Game 3 of the season was against East Anglia + Rick, one of the promoted teams from last year currently sitting at the bottom of the prem table.
In only what could be described as a dogged performance,Melee dug deep worked hard and pulled off a very tight 6-5 victory after coming from behind.
Chris O'Neill made his return to the Melee shirt after a long period out that some are saying was an 'emotional issue'. Mark Fenwick again joined the ranks becoming an ever more present regular, with Fab, Pils and Kev finishing the team
East A got off to a good start scoring early before two Mark goals gave Melee the lead, one of which was a fine strike from wide on the right side. Half time scores were 2-2
As the game started to open up tonnes of shots started to pepper both goals, with Fab on all time top form making a string off saves that Guianluca Buffon would be proud of.
Chris O got on the scoresheet after a well worked move before East A banged a couple in from the ginger kid up front who was by far their best player. Scores were 4-3 to them.
Kev then hit a left footed shot from distance to level it up. Mark rounded the last man before being bought down, which led to the sin bin for the East A defender. Surprisingly with 4 men East A scored to take a 5-4 lead going into the last few mins.
Melee didn't give up with legs running out, a well worked free kick saw Pils toe punt a beauty into the corner 5-5 with the teams now back at 5 a piece.
Fab pulled off a couple off majestic saves,one little touch prevented an easy tab in. Melee broke from their defence in a sweeping move leaving O'Neill through on goal. After rounding the keeper only a last ditch slide from the defender stopped the goal but the rules state that slides are not allowed and a penalty was given. Kev slotted it home, Melee win 6-5. Dogged.
