Pre-season friendly
Tuesday, 24 July 2007
A very tough test for RCA indeed.
It was clearly evident that Durham were on their sixth competitive friendly and they did have a big array of non-league talent on show. In fact with a couple of dominant central defenders and a direct centre forward, Durham will go close this year. They can certainly pass the ball.
RCA certainly matched them for effort though and full credit for getting to half time 0 - 0. Could have even sneaked the lead just before the interval as well.
The second half was generally one way as match fitness showed and we got pushed deeper. No surprise when Durham took the lead and I dont think we will see a better strike at Meadow Park by Tom English (I think). A goal of massive quality.
The last fifteen minutes saw the RCA have some belief and we could have sneaked a consolation....late on!
Certainly some positives and this is going to be a tough fitness week with Nissan Thursday then Seaham Saturday.