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Brunel University V Bracknell 2’s Score  2 - 0

Brunel University V Bracknell 2’s Score 2 - 0

Alison Eatwell6 Nov 2012 - 15:13
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For the third season in a row, Bracknell travelled to Uxbridge to play Brunel University, and for the third season in a row, they came away pointless


For the third season in a row, Bracknell travelled to Uxbridge to play Brunel University, and for the third season in a row, they came away pointless, although this time round they gave one of their best performances. Bracknell’s new 4-5-1 formation was in evidence again, with the unsung Shaun Mcinnes leading the midfield, and new signing Aled Howell backing him up. The more defensive minded formation worked for Bracknell at one end, as they conceded fewer goals than usual against Brunel, but it left them short up front where for the first time in three years Bracknell failed to score.

But it wasn’t for lack of effort – their work rate was outstanding against their younger opponents and after fending off seemingly constant attacks early in the game, Bracknell contrived to win themselves a string of short corners. These forced the Brunel keeper into producing a couple of good saves, but did not produce any goals. At the other end, Brunel took the lead after an aerial ball from their own half was misfielded by the defence, leaving Bracknell’s keeper facing three onrushing strikers. The goal was inevitable.

Bracknell rallied, but their chances were few and far between. When they did come, they were not capitalised upon. At the other end, Brunel created plenty of chances but were kept at bay by some resolute defending and strong goalkeeping. With ten minutes left Rob Badley was switched from midfield to attack as Bracknell threw everything in search of an equaliser. It never came though, and Brunel sealed the win with a reverese stick strike. It was the last touch of the game.

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Sat 03 Nov 2012

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