Many similarities with the Chesham game. Dominated the first half and comfortably deserved our 2 goal lead. Will Henry's penalty save was karma for what looked a very harsh penalty decision for Alex Bray's challenge. It was Alex who set up goal No 1 with a surging run down the right that ended up with the ball worked left finally onto Tyreke's left foot and a sweet volley into the net. MM's goal needs to be watched to be enjoyed. All his own making ... strength, determination and then calmness. They got back in just before half time from a direct free kick and then came out in the second half, just like Chesham, and took a complete hold on the game for at least 20 minutes. TOE and Hamzad came on and offered us some relief up front but generally we were under siege down both flanks. Lost count of the number of times they got to the by-line. All-in- all we held firm and were especially dominant in the air. As 96 chipp has said, Caine wnd Will King did a very good job in midfield in the absence of Spokes and Andrews. Hard-earned 3 points.
Quick observations:- We started the game as we finished against Chesham with a 5 man backline ( Haines Jac and Freddie plus 2 wing-backs). Notwithstanding his goal, I thought MM has now had his two best consecutive games (or halves effectively) for us, ever. He & Harry work really well together. They each track back intelligently knowing the other is higher up the pitch. They lay off to each other and to the wing backs... and they look dangerous rather than isolated. Special mention, finally, for the very understated, and by some, underrated, Alex Bray who had a terrific game and made lots happen as well as defending as stoutly as he could a wave of second half raids down his touchline.
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