cars heading towards Wales, for what one player described as an 'International match in Wales'<p><br><p>Leaving Sunny Shrewsbury the Convoy arrived to a slightly colder venue.<p><br><p>Fortunately some of the more experienced spectators were able to point the rest in the direction of bacon butties and a hot cuppa.<p><br><p>The Lads were coiled for this game after last week and loved the smaller, muddier pitch.<p><br><p>Oswestry only lined up with 5 but were a strong team<p><br><p>As before the managers had organised a fair rotation with Finn Starting in goal.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>A slightly nervy start led to Oswestry opening the scoring with a very good individual goal. Their keeper started well and continued to make excellent saves throughout.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>SAHA continued to defend well with some excellent tacking and good formation.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>They had listened and learnt from last week and always looked to pass the ball. Matty even passing it back to Will to clear. A great example of 'playing the way you face'<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Finn made some important saves to keep the Colts in it, coming off his line well before kicking up field, setting up Freddie who put the shot just wide.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>SAHA made some great opportunities in the first 2 quarters of the match but were unable to hit the target.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Early in the 3rd quarter with Matthew in goal Jack scored from Finns cross/shot playing at right midfield.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Ryan went on another of his speedy runs and his shot/cross was just too far for Finn to tap in.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Finn was able to nick the ball from a defender before shooting. The keeper made a terrific save, tipping it onto the bar.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Jack kept Oswestry at bay and Matthew made some great saves, not least a double save, one of which he took in the privates!<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Matthew was also quick off his line and his clearance set Ryan off on another speedy run, making it 2-1.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Minutes later, the whole ground applauded as Freddie scored a worldie. A cleared corner broke to him 20 yards out. His first time shot, powered into the top corner. 'You don’t save those' 3-1<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Saha continued to press against a tiring Oswestry and Matty showed great composure to knock in a great cross which would have resulted in another goal, but for some more brilliant goalkeeping.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Soon after, George broke free and passed to Freddie whose shot was spilled only for Matty to tap in, a real team move finishing with a poachers goal. 4-1 <p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Oswestry now struggled to match SAHA pace and George again broke free, passing to Matty who continued the run and slotted it home 5-1<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Saha were now attacking both flanks and a cross from the left by George was poked home by Freddie 6-1<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>SAHA continued to tackle bravely, led by Jack and Cole. Will as ever playing calmly and with a smile on his face. Showing signs of a very composed player.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Finn managed to battle his way through and with a looping shot sent SAHA 7-1 up.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Cole was unlucky not to have scored when his half volley came bouncing back of the bar, leaving it shaking.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>In the final minutes, George who had looked like scoring all game cut in from the right, hitting a lovely left foot shot into the top corner to finish it at 8-1.<p><br><p>Oswestry’s 5 lads, tired against SAHA who were able to change each outfield player during each quarter. But once in front SAHA showed a thirst for goals and played with great spirit having been one down up to the 3rd quarter.<p><br><p>A great team effort and showed great character in keeping going.<p><br><p>Match Highlights<p><br><p style="color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Finn Coming off his line<p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Freddie scoring a worldie<p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Matthew making a double save and setting up a goal from a clearance<p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Cole facing his own goal, stopping the ball before turning on it.<p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Jack scoring his first goal<p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Matty making some great passes<p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Will looking very composed on the ball<p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">George flying up the left wing<p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Ryan taking brilliant corners.<p><br><p>Things to work on for next week – Keeping shape to avoid counter attacks.<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>FINN<p><br><p><br><p><br><p>Played first 20 in goal<p><br><p>Again made some great clearances and came off his line.<p><br><p>Needs to think about saving when coming off his line when closing player down.<p><br><p>Played 10 mins and RM and had the Captains armband, which was too big and never stopped smiling<p><br><p>Came on for Matty who had a knock and scored his first goal and didn’t know what to do with himself!!<p><br><p><br><p><br>