The first of a double header this week!

The Phoenix went into the match, still without a win this season. It was time to put this right!

The starting line up was strong, with Leo edge in goal, Riley Thacker and Stan Taylor at the back, Chaz Bolton on the left, Hazza Haslam in the cm and Kaiden Charlton on the right, upfront Alin Dragu! Leaving a strong bench of Alex Taylor, Fin Kerry, Raiden Fern, and Frankie Michael. Full squad for the first time this season.

After seeing the team sheets, we knew that the storm would be weaker than previous games, with a few players leaving.

That was the challenge to The Phoenix to take the game to them, which they duly obliged!

From the off, we attacked with a frenzy, which caught the opposition on the back foot, Kaiden Charlton grabbing the first goal early doors. It was soon followed up by Chaz Bolton scoring direct from a corner, which we have seen a few times before.

With the The Storm looking shell shocked and the defence of Stan Taylor and Riley Thacker not giving them an inch and pinning them in their own half. Alin Dragu stepped up with 2 deadly strikes from inside the box, which he lashed by the keeper, ably assisted by Haz Haslam and Kaiden Charlton.

Alin Dragu soon went close to his hat trick only to be denied by a great save from the keeper. Unfortunately for him, it fell to Chaz Bolton just outside the box who slammed the ball home.

This brought about a raft of changes as the bench entered the fray.

They soon got in on the act with Frank Michael releasing Finners Kerry, who managed to bundle the ball home. The Phoenix well on top and enjoying their passing approach. Half time.

The 2nd half began with Alex Taylor bossing the back line, with Raiden fern in front of him, playing the ball out from the back.

It wasn’t long before Kaiden Charlton bagged his 2nd of the game with a great long-range free kick. Soon after, Finners Kerry grabbed his 2nd of the game, converting a great through ball from Stan Taylor.

Despite the onslaught, The Storm kept going and tested Leo edge a couple of times, who made the saves look routine.

Chaz Bolton soon nailed his hattrick, which had all come from outside the box with a shot that had too much power for the keeper. He quickly followed up with a tap in from a great ball from Haz Haslam.

At this point, I realised how lucky I am, as Leo Edge went up front to be replaced by fin Kerry ( literally the best 2 keepers in the league, what a god send )

The challenge was on for Leo to notch his first competitive goal!

Frankie Michael soon sent a ball in which fell to Raiden Fern, who selfishly shot rather than laying up his stepbrother! ( You could almost hear the boos! ) luckily for Raiden, it rebounded off the post straight to Leo Edge to finish!! The scenes were incredible! Well done, Leo!

Shortly after, Raiden finished the scoring with a goal of his own!

Big credit must go to The
Storm who at no minute let their heads drop and ran themselves into the ground, despite playing higher level opposition.

Big thank you to our main sponsor furniture cloud

Sleeve sponsor Amanda and Alina

Ball and mom sponsor Lilly Jones at the crown inn.

It was a great performance from the Phoenix as a whole, but when a midfielder steps up and slams in 4 goals it was fairly easy, the factor as well wasn’t the goals, it was also his work rate, which he has massively upped this season! Well done, Chaz Bolton.

Heanor Town Football Club

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