Sunday, 13 December 2009
Sunderland Sunday Premier League
RCA eventually ran out comfortable winners against a very young Golden Fleece outfit, who ran out of legs and ideas in the second half of this league encounter.
The first half was a pretty even affair with Fleece starting the brighter and having one or two good opportunities to score, which were dealt with by RCA keeper Atkinson, before RCA went in front, somewhat against the run of play, after 15 minutes when a driven free kick into the box was flicked on by Metcalfe for Andy Place to stroke home at the far post.
The remainder of the half was a dour affair with both sides unable to create much, apart from a great chance which fell to Martin Metcalfe, but Fleece's veteran keeper Neil Whiskins made an incedible block to leave the scoreline at half time 1-0 to RCA.
The second half saw RCA take total control and dominate proceedings for the full 45 minutes, adding goals from Callum Charlton and two from Martin Metcalfe before Fleece got some reward when from one their rare forays into the RCA half. Michael Patterson hit a screamer across the keeper, giving him no chance.
RCA responded immediately and Willie Crew scored a good individual goal before Martin Metcalfe completed a second half hat trick to leave a final score of 6-1 to RCA.
Special mention must go to Fleece's keeper Neil Whiskins for a series of top class saves in the second half, which saved his side from an even bigger defeat.