Gallant defeat

Iscape found themselves in the unusual position of both winning and losing in the same evening as a result of the cancellation of the league game which was going to decide who ended up bottom of the league. The game being called off meant we were awarded the three points albeit with no actual score and gave us a comfortable second from bottom position with a grand total of 9 goals scored. With a grand total of 3 goals, I was top scorer and I think it's safe to say, there is quite a bit of work to do to ensure a better season next time round.

In place of the league fixture came a cup game which pitched us against opposition from the same division as us for a change and it turned out to be a traditional cup thriller with the weather like something from early January as the rain lashed down.

Hen Dom Matt I Kev Dougie Matt C Iain Nick

Early on Dom took a blow slap bang in the face but continued without flinching but there was an early goal conceded following a flowing move down our left wing. Despite some good passing and movement, we fell further behind to a nice piece of skill and turn in the area which looked to have left us dead and buried but we showed some character with a goal from a most unexpected source. Clearly calling Matt's name, the big fella chipped the ball down the centre of the pitch. Showing fantastic vision and excellent anticipation, he put a bit more on the ball than expected and floated it over the flapping keeper. A truly remarkable goal giving Simon his first strike to the onion bag since the advent of broadband.

Sadly there was a counter strike almost immediately which left us 3 - 1 down. However, there was yet another remarkable goal from Matt C as he and Kev bore down on goal with the keeper flapping again. This time there was a slightly fortunate deflection onto Matt who showed great composure in allowing the ball to strike him in exactly the right place to rebound into the net.

Moments later we'd equalised. A pass out from defence by Matt I was allowed to run between my legs before, showboat style, I flicked it right footed to the wing where a rampaging Kevin Trill stormed downhill toward goal. He outpaced the defence and strode toward the area where he unleashed a skimming drive which flew between the keeper's legs and nestled sweetly in the goal. At 3 apiece we were in the box seat, whatever that means, and could even afford a goal defeat such are the bizarre rules behind the cup competition but we conceded a couple of late goals with some comedy defending. Even Gary couldn't find a way to get us back into the game.

There's another cup game next week but no one is quite sure what the criteria are for qualifying for the knock out stages although it is something to do with goal difference. We'll find out a little more on Monday.