Date: 20th November 2005

Tandridge League Shield

Invicta U16 went out of the League Shield with a 4-1 defeat away to
Horley Town in a bad tempered encounter. With the kick off delayed until 11.30
am to allow the pitch to thaw, the surface was slippery and not ideal for
a passing game.

Horley went ahead on 21 mins when Phillips missed his clearance and the
ball was slotted home from 8 yards. It remained that way until half time,
though Invicta had man of the match Andrew Whittome to thank after a goal line
clearance and fine late block. Invicta's best chance fell to Ollie Leigh
whose header went over from a Mason corner.

The second period was scrappy as challenges were flying in all over the
park and eventually the referee was forced to produce a series of yellow
cards, though the damage was done following a series of poor challenges that
went unpunished.

Horley went 2-0 up mid way though the second half after Invicta gave
away a thrown and were cut open with a simple through ball. It was soon 3-0
from corner that Kinderman could only parry and the game seemed over.

The last 10 mins saw Invicta's best spell of the game and substitute
Holmes who shaved the bar with his first effort netted from close range with
5mins to play with his second opportunity.

As Invicta pushed on a misunderstanding gifted Horley 4th and confirmed
Invicta's exit from this competition. Invicta still have Horley to play in
the league and will look to put in a better footballing display to make amends.

Invicta's run of away games continue with a trip to Coulsdon Athletic next.