1st X1 Match Report

FDMC (5) vs St Bernards (2)

FDMC enjoyed another fine win, scoring five goals in the process and enabling everyone in the squad to play at least one half.

In a game that FDMC dominated from start to finish, the performance became important as a benchmark before next weeks clash against NPBHS. The home team started well and eased into the lead with a typical Tomas MOSQUERA thunderbolt shot from just outside the edge of the penalty box, which gave the keeper no chance.

Morgan HALL added a second shortly afterwards with a clinical shot from close range and he added a third just before half time. St Bernards replied with a goal of their own as an unmarked forward poked home a shot from close range after the home team failed to clear a free kick.

In a largely un-entertaining second half of football, FDMC made a number of changes in personal and positions as they sought to rest players and experiment with combinations before next week. The team failed to fine any real rhythm but MOSQUERA added a fourth goal and his second of the game just in time, as St Bernard's replied themselves with an excellent goal from a fine shot just outside the box.

The game fizzled away into nothing until Aarron HUESSER gave something for everyone to smile about with moments left on the clock - an intelligent and improvised finish saw him score a with a cheeky lobbed header over a despairing keeper. 5-2 the final score and another win - although the players almost certainly have next weeks game firmly on their minds.