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 Eurosoccer Nottinghamshire Senior League: Development Division

WARRIORS FC 3 NEWARK & SHERWOOD DEVELOPMENT 4

My first visit to Newark Academy just off London Roadand a first look at these 2 new clubs,the ground had 2 junior games going on and a cafe open selling Bacon cobs at just £2.

The main pitch is used by AFC Warriors and tothe far sidehas a train track with trains running past quite often,whilst surrounded by lovely countryside and fields.

A minutes silence took place before kick off and I then made my way to the halfway line for the 10.30am kick off.

The game began with only1 defeat between both teams in the league, though the hosts beat the visitors 5-2 recently in the league cup.

Both sides matched each other for the first 10 minutes, but then on 13 minutes the visitors tookthe lead,when HARRY RUSYNIK side footed the ball across in to the net.

This seemed toencourage the visitors to press more forward and on 22 minutes LATEEF EDU doubled his sides advantage to2-0.

Just after the half hour came the goal of the game,when LATEEF EDU cut in past 3 defenders and curled the ball in to the top far corner of the net.

The home side changed tactics and though 3 down,began to create more chances and on 41 minutes pulled back a goal,when TOBY CULLEN volleyed past the visiting keeper.

At Half Time, Ifelt there would be more goals in this game and on 51 minutes, I was correct as Warriors reduce the arrears,when RILEY PICKER tapped in from close range.

The visitors seemed to have dropped a player from up front and this seemed to work to the homesters advantageand on the hour were level,when a penalty kick was saved but fell to the feet of DEX ROBINSON to follow up and equalise.

The game then flowed from end to end and was anybodys game as both teams went for the winner,but in the 80th minute, LATEFF EDU pushed forward on the left and cracked home his hat trick and win for his club.

Really great to meet some new people and old friends as well.

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