Home vs Slade Green Knights 18Feb24

Match report by Steve Larkin

A close match which was ultimately decided by a last minute penalty.

Parkwood started the game very well, on the front foot and pushing Slade Green in the opening 20-minutes. This resulted in a well worked team goal which was scored by Jude with a right-footed effort following a good through ball from Matt. Slade Green hit back with a route one goal; goal kick which went over our defence and their right winger smashed the ball in on the half-volley for a well taken equaliser. Half-time 1-1.
The play was fairly even during the second half with both teams creating good chances but equally good defending from Parkwood & Slade Green keeping the score level. However, with a minute to go, Slade Green broke down our left-side, their centre forward skipped past our defenders, but was caught on the way through by Romeo for a penalty. The centre forward stepped up and scored a retaken penalty to seal the win and 2 points for Slade Green.
Great MoM performance from Jesse who controlled the central midfield area for the majority of the game.