No Goals For Thame At Hoyport (Contributed)

DESPITE having 80% of the possession, Thame failed to turn possession in to goals and slipped to their second successive 1-0 defeat at mid-table Holyport last Saturday (06/10).
Holyport opened brightly and took the lead in the seventh th minute when a speculative 25-yard shot from the impressive Chris Woods dipped under the bar at the last second to beat Thame keeper, Michael Higgs.
Once they had scored, Holyport was content to sit back for the remainder of the game, soaking-up Thame pressure and hitting them on the break. As a result, Thame had the majority of the play but struggled to break down a resolute Holyport defence. For the remainder of the first half chances were few and far between, with the best chance falling to striker Nathan Jack who failed to connect when well placed eight yards from goal.

The second half continued in similar fashion, with Luke Ricketts on the wide left for Thame posing real problems for the Holyport defence with his pace, trickery and crossing ability. Indeed, the best chance of the second half fell to Ricketts, forcing a fine save from the Holyport keeper with a drive from wide left. Despite a change in formation and the introduction of manager Mark West, Thame were unable to force an equaliser with Adam Rhodes seeing his goalbound shot deflected over the bar with a few minutes remaining.
Holyport 1 – Thame United 0

Thame will be hoping to reverse their recent fortunes when they face Bisley Sports at home (AFC Wallingford) on October 13, (3:00pm kick off).

Thame United: Mike Higgs, Ansell, Graves (West), Matt Higgs, Hocking, Connelly, Cowan (Reading), Rhodes, Catlin, Jack, Ricketts.

Thame United Reserves comprehensively beat Wokingham & Emmbrook Reserves 3-0, to move to the top of the Reserve Division 2 East. The Reserves will be looking to maintain top-spot as they face Chinnor Reserves at Station Road, Chinnor on 13th October (3:00pm kick off).