NLM
2nd XI vs Parets les Valles
Lost by a few goals to nil. They were a superbly organised team playing sharp tic-a-tac football. We worked hard and chased them down but they were a class above us.
MoM was Sam who gave 200%.
Mention for Josh M. who showed leadership and a great deal of maturity in the face of adversity.
1st XI vs Parets les Valles
2:2 (0:2 HT)
A quality football match. After the hard time that the second team had the firsts were apprehensive and let the opposition come at them, giving them time and space to play their game.
Then, after an inspirational team talk from H, our boys went for it. We competed and broke up the home team's game plan.
Cosmo needs a special mention as he led the team by example, scoring both goals: one from open play and one from the penalty spot. However, the real stars were the defence who made block after block, throwing their bodies on the line and making tackle after tackle.
Kai was solid in goal demonstrating good positioning and excellent distribution.
The whole team "put in a shift" according to H and this exciting game makes the perfect conclusion to a brilliant tour.
Overall stats:
Girls: played 2, won 2
1st XI: played 2, lost 1, drew 1
2nd XI: played 2, lost 1, won 1
Overall that makes: won 3, drew 1, lost 2 which is not bad at all and shows development from last year.
