Coleman Shines for Herne Bay in Derby
Joe Coleman delivered a man-of-the-match performance for Herne Bay in their 1-1 Isthmian South East draw against Faversham. The 25-year-old goalkeeper earned the sponsors’ best player award after making two crucial saves late in the game.
Late Heroics Secure Point
Herne Bay scored a penalty in the 87th minute to level the match. Shortly after, Coleman pulled off two excellent saves, helping secure the draw and thrilling fans with a dramatic finish.
Player-Manager’s Perspective
“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,” explained centre-back and player-manager Liam Friend.
Friend also praised other key players: “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 Effort Highlighted
- Joe Coleman’s decisive saves were crucial in the late stages of the game.
- Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo and Dan Carrington contributed strong performances.
- Harvey Brand and Scott Heard provided hard work in midfield.
Herne Bay’s resilience and Coleman’s late heroics made for a thrilling derby encounter.
Summary: Joe Coleman’s impressive goalkeeping and key saves late in the game earned him man-of-the-match honors in a tightly contested Herne Bay derby draw.