Westfield FC Youth U15

’Field for the second match in a row started very sluggishly against very competitive Knaphill side who looked very fired up for the game and proved much tougher opposition than earlier in the season. It was Knaphill who deservedly took the lead, their striker’s persistence got him to a ball he should not have reached and he finished it well. There were some strong words at half time and ‘Field came out after the break looking far more competitive, Dave Shutt and Jamie Locke in particular competing well and battling for every ball. Nick Worsley after a disappointing first half now started to use his pace and it was he who was brought down on the edge of the box for the penalty that brought ‘Field an equaliser their improved play deserved. Chrissie Pestle calmly fired his side level. ‘Field continued to press really hard but things did not seem to be going their way after several close calls then a seemingly good goal being ruled out only 5 mins from time. Hopefully a good lesson in keeping faith and playing right to the end was learnt when as a last throw of the dice centre back Steve Buckland was thrown up front for the last three mins. His presence caused havoc in the Knaphill back line and the late winner came when he headed on Joe Byrne’s probing ball and Worsley was on hand to gleefully head home the decider. Team: Stone, Byrne, Shutt, Buckland, Pestle, Mark Robson, Mike Robson, Folley, Kealy, Locke, Worsley. Subs: Jarman, Melinn.