An allstar team with many new but skilful faces, comprehensively beat a 10-man ultramarine side in the 2nd round of the MA Cup.
Some lovely football was played in the first half – particularly by the likes of ex-Gower captain Paul Sampson in an unfamiliar right back position as well as Aaron Azouz hustling and hounding in the middle creating opportunities on the counter.
A fine goal came from good work down the wing from Owen Blandy, who got to the by-line and crossed in for the on-rushing justin who netted neatly.
Allstars doubled their lead with great work from both Aarons, who sent through Blandy, who tucked away first time from the stranded keeper.
Ultramarine carved open the Gower defence once and once only, and should have pulled one back but they blasted over.
Ollie Durrant however topped off a good performance with a fine run down the wing, into space, and finished into the corner of the net, low and hard, giving the keeper no chance.
3-0 half time and the allstars could relax somewhat in the 2nd half- and maybe a bit too much when Ossack playing his 2nd match of the day, missed the ball and debutant Adam Lawrence struggled when the ball was taken away from him, and a penalty was awarded. And converted.
3-1 half a game on.
Gowers however responded superbly, with goals from two other debutants, Yianni and Kieron, and it should have been 4 or 5 more by the time the final whistle went.
Good performance all round especially and noticeably from all the debutants. You know who you are.
MOTM = few strong contenders but todays award goes to Justin in the centre of midfield who had his best performance in a gower shirt. He was every where, he was strong in the tackle, he scored and should have scored 2 more, testimant to the running he did to get himself in the right positions at the right times. Well done.
Into the quarterfinals vs Outback now. But before that we have a tough league game against Groucho on Sunday....
