MWP FC finished their 2015 with a convincing 4-1 victory against local rivals Leek Wootton.

In glorious sunshine the Police started brightly and pushed for an early goal, however it was the hosts that nearly took the lead when through 1-on-1 the striker failed to beat keeper Khane Barlow as he made himself big to save with his feet.

The first goal inevitably came from a Nathan Woodfield long through which was met by Jimmy Gethins, who leapt like a salmon to head the ball into the bottom corner. The Police continued to push forward and look for more goals but they were left exposed and Leek Wootton scored a surprise equaliser on the counter attack with a cracking volley.

The game was effectively won after a quickfire Nathan Woodfield double. Playing in centre midfield for the first time in 20 years, he put the police ahead with a fine strike from 25 yards. The second goal was even better, firing the ball in to the Wootton top corner. Woodfield himself was shocked and has already claimed the goal of the season award!

At the half time interval the emphasis was on putting the game to bed and scoring the next goal was vital. Despite early pressure from Wootton the forth goal was clinically slotted home by debutant Bogdan Ene after a fast break.

The game became very scrappy with Leek Wootton spending a lot of time in the Police half, however the back three and midfielders dug in and defended well to keep an impressive second half clean sheet. The Police should have extended their lead further when hitting Wootton on the break but Tom Davison somehow tackled himself and marauding centre back mark Chueng failed to generate any power in his shot.

The game grew increasingly disjointed up until the final whislte but the Police were clear winners. They can now enjoy their Christmas break, feeling positive of climbing up the league in the new year."

Police MOTM: Nathan Woodfield

Mid-Warks Police FC

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