HomeOn a day when most of our play-off rivals won, we were brought down to earth by a workmanlike side who achieved their aim of frustrating us.
That bit of spark was missing but we must not forget just how many key players we are missing. It was good to see Matt D return but he understandably looked rusty. Similarly, Drew, who came on in his place, has not played too much match time lately.
Can only recall Matt having to make one good save, in the first half, and our defence, even after the injury suffered to Richard, never had many problems.
In midfield, the drive and energy of Brad was sorely missed.
Ethan looked dangerous at times and was unlucky in the first period to have a solo effort cleared off the line.
It was only in the last ten minutes or so that we upped the pressure which saw several efforts go wide or straight to their impressive keeper.
Summarising, on a day when we were expected to win, we were below our best but at least we gained one point. At times, all teams suffer injuries but we seem to be suffering more than our fair share, particularly central defenders !
Up front, we must keep our fingers crossed that Luke B and Jordan stay fit because we are looking thin without today's unavailable Luke R and the injured Kayelden, Brandon and Chris Lait and the long-term absentee, Justin.
All in all, today was a day when most of us felt disheartened none more so than Tom, who stood forlornly on his own at the end of the game.
Roll on next Saturday !!1
That bit of spark was missing but we must not forget just how many key players we are missing. It was good to see Matt D return but he understandably looked rusty. Similarly, Drew, who came on in his place, has not played too much match time lately.
Can only recall Matt having to make one good save, in the first half, and our defence, even after the injury suffered to Richard, never had many problems.
In midfield, the drive and energy of Brad was sorely missed.
Ethan looked dangerous at times and was unlucky in the first period to have a solo effort cleared off the line.
It was only in the last ten minutes or so that we upped the pressure which saw several efforts go wide or straight to their impressive keeper.
Summarising, on a day when we were expected to win, we were below our best but at least we gained one point. At times, all teams suffer injuries but we seem to be suffering more than our fair share, particularly central defenders !
Up front, we must keep our fingers crossed that Luke B and Jordan stay fit because we are looking thin without today's unavailable Luke R and the injured Kayelden, Brandon and Chris Lait and the long-term absentee, Justin.
All in all, today was a day when most of us felt disheartened none more so than Tom, who stood forlornly on his own at the end of the game.
Roll on next Saturday !!1