Sunday 12th
September 2004
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Hemley inspires Manics as BMFC look better than ever
It was back down to business this weekend. Manics took on the best of last season's division one teams, Bracknell Rovers who were still left in Divison One this year.
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Bench: Blackman,
Judge, Wilson
It was a close game from the start, both teams testing options
on the field, playing it around well.
Manics had the first clear-cut chance on goal, Mark Robertson
1-1 with the keeper, but Rovers keeper did well saving the shot
on goal. But the Manics carried on fighting, and soon enough
the first goal came on the 18th minute of play.
An amazing
Simon Blay free kick from way outside the box was put past the
diving keeper, and could well be one of the first nominees for
goal of the season. Graham McDonald was next to come close when
he found himself in a good position to score. Unluckily for McDonald,
his first shot hit the crossbar, and his second flew well over.
By the end of the first half Manics knew they needed another
goal, as Rovers were sneaking back into the game and creating
some good chances in front of goal, James Robinson though keeping
the Manics ahead with some great saves.
But in the second, Manics felt a sigh of relief when debutant
Gareth Jones put the Manics 2-up on the Rovers on the 62nd minute.
Gary Sarney played the ball from a free kick into Jone's path,
who on the half volley hammered it home.
Next up to score would be Graham McDonald, after a sweet back-heel
from Mark Robertson. McDonald showed great composure in front
of goal, placing it into the top right corner of the net.
Manic made the first substitution, James Blackman came on in
a straight swap for David Comper. Then 5 minutes later, Brian
Judge and Chris Wilson came on for Mark Robertson and Gareth
Jones.
With 5 minutes left on the clock, Manics made it four after a
brilliant piece of closing down from Barry O'Connell. After winning
the ball, O'Connell squared the ball into McDonalds path who
thumped the ball into the net.
Good to
see some new fans on the sideline this week!
The Manics Man of the Match went to Tony Hemley.
| Final Result: Bracknell Rovers 0 Bracknell Manics 4 |
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"Business as usual - yyyeeeeaassss!" |
| Tony Hemley | |
 Official Sponsor for Bracknell Manics FC |