Venue: Broomfield League

Result

11 July 2006

dsw fc

2 - 0

Magnum PI United

Another bright summers evening and table topping dsw fc faced a potentially stronger test against third placed Magnum PI.

As expected the game was competitive, but dsw fc proved the stronger continuing their strong start to the season. dsw fc created the early chances but struggled to put the ball away, with James Dow wasting good opportunities and both Adam Dow and Bob Williams hitting the woodwork.

Paul Richards was largely untroubled. Mark Watts and Neil James continued to comfortably marshal defence allowing Andy Dodd and Bob to creatively exploit midfield. Andy's early creativity was rewarded with his substitution after 6 minutes.

The breakthrough came in the second half with a very clever through ball by Neil splitting the Magnum defence and leaving Adam with a clear one on one situation with the keeper which he won - 1 -0. The second goal followed a period of continued dsw fc pressure and a long roll in by Bob Williams was crashed into the Magnum goal by the onrushing Neil James.

The game continued with dsw fc continuing to press Magnum into their own half and Andy Dodd continuing to avoid the ball having any contact with his hair. Despite the obvious impediment caused by trying to preseve his L'oreal contract Andy played a strong game linking defence and attack well. Magnum had few chances until the closing minutes when Andy presented Magnum with a simple one on one against Paul Richards: Paul as usual spread himself across the goal and the striker shot feebly wide.

The final score 2-0 leaves dsw fc clear at the top of the table. dsw fc continue to play good football and might even get promoted in a season of record breaking. The records so far:

1. Longest unbeaten run to the start of season

2. Most minutes without conceding a goal now estimated at 78 minutes!

3. Longest run of games without a goal: Andy 11 (excluding cup); closely followed by Bob at 10; yes I know Paul is over 50 games without a goal

Records that look set to fall:

1. 6 matches undefeated (record is 7)

2. 5 league matches undefeated (record is 6)

A close vote between Andy Dodd, Neil James and Adam Dow but Adam just gets the nod for his goal and all round work rate.