New Team 8 - 0 H-ton Hawks (Friday Subsidiary Cup 2006)

Despite a much better performance, the Hawks were still unable to get a winning result in the Friday Subsidiary Cup
Even though they were beaten 8-0, H'ton Hawks were upbeat about the result. Playing a much younger and skilful team (I know this seems to be the excuse every week), the Hawks battled throughout the match showing the determination that they have not joined the league just to make up the numbers. The game started with Borthwick switch to goal Cummings switched to defence and due to the squad rotational system, Lawrence and Aldridge were on the bench.
The Hawks started well, soaking up the pressure from the opposition even though the game was destined to become a farce when the organisers were unable to supply coloured bibs for one team to wear, as both teams were dressed in white (England home shirts). Unfortunately the conceding of goals was inevitable as the Hawks, despite their fitness, began to tire. Even though the fatigue was kicking in, the Hawks continued to battle in a rough, physical game. Houghton was penalised on numerous occasions against the wall for reaching around the opposing players in an attempt to force the ball into open play. The referee seemed slightly one-sided on this and was failing to notice the shirt pulling and holding by the opposition.
The second half saw much of the same style of play by both teams. We saw a straight swap with Lawrence and Aldridge replacing Cummings and Watchman-Atkinson. The Hawks did come close with a few long range shots from Lawrence and Houghton, but the team were unable to find the back of the net. New Team did not have this problem. They found the net a total of 8 times throughout the match. It could have been a cricket score if it wasn't for numerous good saves from Borthwick and the tireless defensive work by the rest of the team who were tracking back and covering at every opportunity.

Next match is 7.00pm Friday 22nd September on Court 2 against Bathroom Unit. This is the final group game in the Subsidiary Cup 2006.