pppppppppppppppppppTyrone (GK)
ppppDeano(RB) Milly (CB) Rob (CB) Eye-Ball (LB)
Casey (RM) Gollum (CM) Stu (CM) (c) Jordan (CM) Scott (LM)
ppppppppppppppppppppNathan (CF)
Subs: Aaron, Parker, Jimmy
The Oaks started well, and looked to make full use of the large pitch. With Casey providing pace on the right, and Scott adding some trickery on the left, Nathan was well supported and we looked like we could cause them trouble on the break. It was clear that Pegasus were keen to play nice football as well, and frequently looked to play intricate 1-2’s and defence splitting passes. However, the Oaks had enough pace at the back to deal with the through ball, and were able to frustrate the opposition by breaking up play in midfield.
The effort put in by the Oaks in the opening half hour was to be rewarded as Stu found space in the middle of the park to collect Eye-Ball’s throw in, and lift the ball first time over the defence where Nathan rose, with his back to goal, and headed the ball over the advancing keeping and into the back of the net: 0-1.
The Oaks were a crossbar width away from extending their lead before half time when Nathan once again rose to win the ball in the area, but his bullet header had everyone beaten but the woodwork.
Not content with just being the best player for the Oaks, Nathan also appeared to want to be the best player for the opposition, as he played a defence splitting pass that was up there with Eye-Ball’s recent efforts. Fortunately Milly and Eye-Ball were able to snuff out the danger, and the Oaks were able to hold onto their one goal advantage up to half time.
The effort put in by the Oaks in the first half on a much bigger pitch than they are used to looked to have taken its toll in the second half, as we struggled to keep possession, and were on the back foot for most of the 45 minutes. Still, we were resolute in defence with Deano in particular being colossal in the centre of defence having replaced the injured Milly.
On the first occasion that Pegasus did break through Ty was on hand to pull off a fine save with his legs and the danger was subsequently cleared. When the equaliser did eventually come there was nothing Ty could do, as a quick break following a corner for the Oaks had left us short at the back, and when the ball was played through to the striker the offside trap was finally beaten, and the number 10 was left with the simple task of slotting the ball home: 1-1.
With Gollum having his best game of the season in the defensive midfielder role, we continued to frustrate Pegasus, and were even able to create a couple of good chances to re-take the lead. The first saw Rob head goal wards from a corner, but unfortunately his effort went straight at the keeper.
When a ball behind the Pegasus defence left the Oaks with a two on one situation, for a split second spirits rose as the onlookers thought we had a great chance to snatch all three points. However, what we actually saw can only be compared to watching the Hairy Bikers attempting to run up the travelator after having eaten a full English (double bacon and black pudding). Parker actually had the edge on Aaron and the one chasing defender, but perhaps he thought he was being chased by Ulrika Johnson, as he decided to attack the defender rather than the ball and the chance was lost. Oh well, it was quite funny anyway.
Well played everyone, and enjoy the re-match.
Eye-Ball
Note: I only added two goals for Nathan for the last match rather than three, so have added two this time.
