United had just 13 available for the evening game and fielded a 4-4-2 against a massive CB Team.
It was the home team that struck first with a weak deflection causing veteran goalkeeper Mike "I Got This From My Doctor" Peters to be caught flat-footed at his near post early in the first half.
United managed to settle after that but had difficulty controlling the ball in the middle of the park as CB fielded 3 central midfielders. Sam "Chiu" Yager and Brian "B-Boy" Nash did their best to get a handle on the game while Mike "Just for Men" Moore and Ryan "Bigman" Braun steadied us at the back.
Fitness and rustiness were an issue this early in the pre-season and United had a few errant balls over the top, but overall they coped with what CB had to offer.
Before halftime, United had a goal of their own. Chris "This Is my Goalface" Woodcock burst through the centre of the park only to be ruthlessly taken down in the box by the CB centreback. Up stepped wily vet Joe "It's a European Handbag" Ventura to calmly slot home the PK.
Joe and his Handbag
After the break, the game pretty much stayed the same with neither team able to make the breakthrough. Woodcock came close in the dying moments only to be denied by the inside of the post after some good work by Jer "You Mean a Lot to Me" Roberg.
In the end, not a bad result as many of the players shake off the cobwebs. Coaches Holla, Butch, and Manager Rimek have much to think about as the season get's closer.
Reminder - next practice is Thursday at 8pm at the Foot - Boots on for 7:45.
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