HomeAnother good away team performance with everyone playing their part, the only frustration that we did not put the game to bed in the first half.
Stour dominated the first half, with Dodd and Lait causing Hyde problems down the flanks and broadhurst and tonks dominating midfield. It was from a great lait cross that Hawley headed us in front. We created a number of openings but a mixture of good goalkeeping, desperate defending and some poor finishing meant we only led 1 0 at the break when we really should have scored more. Hyde had only one clear opportunity which solly dealt with well.
Hyde came out after the break with much more purpose but we more than held our own. Both teams had periods of good approach play without creating any clear chances. We went two ahead when the Hyde left back inexplicably pulled Dodd back in the area when there seemed no reason. Dodd scored from the spot and we saw out the rest of the game without any problem. All the players gave good Solid performances but I should mention Brian smikle at left back who played well in a new role.
Stour dominated the first half, with Dodd and Lait causing Hyde problems down the flanks and broadhurst and tonks dominating midfield. It was from a great lait cross that Hawley headed us in front. We created a number of openings but a mixture of good goalkeeping, desperate defending and some poor finishing meant we only led 1 0 at the break when we really should have scored more. Hyde had only one clear opportunity which solly dealt with well.
Hyde came out after the break with much more purpose but we more than held our own. Both teams had periods of good approach play without creating any clear chances. We went two ahead when the Hyde left back inexplicably pulled Dodd back in the area when there seemed no reason. Dodd scored from the spot and we saw out the rest of the game without any problem. All the players gave good Solid performances but I should mention Brian smikle at left back who played well in a new role.