Buckle Up!

Did Enzo Marseca unlock the scoring boots for the lads? The boys traveled up to Wolverhampton to face Wolves and ended putting six goals on the board, but it was not easy to start of in the 1st half. An early goal from a Nicholas Jackson header on a set piece put the Blues up early 1-nil. The lead would not last as the shaky defense could not stop a give away in their own defensive half as Matheus Cunha equalized in the 27th minute. Cole Palmer with a wonderful volley over the long arms of Jose Sa made it 2-1 off a quick long ball from Robert Sanchez & a quick tap from Jackson to setup Palmer. But that lead was short-lived as in the waning minutes of 1st half stoppage time, the defense gives up a Jorgen Strand-Larsen goal off a free kick to level the match going into the half.

Changes were made at the half and for the better. Pedro Neto was subbed on and the results were immediate. Four minutes into the 2nd half, the lads attacked much quicker & Noni Madueke capitalizes. Ten minutes later, Noni strikes again as the Blues put on more pressure on Wolves. He then goes for the hat trick as Cole Palmer assist Noni fora 3rd time and in less than 20 minutes played in the 2nd half, the lads were up 5-2. Joao Felix was subbed on late and joins in scoring as he nets his 1st of the PL campaign and the 6th of the match. The match completely flipped in our favor after an end to end affair in the 1st half.

Are we starting to see what Enzo Marseca really wants from the lads? There’s much work still to do on the defensive half, but if the goals are being scored at this rate, it’ll buy the backline some time to figure things out. Up next, the 1st London Derby of the season at home against Crystal Palace. Let’s see if the momentum holds up.

Come down to the Londoner Addison this Sunday morning and kick it with the Shed End crew. We look forward to seeing you there!

Cheers,

Shed End Dallas