Marlboro Eagles V Lisvane Panthers

Thornhill v Marlboro Eagles  Pontcanna, 3 April 20

result:

Thornhill 3   Marlboro  Eagles 3

 

The Eagles arrived at Pontcanna knowing that numbers were going to be a problem due to FAW committments by James, Aaron and Joey. This as well as several injuries and one no show meant it was the smallest squad of the season and for the first time the lads had to take the field with less than a full compliment of players. Nine hero Eagles started the match and after 20 minutes things became even worse when Matthew's back strain became worse and he had no alternative but to leave the fray. A battling first half saw the Eagles only 3-1 down including an excellent strike from Niall. Even then one Thornhill goal was scored after a desperate tackle by Declan was deemed a back pass to William for which an indirect free kick was given. The second half saw the amazing Eagle spirit come to the fore and the lads scored two more goals to draw the game at 3-3! Well done lads, you showed a lot of character!

Dec and Marley fend off an early attack

Jonathan feels the pressure from behind

A corner defended well

Leo on the ball with Dec in close support

Mike watches the ball come down

Niall goes through the score to make it 1-1

Mike shoots

A chase for Mike

A free kick well in the area for a ball picked up after a deemed "back pass"

The view from behind

Jon on the ball with Marley in close support

Mid-field discussion

Jon challenges in mid-field

Niall about to receive

Heavy Marlboro pressure

Iwan marshalling the mid-field

Marlboro marking at a corner

Niall gets away again

Niall yet again getting away

Jon gets there first!