Not only did the boys endure the hard work of 2 Cup semi-finals in 2 days but they also had the amazing musical inspiration of Gummy Bear to spur them on. Widmer had a game plan according to what can only be described as "passionate" parents from the side (with a few threats of violence and some swearing thrown in).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z47EUaIFrdQ
This was a game very similar to the Prestwood game of last week. It required concentration, focus and a real determination and fight to win! The first 15 minutes was a real typical midfield FA Cup type battle. The game was tense and really could have gone either way, Wendover just had slightly more possession which then worked in their favour. Ben S had a great game linking up with Josh extremely well and on 20 minutes could have put us 1 up only to see his shot headed off of the line by a Widmer defender. Ben S then worked with Josh playing a perfectly weighted pass into Josh's feet 1 on 1 with the keeper but this time the keeper saved it! The opener was yet another great strike from Ed straight from the Paul Scholes school of shooting. It reminded me of his goal against Tunisia in the World Cup 98!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-HY2V__DU
The second half started in much the same vain as the first with Wendover working their socks off and eventually coming up with the reward. Jack who looks more and more solid in goal with every game delivered a huge goal kick for Josh to control perfectly and get in his favourite position of 1 on 1 with the keeper. What a clean finish putting Wendover 2-0 up and looking good for it. Widmer pulled one back with a looping shot on goal that went just over Jacks head making it 2-1.
The defence really did play their part in this match. Jack had a great game but the boys in front of him worked especially hard with Rory (man of the match) coming on as sub and making some excellent interceptions. Ben W also contributed so much to the middle of the park and the defence helping the back four make sure that Widmer had no way through! Georgi took a nasty knock to the ankle which kept him out of the rest of the game.
5 minutes before the end Wendover finished the game off perfectly Ed played another one of his speciality passes (one of half a dozen in the game) straight into the path of Josh who found Alex who calmly finished with a simple shot in off the inside of the post. The best thing about the goal was watching Nick leap like a gazelle!! I dont know whether it was because his beloved Alex had scored or that Wendover were in the FINAL!!!!!!!
WELL DONE BOYS (oh and thanks to Gummy Bear)
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3 comments:
Hi Cook bloggers,
Great match report, though you might have used stronger language in describing the horrid nature of some of their followers!! Still, that would be lowering ourselves to their level.
As one of the official grumpy supporters of the team, i was initially sceptical about a blog, but am more than happy to eat humble pie, my own words and my hat for that matter. This weekend's reports have captured the games and the atmosphere perfectly.
Can they listen to some earlyish Pink Floyd at some stage, please? I'd be interested to see the effect.
S. Richards
Hi Mr Richards
Thanks for the comments. I was going to be rather more critical of the Widmer supporters (there's a contradiction) but maybe i was still in shock when i wrote the blog?!
Unfortunately, i would also love some early Pink Floyd as listening to Gummy Bear in the dressing room is quite hard! Th only problem i have is that Ed chose the song, i think you may need to work harder on your sons musical influences!!!
Thanks again
Graham
Graham, using football 'parlance' the term is 'leapt like a salmon'.
Great result, will be out shopping for my cup final suit (always fancied a white suit similar to those worn by the Liverpool team early nineties).
Cheers Nick
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