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Newbury Forest 1 v 2 Sarvic (Essex Trophy)

Well it’s a very unusually feeling to have right now losing, not something I’m accustomed too and not something I really want to experience again. But hey they were a premiership team and we did push them very close. We played some good football in stages and put them under a lot of pressure, so we should be proud of our performance.

I’d like to give the defence a big shout because I thought they did well in keeping their forwards quiet and not giving them many chances. We must remember that this was always going to be a hard cup to win, but we didn’t disgrace ourselves. As I said the week before it is a real pleasure playing with you guys at times. I know at times we pay great football, and if we look at how far we have come from the start of the season until now it don’t half get me excited for the remainder of the season and for next season as well.

Starting Line Up:

Now for the ratings
Graham “Newbury No1” Tritton GK
Unlucky not to save the penalty got a hand to it. Solid performance other than that; but needs to get his kicking more consistent. 7/10

Dave “El Capitan” De rijk RB
First game back since Christmas; and gave a decent account of himself. Slightly went a little long at times when he didn’t need to, but solid as ever. 7/10

Arnold “The Rock” Djedje CB
Another good game at the back, had an almighty tussle with there front men, but always seem to come out on top. 8/10

Nick “Penalty King” Marable CB
Made some fabulous tackles to win the ball, but still tends to go to ground more than he needs to, which allows for mistakes to sometimes happen 7/10

Justin “Mr Monday Night” Caesar LB
Didn’t start the game well and looked rusty for about first 15 – 20 mins. As the game wore on, he started to get into the game more and being more of an option. 7/10

John “The Kaiser” Hassan DM
Not as good as last week’s performance, but still got around and tried to keep things ticking over. 7/10

Tom “Your not gonna score” Gibbings AM
Looked a little sluggish at the start but ended up doing well in linking the play with the forwards and midfield. 7/10

Danny “Fed dem” Chester AM
Looked a little tired at the start, but increase his work rate and end up crashing in to people like he normally does. 7/10

Jey “Mr New Boots” Siva WL
Took his goal well and was unlucky to hit the bar with his other effort. 7/10

Andy “Black Head” Saunders CF
Had chances in the game was unlucky not to score, his work rate and movement always meant he was a threat. 7/10

Alfie “Mpenza” Egembah WR
Looked to make space for myself and work hard down the win. 7/10

Subs
Dave “Man that’s a long Surname” AM
His energy puts other under pressure, but also needs to use the ball well too. 7/10

Goals
Jey Siva

Assist
Tom Gibbings

Man of the Match
Arnold Djedje