COLTS REMEMBER THE SACRIFICE OF OTHERS WITH A FIGHT OF THEIR OWN

<p>An early start saw the Colts travel to Market Drayton.

<p>In clear crisps skies they observed the rememberance silence in much more mature fashion that last time.

<p>Drayton had a great set up but it was evident the pitch was tiny.

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<p>The Tigers were obvioulsy used to this pitch and in the first few minutes took an early 2 goal lead.

<p>The first came from a corner that was not cleared 1-0.

<p>The next was a well worked goal started down the line before the ball was cut back for a sweaty goal, tap in 2-0.

<p>The Tigers kept on their early pressure and Cole headed off the line and Finn was in the right place to clear another from the line after a fine save from Zen.

<p>The tigers knew what they were doing on this pitch and dominated the first quarter. The Colts stood firm however.

<p>Another scramble led to a clearence from the Colts and the ball found its way to George. He lifted his head and played a great through ball to Matty but the pass was just too strong and the Tigers keeper came out to clear up.

<p>Cole set Finn up down the line and with a burst of pace, his cross/shot was fingertipped away from an incoming George.

<p>The last 5 mins of the quarter were great from the Colts. They had picked up pretty quick how to play on this small pitch.

<p>It ended with George smashing one against the post, nearly knocking it over.

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<p>Ryan was on in the second quarter and he combinded well with Will hitting a pass from left back to right wing.

<p>Cole remained strong in the tackle and between him and Jacob they left one or two tigers players flatterned. Strong but fair tackles and a hand shake to follow.

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<p>Will picked a throw in, with still plenty to do, he went on a lovely dribble and struck home. 2-1.

<p>The throw ins were a chance to put pressure on the Tigers and Ryan picked up on one from Freddie. Turning on the half volley his strong shot was just wide.

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<p>From a corner Ryan scrambled the ball wide. The Colts were back in the game and now dominated this quarter.

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<p>Zen had taken some off his kicks which were now going from box to box and one foudn Will who set up Jack who took a great touch. A strong tackle stopped his shot on gaol.

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<p>From the corner Ryan headed golwards. In the scramble, Freddie got the ball over the line.....just 2-2.

<p>A deserved eqauliser.

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<p>The Colts now had the measure of this game and the pitch and passed the ball about when needed but cleared it when under pressure. Jacob missed nothing in defence.

<p>They had worked hard to getback into this game and had to work out how to play it.

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<p>Freddie set George up down the line and with an eye on a sweaty goal corssed to Ryan but the keeper came out bravely to nick the ball off his toe. Unlucky.

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<p>George had a freekick saved.

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<p>The two Matthews took up some great positions to defend well and keep the game level.

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<p>Finn was now in defence and had to be told to get back more than once!

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<p>Freddie and Ryan played a great short corner but were unluky not to score from it.

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<p>Freddie was at the back with Finn and he strode forward and set uo Ryan but his pass was just too strong.

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<p>Finn had stayed back in cover and had to be brave to head the ball clear.

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<p>From nothing, George took the ball and with more than one twist and turn found enough space to smash one home into the top bins 2-3. The Colts led, and deservedly so.

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<p>Finn tok one in the stomach.

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<p>George fed Jack who again was not quite quck enough with his shot and got tackled.

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<p>Finn tried his luck from range.

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<p>Into the last few minutes and with subs being made, the Colts lost concentration and from a corner lost a scrambled goal 3-3.

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<p>Zen made some great saves to keep the Colts in the game, one was particulry brave at the feet of the Tigers.

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<p>Ryan had a freekick which he drilled just wide.

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<p>In the last few seconds Will struck a left foot shot that hit the post.

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<p>The game closed at 3-3.

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<p>A great game.

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<p>Colts had done great to battle back from 2-0 and worked this out for themselves

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<p>Match Highlifhts

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<p>1 Zen - Brave keeping at the feet of the Tigers

<p>2. Jacob - Very strong in the tackle and kept great position

<p>3. Cole - A couple of crunching tackles and a strong sholulder barge to keep in position

<p>4. Will - A nice goal and unlucky not to score the winner

<p>5-. Jack - lovely couple of tocuhes and turns up front

<p>6. Matthew - battled well in centre mid and took up a greta defensive position

<p>7. Matty - nice wing back play

<p>8. Freddie - Getting on the score sheet

<p>9. Finn - heading clear

<p>10. Geroge - playing despite being 100%

<p>11. Ryan - a lovley cross filed pass from front to back.