The boys were matched against a Great Wakering team that were unbeaten and had already inflicted a 6-0 defeat on us earlier in the season.

They have been showing great improvements over the last month, yet this would be the true benchmark and test on how far they had come.

The early stages of the first half saw the the two sides cancelling each other out, but as the half progressed Forest began to take control of the game with Al- Rahim making some threatening runs and efforts on goal. The pressure was eventually rewarded when again Al-Rahim collected the ball after a scramble just inside the oppositions half to go on a run, dribbling past three players and then powerfully firing home for the opening goal. Great wakering came back in the last five minutes of the half, the defence who have been so solid recently stood up to the pressure and when called on Max Dennehy in goal averted any danger.

We knew in the second half that Great Wakering would come out determined and the boys had to weather some early pressure, but as the half went on the boys began to take control and cope admirably with any breaks by the opposition. Midway through the half Luke Mackie picked the ball up and slotted it through the congested midfield to Al-Rahim. A one on one with the last defender and then a calmly slotted shot under the advancing keeper and the boys were two nil up.

The rest of the game was played out with both teams giving there all, but on the day the boys always looked more threatening and the defence was very solid. A great performance and well deserved result.

Thanks to all the parents and well done boys.