Immaculate first half but really did run out of legs second half against what looked pretty much like a Premier team. Their number 8 and 32 played most games for their 1sts last season so without a very strong bench that was always going to be a tough ask. Couple of midfielders were a bit lacking in energy out of possession second half and so Rovers just couldn’t keep the ball. Based on the first half, that would have been a certain win against their 2nds. Onwards and upwards Rovers
Yes, 10 of Mill Hill CDF Seconds squad of 15 for this match were First Team (Premier Division) regulars either this season or last, including the three subs who came on at Half-Time to either score or create all five of their goals. We were never really going to compete with that strength-in-depth with so many players missing. The lesson our players need to learn from this game is that when you are defending a lead against a better team and are under the cosh, the WHOLE TEAM needs to get back behind the ball and defend. Some of our forwards and attacking midfielders didn't do that because it's not their normal game.
Vamos!!!!!!
Immaculate first half but really did run out of legs second half against what looked pretty much like a Premier team.
Their number 8 and 32 played most games for their 1sts last season so without a very strong bench that was always going to be a tough ask.
Couple of midfielders were a bit lacking in energy out of possession second half and so Rovers just couldn’t keep the ball.
Based on the first half, that would have been a certain win against their 2nds. Onwards and upwards Rovers
Yes, 10 of Mill Hill CDF Seconds squad of 15 for this match were First Team (Premier Division) regulars either this season or last, including the three subs who came on at Half-Time to either score or create all five of their goals. We were never really going to compete with that strength-in-depth with so many players missing.
The lesson our players need to learn from this game is that when you are defending a lead against a better team and are under the cosh, the WHOLE TEAM needs to get back behind the ball and defend. Some of our forwards and attacking midfielders didn't do that because it's not their normal game.
Beaten by pretty much a premiership side. No shame there.
2-0 up and coasting, some very lazy midfielders after that, no pressing or running back