Date: 18th December 2005

Invicta finished 2005 in top spot with a hard earnt battling performance
against an equally determined Addiscombe side. This was Invicta 4th clean
sheet in a row and captain Thompson was magnificent in marshalling the
defence.

This was a game of little quality football as the open space of the Purley
Way presented a sloping pitch that was only just declared fit for play as
the overnight frost never lifted. Credit to both teams for making the best
of the conditions and having defended the slope in the first period, the
expectation of Invicta pushing home the advantage in the second never really
materialised.

Despite an off form display from leading goalscorer Willers he had the best
chance in the first period but was denied by an excellent save from the home
keeper. The rest of the period saw the Invicta defence of Thomson, Barnett,
Leigh and the outstanding Freke protect Kinderman.

Invicta were struggling in the middle of the park from a creative
perspective and having to chase and battle for every ball. When Willers
picked up possession on the right his run and cross was enough to give
Invicta the lead on 50 mins when a home defender turned the ball into his
own net as Parsons was about to pounce.

Believing this would settle Invicta, the game continued in the same pattern
and Addiscombe put Invicta under pressure for long periods of the second
half without Kinderman really being troubled.

It was relief at the full time whistle as the conditions won the day, but
left Invicta with another two points in their quest for a top three finish.

Next Training session is Friday Jan 6th at Edenbridge and Invicta are at
home to Surf on Sunday 8th January at Swanmead.