The new season started on an Autumnal day on the big pitch at Milton. And whilst Cumnor looked a little rusty in terms of playing style, passing and communication… credit to the boys for a battling 4-2 win.
Rotation worked, allowing fresh legs to come on for tired - and crocked - players at key times in the game. Harry D was unfortunate to let in two but showed great handling skills. Charlie and Michael were tidy, confident and assured at full back. Fyn O had a great game at centre-half and proved a threat at set pieces bagging a deserved goal. He was joined at the back at various times by Tom, Adam, Will and Joseph and all four proved worthy deputies for the missing Rory.
In midfield, especially in the second-half, the boys grew in confidence and ambition. Kyle was excellent and Joseph put in a captain's shift taking some heavy knocks for the team. Tom made a huge impact driving forward and gave Cumnor real impetus with his strong runs. Out wide, Doddie, Harry and Fin gave us speed and edge. Doddie getting close to the scoresheet setting up Nathan's 'ghost goal'. Harry S did get a goal, clipping one into the top corner. Adam's delivery too was spot on and his set pieces continuously had Milton on the back foot.
Up front, Nathan worked tirelessly and was assisted nicely by Ben - who smashed home a superb goal - Fin and Will who all offered him clever service and support.
We'll take a first game win and look to improve. Remember boys, you need to work out what's going on around you and you must keep passing the ball.
Player of the Week: Special mention for Kyle but the award goes to Tom for an excellent all-round competitive debut.
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