Whittlesey Athletic rocked up at Broad Lane on Saturday afternoon to find a surprisingly half decent pitch. It appears that some sort of micro weather climate has managed to keep this little corner of Wivenhoe free of any of the horrid rain over the past few weeks.
The conditions meant that both teams tried to play a passing game - which was something of a first. Whittlesey were clearly skilled, and not afraid to keep possession in their own half. I can’t say that I’m favour of a Pep tactics having filtered down to non-league.
Following an even first half, Wivenhoe came out after the break and… passed the ball into the Whittlesey net. It was almost as if the opposition had tempted the Dragons to play their passing game. Imitation, flattery etc.
The remaining forty minutes or so were spent with Wivenhoe in game management mode. It was never a case of hanging on and hoping for the best. The home team did well to defend with confidence and keep Whittlesey out.
This was the first game this winter where the floodlights weren’t needed. And so a 1-0 home win, and spring is in the air. Optimism ahoy!
