Monday, February 28, 2005

Earley Gunners vs Bulmershe OB 4 - 6

Match Report

Gunners lost out to league leaders Bulmershe after an entertaining game packed full of goals.

Gunners started slowly with Bulmershe having some joy down Gunners right hand side with Gunners managing the odd counter-attack.

Midway through the first half Gunners had a poor 10 minute spell when they conceded three goals.

Lee Gallagher gave Gunners a lifeline when he ran onto Jon Halls' flick on and drove the ball home from distance.

Jon Hall then added his name to the score sheet with a swift spin and shot from inside the box.
Paul Stout got himself involved in the action when he reacted to his opponents "theatrical" fall and was booked by the referee.

At the other end of the field, stand in keeper Neil Oldcorn was called into action on several occasions and some desperate defending by Gunners managed to keep the score down to 3-2 to Bulmershe at half time.

In the second half, Gunners had the perfect start when they scored within 30 seconds off kick off through Dave Owen's volley to make it 3-3.

However, Bulmershe replied when a free kick come down off the bar and was poked home from close range and they added another from a well struck shot from inside the box.

Gunners replied once again through Jon Hall who nodded home, Dave Owens lob but Bulmershe added a final goal to kill the game off.

The final score was a 6-4 defeat to Bulmershe who have virtually assured themselves of the league title.

Match Facts

MOM : D Owen

Goals : J Hall (2), L Gallagher (1), D Owen (1)

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