Hucknall got us under way, and both teams from the off were pressing each other and playing some really nice football. The tackling was strong and fair, and the effort and football was amazing.

The game was end to end with no real clear-cut chance yet. But then, on the 27th minute, Hucknall broke through, and our defence gave a free kick away on the edge of Jaguars areas. This had me worrying as that’s how we conceded last week. Michael got his wall organised straight away, and the defence was organised and ready. Hucknall took the free kick, and the wall jumped. The ball hit the shoulder of the wall and looped over our defence, and the player ran in and tapped the ball in. The Jaguars were unlucky to concede.

The Jaguars came straight back at them with some amazing football and runs down both wings with Alfie and Fin up and down. Then Alfie got the ball on the half way line and their defender came straight at him and slide in a strong tackle getting the ball, but unfortunately, Alfie had to stay off the pitch with an ankle injury. We were then in control of the game with Kaden, Jack, and Jake in the middle of the park, just bossing it.

Jack picked the ball up in the middle of the park and just ran at them. I’m there thinking 'shoot', and he plays the ball out wide to Fin, who the puts the ball across. The keeper comes out and makes a little mess of it, prompting a scramble in the 6-yard area. Connor was there to poke the ball home to bring the teams level just on the stroke of half time.

The Jaguars got us back under way for the second half, and again, it was end to end football. Every time Cammy got the ball, he had the beating of their left back and was pulling all the skills and tricks out today. We just couldn’t get on the end of the balls.

Hucknall had a few chances, and so did the Jaguars. But Michael, Rylee, Brandon, Siya, and Dom kept it solid and tight at the back. We were unlucky not to nick it with an ice cream scoop shot and a free kick that just bounced back off the cross bar.

In the end, both teams ended with 10 men on the pitch from a little to much testosterone going through their bodies.

Brilliant effort and an amazing attitude by both teams to play end to end football

Player of the match - Jack

Our home kit sponsor came and watched today, and their player of the match was Cammy.

Heanor Town Football Club

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