Time until the next game at Benalmadena Polideportivo

Match Report by Steve C

Red Cherries….3 Black Berries….5
Firstly, I must apologise for the rather late publication of this report as it has taken a while for my typing hand to recover from getting in the way of “Breck’s blaster”.

A full turnout for today’s game and Kevo took nearly everybody through the warm up. This was followed by an update on Colin from Keith,which can be read on the WhatsApp group.

In addition, Keith outlined the WF regulations for today’s game including the specific rule that I’ve been banned from talking about. In the absence of our other two grade 1 refs, Keith would be calling the shots today.

KICK OFF. A cagey start from both sides but it was apparent that the cherries were the better organised side in defence and carried a more potent threat in attack.

Sure enough, the first goal soon came along scored by Terry the poacher. A shot from Pete was parried by Dave in goal but the rebound fell kindly for the unmarked Terry who scooped in the opener.

The cherries tried to battle back but their attack was stymied through the efforts of Kevo in goal and Bob, Walter, Pete and Steve at the back.

Mike had the ball in the net on one occasion but it was disallowed for some reason or another.

The running battle for midfield supremacy had developed into a bit of a problem for the ref as 5 or 6 culprits were really trying his patience.

Early in the second half, the cherries defence went on vacation en-masse and Breck and Mick had free reign to extend their lead.

A fourth soon followed before a spectacular Dazza strike pulled one back for the cherries.

Geoff was now commanding operations at the back for the cherries and they pulled another one back through Pete.

However, the blackberries scored again through a powerful toe-poke from Mick. Wow! 2 goals in one game for the Big Cherry, unheard of.

The cherries grabbed another goal to make it 5-3 and although the ref played quite a bit of overtime that’s how the match finished with a well deserved victory to the blackberries, breaking the recent run of drawn games.

Handshakes all round and we’re off to the bar. Have you heard the one about the Scotsman, the Copper and the stairs? No come along on Monday and find out.