05/10/2025
Statement made📝
A massive win yesterday for the boys against a previously unbeaten Wareham Rangers. A physical side with a clear game plan who stuck to it relentlessly and tested our back line for the whole game, but some serious grit from the whole squad saw us come away with the points.
A smart free kick from Henry Neville under the wall took the keeper by surprise and gave us the lead after a fairly even first half with chances for both sides. Poppies keeper Steph making a number of saves to keep us level, including a reflex stop onto the crossbar from close range.
Our halftime lead was soon gone after a dubious penalty was tucked home and the strong winds played right into Warehams game plan and we found ourselves pinned in our 18 yard box. A couple of changes in midfield allowed us to get back on the ball and turn the game around, determined play from Luca won us a penalty which was calmly dispatched by Henry for his second of the game and restored our lead. It was Luca again who won us a second penalty after a foul by the keeper, and this time it was his turn to find the back of the net to seal the points.
Thanks to Wareham for the game, we will see them in 2 weeks time for the return fixture at their place.