The Reserves were narrowly defeated 3-4 at home
to Gt Yarmouth at home on 12th September, and
were unlucky not to come away with at least a
point.
Again, a very young side was competing against a
mature and strong Gt Yarmouth, and with some of
the WTFC U18s included in the squad, showing
great potential with the likes of Carraccio,
Smith, Baldry, Thicket and Barton, turned out a
very spirited and mature display. Mayhew made
his first appearance of the season after a long
lay off through injury, and immediately made an
impact with a goal on his return.
WTFC played some good football at
times, moving the ball quickly through the
midfield areas with Nicklin showing good form
again.
Naivety in the defensive areas
from set pieces was WTFC undoing, along with a
penalty, but a positive performance none the
less.
Gorleston away last Saturday presented the
reserves with a very stiff challenge, with WTFC
again going into the game with a young side.
Going in at half time 1-0
down, which could have been more but for some
outstanding goalkeeping from Ross, some tactical
changes were made at the break.
Woodbridge responded with 3 goals in 15 mins to
take a 3-1 lead. A piece of quick thinking from
a free kick by Mayhew, found Nicklin in space on
the left, who fired in from 20 yards.
WTFC were now exploiting the flanks of Gorleston,
and a fine pass from Mayhew found Seaman on the
right, who used his pace and cut inside to slot
the ball home for 2-1.
Again Mayhew found Seaman on the right, and
using his pace again, crossed for the on running
Baldry to fire in for 3-1.
Woodbridge were now firmly in control, but a
dubious penalty decision on 70mins, brought
Gorlestone back into the game at 3-2.
WTFC were again guilty of some
poor defending after Gorleston equalised from a
corner on 80mins to set up a tense finish.
With both sides now looking
for the winner, WTFC left gaps at the back for
Gorleston to clinch the tie 2 mins from time.
Again, a very good performance from a young WTFC
who are getting stronger with each game, and
will learn from mistakes.
Mayhew completed his first
90mins of the season, and again with good
performances from Carraccio, Baldry, Barton,
Mayhew, Smith, Seamen and Nicklin, the younger
players can feel satisfied with themselves.
Squad-Gorleston
Ross, Balaam, Akland, Billington, Barton,
Seamen, Mayhew, Nicklin, Hall, Baldry, Carraccio.
Subs, Smith, (75mins) Tas. |
