Rodborough can feel aggrieved as they tuck into their dinner tonight. How they managed to not get at least a draw despite dominating the game is in no short measure down to the game that the LRFC keeper had.
LRFC did score two goals, the opener from Luca racing on to a through ball. The second from Gus who was strong enough to hold off the defender and then clever enough to scoop the ball over the onrushing keeper.
It was 2-0 going into half time. The second half was made immediately harder when LRFC contrived to gift a goal. The goal was played backward all the way to the centre backs who weren't expecting it and were unable to clear the lines. The ball was played back to the keeper with Rodborough closing down fast. A ricochet later and it was 2-1.
Embarrassed faces all round.
This is how the game would end but not for lack of effort and application from Rodborough.
It was, at times, Rodborough versus the LRFC keeper with the keeper coming out on top. There was a third goal for LRFC ruled out for offside. Hayden reacted first to a long punt that evaded everyone and clipped a smart finish with the outside of his right boot only for the flag to be raised.
LRFC cannot continue to play this way and get results. The answer is simple, playing the ball quickly to a team mate and moving to anticipate a return ball. Playing the ball quickly while there's time and not when under pressure. Keeping it simple. Keeping the shape of the team.
The LRFC keeper, Will, was the motm for a superb display. Blockbuster saves and dominating his penalty area he kept the team in the game.
There was a highly notable performance from Sam playing wide right. His driving forward and crossing was superb today. So often in the right place. Seth also caught the eye particularly when moving into the holding positions.
With another game away at Cleeve next week at least there's time to get it right.
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