Goal scorer: Jack Gage
Man of the match: Jacob Tampion
Attendance: 9
Elmsett welcomed Blakenham to The Shed knowing this would be their toughest test so far this season but started strongly and created several chances without managing to find the back of the net.
As the half drew to a seemingly goalless close Blakenham took advantage of being given an extra yard of space and raced into a two goal lead with two unstoppable strikes.
United knew that they needed grab the next goal and do so with an emphatic finish from Gage in the opening moments second half. Unfortunately, the home side’s fight back was short-lived as the Blakenham player fired past Alleston and soon after the opponent’s forward headed in a fourth to round off the scoring.
So Elmsett fall to their first defeat of the season but still remain top having played a game more. United will travel to Amboed United next Sunday aiming to get back to winning ways at the earliest opportunity.
Player Ratings
Craig Alleston - 6 - may still be drunk.
Jacob Tampion - 8 - opposition resorted to persistent fouling to stop him.
Danny Clarke - 7 - defended bravely until tiring.
Sean Beckett - 6 - did his best to deal with the Chequers’ forward.
Ben Berry - 7 - did well in an unfamiliar position.
Isaac Everett - 7 - was solid considering he’d had no sleep.
Ross Bray - 7 - on another day could have bagged a brace.
Tony Palmer - 6 - turns out he’s not allowed to tackle without being pulled up for a free kick.
Josh Everett - 7 - like the team was excellent for the first half, faded in the second.
Aidan Bignell - 6.1 - did his best to harass the opposition defence.
Jack Gage - 7 - took his goal brilliantly.
Subs
Jack Beattie - 6 - struggled to get into the game.
Ryan Bray - 6 - nearly scored...... an own goal.
Chad Swingler - 6 - added much needed legs.
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