Cal was quick to praise his team’s performance. “I am very proud of our players. The resilience, mental strength and concentration they showed was immense. Remember, this a very young team that is getting younger every season. But sometimes, when a team turns up to a game with one intention and one intention only and that is to prevent you from scoring in order to try to score themselves, it is very difficult.” That deep post-game analysis shook everybody.
"I should've saved up some energy, I have a marathon later on today, and have to cycle 30 miles back" said Stu downing his 4th pint before the game.
Boro started strong, some neat one-touch passes between Martin, the Dorkinians' goalkeeper and their skipper's face resulted in an away team lead. One could be described as a scorpion kick, but looked more like an attempted dive with the ball accidentally hitting his ankle, Martin got his second of the day.
Dorkinians couldn't believe what was happening, but they still managed to create a couple of chances.
"Fat chance I might get MOM, if I vote for myself, if we keep the clean sheet" said somebody.
Half-time: Boro 2 - 0 Dorking.
Boro kept on impressing in the second half, Watkins on the wing was sprinting back and forth, with but mainly without the ball, deceiving the oppo. Once he got the ball he dribbled half the pitch and launched a perfect strike, that almost knocked unconscious a chihuahua strolling nearby.
Although the rain was pouring heavily, Nathan didn't bother with his hairstyle being ruined, he kept his composure and was threatening the opposition goal with every chance he had.
The Boro third goal was a beauty, Nuno nutmegged three players including Mills, and cut Dorkinians' defence with a through ball. Stu found himself in 1 on 1 with the keeper, calm finish, 3:0.
Meantime paramedics arrived to check on Nuno as he was heavily breathing after running 40 yards.
3 points collected and a clean sheet, what a performance.
Watkins and Mills had been seen in Dorking later on the evening celebrating the win, rumour has it they might be still around.