in our favour, we created many chances and we knew eventually one would go in. With chances going begging, finally Henry Anderson gave us a well earned lead. After some nervy defending Jasper Toor made a great last minute save to keep the score 2-1. It was an indifferent performance but an important win. We then came up against a strong and unbeaten Haileybury. Radley went 0-1 after a good finish from their number 9. But after Henry Day’s deflected shot fell to the edge of the box Nico Rooth struck it home with a sweet half volley which nestled in the bottom. The team fought well but a last minute winner just took the game away from us. Harrow were next but the game was very hard and we started slowly. The better team won and Harrow dominated, despite stronger resistance in the second half. Henry Anderson chipped in with two but we lost 2-4. We then came up against Wellington. They took the lead within 1 minute after horrific defending but the
team responded very well. With the Warden watching the team turned up the pace and Henry Anderson equalised. Two more goals followed (Anderson, Betley) to give us a strong platform for the second half. But then quite out of the blue, Wellington scored after a mistake to forget for Jasper! Betley dug us safe with two penalties from being tripped twice. Then a beautiful move from Rooth, Weldon, Betley put away by Anderson rounded off a great day! Man of the match went to Freddie Barlow after a great performance. The game against St Johns was aggressive and tough with both sides looking to score. We deservedly led 1-0 at half time after fluent attacking pressure (Betley). They then dominated and pegged us back until Weldon scored a stunner from outside the box. But, poor defence cost us dearly and they took their chance, 2-2! The best game of the season, on Bigside against Oratory. They were physical and had a quality midfield. We went 0-2 despite the fact we dominated the ball. However, goal
of the season from Caspar Muir with a sweet strike to make it 1-2. At half time, coach delivered some strong word. But they proved wise words! We came out flying. Henry Anderson took a great chance after battling up top. Then Henry Day squeezed home just after chaos in the box. Rory headed home at the back post 4-2. From 0-2 to 4-2, was the best win of the season. Finally, Abingdon away. The game was aggressive with both teams desperate to win. Abingdon were the better team but Rory volleyed home off a deflection from Rooth’s effort. HT 1-0. Abingdon came out with pace and intensity in the second half. A penalty was awarded to them after a handball which was put away. They piled on the pressure creating chance after chance but, Weldon whipped in a free kick which Lachie Neville flicked home off his head sparking celebrations. Radley won 2-1. It was a great season and I would like to thank MRJ on behalf of the team for coaching us all the way. N Rooth, g
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