Sat 8th October 2011 Marton Furness 3rd vs Morpeth 2nd
Marton Furness 2 – 7 Morpeth
Scorers: Minty (2), Murgatroyd (2), Craggs, Gilmore, Tordoff
M.O.M: Robin Page
A dreary day in Teeside saw the unexpectedly late arrival of Morpeth 2s, after a quick change and an even quicker warm up the game began…
For the first 10 minutes Morpeth demonstrated their intentions with some slick passing and quality movement off the ball, largely dominating the surprised Marton Furness; Unfortunately this spell wasn’t to last as a turn over and resulting kafuffle in the ‘D’ cumulated in an avoidable Marton goal.
Having conceded for the first time this season, a stalemate ensued as the ball was swapped between the two sides. Build up of better quality allowed Gavin Minty to find a little space in the opposition ‘D’ and send a quality reverse stick shot low to the keepers right. Rejuvenated, Morpeth pressed on scoring another, but before halftime was called Marton won a penalty corner which found its way past keeper and post man into the goal.
The second half began, Morpeth, upset with the previous halves score line launched a flurry of attacks down each wing, with awesome crosses and shots being fired in of either side by Murgatroyd and Tordoff, deservedly resulting in Murgatroyd scoring 2 and Jack ‘nearly Torres’ Tordoff unleashing a career defining shot from the top of the ‘D’ for his goal. Possession was retained well as Page marshalled from his holding role. When called upon the well disciplined midfield combined well with James, Tomlinson, Mellor and Hinshaw in defence to repel any threat on goal, suitably backed up by Stewart, whose shot stopping and confidence continues to improve with every game!
Minty added another to his tally, and single goals for Craggs and Gilmour pushed the final score to 7-2. Highlight of the second half was Gilmour’s opportunity to double up when he arrived late in Murgatroyd’s slipstream to miss an open net…
This win (and an enviable goal difference of +27) is a credit to the team as whole as they continue to gel. The effort, versatility, maturity and quality of the Second Teams method of play will only continue to allow players younger and older to flourish.
COME ON THE PETH!!!
