10/08/2005
John Hampson Memorial Trophy Group D

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Walker, Churchley, Kennedy, Paterson, Cuggy (Smith 60), Hinks, Slack, Haigh, Ho, Bull.

With no changing rooms, corner flags, parking spaces or toilet facilities, it was not the ideal preparation for a cup match. With the return of Mark Kennedy, Brazil opted for a 3-5-2 formation and it seemed to really shore up the defence well. They looked solid throughout except for the usual vulnerability from set pieces against Killingworth’s exceptionally tall team. The opening goal came from a free kick. The ball in was flicked on and then stabbed home by the striker. Ewan Paterson scrambled back to try to clear it off the line but appeared to run around the ball and go at it with his wrong (right) foot.

At the other end, Brazil were looking livelier than they had on Saturday with Matty Bull working extremely hard. Half chances came and went with Craig Cuggy and Jon Hinks probably coming closest.

Brazil’s side lack fitness at present and it really started to show in the second half. Killingworth extended their lead, from a corner, and started to get more possession in dangerous areas. Some good defending from Bryan Walker and Dave Churchley and a couple of decent saves by Lee Wilkinson prevented Killingworth from adding a third.

New club captain, Shaun Haigh had an excellent game in midfield. Bull continued his hard work throughout and was rewarded by being named the man of the match. Steve Ho came closest to pulling a goal back Brazil when he hit the side netting after an excellent one-two with Bull.