Diss Town A travelled to SIL division 2 side Hoxne Utd in a last minute minute friendly due to the original game being cancelled against Sprowston Beehive. Diss knew this would be a tough game against a well established side 8 leagues above them. The game started with Hoxne passing the ball around very well and looking dangerous up top with two lively strikers. The home side had the first chance after 5 minutes when a good move resulted in Jimmy Goulding firing wide from the edge of the area. The visitors were struggling to get to grips with the game and couldn’t get a foot on the ball and fell behind after 15 minutes when a good ball through found the electric Colin Mayhew and he poked the ball past stand in goalkeeper Max Lock to make the score 1-0. Diss reacted to the goal and almost drew level immediately when a corner from James Casbard found Dan Rose who’s header was tipped over the bar by the home sides keeper. The tangerines had a glorious chance to equalize when Jordan Balls sent Ben Green through on goal but his lob went over the bar. The home side doubled their lead on the half hour mark when the impressive Steve Garland sent a through ball for Kyle Wythe who out powered the defender and smashed the ball into the bottom corner to make the score 2-0. Diss were trying to get back into the game but Hoxne were defending well and not giving much away. Hoxne almost wrapped up the game before half time but Max Lock saved well from Jimmy Goulding. On 40 minutes another good chance came the visitors way when Dan Rose released Ben Green who carried the ball forward but his shot was tipped wide by the goalkeeper.

 

Half Time Hoxne Utd 2 Diss Town A 0