Oxford and Cherwell 3 vs.4 Dunstable College.
With Dunstable missing 4 key players away on England College’s trials and last year’s top goal scorer, Dunstable inevitably fielded a team weaker than usual. In this top vs. bottom clash, there was no sign of missing these influential figures as it was Dunstable who took the lead after 15 minutes of constant pressure with a 35 yard strike by man of the match David O’Brian.
Dunstable piled the pressure on with the O&C keeper having the game of his life in goal saving everything that was thrown at him. Once again, the pressure told as Dunstable increased their lead with a poachers finish from Jordan Riley. O&C Managed to scrape a goal right at the end of the 1st half, after sloppy play by Josh Gooding. Gifting O&C a lifeline.
The 2nd half began with O&C playing with more belief and that belief was rewarded with another bizarre goal, this time due to the misjudgement of a shot by Dunstable’s keeper. Dunstable realised they had a game on their hands and David O’Brian took the game by the scruff of its neck and scored 2 goals in the space of 5 minutes. Oxford pulled one goal back, but Dunstable held on with a few nervy moments, to maintain their 100% unbeaten record this season.
Defeat in the cup!
Loughborough 5 v Dunstable 3
Once again, for various reasons Dunstable again had to put a weaker side out against Loughborough College in the National Cup competition and they feel behind early on to a well executed move. Dunstable had their fair amount of chances but were unable to make them count. Loughborough had a further four more shots on target and scored with all of them making it 5-0 at the break.
Dunstable started the second half well, but again missed several chances that would have normally been put away however they did manage to score three times through Lewis Osborne 2 and Bryn Reynolds.
Dunstable next game before the college Christmas break is away to Birmingham FC at the premiership teams training ground.
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