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We last played Lawrence Weston Colts back in early November. After being in front at half time by 2-1 we finally lost the game 2-3. The second half proved a physical battle and we came off second best. Today we travel to Lawrence Weston looking for revenge and taking the 3 points. 

Lawrence Weston prior to this game occupy 3rd position in the, league having played 12, won 8, drawn 2 and lost 2. They are currently on 26 points. Bradley Stoke have played 11, won 4, drawn 0 and lost 7. We currently have 12 points. 

1st Half
Bradley Stoke kicked off the game on a warm sunny afternoon. The Lawrence Weston pitch always looks very much bigger than most we play on. Within 1 minute Lawrence Weston had won possession and made a direct run down the wing before crossing into the box. Fraser quickly claimed the ball for the first time of the afternoon.   

Lawrence Weston were still pushing hard in the early stages as they won their first corner of the game on 4 minutes.

Against the run of play, Bradley Stoke made a break from the back. Ben released a perfect ball to James who made no mistake as he fired the ball home for the first goal of the afternoon. Lawrence Weston Colts 0 Bradley Stoke Utd 1.

As the minutes ticked by, Bradley Stoke looked a very good composed side, passing well and winning back the ball when possession was lost. On 11 minutes Ben V again placed a perfect ball through to James on the wing. As James ran in he looked up to strike the perfect ball into the back of the net. A great call as Bradley Stoke established themselves early in this game. Lawrence Weston Colts 0 Bradley Stoke 2.

Within 2 minutes a long pass by Lawrence Weston found a striker who shot hard into the corner of the goal. Lawrence Weston Colts 1 Bradley Stoke 2.

From this goal, both teams continued to look for the next goal. Both teams battled but no team were able to break through.

On 24 minutes Ollie made way for Wesley and Will made way for Josh.

As the game continued, Bradley Stoke again picked up the tempo and began to push Lawrence Weston back towards their goal. On 34 minutes after a good period of play for Bradley Stoke, Kye, Ben M and Josh all had shots at goal after a free kick was delivered just outside the area by Fraser.

On 42 minutes, Lawrence Weston were awarded a corner and from the cross struck the crossbar. Bradley Stoke quickly cleared. After a very long half the half time whistle sounded. Bradley Stoke gave a very good performance and took the lead into the second half. Lawrence Weston Colts 1 Bradley Stoke 2.  

 
2nd Half
Josh made way for Will. Mark changed the formation to 4-5-1. Lawrence Weston kicked off the second half but the ball was quickly won by Bradley Stoke who pushed forward.

This attack by Bradley Stoke was short lived as Lawrence Weston won their 3rd corner of the game. Again the corner was defended well by Bradley Stoke.

As the 10 minute mark came Bradley Stoke were beginning to up their game but in fairness to Lawrence Weston they were strong in their defence. Lawrence Weston had made a few tactical changes at half time with 2 wingers stretching the play across the 'big wide' pitch. 

Within 1 minute Kye had got the ball in the back of the net but it was judged offside by the linesman.

On 15 minutes Bradley Stoke were awarded a freekick just outside the both. Will and James Clayton stood over the ball. As Will jumped over the ball, James delivered a perfect shot just over the crossbar. Within 4 minutes more good build up by Ben V and Will saw the ball go to James whose shot was just over the bar.

On 21 minutes Lawrence Weston again picked up the tempo after a good period of play by Bradley Stoke. Lawrence Weston won another couple of corners but again the defence stood tall. 

On 24 minutes there was another great run down the wing by James who took the ball to the line before crossing into the box. As Kye ran into the box his connection was out by inches to deny our 3rd goal of the afternoon. 

With 9 minutes to go, Lawrence Weston pushed forward again, splitting both the midfield and defence down the middle before firing home for their second of the afternoon. Lawrence Weston 2 Bradley Stoke 2. 

As Bradley Stoke looked for the winning goal they were awarded a corner in the 34th minute. Ben M again produced a perfect ball onto the head of Joe C whose header went just wide.

As Lawrence Weston broke out after this corner the ball found its way to the midfielders who ran towards our goal.  A surge of red shirts outnumbered a few lonely white shirts of Bradley Stoke. Lawrence Weston twisted and turned and fired home for their third of the afternoon. Lawrence Weston 3 Bradley Stoke 2. 

37th minute James was replaced by Josh who picked up an injury after a tackle. 

On 38 minutes a moment of magic as the Lawrence Weston winger picked up a loose ball and ran to the centre of the pitch just outside the box. He shot hard and the ball floated over the heads of the defenders and Fraser and in to the back of the net. Lawrence Weston 4 Bradley Stoke 2.

In the dying minutes Josh shot just wide but the game was now over. Heads were down and the final whistle was sounded. Despite the result Bradley Stoke played some very good football at times. Certainly the scoreline was very flattering to Lawrence Weston who in the end simply took their chances. Heads up, lets look to the next game. Final score Lawrence Weston 4 Bradley Stoke 2.

 Goals 1st Half  - James Snook (7th, 13th) 

 Goals 2nd Half - None

 Lawrence Weston Colts        6

  Bradley Stoke Utd                 4        

 This weeks award was chosen by Adrian  :

 Fanfare Please !!!!!!!!!!

 Ben V

 Well Done

MAN OF MATCH AWARDS......(as picked by parents & friends)

 James Clayton (2), James Snook (2), Kye Worner, Ben V (2), Fraser Organ, Will Tozer

It's nice to get the award but don't forget you still need the other 10 players !!!!!!

Any queries or comments please email on:

dave.salter@blueyonder.co.uk

Thanks

Dave Salter