Square Rangers 4 Luton
Leagrave 1
Saturday 10th November
Square Rangers maintained
their unbeaten run stretching now to four games thanks to a storming
second half performance against a spirited Luton Leagrave team.
The conditions again proved influential as a strong wind blowing
from right to left definitely hindered the team playing against
the wind and Square Rangers found that to be at their cost in the
first half. With the wind at their backs the visitors always looked
the sharper of the two teams and Rangers had their work cut out
to defend against the tricky movement of the Leagrave’s attacks.
Square Rangers lacked the usual fluency in their play especially
in the attacking third of the pitch, where changes were forced after
falling a goal behind towards the end of the first half. However
Rangers came very close to grabbing an equaliser right at the end
of the half when Tom’s effort struck the crossbar from close
range.
A chance to regroup at half-time saw Joe switch to an attacking
role, Spencer wide right and Seth in a central midfield role. The
second half saw Square Rangers use the strong wind at their backs
to their advantage and enjoy some excellent pass and move football.
They quickly equalised and then go ahead thanks to two free-kicks,
the first was rammed in from close range by Jack and then a long
range strike by Will beat the keeper to give him his first Rangers
goal. The remaining twenty minutes saw Rangers play neat, intelligent
football that saw them running with the ball into space, and getting
their passing game going. Jack, Spencer, Nathan and Seth all enjoyed
clever runs deep into the opposition’s half, and clearly our
lack of fluency in the first half had been rectified. Joe Evans
capped an impressive second half performance as an emergency striker
by adding two further goals, and although the visitors threatened
to close the deficit near the end the Rangers defence held firm
to complete another good defensive performance as a unit.
Summary:
Great to see a huge turn
around in the second half with Rangers getting the ball down and
passing and this opened up the visitors’ defence and created
good goal scoring opportunities. The fitness of the team was impressive
as the first half facing the wind proved to be tough, yet the boys
still had plenty energy left to come from behind and go on to win
thanks to an inspired second half performance.
Player of the match:
Looked a very reliable
right back with good tackles and good ball distribution - Louis
Peek
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