U20 Trial Game 2 Mounties FC vs Dulwich Hill FC
Final Score: Mounties 1 - 1 Dulwich Hill
Played this game at right fullback in a 4-5-1 formation. A solid 80 minutes in the tank and I played pretty well, consistent in defence and on the ball I was solid. Had the task of managing 2-3 players on my side at a time and did well covering my side and defending long balls and pressing the winger or wingback that would receive the ball, not allowing them to turn at ease. After the drink break, I received a deflected ball from a corner and controlled it down with my chest and hit it on the half volley, the ball travelling into the back of the net making it 1-0. Soon after we conceded a penalty after an unfortunate handball and the game was tied. The team’s performance was very good, having great attacking momentum throughout the second half, unlucky not to put any more chances away. The back line held strong in the second half and we were dominant in recoveries and clearances. In the first half I lacked good communication, but that improved in the second half as I felt I was leading more and did my role well.
