Matchday Thirteen - 6-4 Loss VS Almeider FCTTFE threw away their chances of making third place and notched up three losses in a row after a spirited effort against Almeider FC.TTFE hoped that with the disappointment of losing out to the top two teams, Sheila's Wheels and Toto FC will be wiped away with an improved performance against Almeider FC, a team who have revitalised their hopes of getting the elusive third place spot with some positive results towards the end of the campaign. The form of TTFE however is very different. TTFE last won 2-0 against Brookes FC and the clock is ticking for the lads to secure another win to stay afloat in the top half of the table, yet alone chase the third place spot. This week saw the return of Chris Phillips, whilst Dave Weller took his place in goal, Joe Newbury and Paul Preece watched the back and James Pugh and James Carling hunted for goals.
TTFE took the game to their opponents early in the game and it paid off very well with some real chances in the front of goal. Both Pugh and Carling intercepted passes in their half and were unlucky to finish them. Carling finally had a lucky strike as he intercepted and struck sweetly to score. With that goal scored and with much similarity with last week against Toto, Almeider upped their game. They struck four goals in what seemed to be a real frenzy at the TTFE back line. The ball was given away too cheaply and cost TTFE dear at such an early stage in the game. All the good movement of the first half was null and void, cancelled out by the huge deficit accumulated in the first period. Half time score 4-1.
The irony was, TTFE won the second half on goals scored. Yet it was another tale of too little too late as Almeider always seemed to have that edge to gamble for more with an attractive goal cushion. TTFE just didn't have enough oomph in this game, settling for second place as they never believed that this game was in their grasp. Although TTFE remain spirited and worked hard the PMA just wasn't in place, especially after conceding three goals in a row. Just like after the game against Toto heads dropped too quickly and only rised again after a prolonged amount of time. The truth be told, Almeider deserved the win but TTFE knew that they could do enough to vanquish their third place rivals. Although Pugh scored a double and Carling made his own brace, Almeider were comfortable in front.
Goals: Pugh 2, Carling 2.
Goal Tally: Pugh 19, Carling 9, Phillips 7,
Ridout 3,
Newbury 2, Collins 2, Davies 1,
Preece 1.
