HCR started the game missing both goalkeepers, Ethan and Javon. Sam gallantly volunteered to don the gloves and stand in, this is commendable as he is usually scoring or making goals at the other end.
Dudley Town started well and Aaron was called on to make an important block. A decent free kick by Dudley Town saw Maien clear the ball. An end to end game saw a shot from Matty saved well by the opposition goalkeeper.
HCR won a corner which Josh sent into the box but Aaron’s header was cleared out of the box. Jack made a great tackle and which fell to a Dudley town player who saw an over-head kick diverted away from the goal. HCR were wining a number of corners which Dudley managed to deal with effectively. Dudley began demonstrating their attacking strength and forced Sam to make 2 top draw saves in quick succession. Dudley played in a testing corner which was capably dealt with by Hamza.
Marzouk got the ball down and played Hamza in whose shot fizzed past the post, Dudley continued to press and Jack was alert to the situation making an assured clearance. HCR were awarded another corner but were unable to convert due to the packed box and resolute defending by Dudley.
Maien had a great effort diverted off course by the Dudley keeper, a goal kick was awarded but this was well won by HCR and the ball played to Aaron who crossed to Maien who was ready and hit a sublime volley in the top left hand corner to open the scoring 0 - 1. It wasn’t long before Marz got on the score sheet with a beautiful goal from his great run down the wing, weaving in and out to produce a cool finish for 0 - 2.
HCR continued to press and Hamza’s effort was saved and rangers were playing a better game and creating more chances.
Half time score Dudley Town 0 - HCR 2.
Aaron won a free kick and his effort was saved. Hamza started the 2nd half with great energy and went on a great run but was denied by the keeper in the final moment and saw his shot go wide. Dudley were looking to get something from this match and HCR were called upon to battle, Dudley were rewarded when they got their goal which was a great finish. 1 – 2.The pressure was on as both teams upped the tempo Maz and Maien were playing some good passes with the ball ending up with Hamza in the box with only one thing on his agenda he was pushed over and denied a clear goal scoring opportunity, a penalty was awarded. Hamza stepped up and placed a powerful shot into the back of the net to make the score 1- 3.
The quality of football was improving as the game progressed and HCR were passing the ball with more precision. Tariq skipped through several players only to see the Dudley keeper collect his shot leaving the final score Dudley Town 1- HCR 3.
Man of the match was awarded to Sam who played in goal making a number of great saves but even more so for his show of courage and commitment to the team to fill the gap in goal.
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