Men's 3rds are just edged out by the odd goal in 7 agains March Town 4

This match was decided in the dying minutes as the best player on the pitch, the March playmaker, eventually decided to let his (ex-first team) skills show, rather than this verbal abilities. CSouth had led 3 - 1, but he inspired 3 quick goals as the away team finally capitulated.

Up to that point CSouth had played well, with 3 well taken goals of their own from smoothly executed short corner routines, scored by Andy Lewis, Jack Chalk, and Paul South. Unfortunately, we were unable to capitalise on other chances from open play, as the physical March defence and classy keeper stood firm.

March had scored their first from a surprisingly awarded P-flick, but didnt get close otherwise until the fateful few final moments, again due to stalwart CSouth defending. (PassmoreGloverLansdellSnead). It was only at the end when March were pressing that the quality CSouth central midfield of SouthChalk ceded the initiative as they were pinned back into defence.

Hero of the day was Ian Glover, who tweaked a hamstring in the first half, leaving the team with 10 "fit" players, only to return himself later on to goal hang in the team cause, keeping March defenders occupied.

Overall it was good to see the 3rds competing well at this level, but worrying to see heads drop, and team composure and movement evaporate under pressure at the end. The campaign to reduce matches to 60 minutes starts here

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Paul South
Player of the Match

Midfield dynamo, and sharply taken goal. Epitomises what we need to thrive in 5NW