Date: 17/10/10
Location: St John Payne High School
Score: 1-2
Little Baddow travelled to this fixture knowing they would be in for a tough match. Tavern have a reputation for being a physical and hard working team. Right from the off, Tavern were hitting long balls out of defence to find their target men up front; not the most attractive style of play but obviously effective for them looking at their previous results. It didn’t take long for this to pay off for Tavern. Little Baddow gave away a corner, the marking was sloppy and a fine header put Tavern ahead. Defending corners was something we spoke about in the team talk before the match, something that was obviously not taken on board. Baddow rode their luck for a while after this, not being able to deal with the long ball. Eventually our midfield started to get on top of the game, we started to make chances and, with Luke Hornsley up front, we always look like scoring goals. Two goals late into the first half from Luke gave Baddow the lead at half time. The second half was very much the same as the first half finished, all Tavern had was the long ball and, apart from a few scares Baddow, looked comfortable. Both teams had chances, Dave Smith pulling off a great save when Taverns striker was one on one with him. The game finished 2-1 to Baddow, a hard fought win setting up a second round tie against Goldhanger Argyle. What was pleasing from this match was how hard the five-man midfield worked and the way Luke lead the line on his own up front. I was especially please with the work rate of Tom Wreathall, something I hope he continues into the next match. I also felt Chris Warwick had his best game of the season. This I’m sure will kick start his season.
By Dean Miller
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