UNITED RESERVES

Catholic Utd Reserves 3-0 AS Rawreth

EOFL

Division Two

Our only game since the last matchday programme was a league fixture against bottom of the table AS Rawreth First. Off the back of an impressive cup win against higher league opposition the previous week and with some impressive wins across the season, we knew they were not to be taken lightly.

The CUFC First Team having played at Southchurch Park midweek meant that we were able to move the game to Len Forge. The larger and flat surface suits the type of football we try to play as a team and we tried to make the most of this and dominate possession with an adapted 3-4-3 formation..

Our boys started well and were awarded a penalty which Dan Williams unfortunately had saved by the Rawreth ‘keeper but he responded well, scoring the opener within a minute.

The remainder of game followed a similar pattern but it was especially good to see Fin Grant and Matt Creevy both on the scoresheet to wrap up a 3-0 win.

We now look forward to today’s game, which is the return fixture away at Rawreth. We know this will be a tough task on a very different surface and the boys need to make sure we’re up for the task as we look to continue the winning momentum and secure a top half finish.

Elsewhere, it’s been a really positive few weeks for some Reserve Team regulars who have played for the First Team. Matt Wilson, Tobias DeSouza and James Ainslie have all made appearances in recent weeks and not looked out of place.

This shows not just the quality in our squad but the close link between our sides, a link we will be looking to build on as both sides chase league cup glory in the coming months.