Football lets itself down with these tactics....

GFC struggled to find form against Merstham FC under flood lights at Footes Lane last night going down 1-2.

The visiting side tested the referee by using every 'trick in the book' to frustrate and delay the play. Sadly many of the more experienced visiting sides seem use this ruse to lower the standard of play and kill a game - especially when they find themselves in a two goal lead!!!

I guess the tactic of pushing the Ref's resolve is now part of the game, maybe it always was? I witnessed Merstham players niggling at GFC players, backing into players looking for a foul and somehow dropping to the ground in pain after an 'unseen' clash!

By pure coincidence I'm sure, this often happened when GFC had a bit of momentum!!

I really HATE this part of the game. It can be seen right up to the International level... mostly in the men's game. Maybe this is why I really enjoying the flow and undoubted skills shown in Woman's football?

My pics of the GFC game are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW GFC v MERSTHAM FC