Sunday, 14 March 2010
Sunderland Sunday League
RCA The Barnes got back to winning ways with a comfortable, if not that impressive, 3 - 0 victory against Golden Fleece.
Both sides were guilty of poor passing and generally aimless play during the opening exchanges with neither able to create any scoring opportunities. The game came to life briefly when, in the 25th minute the first bit of cohesive passing and interplay produced a chance for Martin Metcalfe whose shot was saved well by Fleece's keeper. Callum Charlton followed up to put the rebound home and give RCA the lead, which they held comfortably through to half time.
The second half was slightly better than the first with RCA dominating most of the possession and centre forward Andy Place being particularly effective with intelligent play bringing the midfield into better positions. And it was no surprise when he produced a break through the inside right channel and unselfishly squared the ball for Martin Metcalfe to stroke home from close range after 60 minutes. This was followed ten minutes later with another Callum Charlton strike from inside the box when the ball was not properly cleared by the Fleece defence.
The match then ran its course with very little further incident to leave RCA the victors by 3-0
RCA play a catch up league game this Thursday night against Hylton Castle Arms at Meadow Park with a 7:00pm KO and follow that up with a home tie in the Quarter Final of the Joe Holborn Memorial Trophy against Thorney Close Inn next Sunday, 21 March, 10:30am KO. Hope to see you there, as we all appreciate the support.