When I saw the line up my first thought was RIch W will be pleased and funnily enough he was the person who popped into my head on 83mins when Becchio netted his hat-trick.(sorry mate) The first half was a bit of a non event (though not of Haye v Harrison proportions) we had most of the ball and they never threatened other than laying out Casper at one point but he was OK.We had a few half chances and did play some good football - our best moved ended with a back heel by Howson which was met by Somma but James saved well, would have been a great goal. The decent sized crowd was very subdued and we went in at half time 0 0 but thinking that it might just be the day we won at home.Second half started the same with plenty of possession, decent football but no real end product. Then came a double substitution which totally changed the game. Both Max and Somma had done Ok and it was no reflection on them that they were subbed. Within 5 mins or so the game changed when a lovely cross by Snoddy on the right was well met by Becchio who out jumped his marker and headed powerfully into the corner from near the penalty spot. That should have been it,but LUFC class of 2010 cannot defend and within a minute McCartney was left on the floor and a decent cross was converted at the near post by the striker who had got ahead of his marker. Why o why can't we defend ? This goal rocked us a bit but we came storming back, and a nice run by Sam led to a great shot that James could only parry and there was Becchio on hand to slot it past James to make it 2 1. Soon after it was job done when a nice cross from the left this time, by McCartney was met by an unmarked Becchio who did the business from the edge of the 6yd box. SO 3 goals for the Argie on the day when the crew of the Ark Royal were in attendance, all three just one touch goals and all from within 8 yards. Al good poachers goals and will ensure that Becchio keeps his place in the team(contract talks permitting) We still nearly blew it with Bristol twice forcing Casper into saves in the last 90 seconds more than they had done in the previous 90mins ! But a good 3 points and for once the ER faithful went home happy - maybe not fortress Elland Road just yet but maybe, just maybe, the end of the home hoodoo. Dave _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected]
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