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I was trying not to tempt fate at half-time but it did feel like once we'd got that first goal we would go on to win comfortably and that was one of the most one-sided halves of football I can remember seeing. The commentary team said it was like a first team versus the under-18's but to me it reminded me of a pre-season friendly against a local non-league side who know they've been out-classed and whose heads have started to drop. At one point Key and Ray were smiling and laughing while Caprice and Brown were bringing out the party tricks with lots of step-overs and back heels. Bristol Rovers were woeful in defence but they did at least show a bit of fight and spirit, even if it was too litle too late. Scunthorpe were just woeful all over the pitch and completely lacking in organisation or self-belief. However, City can only beat what's in front of them and if we keep drawing against the decent teams and thrashing the not-so-good teams we'll be there or thereabouts at the end of the season.That goal was such a relief. We'd been much the better side and had had all the territory and possession but just looked a bit over-anxious and struggled to create too many decent opportunities. The game's been a bit scrappy at times but if we can get the ball down and trust our passing game we should get more chances to score in the second half. The whole team has played well but Hartridge has been the star including one run with the ball that took him all the way to the edge of the Scunny box.
In terms of individual players Dawson and the back three were in complete control all afternoon which allowed Hartridge to show off his quality on the ball. Key started slowly but grew into the game and deserved his goal; on the other wing Caprice was full of energy and pace on the ball - yes his left foot let him down at times but he still managed to set up a goal. Kite was neat and tidy but let himself down with one reckless tackle that got him booked and it was good to see Dieng lasting the full 90 for the first time and having the energy to get in the box for his goal. Nombe worked hard and didn't get many chances but he did create the space for Brown and Jay to show their class and both were absolutely brilliant.