Verwood Town..v. Hamworthy United Res

                                                       Dorset Premier League                                                                                   

                                                            Home. 13 12 25

 

Three points was Verwood’s gift for Christmas to Hamworthy United Reserves. It was accomplished by a lethargic performance, supported by a toothless strike force up front.

 

Only four minutes on the clock and we went one down as we allowed Ham U forwards space for a crack at goal.  0-1.

 

We struggled to counter.   Basics had been forgotten allowing HU time on the ball and not under pressure.

 

5, minutes left of the half we gave passage through the middle and went two down giving away space and time for a runner to score from just inside the box.

 

                                              Half Time. 0-2

 

A spark of resistance gave us an opportunity at the start of the second half to close the deficit but yet again we found ourselves in front of the sticks but hitting defenders with shots.

 

Our better efforts continued and opportunities fell, but with no benefits.  We were now sharing possession and should have scored with a couple of good attempts but HU had closed ranks sufficiently keeping the score board static.

 

14 minutes gone and HU’s penetration into our area finished with a penalty decision in their favour.   Knibbs saved on the line but the ball spun loose and after bodies poured in, the ball squeezed over the line to make it 0-3.

 

The game then deteriorated with handbags flourished.  On 38 minutes an angry exchange resulted in several players eyeballing, finishing with the referee holding up his red card sending Toth back to the dressing room.

 

The game finished with HU picking up the spoils.

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                                                 Result. 0-3