Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Iscape Finish Fifth (out of 12)

With a game to go, Iscape have secured a UEFA Cup place, or would do if we were in the top division and there were European leagues affiliated, but it sounds quite impressive after the start we made to the season. We can't catch the team above and the team below can't catch us after a cracking 4 - 1 win against the bottom placed side who haven't picked up a point all season.

Despite the lowly position they occupy, they started well and it was honestly a good performance unless you're Dom in which case it was a reflection of their lack of ability that gave us a good win. We actually fell behind to an early goal but from thereon it was virtually one way traffic and we created lots of other opportunities as well as the four goals.

Our first came from a shot, kind of by me, which was flying wide but either was skilfully deflected in or just hit Matt and sneaked in at the near post. It depends on your point of view. The other team certainly felt there was a degree of good fortune but perhaps sub-consciously I'd picked Matt out and he quickly summed up the situation and got a vital touch. Kev quickly added a second from close range before Matt I slammed home from a tight angle following a flowing move taking us the length of the pitch in mere seconds. Dave finished the scoring with a scorcher in the second half and there were plenty of adept touches and passing at other times. It looked like total football with the defenders getting forward while cover was provided, mainly by Matt C, and Dom was unlucky to see a fine shot tipped wide.

Hen, Matt I 1 (1), Dom, Matt C 1 (2), Dave 1 (3), Iain (3), Kev 1 (4)

Kev is now top scorer and is looking fitter with every match although his shooting is still as unpredictable as an enraged bull with belly ache on the streets of Pamplona which I mention as it's in Spain and might cheer Dave up if Matt is ever away again.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

top half, not bad, you wouldn't want to do anything silly like promoted now would you!!

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