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The were
beaten 2 - 1 by a last minute goal by Ise Lodge Eagles
Having been one of only two teams to take a point from The
Eagles in the first half of the season, this game was always
going to be close and tense…and so it turned out.
The Eagles soared early and seized the initiative, as the
Tornadoes were slow to stir from their slumbers. Sluggish
defending saw Jordon Mahon called upon several times to dive
bravely at the feet of threatening forwards, but it was all
to no avail as after 5 minutes the Tornadoes went behind when
an in swinging corner beat everyone at the near post.
1-0 down at such an early stage could have proved ominous,
however the Tornadoes whirled into action and fought their
way back into the game. Mathew Hansord and Liam Carter began
to assert themselves in defence, and the midfield of William
Morrison, Ryan Wright and Cameron Glynn harried and hurried
the normally imperious Eagles – if there was to be a
battle these boys were fighting fit. Finally, mention of Ryan
Caller who worked tirelessly up front on his own - he may
not have had rich pickings today but the Eagles defence will
certainly know they’ve been “Called-on”.
So at half time we found ourselves one goal behind but with
confidence and performance in the ascendancy the second half
promised rich entertainment. A few words of wisdom from the
coaching staff and we were away, and we were away to a dream
start. Within a minute we had drawn level when the Ryan’s’
combined to create for the Wright finish – game on,
and deservedly so!
The game ebbed and flowed as both sets of supporters cheered
on their little gladiators. Neither team were prepared to
concede defeat but the Tornadoes were finding the going tougher,
uphill and against the wind. Ross Munro took to the field
- fresh legs for a battling midfield. However luck was to
turn cruelly against the Tornadoes in the dying minutes, when
after losing possession in midfield an unstoppable rocket
shot flew past the despairing dive of Mahon. To the teams
credit they did not cave in but kept pushing for an equaliser
right to the final whistle.
This was an excellent team performance against maybe the
best team in this league. If the team is to be judged against
the best around we are certainly in for a place in the champions
league come the end of the season.
Parents Player of the Match: Liam Carter.
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