The Firsts beat Camden and Islington United 1-0 at home. This was not the Dragons best performance, nor was it a great game, but it was a huge three points all the same. The Dragons should have scored more but in a disjointed match winning was the aim and the Dragons did just that. On to a huge Cup game away this coming weekend.
The Old Dragonians beat Grove Park Rangers 9-2 at home. This big win shoots the Old Ds to the top of the League – albeit on goal difference as their title contenders also have two games in hand. The Dragons know that all they can do is focus on the next game and secure three points after three points.
Congratulations to AP who kept battling to the end.
The U13 Girls drew 0-0 to Brent Schools at home. This was a great Dragons performance. They started slowly, despite playing downhill in the first half, and some fans worried that playing uphill in the second would be difficult. The Dragons were not to be deterred. They got into their groove to battle well against a great team to keep them at bay with both teams ultimately cancelling each other out in the final third.
The U12 Boys beat Norsemen 1-0 at home in the Semi-Final of the Middlesex Cup. This was a fiercely contested cup clash. Both teams started with high intensity, knowing the stakes, but neither broke the deadlock in the first period. After the break, the Dragons stayed composed and began to press with greater purpose. Opportunities came and went as the tension built and then, with just three minutes remaining, the Dragons were awarded a crucial penalty. They made no mistake from the spot and then protected their lead until the final whistle.
The U13 Boys beat London Athletic 3-1 away. The Dragons were slow to start again, going 0-1 down early on. A penalty save early in the second half at 1-1 by the Dragons’ goalie, and Captain, inspired a dominant performance thereafter.
The U14 Boys White beat Belmont Bees 3-2 away. This was the best performance of the season against a side who had beaten the Dragons previously. The Dragons defended brilliantly and counter attacked with pace and were never behind despite only having one substitute. The Dragons were deserved winners.
