05/04/2006
Tyneside Amateur League Division 2

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Rothwell (Smith 45), Churchley, Walker, Kennedy, Ellis, Freath, Creighton, Haigh, Katirai, Bull.

For the second time in five days an under-strength Brazil team lost to by a single goal to a side they really should be beating. Scott Rothwell made his debut for Brazil, who took while to get going in their first evening game since August. Wardley had more of the ball in the opening period but Brazil’s defence was solid and didn’t let them get a clean shot on goal. In the second quarter of the game, Brazil started to get the ball down and play football. The best chance fell to the experienced Mark Freath but instead of shooting with his left foot, he tried to cut back inside onto his right and the chance was lost.

Two errors combined to gift Wardley a goal in the second half. Brazil fought back but couldn’t find the breakthrough they needed to get back into the game. Matty Bull worked tirelessly up front and had a couple of good shots well blocked around the edge of the box. Matthew Creighton’s long range free kick was well saved by the diving goalkeeper down at the foot of the right hand post. As darkness descended, Lee Wilkinson made a couple of very good saves. Player/manager Dave Churchley was man of the match.