Matchday Three - 2-2 Draw VS Curzon FC

TTFE have earnt their first ever point in all competitions after a tight, low scoring showdown at Gol Pitch number four.

False dawns in the past have only agitated the TTFE lads when approaching winnable games, but perhaps the thought of not knowing has greater effect. After all respect is demanded on the pitch just as much as off it - those who have heard the term 'pride before a fall' will know exactly the point being made here. The simple fact is that we know very little about our opponents and maybe it is best we keep it this way, despite the curosity of knowing your opposition to aid your effort.

Curzon FC took a 13-1 beating last week against Inter Mynachdy, but that was not an accurate reflection of this strong squad. For a start, they came in with a good number of players, which is sometimes essential in 5-a-side. They also played with confidence, not to metion they were big hitters in front of goal.

The match therefore was to be a tough one. It was not helped by Phillips taking his leave with a toe injury and the news that this one-game-off-duty was one of many to come. On a brighter note, Paul Preece made his return to the team for his Gol debut. Billy Collins was able to play once more to boost the team sheet to a full eight. It was a nervous start for both sides as each of them could not grab hold of the possession significantly for themselves, making the ball going go and forth between goal to goal. But the TTFE faithful were given hope of their first win as Dale Thomas describes on his blog:

The match was goalless for ages until TTFE took the lead.

It was Collins who made the breakthrough, but unfortunately he had to leave the pitch as his glasses had broken in an aerial scrap for the ball. Of course he was was gutted, it goes without saying. But he had the TTFE spirit - he played on! It wasn't long until the opposition struck back and ensured a tense second half with the scores levelled at 1-1.

The second half however became a rather uglyer affair. The play was sluggish from both sides and passes were going astray. Curzon had a lot more of the ball and looked the more dangerous of the teams. Preece came on in the second half along with Pugh who arrived after kick off. It was a mish mash of positioning from all the players; one particular example was the mutli-talented (well he would like to think so!) Dale Thomas being striker, defender and winger during different periods on the pitch. Despite the rotational efforts, the pressure imposed by Curzon was not in vain. They grabbed another and looked to be on top. Heads went down, extra energy reserves needed to be tapped into to get back into contention. Just when the self-destruct button seemed to pushed, Jenkins shrugged off two defenders and scored in a determined effort. At 2-2 hope was restored - but now Curzon still had the better chances, forcing keeper Weller to pull off some acrobatics to keep the game alive. With both sides unable to convert their chances in the dying minutes they earned themselves a deserved point.

Goals: Collins 1, Jenkins 1.

Goal Tally: Payne 2, Phillips 1, Collins 1, Jenkins 1.

Results Roundup: Zymotic have not only failed to win this season, but have so far in their first three games they have conceded an average of 14-15 in each. Their misery continued with a 14-1 thumping courtesy of Total Teamwear FC, who consolidated their top 4 status with such a victory. Inter Mynachdy also widened the gap between the bottom half and the top half with a 5-2 win over new boys Jay FC, who now have to contend with a one point deduction after failing to fufill a fixture last week. In perhaps the top-of-the-table clash of the evening, the South Glamorgan Saints could not overpower the mighty Leave My Arselona, as they lost 8-2.

Fixtures for next week: Arranged very appropriately, next week's fixtures will see sides play opponents from the same half of the table. TTFE have Jay FC, who currently occupy bottom place with (-1) points. Zymotic will play Curzon FC, which could see one of these teams grab their first win of the season. 3rd and 4th placed Inter Mynachdy and South Glamorgan Saints fight off to keep on the heels of the leading two teams, Total Teamwear FC and Leave My Arselona, who oddly enough, are also playing themselves in a bid to become the current table leader with a crucial three point advantage.

TTFE V Jay FC

Zymotic V Curzon FC

Inter Mynachdy V South Glamorgan Saints

Total Teamwear FC V Leave My Arselona

posted by The Celtic Pimp # 5:27 PM

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