Magnificent
!!! One word to describe the commitment, determination and teamwork that DC
showed this morning against a side second in the league. The home team started
well and had DC on the back foot for the best part of 20 mins and scored with
a crap header. The striker was left unmarked at the back to glance a header
goalwards that should have been stopped. The Steamers continued to restrict
Richfield sa much as possible although could have gone 2-0 behind when a
chance effort thundered off the post before being cleared. As time ticked
towards halftime, DC created a chance with Danny, unselfishly knocking the
ball wide to Simon. The angle was acute but Simon made no mistake and ensured
DC would go in at halftime even. The second half continued in the same vein as
the first half finished. The back four were holding firm, stopping everything
that was thrown at them. The midfielders worked tirelessly whilst the forwards
created havoc for the Richfield defenders. The Steamers were now on top and
creating chances. Paul Allen made it 2-1 when he side footed home a deep cross
that Danny dummied for him (probably didn't mean it though :-)). Steve Bell
then popped up to make it 3-1. The ball was not cleared and rolled out to
Steve, who calmly placed it into the net. Richfield's heads had dropped and DC
continued to chip away at them. The 4th goal was the best of the bunch, Howard
played the ball out of defense and continued his run. He then latched onto the
through ball and ran from the halfway line without much interference from the
opposition before putting the ball low to the keepers right. During this
second half Duncan was accused of being the owner of a loose Alsatian
and was verbally abused by the Richfield players. Duncan, who has a death wish
proceeded to wind the Whitley opposition up by failing to stop the ball after
it went out of play and told them the reason wasn't playing was because he'd
just come out of prison (:-)).
Simon Langthorne, who'd spent the majority of the game working tirelessly up
and down the right hand side was finally reward with his hattrick before the
full time whistle. His 3rd coming after Danny's shot hit the crossbar and
rolled along the line. With the Richfield side given up, Simon raced in alone
to slot the ball into the net.Well Done Fellas - A really deserved victory -
Especially you Howard - You're a Star
The starting line-up was as
follows: Darren Holder; Chris Taylor, Howard Cooke, Kevin Pitken, Steve Danby, Simon
Langthorne, Mark Jarman, Nick Smith, Paul Allen, Steve Bell,
Danny Feasey
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