These are the sort of games we
need if we are going to improve. Just like our friendlies
against Meadow ‘A’, Wimbledon and Halliford, Grove were
formidable opponents, after completing the League and Cup double
the year before. We had to defend deeply for the opening 15
minutes, but then found our feet. Just before half time a goal
from James saw us 1-0 up at half time, probably against the run
of play. The boys were warned of a likely response at half
time, but it didn’t stop Grove equalising in the first minute of
the second half. The game was then very open and end to end
until we missed a good 1 on 1 chance and then had one cleared
off the line. This was to prove decisive as Elm Grove pressed
to score two quick goals to kill off the game.
The opposition celebrated at
the end of the game, meaning we must have given them a decent
test, and we now look forward to our next test against Burpham
7/10/07 Guildford City 1 Cougars 6
Guildford City are always a
tough opposition and this win was hard fought, with a little
luck when it mattered. Another early goal by Kyle, followed
shortly after by one from Lorenzo saw us 2-0 up. A superb save
by Alistair kept us ahead 2-0 at half time. After being pushed
back early in the second half the week before, we were
determined not to be caught again. Further goals from James (3)
and Lorenzo, sandwiching a good reply from City, in a very good
second half saw us eventually win 6-1.
30/9/07 Cougars 4 Meadow Sports 1
After
moving up from Division 3 to the Premier in one go, we
were expecting a tough game with our near neighbours
Meadow Sports. Three quick early goals from Ben R,
James and Kyle left us 3-0 up at half time. The boys
were warned of a reaction from our opposition, which
came in the second half. An improved performance from
them left the score at 3-1, until a breakaway goal from
Lorenzo left the final score 4-1.
