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Game 5 - Five from an Unlikely Star
The fifth game of the competition had it all - including the first ever haul of five goals. However, it proved to be from an unlikely striker - adding to the intensity of the competition.
Striker #1 - Blake Superstar
30/07/07: Hucknall vs Lewes (friendly)
Final Score:
Hucknall 6-3 Lewes
Hucknall: Blake Superstar (24, 45, pen 57, 68, 73), Bobby Wilson (76)
Lewes: Paul Booth (10, 19), Jean-Michel Sigere (38)
Player Watch: The first ever bag of 5 goals came from an unlikely suspect, with the former last placed Blake Superstar having an unbelievable day out to collect 5 goals against Lewes. Superstar was simply brilliant, dominating against a mild Lewes as he put their defence to the sword. The win was even more inspirational after Hucknall trailed Lewes 1-3 early in the match before Superstar broke free and dominated. Superstar scored a staggering 114 points for this match - what an effort from a man who was once in last place.
Points Earned: 114
Striker #2 - Brendon Hedger
29/07/07: Hucknall vs Billericay (friendly)
Final Score:
Hucknall 7-2 Billericay
Hucknall: Brendon Hedger (5, pen 43, 47, 58), Danny Bacon (20, 31), Russell Cooke (73)
Billericay: Craig Prout (80), Sam Warner (90)
Player Watch: Hedger's form was now starting to borderline on incredible now after he scored another bag of four goals - making his tally now 15 goals from just 5 games, an incredible effort from the Free Kick Master. Billericay were powerless as Hucknall dominated - going from a 4-0 halftime lead, to a 7-2 finish. Hedger also contributed with an assist, to cap off his brilliant performance. Surely some other teams must be starting to take notice of this 17-year old who has knocked in 15 goals in just 5 friendlies. Will anybody be able to catch Hedger on the leaderboard?
Points Earned: 86
Striker #3 - Troy Lerana
30/07/07: Carshalton vs Hucknall (friendly)
Final Score: Carshalton 2-2 Hucknall
Carshalton: Nicholas Sherriff (67), Phil Ruggles (71)
Hucknall: Troy Lerana (30), Danny Bacon (58)
Player Watch: Again Lerana was solid without being brilliant but he would've been disappointed after his team slipped from 2-0 up midway through the second half to finish off with a draw against Carshalton after they fired back quickly with two goals. Lerana contributed with an early goal and again earned Man of the Match honours, thanks to a very solid game through the midfield.
Points Earned: 24
Striker #4 - Shantanu Ambekar
27/07/07: Gloucester vs Hucknall (friendly)
Final Score: Gloucester 5-5 Hucknall
Gloucester: Lee Smith (22), Sean Smith (26), David Godley (30), Matt Rose (48, 89)
Hucknall: Shantanu Ambekar (5, 33), Bobby Wilson (40), Gary Ricketts (46), Danny Mayman (56)
Player Watch: Ambekar found some form as he chipped in with 2 goals in his team's 5-5 draw with Gloucester. With the goals flowing freely at either end, Ambekar might be disappointed he didn't push on for the hat-trick but he will be pleased by his efforts. Ambekar scored Hucknall's first two goals but didn't contribute after that. He received a player rating of 8, but wasn't good enough to earn Man of the Match.
Points Earned: 24
Striker #5 - Avroneel Biswas
27/07/07: Northwood vs Hucknall
Final Score: Northwood 0-3
Hucknall
Northwood:
Hucknall: Avroneel Biswas (11, 17), Danny Bacon (40)
Player Watch: After Hucknall's loss in the round before, Biswas was keen to get his side back on the winning list and did so with a superb performance, scoring a double as well as claiming Man of the Match awards for his great attack and dedication on the ball. It seemed Biswas had brought his A-game as he carved up the Northwood defence early with two sizzling strikes. Biswas finished the game with 6 shots, more than Northwood's entire team had taken.
Points Earned: 38
Striker #6 - William Ako
28/07/07: Hucknall vs Whitby
Final Score:
Hucknall 3-1 Whitby
Hucknall: William Ako (44, 60), Danny Bacon (70)
Whitby: Lee Nogan (48)
Player Watch: Ako looked calm and composed as he slotted in two more goals to raise his confidence further after his team dominated an average Whitby, winning 3-1. Wako was easily the best player, scoring two goals and earning man of the match with a rating of 9. The top strikers are currently a fair way ahead of Ako, but with a few big rounds he could really gain some ground.
Points Earned: 40
Striker #7 - Stuart Cullington
25/07/07: Hucknall vs AFC Wimbledon
Final Score: Hucknall 1-3
AFC Wimbledon
Hucknall: Gary Ricketts (16)
AFC Wimbledon: Danny Webb (61), Tommy Hutchings (73), Stephen Goddard (83)
Player Watch: Culli failed to get on the scoresheet but provided a handy assist for Ricketts. It was not a day to remember for Hucknall, though, as they were run over by Wimbledon in a fast-flowing affair. Wimbledon in the end came back from an early 1-0 deficit to finish 3-1 victors. Cullington needs points fast, to improve his poor position early.
Points Earned: 10
Leaderboard
POINTS
Code:
290 Brendon Hedger
173 Blake Superstar (+4)
162 Troy Lerana (-1)
161 Avroneel Biswas (-1)
138 William Ako (-1)
116 Shantanu Ambekar (-1)
58 Stuart Cullington
GOALS SCORED
Code:
15 Brendon Hedger
9 Avroneel Biswas
8 William Ako
7 Troy Lerana
7 Blake Superstar
6 Shantanu Ambekar
1 Stuart Cullington