First game loss but all not lost

SIL went down to a 5-2 defeat last night to the new boys Unreal Madrid in a physically demanding encounter. The new boys of Div 3 were the better side and look like title contenders already but the home side did well to keep in touch.

The 5 goals that SIL conceded were all well taken goals and any team would struggle to stop them this season.

Despite the defeat, several good thing were to come out of the performance.
Craig Powell was the man of the match with a spirited display, scoring a goal and defending hard whilst setting up a few chances. Well done mate.
Nick and Tony were as tenacious as ever and the textbook man marking we know them for was on display again. It was only tired legs at the end that stopped both of them getting MOM.
Jason Bell and new signing Adam, Jason's brother, were up and down the pitch all night and Gary and Matt were always a threat on goal. Gary sealed his new contract with the team by slipping in a neat finish from a shot from Matt.
Mark Edgar got some more pitch time in this game and he was always smart with his distribution and ran some poor sod dizzy with his 5 Cryuff turns!

The performance has lifted the teams spirits and they strongly feel that they can beat a lot of teams in this league. We shall wait and see!

Next Match is Monday 1st September against AC Abingdon.