Match report 22 October 2009

A great 9v8 contest tonight - a makeshift Lokomotiv Breakdown side plus Adam and Paul O'C would always have their work cut out with one man down throughout.

Nevertheless they took an early lead and at 4-3 to the 8 men side it looked like their creativity and flair would cause an upset.

Andrew, Yusuf, Joel and Stu formed an Ajax-style diamond with Adam in a floating Ruud Gullit type role, whilst Tom, John and Paul O'C made their presence felt all over the park - modelling themselves noticeably on Dirk Kuyt.

Whilst there was a definite Dutch tinge to L.B, their opponents were pervaded by an Italian influence - a powerful strikeforce of Marco (is that the right name for the Italian chap??), Francesco, together with Roma's adopted son Jason proved a real handful, whilst the midfield and defence were so solid you'd have trouble breaking through it with a wrecking crane - Dwayne was a valuable linkman who won possession and proved so comfortable on the ball, Martin was inspirational at the back letting nothing get past, Tim marshalled the midfield with panache, Paul C made numerous important challenges and interceptions and started many an attack, but man of the match goes to Robin, who was reminiscent of Glen Johnson going forward and Jamie Carragher in defence. A real presence that helped his side pull away to victory at the end.