It is a matter of making the most of the chances and opportunities to score goals in order to win the game. Too many missed and not enough courage to have a go is costing the Pedlars games and valuable points. Still plagued by missing players through injury, work and family commitments, Paul hunt's young squad put on a fine game of entertaining football played in the manner and spirit we are so pleased to see at Shoemakers lane, but that killer instinct still has to be nurtured.

Against play, Wivenhoe took the lead in the twentieth minute, the suspicion of hand ball but he goal given. The game levelled in the last minute of the half, Sary Rahma slotting under the keeper from twelve yards, giving the Pedlars a level playing field for the second half.

The better possession and football in the second half but Swaffham unable to convert. Captain, Alex Vincent coming closest, his volley from the edge of the box parried over the bar by the Wivenhoe keeper. The visitors finally clinching the game with five minutes to go, there only on goal threat of the half beating Dan Gentry to his left hand side.

Tuesday evening the Pedlars host Gorleston in the League Challenge Cup. Following that, two critical league games, away to Ipswich Wanderers on the Saturday and then at home to Saffron Walden Town vital points to be won in order to avoid the possibility of relegation.

Better fair for the Reserves, three valuable points away at Brandon Town. Not an easy venue to pick up points, so great credit to Chris Carter, Nathan Pack and their squad for a job well done. Kurtis Callaby getting the single goal from the game, slowly notching up his tally for the season.

Next Saturday they invite Freethorpe to Shoemakers Lane.

Many thanks.

Regards

Ray
Secretary STFC