Two in a row for South Bank

YORK, UK: SOUTH BANK RE-UNITED SECURED a well earned 2-1 victory today, at the tent. After last week's 5-1 win, the team went into this match with high hopes and in good mood.

Today provided a tenser and closer match than the previous game, however, it always looked as though South Bank had the advantage. This showed itself very early on in the first half, with a highly-powered shot from Hampus which the other team's keeper was unable to keep out. South Bank's keeper for today, on loan, was Dave, who kept and commanded his goal and area well. Although, he was to let one goal in, which levelled the match 1-1 (the opposition's only shot on target), he ultimately proved his worth to the team's cause.

Captain, Jon, played well as always, keeping out the opposition strikers with strong tackles and plenty of gusto. He won many key interceptions and tackles, that, if gone the other way, could have been fatal to South Bank's hopes. Andy, played a strong midfield position and supplied the through-ball to one of the goals. Hampus hustled and bustled about with the defenders of the other team and also had a good game. South Bank striker, "Medway" broke his duck to score the winner and take the score to 2-1, before the half-time whistle.

In the second half, South Bank Re-United set out defiantly to keep their one goal lead, and continued to do so until referee's concluding blow. There was a tense atmosphere at the tent as South Bank threw everything at the opposition, to secure the full points, and were well rewarded for their efforts. Andy had a few chances, and could have scored a couple of his own and indeed came close to doing so.

The mood after the match was high and the team look forward to the coming fixtures with some confidence. Captain, Jon, was clearly delighted with the team's performance, which had been strong throughout the match and if South Bank's form continues, the optimistic thoughts for the coming fortnight are well placed ones. Medway was glad to have scored his first goal and Hampus was pleased to have got the first one in again. Manager, Michael, was pleased with the team and what they had achieved and shares their optimism about the coming games, again, like last week, summing up, simply with "beautiful".

There will be jubilation throughout North Yorkshire and the West Riding tonight!

South Bank 2 - Other Team 1
Line-up: Dave (goalkeeper), Jon (captain), Andy, Alex "Medway", Hampus.
Subs: Michael (player/manager)