Mixed Fortunes At Tower Hill

The U8s challenging start to the season continued in Witney with a tough encounter against Tower Hill.

Match One
Both teams were equally matched and Cumnor dug in well to claim a well-deserved victory. Ollie was outstanding in goal making several excellent reflex saves. James E made a number of lovely breaks down the left hand side and tackled well. Rory was his usual on the ball self snuffing out Tower Hill attacks and calmly setting up Cumnor moves. Adam M threatened from midfield and linked well with Ben C and Will. Speaking of which, Ben & Will produced several excellent corners, swinging right into the danger areas. In fact, the Tower Hill coach said they were the best corners he had seen at this age group! Fyn pounced on the first to give Cumnor a lead of 1-0 at half-time.

Almost straight from the re-start red-hot Fyn struck again and Cumnor appeared to be home and dry. But, like last week, we allowed the opposition to get back into the game. We were unlucky not to go ahead with numerous efforts blocked on the line or just going wide. The pressure began to tell and it was left yet again to Fyn to pivot and smash his third - and our winning goal - into the back of the net.

Match Two
Despite a very valiant display, where each player gave an excellent account of themselves, Tower Hill proved too strong for Cumnor in the second match. Edward was unlucky in goal with the ball being struck home after he had made a series of fantastic saves. Joe, carrying the bruise of his usual pre-match knock, delivered another ferocious performance at the back. In midfield, James S played many intelligent balls through to a hard-working, and slightly unlucky Binky, whose goal-scoring touch is bound to return. It was great to see Toby flying free once more down the wing and Ollie capped off his goalkeeping heroics with a another assured outfield performance. The highlight for Cumnor however, was Henry S' electrifying break down the wing which almost set up a goal.

The boys showed terrific determination and guts to stick in the game and kept trying their best. Better luck next time.