Gunners were thumped 6 - 1 by Ruscombe after one of the worst displays the team had seen in some time.
Ruscombe took the initiative and had a couple of early chances to score with their left winger looking particularly dangerous. Eventually, the pressure told and they took a 1 - 0 lead.
Gunners did have a couple of early chances and hit the post twice but it was Ruscombe who had the better of the game and they added a second goal soon after.
After the second goal it was mainly one way traffic against Gunners. The team could not string any passes together and did not retain possession of the ball. Defensively, the team were second best to most loose balls and could not tackle their opponents.
After Ruscombe scored a third goal through a soft shot which embarrased Andy, Paul Stout was booked for a rash challenge. He then picked up his second yellow card a few minutes later leaving Gunners down to ten men. Ruscombe added a fourth goal before half time when with a close range header on goal. The half time score was 4-0.
With only 10 men and 4 goals down, Gunners had no chance to get back into the game and it was simply a case of forgetting the first half display and starting again. About a minute after half time, Gunners scored the best worked goal of the game when the ball was played right from the goal line through the midfield to Phil Norton who slid the ball past the keeper.
Phil was then injured when he dislocated his shoulder which will see him out for 6-8 weeks.
Gunners battled well the second half but Ruscombe played the ball wide well and stretched the team. Andy was required to make a few saves and Gunners were under constant pressure. Unfortunately, Ruscombe added two further goals in that half to make the final score 6-1.
Overall, it was a very poor first half display and one which we hope is not repeated. Matt Rees battled well in the midfield all game but Man of the Match went to Richard Alderton for a solid game overall.
Match Facts
MOM : R Alderton
Goals : P Norton (1)
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