A very entertaining game eventually saw us lose 4-2 as injuries and availability hit us hard.

We have been talking regularly about the importance of starting fast...and this time we did so with dramatic effect. Ben went through and was thwarted by the keeper, only for Max to calmly deposit his chip from 30 yards into the vacant goal, after just two minutes. Although Hythe, who were playing pretty much four forwards, were attacking regularly we looked dangerous on the break and Sam H brought the ball under control and, with defenders around him, slotted the ball home to put us two up after 15 minutes.

We were holding Hythe at bay relatively comfortably, despite their possession and went into the break two up.

Unfortunately though, both Sam J and Tom (our lynch pins at the back) both had quite severe injury challenges. As always they battled and did what they could do, but it was evident both were suffering. Already missing Tom F, Ted and Jamie we found the beginning of the second half difficult and conceded four goals quite swiftly. The reaction though was exemplary and with a bit more calmness in front of goal we could easily have got back into the game late on. An enjoyable game but ultimately no points.

A special shout out to both Jack (energy and determination to win the ball) and Will (aggression, covering, as well as adventurous runs late on from FB) who both had fantastic games.

Onto a rematch with Park Farm next week, hopefully with eleven fit men!

Charing FC

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