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A break from League Football this week as we entertain Tredworth Tigers in a cup match. Tredworth Tigers play in the Gloucester Youth Association Football League. They are currently in 2nd place in the Under 15B League. As of the 4th November they have played 5 games, winning 4 and drawing 1. Cup games can sometimes be different from league games giving the Managers a chance to experiment with formation and players. Today's game is being played at our old ground at Patchway High School.  

1st Half
After a delayed start due to the late arrival of Tredworth and the two minute silence for 11th November the game finally kicked off at 2.30pm. Tredworth Tigers brought the game to a start. 

Within 1 minute Tredworth had pushed forward winning their first corner of the afternoon. The early pressure continued by Tredworth and Fraser made a great save on 3 minutes.   

Tredworth continued to control the the game although Bradley Stoke made the odd break. Fraser again made a good save on 7 minutes following a freekick that was looped in from the left. 

On 11 minutes a shot by Tredworth well outside the box on the right was thundered high into the back of the net. Bradley Stoke 0 Tredworth Tigers 1.

Within 3 minutes, Tredworth won another corner. It was perfectly delivered into the box for a free header into the back of the net. Bradley Stoke 0 Tredworth Tigers 2.

As we headed towards the 18th minute, Tredworth were well in control. They passed the ball well and always seemed to have an extra man eager to take the ball. 

Within 2 minutes Bradley Stoke broke but again the keeper was able to claim. He kicked the ball high down the pitch towards our goal. As the ball bounced it seems to cause some confusion and the ball trickled into the back of the net. Bradley Stoke 0 Tredworth 3. 

Tredworth continued to push forward, using the simple ball to find the man. Within 5 minutes another simple build up saw the ball again pushed into the back of the net. Bradley Stoke 0 Tredwoth 4. 

Bradley Stoke began to up the work rate and win balls. James S sent Joe C on the run on the 28th minute. The final shot by Joe went just wide. Within 1 minute James S again broke though but his shot was saved. 

On 32 minutes Bradley Stoke were still looking for their first goal and again James C and James S were linking up well with Joe.

On 35 minutes Tredworth broke through and found themselves one on one with Fraser. Fraser stood strong narrowing the angle as the shot went just wide. 

Within 1 minute, David was alleged by the referee to have fouled the Tredworth striker in our box. A penalty was awarded but with Fraser on his current form, he dived right and made a fine save. The referee brought the first half to a conclusion. Bradley Stoke 0 Tredworth 4.
 
2nd Half
Josh, Kieran and Dave all made way for Will, Ben M and Sam 

Bradley Stoke kicked off the 2nd half and the early minutes saw both teams starting off very strong with most of the action in the centre of the pitch. 

As we approached the 9th minute, Tredworth began to pick up the pace but this was equally matched by the defence of Bradley Stoke. 

On 11 minutes Bradley Stoke were awarded a freekick just outside the box. Will supplied a perfect cross to the back post onto the head of James C who saw his shot saved for a corner.

Within 4 minutes, Fraser was again called upon to push over another shot by Tredworth to earn them their 12th corner of the afternoon.

The pressure continued and within 2 minutes Tredworth's shot went just the wrong side of our post. 

On 18 minutes, Ben M broke down the wing before shooting towards goal. The keeper saved as the ball came back out for James S to have another go. Again their keeper managed to keep his clean sheet for the afternoon. 

With Bradley Stoke again beginning to believe in themselves Will was unlucky to see his shot hit the post on 23 minutes. As the keeper picked up the ball he cleared the ball up the field. Again, Tredworth were quick and broke with extra men running wide splitting our defence. A simple goal then followed. Bradley Stoke 0 Tredworth Tigers 5.  

Bradley Stoke again began to pick themselves up and some good play was being created with Ben M, James C and Will. This was finally rewarded on 30 minutes when again these three were involved with Will finally finding the back of the net. Bradley Stoke 1 Tredwoth Tigers 5. 

Bradley Stoke continued to play some good football and at times were matching Tredworth ball for ball. However, on 36 minutes Tredworth again found a way through scoring their 6th goal of the afternoon. Bradley Stoke 1 Tredworth Tigers 6.

Within 1 minute the Tigers were 'preying' again but fortunately the crossbar saved a further goal. The referee brought the game to a close shortly afterwards. Without doubt Tredworth Tigers were a well organised, simple ball playing team. They also were very verbal with each other talking and encouraging each other. Bradley Stoke also at times today played very well and certainly had a much better attitude towards the game then last week.  Well done to the Tigers who simply had the best 'roar' today. Bradley Stoke 1 Tredworth Tigers 6.

 Goals 1st Half  - None

 Goals 2nd Half - Will Tozer (30th)

 Bradley Stoke                  3

  Tredworth Tigers           16

 This weeks award was chosen by 'injured' Matt Winward  :

 Fanfare Please !!!!!!!!!!

 Frazer Organ

 Well Done

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

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

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