Hinksey Park - Away

The under-9s lost their second game of the season 3-1 at Hinksey Park, although the result doesn't give a fair reflection
of the balance ofplay. There was an air of optimism among the Colts players, as Hinksey is a team that they have
matched in the past, but this was dispelledimmediately as the home side took the lead straight from kick-off,
following a strong run and shot from their number 9, Jake.

Despite this early setback, City rallied and soon came into the game. They got the equaliser that they deserved
shortly before half-time, whena Jason Crowder corner deflected off a Hinksey player and dropped over the line.
Hinksey again took the lead midway through the second half, in unfortunate circumstances. During a goalmouth
scramble, goalkeeper Willem Alexander took both the ball and a Hinksey boot in his face.

While he lay injured on the floor one of the home team poked the ball home, and the referee allowed the goal to stand.

This goal doused the City fire, and they seemed content then to allow the game to get away from them.
It was Jake again who finished the scoring, heading home for a very good third goal.
City now need to rally before facing the very strong Horspath team in their next match.
In the friendly game that followed, a weak City side lost 4-0 to Hinksey Park.