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Match Reports 27 March 2010

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  Fixture

  Kings Alleyn, 27 March 2010

  Result

  1 - 3 LOSS ( Morgan )

  Venue

  Away

  Report

  A well-drilled and attacking minded Kings Alleyns made life difficult for Valence from the opening minute. Their swift passing movements, coupled with Valence's poor ball retention skills meant that Valence were rather fortuitous to go in 2-0 at half time. Indeed, if it wasn't for some last ditch defending and a domineering display from goalkeeper, Croucher, it could have been far more.

  Fortunes changed a little in the second half - and a few chances resulted for Valence. A swift response by Morgan to a third Kings Alleyn goal fueled the fires of encouragement, but there was little else to celebrate.

  Valence were well beaten and now must face the fact that the remaining two games are far more than a formality. However, the season's destiny is still in their hands, and they should reflect on the fact that great successes have been achieved this season...

  In the words of Malcolm Forbes: "Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat".

  Team

  Croucher, Oakley, Parker, Johnson, Lee, Morgan, Bobby Moran, Angel, Willson, Tragett, Marcus, Davies,

  MoM

  Croucher

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  Fixture

  Canterbury Friars, 27 March 2010

  Result

  1 - 6 LOSS ( S Bates )

  Venue

  Home

  Report

  Canterbury Friars convincingly clinched their winning of the Queens Head trophy (by a 'whitewash') with an increased level of win in the final match of three, having won the previous games 4 : 1 and 5 : 1.

  For this game Sutton Valence had a full team for a change, including a starring role by visiting past member, John Knight, but the lack of play as a team showed. Whereas Canterbury were able to string their passes together to build their numerous attacks, Valence's moves tended to start well but break down through misunderstandings, inaccurate passing or just being a yard or two slower than the opposition.

  Canterbury's initial goals came from defensive errors leaving Valence's keeper no chance, but the rest had to be worked for and several chances were not converted as a result of good challenging by fullbacks and keeper.

  Valence did get into Canterbury's dee on several occasions and at least three clear chances were missed early on, which could have changed the nature of the game.

  It was fairly late on in the second half that a goalwards shot was blocked by a defenders feet and Valence were awarded the penalty stroke which Bates put confidently away.

  Olly Aldridge played a major part in restricting the number of goals converted.

  Team

  Olly Aldridge; Rob King; Hamish Dow; Phil Higgins; Steve Mole; Bob Sagrott; Stuart Bates; Nick Willson; John Knight; Charles Worsfold; Henry Humphrey; Paul Linaker. Umpires: Paul Linaker; John Knight; Charles Worsfold

  MoM

  Olly Aldridge