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We travel away today to AEK Boco for our last game of the season. Despite being the last game, Bradley Stoke will want to win this to push themselves one place up the table into 6th place. If AEK Boco win or draw they will move into either 6th or 7th place. AEK Boco have played 17, won 5, drawn 2 and lost 10. Bradley Stoke have played 17, won 6, drawn none and lost 11. 

1st Half
AEK Boco kicked off on a cold but dry afternoon. As the early minutes passed both teams struggled to get into a pattern. AEK were the first to break through after 2 minutes seeing their shot go over the bar.  

With very little to report both teams continued to try and find a way to break the deadlock. On 10 minutes AEK won the first corner of the afternoon which was easily cleared by the Bradkey Stoke defence.

As the game progressed both teams were still battling and again AEK were closest on 12 minutes as again their shot went over the bar.

20 minutes Ben V was replaced by Matt. A change of formation took place as Bradley Stoke looked for their first goal of the afternoon.

Bradley Stoke entered a period where they began to run the play. A further substitution took place on 29 minutes with Ben M being replaced by Josh.

As we headed towards the half time whistle with still very little to report. Bradley Stokes best move came in the 41st minute. James, deep in our half, glided a perfect ball to Matt who was running for goal. Matt battled hard with the AEK defender shooting just wide. The half time whistle was sounded after a very uneventful first half.
  
2nd Half
Bradley Stoke kicked off the 2nd half with Wes and Josh making way for the two Bens. 

With 5 minutes gone and very little action, AEK Boco were awarded a corner. As the ball was delivered in a player ran in heading the ball into the back of the net. A very well taken goal giving AEK the lead. AEK Boco 1 Bradley Stoke 0.

Within 2 minutes AEK again had a shot well outside the box but the ball was collected into the safe hands of Fraser.

Kieran came on for Ben M in the 8th minute.

Bradley Stoke continued to look for the equilizer with some good build up play in the 9th minute between Joe C, James S and Matt were unlucky not to get the reward they deserved. 

We then entered a period where very little reporting was needed as I simply did not have anything to write. On 20 minutes Joe C was replaced by Josh.

On 21 minutes Fraser pulled out a fantastic save pushing the ball over the bar for AEK's 7th corner of the game. Within 5 minutes Fraser had to be called on again to stop AEK increasing their score line further.

Following this, Bradley Stoke picked up their game and began again to take control. James S was unlucky not to get on the score sheet on the 30th minute after battling through the defence. As we started to count the final minutes down, Bradley Stoke won a few corners but unable to get that final ball into the back of the net.  

The referee called the final whistle and the final game of the season had ended. AEK Boco 1 Bradley Stoke 0.

And finally.....

Firstly, on behalf of all the players and parents we would like to say a huge thank you to Mark Tozer for guiding the club this season. It is without doubt Mark's commitment and encouragement to the club is unquestionable so a very big 'THANK YOU. Thanks also to Ken, Paul P and Mark S for being very active behind the scenes throughout the season. 

Thanks also to every squad member for giving us all something to cheer about this season. Each of you has represented Bradley Stoke and you have done so brilliantly. Have a great summer and let's look forward to the 2008/09 season.

This is also my final match report as my pen has finally dried up. 

 Goals 1st Half  - None

 Goals 2nd Half - None

 AEK Boco                     9

  Bradley Stoke Utd        6       

 This weeks award was chosen by Neil 

 Fanfare Please !!!!!!!!!!

 James Clayton

 Well Done

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

 James Clayton (4), James Snook (4), Kye Worner (2), Ben V (2),  Fraser Organ (2), Will Tozer, Sam Maddocks

It's nice to get the award but don't forget you still need the other 10 players !!!!!! (not all matches played were covered)

Any queries or comments please email on:

dave.salter@blueyonder.co.uk

Thanks

Dave Salter