Conference - Match 18

Khazboss 4-5 Tackle Royale
Scorers:
Ste Murphy
Evans
John 2


A game of two halves
Khazboss finished the season with another defeat, but not in the manner of previous matches. In fact, given the second half of the season, this game could almost be looked upon as a high point. Khazboss started disastrously, Khazboss were 2-0 down before Charnock woke up and 4-1 down before the rest of the defence woke up. From that point on, Khazboss laid siege to the Royale goal. Some excellent play by John gave Khazboss good forward momentum with counter-attacks by Royale few and far between. When they did attack, the now-alert Charnock was equal to the task. Khazboss began to play as if this match meant promotion or relegation, neither of which could happen, and gradually clawed their way back into the match, with Royale increasingly desperate and resorting to time wasting. However, that elusive equaliser simply would not come. They were denied by the crossbar and post more times than this reporter could count, not to mention the Royale keeper who had a pretty good game. With the referee extending the match for time wasting, the final 10 minutes seemed to last forever, but it was not long enough for Khazboss.

Verdict:
A better performance, however, Khazboss need to start games better and be more clinical in front of goal if they are to push for promotion next season.

Charnock: 6 - Poor start but then made some good stops
Heron: 7 - Solid as usual
Ste Murphy: 6 - Better defending than previous matches. Gave another option in attack.
Cheverton: 6 - Again looked out of position but was always working hard. Unlucky not to score (again!).
John: 7 - Chased everything and gave best attacking options. Star Man.
Evans: 7 - Another hard working performance for the team.

Stats:
Goals:
Evans 36
Gregory 21
Heron 11
Ste 11
Scott 10
John 6
Cheverton 2
(og) 2

Ave Rating (Apps)
Evans 7.50 (16)
Heron 7.50 (16)
Charnock 6.88 (16)
Gregory 6.64 (14)
Scott 6.63 (16)
Cheverton 6.53 (16)
Ste 6.50 (16)
John 6.17 (6)

Form
LLWLLL