Week 2: AA 5 Wildcats 2

Week 2: AA 5 Wildcats 2
Almaty Athletic put last week's disastrous start behind them by winning comprehensively against Wildcats 5-2.
They started with pace and purpose and got their early reward when Galvin finished off a superb team move. They quickly added to their lead with a well-taken goal from John Murphy. Wildcats pulled a goal back when slack defending left their left full back in unmarked to finish well.
At half-time the statistics showed that Almaty had 75% possession but only a one goal lead. However, Almaty were to convert their possession into goals in the second half. John Murphy exposed Wildcats defence on the break and finished with finesse to make it 3-1. Galvin also bamboozled their defense to make it four.
Wildcats then managed to pull one back to put the pressure on Almaty for the last 10 mins. Their hopes were dashed when some excellent vision from "Safehands" Sweetnam spotted the Wildcats keeper off his line. His kick took one bounce and sailed straight over the keeper's head and straight into the net.
The Gaffer was delighted with the improved performance and had this to say after the game: "Great team performance. A lot livelier all round. John Murphy's pace was a great addition up front. It was also great to see Spratt making his comeback though he was a bit rusty. The absent players will have to put in some extra training if they are to reclaim their places next week!"