Report By Alex Lee

Manor new manager Kevin Durrant had promised to strengthen the team and duly did, so with only four players remaining from the original squad, it soon became apparent that his new signings were all quality players and they took hold of the game very early on, forcing the Mauritius keeper to make some important saves and interceptions.

For a team that had not really trained or played together before the match it was exciting to see the Manor playing such a neat, tidy passing game . The defence looked comfortable and solid, the midfield combative and fluid and the attack sharp and incisive.

It was quite surprising that the game remained goalless at half time. Come the second half and the Manor continued their assault on the opposition goal and soon a Mauritius defender under pressure fouled a Manor player in the box and up stepped Scott Lovett to cooly slot the ball home having sent the keeper the wrong way. 1.0 to the Manor.

The game opened up now and new Manor keeper made an outstanding save to deny Mauritius an equaliser against the run of play. Manor now used all three subs and the injection of new legs led to Mauritius starting to give away needless free kicks and from one of these Manor centre back Ricky Hayles converted with a superb glancing header from a pin point delivery. 2.0 to the Manor.

The game finished at this score with the Manor running out well deserved winners. Special thanks are due to coach Paul Norris and Chairman Reg Curtis for overseeing the team whilst manager Kevin Durrant was away on a scouting trip in Europe.

Man of the Match

Ricky Hayles.

Manor Team:

Ross Frew, Jason Fox, Reiss Sinclair, Jamil Sylla, Joe Ellul, Bradley Wigington, Fabio Jesus, Danny Dobson, Josh Coulson, Jakovo Ukueku, Liam Allen.

Subs used, Kieren King,Ricardo Amado, Ali Mounter.