| A ten-goal thriller at Wargrave in a game that had
everything. DCS resumed their season after a lengthy spell without a game with
two new faces in the line-up those being Andy Seery and Danny Bennett. Even
with these two additions to the squad DCS only had a scratch 11 side
available, with Mickey Sheehan included but carrying an injury. DCS took the
early initiative with a corner inside 5 minutes taken by Steve Danby which
looped over everyone and swung into the net at the far post (1-0). DCS took
control of the game quickly finding their feet, and playing the ball around in
some very promising passing moves. Excellent support play from the midfield
and defence enabled DCS to really take the game to RIR, and this pressure came
to bear with Danny Feasey taking his first of a brace with the outside of his
left boot (2-0). DCS nearly went ahead when Nick Smith made a wonderful turn
and run on the edge of the area only to see his resulting shot smash against
the post. RIR replied soon after with a cool finish after the defence was
split after some good midfield work (2-1). And then the moment which had a
major bearing on the game, a ball broke on the edge of the area and Duncan
Glen closed it down quickly with a shot fired at him from a yard, the
instinctive self preservation hands came up and Referee pointed to the spot.
DCS where unhappy with the decision and Nick Smith was ordered off are
comments the Ref felt were directed at him. The penalty was converted to level
the score line (2-2). And that remained the score line going into half time.
The second half commenced with RIR wanting to press home their numerical
advantage and they did so with a fortunate break in play when Duncan made one
of many excellent challenges, with the ball bobbling out for the attacker
who's cross scuffed into the net (3-2). The Steamers needed inspiration and it
came from their Captain Steve Danby who made several electric runs down the
left hand side with crosses just failing to be converted. However persistence
paid off when a telling through ball from Andy Seery, cut the defence wide
open leaving Danby clear to run through on goal and blast his shot into the
back of the net. (3-3). Mickey gave us the lead with a headed goal (4-3), and
we gave ourselves some breathing space after a mazy run from Jensen and a cool
finish from Danny Feasey with his second (5-3). RIR pulled one back
immediately to make it (5-4). The final goal came when Andy Seery put the ball
into his own net from close range.(5-5) All in all a good point, however DCS
will feel they could have won the game with 11 men. Some outstanding
performances today from all the team, but Darren in goal continued his
excellent form, but Man of the Match Steve Danby for a display that epitomises
the heart of the Dave Crown Steamers. The
starting lineup was as follows: Darren Holder, Daniel Bennett, Mark Jarman, Wayne
Makepeace, Duncan Glen, Nick Smith, Andy Seery, Mickey Sheehan, Steve Danby, Jensen Langford, Danny Feasey
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