Fraser steps up
On a foggy Saturday morning, the Bullets welcomed Overseal Volcanoes for another league fixture.
As the fog slowly began to clear, the game got underway at a steady pace, with both sides enjoying spells of possession. However, AFC soon started to grow in confidence, moving the ball around nicely and creating plenty of opportunities. Despite some excellent attacking play, the Bullets just couldn't find a way past the Overseal goalkeeper, who seemed determined to keep everything out!
AFC's high press eventually paid off, winning the ball back high up the pitch before a well-struck effort from distance found the back of the net. Not long after, a quick counter-attack from Overseal caught AFC out and brought the visitors level.
With half-time approaching, AFC continued to push forward and a dangerous ball whipped into the box caused problems for the Overseal defence. Unable to clear their lines, the Bullets capitalised and found the net to take a deserved lead into the break.
The second half saw AFC come out with another gear, playing some lovely football and moving the ball around with confidence. Their attacking pressure soon resulted in another goal, extending the advantage.
Against the run of play, Overseal responded with a well-taken strike from the edge of the AFC area, bringing the score back to 3-2 and setting up an interesting finish.
As the game wore on, both sides began to feel the effects of playing on a big pitch, but AFC continued to work hard and find spaces. Some more good football saw the Bullets add a fourth before a perfectly timed run from the wing onto a through ball saw the attacker take it around the Overseal goalkeeper and calmly roll it home to seal all three points for AFC!
A great all-round performance from the Bullets, showing some excellent football, attacking intent and plenty of hard work throughout. Playing in the challenging foggy conditions made it an even bigger test, but the boys handled it brilliantly.
Another great morning for the Bullets! 🔵⚫️
Goals
Thomas (2)
Jacob (2)
Archie
🏆 Player of the Match – Fraser 🏆
This week's Player of the Match was awarded to Fraser, who stepped up between the sticks despite not usually donning the goalkeeper's gloves for the bullets.
With AFC's regular keeper forced out through injury, Fraser was asked to take on the responsibility and he certainly didn't disappoint! From the early stages, he produced some important one-on-one saves to keep the Bullets in front, showing great bravery and composure when called upon.
His handling and distribution were excellent throughout, particularly challenging in the foggy conditions. As the game went on, Fraser's confidence continued to grow, and so did his communication with the players in front of him, organising the defence and making his presence felt.
An outstanding performance from Fraser. A great example of being a team player, putting the team first and doing whatever is needed!
Well deserved, Fraser! 👏🔵⚫️
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