Good 3 points in the end with largely a second eleven.
Scrappy first half where the teams were fairly even in terms of play but a string of mistakes gave them a number of chances which they should have capitalised on. Second half we were much more energetic and dominated for the first 20 minutes. They got stronger and looked likelier to score next but a mix of poor play and strong defending got us the win.
Wes - 6 - Not that much to do. Watched a shot go narrowly wide first half which he just left. Got a hand to a cross. Did ok.
Stevens - 5.5 - Another mixed game. He did some good stuff going forward and defensively but also poor moments as well. His legs look gone and the LWB position needs someone with more energy.
Robinson - 5 - Fairly poor before landing awkwardly and picking up a hamstring injury
Egan - 6 - Another player with a mixed game. He bailed Bash out on more than one occasion but also was sloppy on the ball and his headers, both defensively and offensively, are poor. Just head it without much thought on where it's going. Couple of great blocks but also gave their player a free header.
Basham - 3 - Really poor. Set the tone by flying out early and getting nowhere near the ball. Gave them a gift first half and poor all game. He's been carrying injuries for two seasons now and looks pretty much done as a starter.
Baldock - 6.5 - Get a goal by channelling the fury into a shot. Outfield play was hit and miss. Once again a really dangerous outlet for Norwood for the long balls. Defensively out of position as few times, not helped by Bash. Probably man of the match.
Osborn - 6 - Showed energy throughout and whilst not the greatest player always wanting the ball. Put a real shift in.
Norwood - 6 - Probably our best player first half but more mixed in the second. His balls are dangerous but needs to be more calculating about when he plays the Hollywood pass.
Arblaster - 5 - Ok debut. Not the worst player and got forward decently first half. Not so good defensively, but by no means a bad full league debut.
Ndiaye - 6 - Had another quiet game. Poor first half. Looked slow to react and first touch nowhere near his usual standard. Got better during the second but still mixed. Glad for him to get the chance to go to the world cup.
Sharp - 5.5 - Put a shift in and made some good runs. Hasn't got the pace to cause defenders issues and first touch needed to be better first half. Better in the second but looks a spent force apart from short spells.
Subs
Clark - 5 - Looked rusty, which is hardly surprising. Also positioning a few times was suspect, but given he's hadly played for us, again not surprising.
McAtee - 6 - Came on at halftime and added some drive. Should have had a shot from a run and also had a couple of other goes. His backheel was poor but something different ended up creating the goal. Defensively still needs to be much better but a major part of what we did well at the start of the second half.
Khadra - N/A - Came on late and did a good job of closing them down
Hecky - 7 - Injuries forced him to put out a starting eleven with only 4 first teamers in it. It was better than midweek but we were lucky to come in level while creating little. We came out much better second half. Much more energy. Much more direct. That was enough to get us over the line. We'll be in the automatic places after the weekend games, and he deserves a huge amount of credit for getting us there.
Cardiff - Strange. They have some good players. Especially out wide. But they also have some poor ones (like Harris). I thought they'd have a good season but they clearly haven't clicked.
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