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Saturday 22nd November 2008
Honiton 0 - 2 Central

Central held on to first place in Juventus League 2 with a disciplined performance at 2nd place Honiton. Central had the better of early exchanges, with both Luke Somerwill and Tom Short coming close to opening the scoring. However, Honiton found their feet and came back strongly but couldn’t get passed the well marshalled centre back pairing of Olly Johnson and Charlie Greenslade. It was Central who took a 1-0 lead into half time, following a corner, Pip Arnold beating the defence to a loose ball for his 2nd league goal of the season.

In the second half, Central created a number of chances, but the combination of good goalkeeping and inaccuracy kept the scoreline tight. Honiton were afforded a few chances from long range, but the crucial goal came from Will Roberts as he ran on to Sam Perry’s through ball and kept his head to slot the ball into the net for 2-0. Central played out the last 15 minutes well.

Saturday 08th November 2008
Westexe 2 - 7 Central

It took just 2 minutes for Central to take the lead, James Mitchell losing his marker to head in Sam Perry’s deep corner. Minutes later it was 2-0 as Tom Short’s shot hit the post and Luke Somerwill was there to finish. The third was from Somerwill pressurising the defence and cutting back the perfect cross for Will Roberts to score.

At that stage, it looked as if Central would cruise to victory, but Westexe refused to cave in, and pulled a goal back on the break and another from a penalty. Just before half time, Central extended their lead to 4-2 when Luke Somerwill smashed home a loose ball following a corner.

Central played some excellent football in the second half. Somerwill completed his hatrick with a neat lob from the edge of the penalty area and Sam Perry scored 2 late goals, one from a burst down the left and one from a free kick to give Central a 7-2 victory. James Mitchell controlled the midfield throughout the game

Saturday 20th September 2008
Central 0 Honiton 2

A well contested match between 2 evenly matched teams ended with 2 late Honiton goals killing off Central.

Chances were at a premium throughout the game, but it needed a spectacular diving save from Ben King to keep Central in it. Once again, Central’s defence were well marshalled and coped easily with the high balls aimed at them, forcing Honiton to change their game plan- Tom Aldridge being the pick of the defenders.

In the second half, the game became more stretched and as the half progressed, it was clear that someone would score soon- Luke Somerwill coming close for Central with an 18 yard drive. Honiton broke the deadlock when a striker broke free of his marker and angled his header across the keeper to score. As Central pushed for an equaliser though, they were caught on the break as Honiton made it 2-0.

Also great credit to referee, Ray Leworthy.

Saturday 13th September 2008
Sidmouth Town 1 Central 2

Central opened their league season with 3 points gained at Sidmouth, but made hard work of the task.

Any spectators of the first 10 minutes would not have predicted any other result but a comfortable Central victory, as they launched wave after wave of attacks on the Sidmouth goal. The goal arrived in the 10th minute, when Sam Perry’s free kick was perfectly placed over the defence for Tom Short to run on to and head in. There were further chances for Central, but Sidmouth started to get a foothold in the game, but were reliant on long ball as full backs Rhys Beauchamp and Rob Somerwill would not allow Sidmouth to use any width

Sidmouth equalised in the second half following a corner, which shook Central back into action. Luke Somerwill’s opportunity from a one on one with the keeper was superbly saved, but Somerwill chased the loose ball, fed Pip Arnold, who was delighted to see his cross beat the keeper for a 2-1 lead.

Central were well disciplined in the closing stages, Tom Aldridge putting in an excellent debut performance at centre back and developing a good understanding with defensive partner, Olly Johnson.

Under 15s pre-season friendly
Countess Wear Dynamoes 1 Central 6

Both sides are competing in the second tier of the under 15 Juventus League this season and took the opportunity for an early meeting.
Central needed to recruit 2 players from a younger age group, and it was one of these, Sam Gard, who set up the first goal. His accurate cross was finished with a neat angled header by Luke Somerwill. Central were dragged into Countess Wear’s long ball style, but it benefitted them when a ball out of defence found Pip Arnold, who outpaced his marker and finished well for 2-0. New signing Tom Aldridge proved his worth at centre back, putting in 2 crucial challenges to prevent goal scoring opportunities.

In the second half, Central were confident enough to play a better passing game, a series of passes leading to Tom Short shooting at goal, the keeper saving well but only for the ball to rebound to Short who headed the 3rd goal. Dynamoes pulled a goal back for 3-1, but Central were not phased and soon regained a 3 goal margin when Ryan Gray scored with a looping shot from 18 yards. Short made it 5-1 when he chased a through ball and sidefooted past the keeper. Luke Somerwill’s 2nd headed goal made it 6-1. Moments later Rob Somerwill rattled the crossbar with a rasping drive from outside the box, but the boys could be delighted with a strong team performance.

What was pleasing about the performance was the willingness of the full backs to both attack and defend and the ability of other players to fill in to those positions when necessary.

Richard

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