Conference - Match 5

Khazboss FC 6-6 Real Mabridge
Scorers:
Evans 2
Heron 1
Scott 1
Ste 1
og 1

Battle At The Top
An unusual Khazboss lineup for this match. With Gregory still out and Cheverton not recovered from last weeks injury, Khazboss were down to five. Just to make it interesting, Charnock had an elbow injury and so started in defence with Ste Murphy beginning in goal. Real Mabridge were in second place before this game and began like they wanted the win. With the untried defence of Charnock and Heron, Mabridge soon began to attack and eventually scored a decent goal. With a lack of fitness slowing Charnock down and a better attack required, Charnock went back in goal and Ste Murphy came out. Khazboss began to play much better an were soon 2-1 up. Gradually Khazboss took full control of the game with Mabridge getting more and more frustrated, although both goalkeepers were kept busy with good saves at both ends. As last time these two played, Mabridge had a player yellow carded and off for 5 mins. Khazboss took full advantage and stormed to a 5-2 lead. However when the Mabridge player came back on they began to gain the upper hand. A wicked deflection for Mabridge and a quality goal from Khazboss before Evans was sent off for 5 mins for swearing. In this time Mabridge brought the score to 6-5 but Khazboss still had the advantage when Evans returned to the field. However, a late, well taken free kick brought the scores level and so the points were shared. Probably a fair result in the end.

Verdict:
A quality game by two of the promotion candidates. With performances like this, both should go up.

Ratings
Charnock: 8 - Looked out of sorts in defence but when in goal put in a good display considering his elbow injury. Star man by a whisker
Ste Murphy: 7 - Good effort in goal, but deserved to be on the pitch. Got his goal but soft marking sometimes at the back
Heron: 8 - Another solid performance. Going through his best run of performances.
Scott Murphy: 8 - Worked hard for the team. Always chasing and providing good support for the attack
Evans: 8 - Again worked hard. Only blotch was sending off. Otherwise good performance.

Stats
Goals:
Evans 15
Ste 7
Heron 5
Scott 3
Gregory 3
Cheverton 2
(og) 2

Ave Rating (Apps)
Evans 8.80 (5)
Heron 8.40 (5)
Scott 8.20 (5)
Gregory 8.00 (2)
Ste 7.60 (5)
Charnock 7.50 (4)
Cheverton 7.50 (4)

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