Reports 03-04

23rd September 2006: Godmanchester Rovers Reserves Won 3-1

Scott Gatty Cup

Great Paxton started strongly and could have been 2 up in the first 3 minutes, Dan Smith and Chris Stanton both having opportunities to score. In the 8th minute Paxton were awarded a free kick just outside the box, Stanton curled the ball round the wall but the shot hit the post. On the half hour Paxton got their first, Tony Knowles sprinted down the left wing, crossed and Stanton fired home from the edge of the area. 5 minutes later it was 2-0, Jon Goodchild weaved his way past 3 players before hitting a right foot shot into the corner of the net.

Come half time and Godmanchester hadn't had a meaningful attempt at goal, emergency keeper Simon Goodchild had little to do. It was in the 55th minute that Godmanchester first tested Goodchild and he saved well diving to his right. Paxton then scored their 3rd, a long pass from the back by Michael Peach found Stanton who ran on and slipped the ball past the keeper. Godmanchester played a fuller part in the second half and could have scored from a header with 15 minute left, their consolation goal came 3 minute from time, Alex Ramos deft flick giving Goodchild no chance.

In summary Paxton were better all over the pitch, Peach and Karl Davies were rocks at the back, Jon Goodchild and Luke Catchpole ran the centre of midfield and the pace of Knowles, Stanton and Chris Egan gave the visitors problems all game. Also a mention for James Halls whose power up front provided plenty of space for his team mates to work in.