Greensleeves bounced back from last week's disappointment, but it took them a whole half of football to get going as they struggled past an awkward opponent in Breast Rummage Albion.
Dave was unavailable and his energy was really missed.
The boys in green toiled from the off, and a sloppy start was punished early on. Sam could not understand why a corner was being taken from a quadrant drawn on the pitch specifically to take corners from, and failed to block the cross. It was seized upon by the Breast Rummage forward, whom no-one seemed to be marking, and his shot squirmed past Eddie and found the net to make it 0-1.
The passing from the back was extremely sloppy, and when the ball did find it's way forward, Matt and Holmesy's finishing was poor to say the least. Matt dragged a couple of efforts wide and Holmesy shot straight at the 'keeper.
Eddie made a couple of important interventions to keep the score down.
Half time saw a change in Greensleeves' attitude and it showed straight away. Sam launched a superb long ball to Matt, who hit just wide on the half volley.
Josh's ball out wide then found Matt, who cut inside and squared for Holmesy, who curled the ball into the far corner. 1-1.
Josh had a chance to put Greensleeves ahead, but he was prevented from finding the net by a last-ditch tackle.
It was 2-1 moments later though as Greensleeves broke at pace. Holmesy was free on the right and squared for Matt who got there just before the 'keeper.
Greensleeves continued to pile on the pressure, with help from Eddie, who was distributing the ball well from the back.
It was 3-1 when a lose ball fell to Matt, who shot in off the post.
Greensleeves should have added to their lead in the closing stages; Josh found himself through on goal. He tried to surprise the goalkeeper by shooting early, but he blazed over.
Breast Rummage found a late consolation, a good shot finding the bottom corner, with just seconds remaining. It was the last kick of the game and Greensleeves had secured an important 3 points.
Father Figures up next, and the lads will know the need to turn up for the whole game.
MAN OF THE MATCH: Eddie made some good saves and distributed well. Can't really give this award to any of the outfield players as the level of performance was poor in the first half.
