Ilderton Wanderer
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A fantastic performance which kicked off the season perfectly. We started on the front foot and took the game to Boro and really should have took the lead early on when a flowing move ended with Flemming firing narrowly wide. The expected Middlesbrough onslaught never materialised and it wasn’t long before another chance fell the way of Flemming after a smart corner routine but he spooned his shot over. Not long after it was Joe Bryans turn after some determined attacking play his deflected shot which looked for a brief moment to be heading in only to clear the crossbar.
Heading towards half time we looked to be in control and a half chance fell to Nisbet who just couldn’t get the final touch. There was however a warning when Boro managed to get the ball in the net but the Lino had already flagged for the ball going out of play. So at half time we were were pleased with the performance but slightly disappointed not to be leading.
The second half began in similar fashion when the industrious Watmore played a perfectly timed ball into Nisbet who with only the keeper to beat could only steer his shot straight at the onrushing Dieng. A big chance had gone begging. Boro started to come more into the game with Forss using his favoured tactic of cutting inside and trying to shoot inside the near post, one effort drew a smart stop from Sarkic who got down well.
Then Rowett played his ace, Emakhu and Esse came on for Flemming and the tiring Watmore. Minutes later it paid dividends in spectacular fashion, a ball looped out wide from the hard working Mitchell left Emakhu with a lot to do but with a searing burst of pace he beat his man to the ball and took off towards goal. He looked up and crossed low to Esse but the ball seemed slightly behind the youngster, it didn’t matter as Esse adjusted his position and fired a bullet of a shot into the top corner. The away support of just under a thousand went bananas, it was no more than we deserved.
The rest of the game played out with Boro doing their best to lay siege to the Millwall goal but in truth despite a flurry of corners never managed to carve out a clear chance. After six minutes added time the ref blew up for a deserved three points on the road.
The spotlight was obviously on the new signings and it was Casper De Noore who really impressed with some snappy tackling and intelligent passing. Joe Bryan was busy and pushed forward at every opportunity while Sarkic looked confident and comfortable between the sticks. Nisbet was hard working and played his part but was left rueing missing at least one really good chance, The encouraging thing was that he was getting in those good positions, with a little bit of luck the goals will surely follow.
All in all a fantastic opening day win and one we can take a lot of confidence from going into next weeks game with Bristol City.
Come on you fucking Lions!!
Heading towards half time we looked to be in control and a half chance fell to Nisbet who just couldn’t get the final touch. There was however a warning when Boro managed to get the ball in the net but the Lino had already flagged for the ball going out of play. So at half time we were were pleased with the performance but slightly disappointed not to be leading.
The second half began in similar fashion when the industrious Watmore played a perfectly timed ball into Nisbet who with only the keeper to beat could only steer his shot straight at the onrushing Dieng. A big chance had gone begging. Boro started to come more into the game with Forss using his favoured tactic of cutting inside and trying to shoot inside the near post, one effort drew a smart stop from Sarkic who got down well.
Then Rowett played his ace, Emakhu and Esse came on for Flemming and the tiring Watmore. Minutes later it paid dividends in spectacular fashion, a ball looped out wide from the hard working Mitchell left Emakhu with a lot to do but with a searing burst of pace he beat his man to the ball and took off towards goal. He looked up and crossed low to Esse but the ball seemed slightly behind the youngster, it didn’t matter as Esse adjusted his position and fired a bullet of a shot into the top corner. The away support of just under a thousand went bananas, it was no more than we deserved.
The rest of the game played out with Boro doing their best to lay siege to the Millwall goal but in truth despite a flurry of corners never managed to carve out a clear chance. After six minutes added time the ref blew up for a deserved three points on the road.
The spotlight was obviously on the new signings and it was Casper De Noore who really impressed with some snappy tackling and intelligent passing. Joe Bryan was busy and pushed forward at every opportunity while Sarkic looked confident and comfortable between the sticks. Nisbet was hard working and played his part but was left rueing missing at least one really good chance, The encouraging thing was that he was getting in those good positions, with a little bit of luck the goals will surely follow.
All in all a fantastic opening day win and one we can take a lot of confidence from going into next weeks game with Bristol City.
Come on you fucking Lions!!
Nisbet will get better as he really should have chipped that chance over the keeper as Bradders would have done.
. Yesterday was very encouraging to say the least positive, controlled, energetic and a superb win at a place where we normally struggle
