VELOCITY WESSEX LEAGUE DIVISION ONE
SATURDAY 30TH DECEMBER 2023
VERWOOD TOWN 0 CLANFIELD 5

Davis opened up Clanfield’s right flank with a line ball for Haensel. Clanfield’s defence closed ranks blocking a run on goal. A cut back found Ferguson but his rising shot went high and wide. All within a couple of minutes of the whistle.!!

A counter down Clanfield’s right was covered by Forewaker, and for a short spell the game see sawed end to end.

Jekyll and Hyde stepped in. Our passing deteriorated and we helped Clanfield getting on top of possession.

10 minutes gone and a Clanfield corner was brilliantly finger tipped from under the bar by Mitchell. Haensel cleared. The ball found its way back and a volley from the edge of the box had Mitchell making a flying save at the foot of the post.

A token response saw Hockey shoot over the bar.

Clanfield pushed on. We didn’t match their enthusiasm in mid field but managed to keep the ball out of the net until the 32nd minute when an angled shot managed to beat Mitchell. 0-1.

Broad Davis and Pope were solid with Forewaker having more than most to do in curbing a strong right flank.

Half Time. 0-1.

McHale made way for Brazier’s debut at the kick off.

We attacked from the whistle and Hockey was unlucky to see his effort hit defenders and a long ball clearance from Clanfield’s defence landed in our box. A tumble in the area was awarded a ‘Grammy’ as the ref pointed to the spot. 0-2.

For some inexplicable reason we wilted and gave room for a Clanfield doiminance.

24 minutes 0-3. 26 minutes 0-4. 35 minutes 0-5.

In between the goals substitutions were made but with no change to performance. Hopefully we can raise our standards for next week's game away to Andover Town.

Result. 0-5