MATCH REPORT M1 v Abingdon 2’s

The 1s travelled away this weekend to face a top of the league Abingdon who only needed a point to win the league. Travelling with a depleted squad the 1s were on the hunt to cause an upset

The game started strong from both teams, and it was clear a good defence would be the deciding factor for the game. Abingdon pushed hard finding chance after chance but Wootton’s defence held on and despite the onslaught of shots and attacks, a 0-0 scoreline was how the half finished.

After a positive team talk the confidence was high and the 1s aim was to keep the strength in defence and hold on to the draw, hoping for a sudden break which they could capitalise on. As the half progressed it was clear the fatigue was setting in and Abingdon began to take advantage of their extra numbers, finding their 1st goal through a well worked short corner, followed promptly by a deflected strike to find their 2nd, the pressure didn’t stop there and Abingdon found a 3rd from another well worked play, 3 goals in 15 minutes and the score remained the same until the final whistle.

3-0 to the hosts with a strong defensive performance from the Wootton 1s.