Tough Nuts Cracked

Cumnor went to Eynsham looking for a stern test... and we got one! Two games played, two victories won (2-1 and 6-1). It was difficult to write match notes in the pouring rain so here's a review of those involved.

Ed
Brilliant between the sticks, overcame the dissapointment of the firts goal mix up to put in two matchwinning saves. Received a deserved a round of applause from his grateful teammates at the end.

Rory
The Rock was solid... despite his first half mix up with Ed. Ran the game from the back, won every challenge, dealth with the very good no.9 and got his usual goal. It's official; Rory is better than Rio Ferdinand.

Ben
Took a whack on his ankle but refused to be beaten. Rose to every physical challenge and was brave and committed. Ben thrived in the mud and took his goal well in the second match. Could have got a second if he'd been a bit greedier.

Adam
Quiet in the first half but then found his confidence in the second. Worked hard up and down the flank and was unlucky not to score. Part of an amazing goaline scramble when the ball hit the post twice and was cleared off the line.

Will
He's certainly no defender and spent most of his time in the second match sprinting back into position. But we'll forgive him if he keeps playing out wide like he does. Scored a wonder goal winner, beating most of the Eynsham team before coolly sliding it in.

Fyn
Three goals again and back to his razor sharp best. Showed wonderful awareness in the tight spaces and took his first goal beautifully. He enjoyed playing wide in the second match and terrorized the Eynsham defence with his pace.

James E
Did a season's worth of running in one game. Hit some lovely little passes and flicks and took his goal well. Nice little celebration,too!

Toby
Made a telling contribution by bricking up the back with Rory. Took the captain's armband for the second game and relished the responsibility. Scored a nice goal and was unlucky not to get a second.

Matt
Loved the all-action mud and guts encounter. Broke up Eynsham attacks and looked composed on the ball. His new improved kicking technique saw him play some excellent passes.

Joe
Threw his body into every challenge and did not take a backward step. Battled hard out wide and held his position throughout. Another excellent display.

Player of the Week: for dealing with the Eynsham raiders... Rory