Forest turned up for this game in good spirit and looking professional in their BRAND NEW tracksuit tops. The two teams showed respect for those in the war with a minutes silence and after that the teams were ready to go.

However, straight from the kick-off they caused us a problem down the wing. Their player shot at goal but Aaron made a great goal line clearance. But the ball fell to their player who had another shot which was superbly saved by Matt, first with his hands then with his feet. A lucky escape for Forest, who then went on to control the game for the rest of the match.

But although the result suggests otherwise the ball just would not go in for Forest. Sam had a chance that was saved by the keeper and one that curled wide. Joe went on some great runs and had some good chances but just couldn’t convert any of them. Hamlet never troubled us with the back 4 sweeping everything up and Chris went close with a volley. Half time and no goals despite running Hamlet ragged and creating numerous chances.

However early in the second half we finally scored. A quick break from Forest gave Alex S, Jack M, Sam A and Ben all a chance to score but the ball finally fell for Joe who hit a hard shot into the bottom corner. For a brief spell after the goal Hamlet put us under some pressure but the defence remained strong and Matt didn’t really have another save to make for the rest of the match. Then, with about 10 minutes remaining a long shot from Jack looked like a routine save for the keeper. But the ball bounced over his head and into the net. 2-0 Forest.

Chasing a 2-0 deficit, Hamlet started to push up leaving a lot of holes in their defence and Forest took full advantage of this. Joe went on a mazy run into the box then pulled the ball back for Jack S who had a simple finish for 3. Mark then made a darting run into box but his run was halted and the ball fell for Joe.

Then from a good 20 yards he curled the ball into the top corner for 4. What a goal! Then with time ticking down a cross field ball by Alex V found Jamie. With the keeper charging out Jamie exquisitely lifted the ball over the keeper for a fantastic 5th goal for Forest. Final score 5-0. Great football boys, 5 goals and a fantastic result. Well Deserved!

Team

Matt Lazell

Aaron Magnus

Chris Wong

Sam Marsh

Jamie Merritt

David Smith

Alex Stephen(c)

Jack Moxley

Ben Atkinson

Joe Maskell

Sam Alexander

Jack Still

Alex Virrel

Mark Lawrence