Goal scorers: Callum Bentley x2, Ross Bray, Aidan Bignell x4, Jack Gage x3
Man of the match: Aidan Bignell
Attendance: 12
A depleted Elmsett team went into the game in the confident mood after last week’s performance and they raced into the lead as Bentley slotted home from Ryan Bray’s pass.
Ross Bray doubled the lead with a deflected free kick but Shotley soon pulled a goal back with a long distance effort. Bignell then converted Ross Bray’s free kick before Shotley once again managed to reduce the deficit to one goal before half time.
The second half started with the away side putting pressure on United until a genius tactical switch saw Elmsett reclaim control of the match. Within minutes the front two linked together as Gage placed the ball on Bentley’s head to extend the blue’s lead.
Elmsett exposed Shotley’s high defensive line constantly as Bignell scored a further three goals, one of which he managed to assist himself.
United’s dominance continued as Gage realised he can only score exceptional goals as he wrapped up the result with three fantastic strikes before Shotley grabbed a late consolation.
So the first team finish 2018 with a victory and will look to continue this form in the new year. Let’s just hope results move to a more sensible score line as these high scoring match reports are a nightmare.
Player Ratings
Craig Warner - 7 - made an unreal save in the closing moments.
Ben Berry - 7 - was as usual excellent.
Elliot Leeder - 8 - lead the defence well.
Danny Clarke - 7 - brought the ball out of defence brilliantly.
Jacob Tampion - 8 - got compliments from fans in the pub.
Ross Bray - 9 - a goal and four assists says it all.
Ryan Bray - 9 - unofficial man of the match.
Isaac Everett - 8 - dominated the left hand side.
Aidan Bignell - 9 - exceptional out wide and in midfield.
Jack Gage - 9 - took his hat-trick well.
Callum Bentley - 8 - should have scored a hat-trick.
Subs
Sean Beckett - 7 - helped see the game out.
Samuel Batram - 7 - nearly scored and would have been the best moment of his life.
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