A beautiful day at Netherton Park set the scene for this match on the lower pitch. HCR were minus Rawaz and Ethan from the squad. Play got underway both teams were lively and HCR mounted some early pressure. Winning a corner Tariq was assigned the duty of delivering the ball which he did with aplomb and Marzouk applied the necessary finish to open the scoring. 0-1.
Jack fancied his chances and played in a great ball but the Netherton keeper collected well. HCR continued to press but Netherton were packing the box and blocking well. Nathan won the ball on the edge of the box and put in a great ball which the keeper did well to save. On winning another corner Aaron's cross met Paddy’s head but it went out. Sam and Nathan were playing well and they were passing the ball around nicely with Sam’s final effort going just wide.
Aaron got a boot to the face but managed to get to his feet. HCR were awarded a free kick which Tariq took and he launched it well, sending it through a crowd of players including the keeper for 0-2.
Netherton were awarded a free kick and their shot forced a great save from Javon in the top left corner. Another corner from Tariq was met by Sam who was unlucky not to convert it. There were several chances and good passing between Marzouk, Aaron, Tariq and Sam, we were unlucky not to profit from. Aaron made a great run on the right wing and won us another corner. The score at half time was 0-2.
2nd Half
Josh took a free kick and it went just over the top left corner. Netherton went on the attack and Matty cleared brilliantly off the line, an unmarked Netherton player made no mistake from close range to score a great goal 1-2. Maien was lively but unfortunately was adjudged to be offside. HCR who had started the 2nd half somewhat sluggishly began to lift the tempo, Marzouk danced through some players and his shot was pushed out only as far as Aaron who scampered onto the ball and finished well to bring the score to 1-3. All credit to Aaron on getting this goal as his work rate was tremendous and he had picked up a number of knocks en route.
Thankfully HCR started to pile more pressure on, Sam sending a great pass across the front of goal. Marzourk continued to work well and unselfishly passed to Sam who applied the necessary quality finish 1-4. Jack, who as we know can shoot from distance, fired a beauty which cannoned off the post. Marzourk continued to work and press and chipped a great ball to Hamza who got his head to it but it went just over. Ben was alert to a Netherton surge and cleared the ball and Josh took a free kick which was dealt with well by Netherton leaving the final score Netherton 1 HCR 4.
Aaron was voted Man of the match, he worked tirelessly and pounced on every ball which paid off with his great goal. Well done lads, let’s keep going, all your hard work is paying off !
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