The Student B's made a tremendous start to the season with a convincing victory over Real Ale. With nine debutants Garnett were full of enthusiasm from the start and with more composed finishing would have won by more.

Real Ale took the lead against the run of play but Garnett dominated the rest of the half with fresher Chris Pearce particularly impressive in the centre of midfield. Liam Appleby's simple tap in was the sole reward as Garnett turned round to face a strong wind all square. Garnett improved against the wind as if forced them to pass the ball, scoring four goals from fresher Luke Lavery who after a quiet 1st half on the wing revelled in the space behind the front two in the second displaying an eye for a pass and the rare ability to shoot powerfully with both feet. Lavery scored four times, twice with either foot, all from distance (three top drawer and one fluke).

With Pearce switching effectively to sweeper, impressive Fresher keeper Rory Kroon was rarely tested bar one excellent penalty save at 4-1. But it would be unfair to single out any individual when the whole team did well. With improved fitness and more experience Garnett can look forward to a successful season.

Author: Pad

Team: R.Kroon, R.Swigg, G.Barker, J.Royal, C.Nunn (P.Powlett), C.Pearce, L.Lavery 4 (MoM), D.Haines, L.Appleby 1, M.Davey, B.Brown

NB: The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the
views of the Gosforth Garnett Bohemian Football Club as a whole.