Match Report - 1st April 2012 - HCR vs Wordsley Wasps

Beautifully breezy and sunny conditions for today's match, Wordsley's last of the season. The pitch was dry and dusty and the bounce of the ball was hard to judge.

HCR won a corner which was delivered by Tariq, Marzouk squared Rawaz who put it behind.

Wordsley made a good attack which Matty did well to tackle just in time to reduce the danger. The Wordsley throw in was well headed out by Jack.

HCR were passing well and good interchanges were observed between Tariq, Jack and Hamza. Zayad payed a great ball to Hamza who narrowly missed the target sending the ball just wide - the flight of the ball was hard to judge. Sam had a chance that went just over. Followed closely by Jack playing in a superb ball to Sam who was heading home only for the Wordsley keeper to pull off a top drawer save.

HCR continued this better passage of play with Marzouk playing a fabulous one-two to Hamza, resulting in Marzouk finishing for 1-0 to commence the scoring.

The ball was pinging around and it seemed difficult for players to get the ball down and play. Jack crossed the ball in, Aaron and Sam were unable to connect.

Wordsley went on the counter but Rawaz cleared well.

Marzouk got his second of the day as he dribbled past several players and the advancing keeper for 2-0. HCR had one more good chance before half time when Aaron put the ball just over.

Half time score: Wordsley Wasps 0 HCR 2

In the second half Javon was called upon to make a great save early on, dealing with an awkward bounce. Wordsley applied the pressure and got their reward when they scored to bring it to 2-1.

There followed numerous chances from Tariq, Aaron, Hamza and Rawaz but despite the effort and against a great Wordsley keeper, nothing would go in.

Wordsley were awarded a freekick, Paddy got his head towards it only for the ball to be heading goalwards, luckily Aaron rose up and headed the ball out to prevent the Wasps from equalising.

Aaron and Hamza combined in a fabulous twisting run with the ball trickling just past the post.

HCR were holding onto their slim lead when Javon somehow managed to to grapple with a wayward ball to make an all important save. Wordsley continued to attack but Javon and Paddy were able to soak up the pressure. Whilst at the other end Josh, Maien and Matty all had good chances denied.

3 points, 2 matches to go.

Man of the match Marzouk.