What can I say about yesterday???
We started off slowly and never really got going. Cold, wet and sloppy was how I would have described the performance not the weather.
In the 1st half we created a few chances, not from good build up ball, but from raw pace and were unlucky to score. At half-time we round ourselves 1nil down. We assured the boys that if we got the ball under and moved it around like we did in the last match, then we would win the game. This had a little affect and at times in the 2nd half we did try to play. Potters Bar gave us little time on the ball though and made it hard for us to get any momentum going.
Midway through the 2nd half Potters bar made it 2nil. Progression to the next round looked slim. As the game went on we created a couple of one-one situation but was failing to make any of them count. With 4 minutes left I was speaking to Koray and saying how much of a shame it was us going out because I felt we never showed even 20% of what this teams capable off. Then with 2mins left, Carter scores. The crowd went mad and this seemed to give the boys hope. I asked the ref “how long?” and he replied “1 n Half”. We battled and battled and won a corner with what only could have been a minute left. The whole team went up for it, even our keeper Faraz. The corner came in but a chance went wide. Surely this was to be the last kick off the game. Potters bar took the goal kick and Azzurri latched onto it. Seconds later and Okem finds himself on the edge of the box with only one thing on his mind. He shoots he SSCCOORREEEESSSS! The crowd, the boys, Ian, Koray and myself went absolutely crazy. I found myself on the pitch, jumping, punching the air screaming “GET IN!” I then looked around and noticed the Potters bar players crying and I had gone a little OTT. There I was, a 24 year old man jumping, celebrating on the pitch, with the other team balling there eyes out. I just couldn’t control myself though. With 2minutes left we were out of the cup. 2 minutes later we were going into extra time.
Extra time was pretty even. Not many chances created for either team and to no1’s surprise it went to penalties.
James, Ryan and Okem converted there pens.
Faraz saved 2 outa 4. The next penalty was vital. If Faraz saves we win.
FARAZ SAVES! AZZURRI ARE THROUGH TO THE NEXT ROUND OF THE COUNTY CUP!
Moment of the Match
It has to be Okem’s screamer in the last seconds to equalise.
Man of Match
It has to be Faraz. Saved 3 out of 5 penalties to win us the game
Well done to all the boys. As I said to them, we didn’t play well but we dug deep and didn’t stop battling.
See you all at training tonight
Many Thanks
Simon Williams
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