Gutted!

Last night Style over Substance had a dissappointing loss 5-6 to the league leaders FC Najduchy.
In a tight, controlled game with neither team giving up anything the difference was probably Style over Substance not reaching the levels they are capable of and a quick two goals for FC Najduchy with 5 minutes remaining that sealed the result and pulled off their hardest fought victory this season.
Starting out brightly both teams pressed very hard, and in fact in the opening quarter both goalkeepers were probably the most important players. Darragh in goals for Style over Substance was a rock at the back, and the polish keeper too was also outstanding. 


The games opening goal was scored by Alan Sheehy, he hit first time a loose pass across the back and it squirmed past the keeper into the corner. Surprise being the most important factor as he pulled the trigger before anyone could react!


Then Jameski started to work his magic, possibly the best player this hack has seen in the league. The polak paddy has superb balance, skill, pace and team work and he started to make life hard for Style over Substance  and he was instrumental in allowing Fc najduchy keep possession and make Style over substance react and work harder to close down space, this was wearing and pushed Style ove rSubstance back, and while they contained the threats, it cost toomuch to their attacking formation and as a result fewer and fewer chances came about.


The game continued int his compressed manner, and it was only a matter of time before FC Najduchy got a goal, a scrappy effort that took a deflection on route past Darragh in goals. 


their second goal came courtesy of Jamesski working through the middle, playing a smart one two but James butler got in a good tackle to cut put the ball, but it unfortunately fell to one of the Polish lads who slotted home nicely.


This was shortly before half time, and not to be out done, Stuart and Podge combined in an old school chicago bulls Jordan Pippen alley op wonder goal, Stuart picking up the ball and seeing podge's run down the right wing being tracked kicked the ball past him off the cage, the ball coming back perfectly for Podge to smash an unstoppable voley straight past the stunned keeper.


Half time 2-2 and both teams needing water.


The second half started brightly with Style over Substance kicking off, and some quick work by alan and Podge created a chance on the right wing, Podge dancing around the last defender and keeper to slot home! 


This was a welcome boost as it put a halt to FC Najduchy’s come back, The game at this point was fiercely contested with some heavy challenges going in, both sides created chances at this point but good defending from the Style over Substance defence and a combination of the post and FC Najduchy’s goal keeper prevented any further goals! 
Again the game was compressed in the middle third with breaks looking likely to provide the next goal, it duly came as FC Najduchy drew level with a fine move down the right the ball quickly switch across goal where the ball was hammered past Darragh into the corner, 3-3 and the game was there for either side at this juncture. 


Almost immediately Style over Substance grabbed the lead, good work by Neil and Podge won back possession where it was quickly transferred to Alan who cut inside his man and blasted past the keeper into the corner. FC Najduchy were not deterred however and back they came, again good defending from Eamonn and Darragh in goal prevented and equaliser. Style over Substance were at this point feeling frustrated by the referees willingness to allow numerous cynical challenges by FC Najduchy to go unpunished, Alan and Neil were on the receiving end of these tackles when in good goal scoring positions however no advantage ever accrued and the chances were lost!


FC Najduchy again drew level with a somewhat fortuitous goal a strike from the edge of the area deflecting past Darragh giving him no chance, 4-4 and 11 minutes remaining!
The game looked to be heading for the leagues first draw of the season but a momentary lapse in concentration in possession allowed FC Najduchy to steal possession and grab the lead goal this was quickly followed by another which was mainly due to Style over Substance eagerness to strike back, committing numbers forward left the defence more open than usual and FC Najduchy finished off a counter attacked with the insurance goal!


Style over Substance however made them fight all the way, a deflected shot from Stuart wound up in Alan’s path and he rounded the keeper to tap home, time almost up and trailing 6-5 Style over Substance launched one last attack good work by Stuart and Brian resulted in Podge testing the keeper but time ran out and so the winning run was halted. 


Scorers - Alan [3] Podge [2]