Drenched

A terrific game of football, full of fight and venom, penalty shouts, near misses and in the end, a 2-2 draw seemed a fair result. Although both teams had opportunities to win it at the end, both teams should be congratulated for putting on such a great game is such dire conditions.

Bardwell put Cumnor under pressure from the kick off and hit the bar in the opening minutes. Thankfully, there was more Cumnor fight than against Banbury - the better playing surface suited our game - and the boys scrapped for every ball but we were initially, second best. Bardwell forced the issue and opened the scoring after we left a corner unchallenged in the box for their impressive number 3 to head home.

Once again we were fighting to get back on level terms. Ben was ferocious in the midfield and Will was getting forward at all opportunities, almost capping a lovely mazy run with a fine goal. Rory was nice and vocal and Josh and Adam continued their impressive partnership at centre-half (much to Adam's continued annoyance!). Joe (despite a dubious handball) was his ever vigilant self and Toby kept a watchful eye on his flank. Harry and Jack worked very hard out wide and Fyn looked hungry for a goal. One did come thanks to a lovely piece of sleight of foot from Will who smashed it past the keeper. 1-1.

Honours even at half time and hot chocolate to warm the boys up. James E came on for Jack, Will pushed out to the flank in his place and Cumnor went on the attack. However, a lack on concentration at the back and the ball suddenly found itself in the back of our net. 2-1. Once again we had to fight and concerted pressure saw us get a corner. Adam hit a beauty for it to be cleared from the line only to fall to the lethal Will who somehow squeezed his volley in. 2-1.

In the final quarter the match went into overdrive. We lost Fyn to a nasty challenge and Ben was unlucky to have his free-kick cleared. James went close, Bardwell hit the post and then put a late one wide. 2-2 and a big sigh of relief.

All the boys fought valiantly but special praise for Leo making his debut in goal. What a game he had, solid under the high ball, sure in his positioning and making three truly excellent saves, especially that one handed block. Well done, Leo and thanks to Chris for some excellent tuition.

Player of the Week: Easy choice, Leo