Conference - Match 8

Top of table before match
1 - Real Bad 18pts
2 - Khazboss 17pts
3 - Wigan Metrostars 15pts


Khazboss FC 2-16 Wigan Metrostars
Scorers:
Gregory 2

Oh Dear!
Well, if Khazboss were to end their 12 match unbeaten run then they would do it in style. A depleted Khazboss were completely outplayed by a classy Wigan side who themselves had been turned over last week. They were first to every ball and gave Khazboss few options when in possession. With Evans and Ste Murphy missing & Gregory and Cheverton still recovering and not fully fit, Khazboss were unable to cope and were made to look poor. To be fair, there were occasions of good movement and passing but at least six, if not more, goals were given away by sloppy passing on the edge of the box. Wigan made the most of this generousity in front of goal with some clinical finishing. The game took an interesting turn for the better when Cheverton took a knock on his injured knee and went in goal for a rest with Charnock coming into defence. This settled the side a bit with Khazboss' second goal arriving to save a bit of dignity. Fifteen minutes later and Cheverton was recovered enough to return to outfield and Khazboss had a five minute spell of dominance. Unfortunately, this was not long enough to score fourteen goals.

Verdict:
Whatever the excuses, Khazboss were beaten. Heavily.

Ratings:
Charnock: 5 - Poor distribution, could have done better with some shots but played well outfield. Star man simply for the effort.
Heron: 5 - Was probably the better of the outfield players.
Scott Murphy: 4 - Woeful passing. Very unusual for Scott.
Cheverton: 4 - Did not really settle until near the end. Playing with an injury didn't help though.
Gregory: 5 - Started well but had a difficult job up front alone and simply gave up later on.

Stats:
Goals
Evans 19
Ste 7
Heron 7
Gregory 7
Scott 5
Cheverton 2
(og) 2

Ave Rating (Apps)
Evans 8.29 (7)
Heron 7.50 (8)
Charnock 7.14 (7)
Ste 6.86 (7)
Cheverton 6.80 (5)
Gregory 6.60 (5)

Form
WWXXWL