After a long winter break, the Hacton boys’ football team returned with an impressive victory. From the first whistle Hacton dominated possession as the front players continued to find space through excellent movement, pulling the opponents defence all over the place. As Cameron and Owen continued to shrug off challenges from the Benhurst attackers they were able to thread passes through to the midfield and forward line. Hacton created numerous openings but were unlucky not to find the net early on. Finally, Hacton got the goal that had been promised as George took his chance and coolly tapped the ball home from inside the area. Ten minutes later the lead doubled as Bradley pressured the defence and booted the ball into the net at close range. Out of nowhere, after an unlucky deflection, Benhurst pulled a goal back with a shot powered in just before half time.
The second half continued in the same vein with Hacton enjoying the majority of possession and creating more opportunities as Benhurst searched for an equaliser. Ten minutes into the second half, Jeffrey popped up in the box and fired the ball home to provide Hacton with a cushion that helped ease the nerves of the spectators. As the game was coming to a close, Hacton continued to create chances and in the final minute Jeffrey rounded off the victory with a sweet right foot volley finish. The boys left the field muddy and tired after putting in a powerful and entertaining performance. Well done!
