Don't lose heart!

Brickhill vs Sacred Heart

On first appearances, Sacred Heart didn't look like threatening opposition, and indeed, Brickhill had the better start with some good passing within the first few minutes. Josh had two good shots early on and there was some good link up play in our midfield. Ewan sent a shot just wide, and then he and Niall had a shot each on target. Meanwhile at the other end, Sacred Heart broke away and had a shot on goal. All our back four made some strong tackles and the game looked like being a well balanced match. However, a dip in concentration saw Sacred Heart take their opportunity and in the 11th minute, they scored.

The game then stepped up a gear and both sides increased the level of attack. Dom made a fantastic save while stretched on the floor. Ewan, Greg and Niall linked up with some excellent short passing in midfield. After an incident in the 22nd minute, which I didn't see (chatting), Brickhill were awarded a penalty. Elijah stepped up and shot... but the keeper saved it. Perhaps we didn't have luck on our side today......

In the 23rd minute, something happened for the first time this season - we put on a sub. Fred, sufficiently rested from his rib injury came on for Angus and got right to work, making good runs and getting in position for the feeds from midfield. Sacred Heart in the meantime took every opportunity which came their way, winning a corner. This was picked up by Cameron who made a run down the length of the left wing. He crossed it in and just about all our team got a touch before Sacred Heart cleared away.

Half time - Sacred Heart 1, Brickhill 0

Here are the highlights of the ten minutes of the second half - Dom made a splendid save, Ewan had a lob shot, Sam made a good block and Josh sent in a good shot.

Suddenly however, Sacred Heart upped the pace and within the space of 5 minutes put two more goals away. In an effort to gee up the Brickhill boys, Sandra changed the formation. Angus went up front, Cameron went to right back, Josh to left back and Elijah to left wing.

Sadly, luck really wasn't on our side and after a goal mouth scramble, Sacred Heart scored again. Despite all the boys making a huge effort, it wasn't our day. Dom and Cam both sustained injuries and all efforts came to nought. Sacred Heart kept working hard and managed to put a fifth away.

Final score, Sacred Heart 5 - Brickhill 0.

A long drive home, but better luck next week boys. Keep going!