As with the Whites, the Blacks took a bit of adjusting to playing at a higher level following promotion. Amidst awful conditions of rain and wind the blacks played their first game in the new league up against a good Corsham leopards team. The first half was not the blacks best performance to say the least although the slope of the pitch and the wind was against us. At half time we were 6-0 down and some changes needed. Joe had already moved in to an outfield position during the first half and Daryl was told to abandon his holding defensive position and go on the attack in a midfield position and Ben was also told to move in to midfield and attack. Alex was in defence from goal with Ollie taking over the goal keeping duties with David and Dan S completing the defensive line up.

 

A few minutes in and something clicked between Daryl, Joe and Ben who suddenly made a formidable attacking unit. Passing, moving in to space, supporting each other, communicating, getting their heads up, tracking back to defend and working hard, it was all there and the two goals we scored were well deserved. The first was whipped in straight from a corner kick by Joe. Clearly Charlie Adam is not the only one who can score straight from a Corner. Joe then added a brilliant second from a superb cross by Ben.

 

It seems attack was the best form of defence as we only conceded two goals in the second half after conceding six in the first with a more defensive set up. Ollie made a fantastic save late on and Dan, Alex and David made some great interceptions to expertly halt Corsham attacks. If the blacks start games and play like they did in the second half then good times ahead, especially with the likes of Dante, Nick, Henry, Jude, Billy and Dan N to come in and play their part.