Sussex Cup - Last Sunday

Last Sunday Melee took the field in the Sussex Cup 5-a-side tournament , held in Brighton.

After nearly missing the first game, due to the fact we got lost it was apparent that things may start off with a poor result. Indeed they did, Melee losing 2-1, however slightly unlucky with the result. After a half hour break the second game of the group stage saw us come from 1-0 down to win 2-1, with goals from picnic and crouchinho. The turning point had began. Another hard worked 2-1 victory in the third game, goals from fudge and picnic saw us take up first place in the league. The fourth game saw Melee turn up and destroy their opponents 6-0 with some great passing moves. Superb goals, from fudge, jonny, crouchinho and picnic (3) left Melee still at the top with one league game to go. With a point required from the last game to top the group and automatic qualification already achieved, Melee failed to play the same footy they been previously in the tournament and lost 2-0. With other results not going their way, left Melee going through in second place.

With this fact a draw against a top half team saw us take on Jackson 6 in the second round. A hardworking performance saw us take the lead with an excellent individual goal from sam. Unfortunaetly we could only hold the lead for less than a minute. Half time saw the score 1-1. Second half Melee began to tire, with some superb saves from fickle keeping them in the game. However Jackson 6 hit us on the counter attack, broke through and slotted the ball home to take the lead with 3mins to go. Late chances saw picnic have shots saved, hit the post and had the keeping cheating by sliding in, however it was not to be and Melee had to go home after a 2-1 loss.

Great performances from everyone who played on Sunday. I was very proud of everyone and we gave it 100% effort. Thanks goes out to the famliy in the volkswagen for the smarties.