With industrial action leading to a planned excursion to Carlisle being cancelled, it was an unexpected opportunity for a local game today. I haven't been to Laverstock for a while and since my last visit the club have been relegated,changed their manager and replaced their playing squad.
I arrived at the ground just before kickoff and picked up a programme that was included with admission. It had less content than previous offerings but was still a reasonable effort.
The game kicked off in bright sunshine and Laverstock took an early lead after five minutes. A dribble through the middle was unchecked, allowing the midfielder enough time to line up a low shot from outside the area that flew past the keeper.
Team Solent equalised after 36 minutes when Laverstock failed to clear their lines. An attempted clearance was deflected back into the area by a visiting player and he had time to place a low shot under the keeper and in. Just before the end of the half it was 2.1 to the visitors from a similar incident. Laverstock made another mistake with a clearance and a firm shot beat the keeper from close range.
The second half was light on clear chances and it wasn't until the 84th minute that Team Solent extended their lead with a breakaway goal. Laverstock had pressed forward for a cornerbut lost the ball. A good direct pass allowed one of the Team Solent players to race into the Laverstock half unchallenged. He took the ball into the area and placed a shot wide of the keeper and covering defender - a well taken goal. There was almost time for a fourth goal when the Laverstock keeper spilt a corner. One of his teammates cleared the ball off the goal line before Team Solent could react.
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