7 Superstars.

In the third of what could be six clashes with Royal Blues this season the Maroons drew level in a stunning performance from front to back.
The first time they met Maroons were narrowly defeated, the second was drawn with a goal in the dying seconds, today they went one better.

The game started evenly with two well matched sides feeling each other out until a clearance/shot from Riley from around the half way line crept in at the back post.

It was the spur the Maroons needed and as they grew in confidence they began knocking the ball around with Dorrell and Spencer running tirelessly while Jack B, Riley and Josh held a disciplined back line. It was in front of this support that William had his best game for Maroons to date, and he scored the goal that changed the game. Receiving the ball just outside the box on the left he dropped his shoulder, beat his man and rifled the ball low and hard into the net.

Maroons soon scored a third as a fantastic ball across the box was met by the on rushing Dorrell who converted to bring him level with Jack B as joint second scorer, behind Josh whose disciplined display legislated against him adding to his personal tally.

Maroons then conceded a penalty and Jack D was given no chance. This was the only time he was beaten in his stint in goal in which he was tested as much as any Maroons keeper has been this season. He made some great saves including a noteable dive to his left turning a rasping drive behind for a corner.

At 3-1 Royal Blues saw a way back and half way through the second half they claimed a well deserved goal. It was backs to the wall for the last 10 minutes with a great deal of credit going to Josh and Jack B for their disinclined and combativedisplay and Spencer for his running, determination and tackling back. Riley also deserves a mention for being prepared to take a stint in goal.

While the first half belonged to the attacking players the second belonged to the defence, William was awarded man of the match for a confident display and a game changing goal. All seven Maroon stars deserved a medal today for their individual contributions to a fantastic team performance. COYMs.