A THRILLING game was played out in the Tent on Sunday evening as York men’s Futsal team thumped Lincoln 9-3 in a crucial Round of 16 BUCS Cup match.
Buoyed by a large crowd, with a vuvuzela thrown in for good measure, York showed their dominance over a bedraggled Lincoln side, and now progress to the quarter-finals of the BUCS Championship. The first-half saw an even display from both teams, but it was in fact Lincoln opening the scoring with a quick goal from short range. A quick York reply from Arnarson, however, saw parity restored. A commanding performance from Jonny Sim in goal saw most of Lincolns efforts either saved, or tipped round the post for a corner. A searching cross from out wide from York saw Lincoln’s number four turn the goal into his own net, but once again the scores were quickly levelled from a stinging shot from the Lincoln number ten for his second of the game.
The White Rose’s prolific goalscorer Alex Tringham was to give York the lead before half-time, ending a tight fought first half. The actions of Sim in goal and York’s strong defence are to be praised for keeping Lincoln out.
Unlike the first-half, the second period proved far more one-sided, with York showing why they are such a force at this level.
Four more goals from Tringham suppressed Lincoln from any chances of re-gaining a foothold, along with three other goals from McCoy, Gill and Bourden. The expanse of the York domination was only broken with a solitary Lincoln goal ten minutes from time, but it was too little too late.
The role of the crowd in both buoying York and aggravating Lincoln was self-evident in the second period, with away tempers boiling over. The strong turnout had created a hostile atmosphere for the visitors, and obviously riled the team. However, special mention must be made for York players Alex Tringham and Jonny Sim whose outstanding performances stabilised the Black & Gold before the break, and then secured the rout after the interval.
Vision’s man-of-the-match goes to Jonny Sim for his reflex saves.