Small issue in the warm-up when the ball hit the crossbar and it fell off but a quick repair job and we're back ready for kick-off! The opposition are wearing green and playing in bare feet apart from a couple of players who have trainers. The crowd numbers approximately 100 and someone even managed to smuggle a vuvuzala into the ground, hopefully they will be found and ejected.
After a good initial start by TBSHS with some good possession and a few flicks and tricks to wow the crowd, Dan Mallet produced a good save from the keeper. However, the Cape boys are starting to get into their rhythm and have come close on a couple of occasions. A long straight ball from the Cape centre back isn't dealt with by our back 4 and after a quick turn the striker buries the ball into the bottom corner leaving Brewer no chance... 1-0
The Cape seem to have more players on the pitch as wave on wave of attacks put pressure in TBSHS. Surely they can't keep withstanding this pressure and another goal may be on its way! As 3 vultures circle above maybe they can sense blood... Just as it was looking dodgy for TBSHS Cochrane lays a good ball out to the left and the captain Albert strikes it sweetly into the opposite corner, 1-1 game on...
Harry Cochrane is playing to the crowd with an array of tricks which has them whooping with delight as they appreciate true skill. Alex White is proving an inspirational selection as a defensive midfielder as he breaks up play and sends the ball forward.
Near miss as Cape hit the post just to remind us that we can't lose concentration for a minute and that was quickly followed up with a great strike from about 20 yards that shot straight underneath Brewer, 2-1...
I've seen some donkeys on a football pitch but today I can now add a goat to that list as Albert has to dodge a goat as he chases the ball!
The number 6 for Cape is cut above and once again shows his class as he beats 3 players before calmly rolling the ball past a helpless Brewer to extend lead to 3-1...
Once again he beats a man with ease a top class save from Brewer prevents 6 gaining his hat-trick but I think that's only delaying the inevitable!
It's all a bit one way traffic in the 2nd half as Cape start to turn the screw and TBSHS are chasing shadows! Just as I write that up pops 6 to smash one in past Jekin in goal and that secures him his hat-trick, 4-1...
Both Albert and Cochrane come close but the chances are few and far between as the 6 wiggles through again before drawing a good save from Jekin. Tiredness seems to be setting in as the days on the building site catch up with our lads but they're certainly trying hard and throwing themselves into every challenge!
The final score finishes 4-1 and at the end of the game the TBSHS players gave the opposition their shirts which was greatly appreciated... A great game played in a wonderful spirit!
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