Rockets 3 vs 6 MK Harriers

Back on our home pitch, the Rockets started brightly with some good team play and passing movements. It wasn’t long before the home side took the lead courtesy of a shot from Jamie. Despite the Rockets having most of the ball and at times dominating, MK came back with two goals, one of which was an unstoppable free-kick into the top corner from their ‘giant’ right sided defender.

After this the Rockets bounced back with plenty more possession, a shot was parried by MK’s keeper falling to Connor who made no mistake with the rebound.

Despite more possession and pressure by Olney, MK somehow managed to latch onto one of the ‘giant’s’ throw-in’s and snatch the lead just before half-time 2-3.

In view of our current goalkeeping problem and wanting to chase the game, the Coaches decided to ask Shane to take a turn in goal for the second half.

This tactic required high levels of concentration throughout the defence. Unfortunately kicking uphill in the second half with some legs and minds starting to tire, we conceded again to make it 2-4 to MK.

A brief spell of exchanging wingers bore no fruit, but having swapped Finn and Matt back to their favoured position it wasn’t long before a through ball released Matt. One on one with their keeper, the outcome was in no doubt as the ball flew into the roof of the net.

Unfortunately the closing stages saw a tired looking defence unable to give Shane the protection that he needed, and we conceded twice more.

Overall a good performance throughout the team – on the day there was some outstanding team play and some good individual performances. We were undone by our lack of a regular keeper and once again struggled with the ‘giant’s’ throw-ins.

Willen Juniors Utd 1 vs 3 Rockets

The venue was Sherington, on a full adult size pitch in the rain and mud -we could see that this was not going to be a game for the faint hearted.

The first half was a stale-mate with the Rockets having about 60% of the possession but unable to put away any chances.

Half time and Thomas L has to come off feeling the effects of a virus. Time for a re-shuffle, with Rory moving to left back, Kyle into the holding midfield role and Thomas OB filling in as Striker.

It wasn’t long before the Rockets opened the scoring courtesy of Matt. This was followed by a good spell of pressure by the Rockets in which we hit the post, had a goal ruled offside and netted two more, a second by Matt and our third by Connor.

Willen mounted some pressure over the last 15-20 minutes eventually resulting in a goal, but excellent defending all round and goalkeeping by William R kept Willen from making a full come back.

Well done to everyone for another great performance with significant improvement by the defence.

Lost and Found

Lost inside Chris' tent - one pair of Le Coq Sportif black tracksuit bottoms. I will bring them to next Sunday's game. If you need them earlier please email me.
Thanks Mark

Rockets 4 vs 3 Tattenhoe

Last weekend’s match was a real nail biter. Tattenhoe won the toss and chose to kick downhill with the wind behind them in the first half.
In the first minute the visitors scored from their first attack, the ball finding the top left hand corner. No chance for the Olney keeper.
For much of the first half the Rockets found it difficult to get out of their half and almost inevitably Tattenhoe scored again. At this stage things were looking pretty bad for the home side, but with only a few minutes left before half-time Connor grabbed a goal back. Half-time score 1-2

The second half was a different story seeing most of the pressure being built upon the Tattenhoe goal. It wasn’t long before the Rockets got a well deserved equaliser. Both teams then scored again leaving the match on a knife edge. With less than a minute to go Rockets won a corner on the left. Matt bent the ball in, the ball floated in at the near post, was it assisted by someone or just the wind? Who knows, it was in the net. Tattenhoe barely had time to kick-off when the ref blew for full-time. Another great result….

Rockets 4 vs 2 Willen Juniors United

Another wet and windy Sunday morning saw the Rockets continue their winning run with another good performance against Willen.
Goals from Jamie, Connor 2 and Matt backed up by solid performances throughout the squad were too much for an under strength Willen side. Keep up the good work....

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