A friendly with a bit of a bite

To be honest last night's match wasn't really a friendly as the Doug Unwin Memorial trophy was at stake as Ely took on Soham Town Rangers in a local Derby. The last time the two teams met was at Soham when Ely beat them in the Cambridgeshire Senior Cup last season.

Soham play in a league above Ely, but the opposition finall brought out the best in the Robins in what was probably their best pre-season performance. I have to say probably as I've missed a couple due to work and the Villa game.

Ely were unlucky to go in at the break one goal down to Soham. However, they battled well in the second half and Robbie Mason scored a spectacular equaliser.

The weather was dreadful, and I was alone with the kids, so I was quite thankful that the managers agreed to go straight to penalties and it did give the kids some extra entertainment. I feel that if the game had continued rather than going to penalties Ely would have probably gone on to win it. However, it wasn't to be and despite Pacey saving one of the shots Soham went on to win 5-3 on penalties.

The team finally seems to be gelling though and I think that Impey and Mason might go on to have a good season, which starts in the Eastern Counties on August 8th.

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