Today the team played away to new team East Durham FC.

We started the game well seeing us create many chances in the opening minutes which really rattled our opposition players especially their goal keeper. After just 10 minutes of play it was Marc who got the first goal. Alfie crossed the ball in from right wing, Liam done a nifty little back heel flick which found Marc and saw him meg the keeper.

9 minutes later Alfie put in a short corner to Liam, Liam crossed the ball so pefectly the ball hit an East Durham players head and went crashing into the back of the goal. Corridor of uncertainty rarely fails.

In the 23rd minute of play team captain Joseph B slide tackle to win possession in box seeing the ball fall to Liams feet. Liam struck the ball from just outside the box giving us a 3 goal lead as we headed towards the half time break.

The second half started much like the first seeing us on top of the game and creating plenty of chances. Only 2 minutes into the half skilful midfielder Marc stole the ball in the box and lobbed the keeper. He made it look easy... what a goal.

In the 37th minute Morgan won the ball in the centre of the pitch, he was being closed down so played it out to Marc on the right wing. Marc ran towards the goal with the ball at his feet crossing it into the box. Mason busted a gut to get their and headed the ball in on the line.

East Durham were a good side and caught us on the counter seeing them score a great goal in the 52nd minute of play. We reacted well to this not seeing our heads drop and finished the game with another goal in the 58th minute. Marc now playing left wing received the ball and took on 2 opposing players, he beat them both and played ball to Joseph B who took a shot at goal, the ball seemed to be trickling in, Alfie made sure it was going in at back post which ended the game 6-1.

Overall another brilliant team performance despite having many players missing. The kids all worked hard both individually and as a team during first and second half, seeing many players play in positions they weren't used too. They all pulled together and played some really great football.

Goal from:
Liam ⚽️⚽️
Marc ⚽️⚽️
Mason ⚽️
Alfie ⚽️

Player of the match today was awarded to Liam for his fantastic work rate for the entire time he was on the pitch. He was key in the set up of many goals as well finding the score sheet himself. He defended for his team when he needed too as well which was fantastic to see. Liam always has a good game but today he really excelled himself in everyway. Well done Liam.

Rutherford AFC

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