At Last Three Points.

<p class="MsoNormal">At Long Last a touch of fortune.<br /> This game took place at the impressive venue of Radbroke Hall in truly horrendous conditions that varied between driving Rain , Hail and Sleet.<br /> First Half <br /> The initial exchanges were probably shaded by the visitors , however our Achilles heel a combination of hesitation, a lack of communication and rank defending led to conceding two goals from corners . Chainsaw in goals being culpable for a fumble at the near post and was rather inconsolable to say the least! It was not a time to offer solace or advice. Worse was to follow as another catalogue of errors down our left side and at half time we were 0 - 2 . In normal circumstances we might regard this as a fair showing , however we were extremely disappointed . A few raised tempers some accurate analysis and frank discussion . This resulted in a tactical shift with Gunner and Ian Meredith switching positions and shoring up our left side.<br /> <br /> Second Half <br /> Play resumed in the same vile conditions. <br /> However buoyed up with enthusiasm and playing with the wind we attacked with vigour . Reducing the deficit after Googles corner was met by Kurt`s head ( a miracle in itself ), and the ball entered the net via a slight deflection as a defender attempted to clear it. 1 - 2. At last we have a sniff of good fortune . Huw had a screaming attempt from distance go narrowly over, Phil had a shot turned round the post for another corner and we were actually competing in all departments . Dave nutt marauded up front and sent a header goalwards , defensive scramble and attempted clearance it fell to the feet of Google who urged on by team mates let fly and memories of a Jersey tournament were revisited . Top corner ! Get in , 2 - 2 . With about 20 mins left , Phil broke free evaded a tackle and went around the keeper 3 - 2 . <br /> Uncharted territory this . Normally our second half performances just peters out in a whimper now we are actually winning .<br /> However Huw did attempt to redress the normal service hauling a winger down in the box unceremoniously , Dave was beyond denying an offence had been committed it was that obvious .<br /> The referee had no hesitation awarding a penalty . ( This was one of the best refs I have encountered , keeping up with play , explaining decisions and able to enjoy incidents within the match openly . )<br /> The gods began to smile on us , after some brief discussion a defender elected to take the spot kick and sent it sailing over a bit like Waddle`s. Dave turned a couple of shots over as the last stage of the game was reminiscent of a scene from the Alamo. One incident in particular saw a save , a half clearance or wild swipe , a shot against the bar followed by the post and then a despairing lunge wide . We survived . <br /> Final word for PK who feeling under the weather stood for the entire game on the sideline ignoring all attempts to join the foray with " no youre doing well , I am fine comments and encouragement.<br /> <br /> The Whipping Stocks , celebrations were incredibly muted , most of us were in a state of shock or just suffering from hypothermia .<br /> A well deserved victory , lets hope we can repeat it . <br /> <br /> <br /> There you are Pete you may need to edit and amend <br /> Kurt