Game of Two Halves

On a decent, flat surface at Raunds BTFC started nervously and found themselves a goal down after 5 minutes. Nick Bines restored parity, calmly slotting in low with his favoured left foot after a bit of a scramble in Raunds 18 yard box 5 minutes later. BTFC shot themselves in the foot soon after, conceding a penalty which was duly slotted away by the hosts for 2-1, it stayed this way until half time and on reflection the hosts shaded the first period. Raunds were very hospitable and I believe our hard working secretary Darren did enjoy his halftime tea and cherry bakewell.

It appeared to be a different Robins side in the second half (no subs though!) and it was not long before a reinvigorated Chris Robson fired a wonder goal from 30 yards with a dipping half volley on his return from injury which dipped perfectly over the keeper into the net for 2-2. Once again BTFC made it hard for themselves conceding almost immediately to go 2-3 down but it was a much stronger showing and it wasn't long before we levelled at 3-3, a typically good Joel McCormick finish after great work from goalscorer turned provider Chris Robson.

With the match in the balance BTFC were awarded a free kick, roughly in line with the quadrant of the 18 yard box, half way between that and the touchline.... Chris Robson stepped up and hit the perfect free kick, pace, curl and power- if anyone got a touch it would have gone in but it was so well placed that with the confusion of onrushing players everybody missed it and it nestled wonderfully in at the far post, 4-3 Buckingham Town FC.

BTFC defended properly for the last 10/15 minutes and recorded a valuable 3 points, that is the best I've seen Robbo play and I believe it is largely down to committing himself to the gym recently, a good example of what can be achieved with the right dedication. Well done mate.

A special mention for young Zac Wade as well, a young development side goalkeeper forced into action for the senior side tonight, he did himself proud and I'm glad his debut ended in victory for the Robins.