YEL League Division 1 Under 12
CMWFC Colts vs. Rainworth Tigers
Sunday 13th April 2008 (LGE) k.o. 14:00

Rainworth Tigers 0 - 2 Calverton MW Colts

Dane Wakefield 54
Preston Robinson 60

Subs Brendan, Preston, Joe, David, Ben

Calverton’s second visit to the Tigers den, last time we met in the cup with Calverton coming out on top after extra time. The lads need to keep the points rolling in to be certain of topping out the League. West Bridgford are still hot on our heals although they have a busy week ahead of them.

Tigers get the game under way kicking off up a slight slope and earn two early throws. Harry busy at the back but Calverton pinned firmly into their own half for the first 10 minutes, with only one half chance falling to Darrell shot wide. 10 played and Brad and Luke link up well to get something going for the Colts earning a throw that’s put out for a corner. Danes corner falls short and Rainworth clear. Harry puts it back high towards goal and the keeper holds. This half is all Tigers but Raynor, Dane, Wilko and Harry are a proven force to get past. Harry working particularly well with some vital interceptions in the air and on the ground to prevent Rainworth’s progress, and Raynor breaking up the right to try and get things moving for the Colts. Half time and Rainworth probably edge it but some great work by the lads must leave the Tigers frustrated that they have nothing to show for it.

Changes for the re-start put Brendan on for Ryan and Luke off for Preston. Tigers continue the pressure earning a corner in 33 minutes, the corners dealt with but Rainworth are beginning to set up camp in our half. 40 minutes on the clock and Mick signals another double sub bringing in David for Callum and Ben for Elliot. Calverton still struggling to get the right ball through to the forwards hit another too long for Preston but in the 43rd Calvo’s throw finds Hakeem but the Tigers defence work well to deny progress. 46 Minutes and Tigers best chance of the game when the Calvo defence is caught with a long ball and Rainworth a through one on one. Brendan steps off his line. makes himself big and produces a fine save. Tigers again push a couple of minutes later and Brendan is forced to play some football outside his area to get the ball and player towards the corner flag. Tigers get the throw but Wilko brings it up field and shoots but the keeper holds. 53 minutes and still honours even but Darrell breaks and is brought down earning a free kick. The kick taken by Darrell is forced out for a corner which Darrell takes. Struck firmly to the far post Dane is there to slide it in and a vital goal 0-1. This signals a more up beat Colts with David’s strike bravely blocked and Wilko making a great interception and pass to set David on his way, nothing comes of it. 3 minutes remaining Mick makes another change with Hakeem off for Joe and shouted instructions of “one upfront and five at the back” signals that Calvo intend to defend the one goal advantage. Then with the whistle pressed to the ref’s lips Calverton seal the points when Brad plays a lovely ball through to Preston who rounds the defender and neatly finishes low past the keeper to finish the game 0-2.
Calverton come away with a vital three points and now need just a point from their last two games for the Division title. Well played lads and thanks Rainworth for three terrific games of football.

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