It was lovely and sunny day outside but instead we were stuck in a freezing cold ice rink, unlike the players who by the end of the match were steaming (not due to any heavy drinking session, I might add!) despite the cold.
Fresh from last season’s success, Peterborough were looking to improve and of course, this time they had the home team advantage.
30 seconds in, and the first goal came from #13 Gary Farmer, not surprisingly. I missed the second goal because there were too many sledges sitting on the goal line, you’re all big lads, you all make excellent walls but terrible windows. However, I’ve since been told this was scored by Matt Coleman.
So to the 1st period break, and after the customary feeding of the jelly babies, watering of the goalie and the rest of the team, we headed back for the 2nd period. 12 minutes into it, and the 3rd goal of the game came from #7, Matt Coleman.
Cardiff provided a much stiffer challenge in the 2nd period and Peterborough found it harder to score. However, I did notice Darren Brown was wearing a rather fetching pair of green gloves, very reminiscent of the Hulk on a rampage. #40, Callum Shakespeare, ended up in the naughty corner for doing something that is symbolised by crossed arms from the ref (this game needs to come with subtitles!).
Just to highlight how more physical this game was getting, Gary Farmer was then in trouble, made to sit out for t-boning. However, almost as soon as he was released from the penalty box, Gary was back on the ice and scored the next two goals, making the score 5-0 to Peterborough. Goal number 6, and I think it was Gary, but to be honest I didn’t know there had been a goal!
Within a few minutes, Gary Farmer and Darren Brown were both sat in the penalty box, I have no idea what they did but they looked like naughty school children sat there. So with the team down to 3 outfield players - Callum Shakespeare, Jamie Hutchcraft and Jon Le Galloudec - all protecting the goalie, Peterborough killed both penalties off without conceding any goals.
Into the 3rd period, the 7th goal was scored with just over 6 minutes to go. No sooner did Matt Coleman score that one, than he was in trouble for t-boning - off to the naughty corner with you! Darren Brown obviously took pity on him, and joined Matt in the naughty corner. During this time an 8th goal was scored, but I was busy thinking of getting a hot drink as my fingers had gone a bit numb. Darren was still on in the penalty box when the match ended - I suppose he’d better make up the time in the next match!
The final score was 8-0 and Cardiff has a long drive home with little reward. Gary Farmer got a new hat as Player of the Match and the boys bumped fists with everyone and went off to try to smell less disgusting.
Special mention to poor old Rob, who was feeling ill during the game, I hope you’re feeling better now.
