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Alton Fireballs 2 - 2 Fleet Dolphins

29 Sep 2024

In a thrilling contest between Alton Fireballs and Fleet Dolphins, the two teams battled to a 2-2 draw in a match filled with drama, missed chances, and key moments on both ends of the pitch.

The game kicked off with high energy, and it was Alton who struck first. Max latched onto a perfectly weighted through ball, showing great composure as he slotted the ball into the bottom corner, giving the Fireball a 1-0 lead. However, the Dolphins responded immediately, catching the Alton defense off guard to equalise within minutes, bringing the game to 1-1.

Fleet Dolphins had a golden opportunity to take the lead when they were awarded a penalty for handball. However, their spot-kick was poorly taken and missed the target, sparking a sense of relief for the Fireball fans. The reprieve was short-lived, though, as Fleet soon capitalised on a free kick situation. A beautiful top left corner goal, putting the Dolphins ahead 2-1.

Alton kept fighting and found their way back into the match when their striker was fouled on the edge of the box. From the resulting free kick, Alton managed to pull level, making it 2-2 as the home crowd roared in approval.

The final stages of the match were tense, with Alton missing two big chances to secure all three points. They also had to be alert defensively, clearing a shot off the goal line to deny the Dolphins a late winner. In the end, neither side could find the decisive goal, and the match ended in a hard-fought draw.

A fantastic match.