The allstars won a competitive MA cup tie 2-1 against a determined Camden Mixer side.
Chances were a plenty for the likes of Botterill, Kelly, and Nik – none of which converted.
And it was Mixer who took the lead after a dubious free-kick was awarded to Mixer as Speed ran out of goal and punched away a bouncing ball on the edge of his area.
A top corner beauty left Speed no chance – so it was the Allstars who had to play catch up despite controlling large parts of the game.
Sterling performances from Dave Goldsmith in the middle and Ollie Durrant on the right, meant the chances continued for Allstars, and finally after 30 mins, the Gowers got what they deserved after Durrant walloped a fine finish from close distance.
1-1 half time.
Despite an uncertain first half at the back, the Gowers defence steadied the ship in the 2nd half, through the centre backs, which gave the side a good platform to push on.
An effective 2nd half from Botterill on the left began to open up the Mixer side more and more, and it was on 65 mins that a winding, skilful run took Botts into the Mixer penalty area – and the defenders could only bring him down before he struck goalwards. Penalty given.
Botts stood and up and coolly slotted home in off the post.
2-1
Several other chances came along for Gowers, down the right through Aaron (debut) and through the middle after more good work from Goldsmith and Justin - but none were taken and the game finished 2-1. Allstars progress to 2nd round of MA Cup – next opponents Ultramarine (div 1 mid-table team),
Solid performance – and one to build on for 2010.
MOTM = Dave Goldsmith, stood out from the rest. Tenacious tackling, composed passing and general driving force for the team. Excellent performance. Well done.
Gower Phoenix Pre-Semi Final Friendly
