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Cheltenham League Division Four

Report by

Sam Timpson

Bredon FC III

4,9

Star FC III

Hawley 20

The first competitive fixture of the season played in sunny conditions at Bredon couldn't have got off to a worse start yesterday as the thirds quickly found themselves 2-0 down after 10 minutes. However, they fought back and reduced the deficit from a corner after 20 minutes. Dave Hawley headed into the top corner from a floated corner from Guy Tyrrell. The Thirds fought back into the match against a confident Bredon and a change in shape helped the team regain some composure as they endeavoured to play some of the football that they have produced over pre-season.

The Third team produced a spirited performance in the second half and dominated the possession - all that was lacking was the quality in the final third. Bredon looked dangerous from the break and a mixture of the woodwork and some poor finishing meant that the home side could not close off the match. The Thirds strove to get the equaliser that they deserved and Simon Delaney and Ben Slatter both went close towards the death. However, the score remained 2-1 and Bredon took the points in a well contested opening match of the season.