Real Riverside A FC Real R 1 vs 3 Handsworth GSOB FC

Real Riverside A FC Real R 1 vs 3 Handsworth GSOB FC

Played on Saturday, 28 January 2012.

Real Set-Back

⚽ Result

Real Riverside A FC Real R 1
Handsworth GSOB FC 3

🏆 Competition

Birmingham Afa Birmingham AFA

Home league match

📅 When

Saturday, 28 January 2012

📍 Venue

West Midlands Travel Social Club (Home)

Map showing match location for Real Set-Back

Real had gone into this match with confidence from a run of 4 matches undefeated and threatened early on but were extremely unfortunate to go behind against the run of play when Ally McMillan scored an o.g after a 'Rory Delap style' throw in. 
Unfortunately, Real did not recover from the early setback and a combination of sloppy defending and a very direct style from the opposition resulted in the visitors taking a flattering 3 goal lead into the break. 
After the half-time interval Real seemed to regroup and the introduction of AndyRattan added some much needed composure and zest to the midfield which spurred the team on. After a consistent spell of pressure from Real, Andy was viciously brought down in the box for a penalty which was expertly converted by the gafferStephen Cargill. 
Real continued to press and should have had two late penalties; once after Clark Roberts was clearly hacked down in the box and then a blatant handball was waved away by the referee.
It was a second half performance to be proud of but Real be disappointed not to have got more out of the game.

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