With both teams evenly matched this game was going to be a Management clash. The home team stole a march on the visiting Buffs with a clever tactical switch in the last minute pre-match pushing forward 2 AMs. Buffs tried to get a DMC on as soon as possible but the referee ignored their pleas until 6 mins in - by which time they were one behind. A tense even match thereafter with chances at either end but no more goals. Following half-time home team again proved they were faster out the blocks with another early goal. Buffs ramped up the pressure looking for some hope to cling to but failed to convert chances immediately - a header past the post and a ball blazed over the bar ("What a miss!"). However, the home team were getting nervous and pulled their AML back but were unable to keep the plucky Buffs out. 2-1! and light at the end of the tunnel. Buffs took off their DMC and pushed on another striker. They tried valiantly to rescue a draw for the travelling fans but to no avail with the home side parking the bus and bring on further defensive cover. In the end the home side deserved the win with greater tactical nous.

Defeated and a 5 point gap opened up but all is not lost. Just like that rubber ball....we'll bounce back.

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