Coleman Shines in Herne Bay Derby
Joe Coleman delivered an outstanding man-of-the-match performance for Herne Bay, earning praise from player-manager Liam Friend, who humorously suggested those who chose him should try their luck with the lottery.
Match Highlights
Coleman was named the sponsors’ best player in Bay’s 1-1 draw against Faversham in the Isthmian South East league last weekend—a decision met with some surprise at first.
However, the 25-year-old goalkeeper saved two crucial shots late in the game, helping his team secure an equalizer through a penalty at the 87th minute and finish strongly.
Manager's Comments
“Joe Coleman got man-of-the-match. That was announced in about the 89th minute and everyone was a bit like ‘Really?!’. He then proceeded to make two saves. Maybe whoever picked it, they need to do the lottery numbers! Before that, there were probably four or five that deserved it (the man-of-the-match award).”
“Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo did well, Dan Carrington was impressive again, Joe did his job, and Harvey Brand and Scott Heard worked hard in the middle.”
Team Performance
- Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo showed strong play.
- Dan Carrington impressed once more.
- Harvey Brand and Scott Heard contributed with considerable effort.
The match ended in a dramatic fashion, with Coleman’s saves ensuring Herne Bay shared the points in this fierce local derby.
Summary
Joe Coleman's late heroics and crucial saves defined Herne Bay’s strong finish in a tightly contested derby, earning him well-deserved recognition.
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