05/12/04 - Home v Earley Retreat
12/12/04 - Away v Bracknell Manics

Dec 5th 2004 v Earley Retreat

7-0

League
DC bounced back from defeat to hammer Earley Retreat 7-0 in a one sided game. It did not take the home side too long to get into their stride, playing some nice football and creating chances as early as the second minute. Mason putting the ball over from distance. It was DC's leading goalscorer Simon Langthorne who broke the deadlock though when Jensen found him unmarked at the back post to guide the ball home. Chris Taylor then found himself unmarked at a corner and turned and fired a low shot past the keeper from close range after a goalmouth scramble. Jens added a third shooting from an acute angle before Simon scored his second shortly before the break. His hattrick was complete soon after the restart as the keeper made a terrible error in clearing the ball. Simon fired into an empty net with the keeper left stranded. With the game already won, DC handed Owen Temple his debut replacing Kevin, whilst Chris and Simon made way for Danbers and John Harbage respectively. Jensen added a sixth goal to the tally after battling through the defense and scoring from another acute angle beforeNick delicately lobbed the onrushing keeper from just inside the area to make the final score 7-0
The starting line-up was as follows: Darren Holder; Howard Cooke, Kevin Pitkin, Richard Scaldwell, Chris Taylor, Richard Jordan, Richard Mason, Steve Bell, Nick Smith, Jensen Langford, Simon Langthorne
Scorers:  Simon (3), Jens (2), Chris, Nick
Subs: Owen for Kevin, Steve D for Chris, John for Simon

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Dec 12th 2004 v Bracknell Manics

4-2

Berks & Bucks Round 3
The long awaited Berks and Bucks match in Brackell ended in success as DC beat a strong Manics side 4-2. The home side started stong creating early chances although DC managed to absorb the pressure. Masey was replaced by Danbers midway through the first half due to a back injury and this change evened the team up with Chris moving from the left to the right. The Steamers eventually took the lead against the run of play when Chris intercepted a through ball, knocking it to Howard in the process. H found Jens who knocked the ball into space for Simon to chase. The manics defender and goalkeeper misunderstood each other and both left the ball for Simon to walk into the net. This misunderstanding seemed to knock the Manics as DC started to take control of the game. The Steamers received their kick in the jacobs early on in the second half as Kevin failed to clear a ball and instead turned into the striker. The striker took advantage of this and equalised. The Manics were back in it although DC held tight. Steve Bell restored DCs lead after another lovely move. The ball was played out to Simon who raced down the left wing before delivering a pinpoint cross to Nick at the backpost. He controlled the ball like a seasoned veteran and feinted to shoot at goal but unselfishly played it Steve who controlled it and calmly placed it to the left of the goalkeeper. Jordy helped increase the scoreline when he raced into the area only to be chopped down for a penalty. Nick converted the penalty to make the score 3-1. The Manics battled on and goal-line clearances from Chris and Danbers kept the home side at bay. John replaced Jordy due to the effect of the hefty challenge leading to the penalty and he got straight into the game with a couple of dubious challenges. Manics threw a few more people forward and the openings were appearing in their defence. Scaldie missed a chance from close range before Simon continued his great goalscoring form holding off a defender before slotting  home to give DC an uncatchable lead going into the final 10 minute. That lead wobbled fractionally just after Owen replaced Chris as a low cross was allowed to travel right across the DC area and turned into the net with 5 minutes to go. A good win against a good team. Next up...TT Elms in Windsor
The starting line-up was as follows: Darren Holder; Howard Cooke, Kevin Pitkin, Richard Scaldwell, Chris Taylor, Richard Jordan, Richard Mason, Steve Bell, Nick Smith, Jensen Langford, Simon Langthorne
Scorers:  Simon (2), Steve B, Nick
Subs: Steve D for Mason, John for Jordy, Owen for Chris

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