Madison stumble to heavy defeat
After a hard fought and even first half, Madison crumbled in the heat today crashing to one of their heaviest defeats of the season. Four superb unstoppable shots by the New Fairfield no19 ruined any chance Madison were going to have of making a game of it.
The first half had started well for Madison with some great movement and some real scoring chances. However, first blood went to the visitors when their no 19 latched on to a loose back header controlled the ball and whipped a vicious shot past the flailing arms of El Gato. The goal was against the run of play and it shocked the Madison team back on to the attack and they were rewarded when a scrambled shot across the goal was squeezed into the net by Jorge with some close help by Carlos. At this point in the game the Madison midfield had being playing well, especially Fribeka who was shuttling back from attack to defence to good effect. Madison went close to taking the lead with a number of headers and shots hitting the New Fairfield post. However, Madison could not hold and before the end of the half a fast break away by New Fairfield resulted in another great goal by the no 19. Madison were still strongly in the game at the start of the second half but were soon crushed by two fantastic goals by New Fairfield. Both shots from outside of the box arced over a fully outstretched El Gato. At 4-1 down Madison's form deteriorated rapidly and it was no surprise when a fifth goal was knocked in on the goal line. At this point, probably out of sheer embarrassment, Madison actually started to play their best football and Jorge scored a consolation goal before the end of the game.
This was a tough loss to take after the closeness of the first half but New Fairfield were the faster and fitter team in the second half.
Only two games to go before the end of the Summer season and hopefully we can put the last two games well behind us.
MAN OF THE MATCH; FRIBEKA Some great running and passing in the first half was enough for Fribeka to claim the MOM award
Gentlemen,
ReplyDeleteThis Sunday we are scheduled to play against Southington FC and this is an AWAY game for us. I believe we are going to be playing at the town park but I have to confirm it and will send another email later on.
We will be carpooling from Madison Circle (circle pizza parking) and please be there no later than 8:45 am.
Please confirm playing this Sunday and the weather forecast for this Sunday is supposed to be very nice.