Duodu scores a hat-trick as United defeat Kings Langley
Biggleswade United head coach Kane Dougherty was elated with his side’s performance as they triumphed 4-1 at Kings Langley in the Gladwish Challenge Trophy on Saturday.
New signing Sean Duodu scored a first half hat-trick, before Jaiden Irish found the net as well, as Dougherty said: “We were excellent.
"I think both sides made a few changes, but two really strong sides and after the first 10 minutes, when it took us a little while to ease ourselves into the game, we conceded a disappointing goal, but the reaction after that was superb.
"Sean came in for us on a dual reg from Hitchin Town and got himself a first half hat-trick, so that always helps, but I thought to a man we controlled the game after that moment much better and something we really needed, especially after Tuesday night (4-0 loss at Baldock Town).
"The game management for us was much better. There’s been a couple of games where we’ve had a two-goal lead and let that slip, today we kept it.
"We were patient and probably should have had one or two more goals, so really positive, some really good performances and as a unit we were excellent.
"There’s lots of big decisions for me to make moving forward, but these are the decisions I want to make.”
Biggleswade United also triumphed 3-0 at Arlesey Town during their SSML Premier Division clash on Tuesday night, Liam Brooks, Liam Smyth and Codi-Lee Spavins on target.
Dougherty added: “The pressure was all on us. We spoke about control being the key word, and that’s what we had for 90 minutes.
"I thought we played some really good football, especially in the first half when we were trying to break down the low block.
"We were patient and to be honest we were disappointed to only come in 2-0 up.
"They made it tough for us, but in the end we fully deserved the win
"Second half, we took our foot off the gas a little bit which happens naturally, but the positives are a clean sheet and a 3-0 win!”
United host Enfield this weekend and then welcome Baldock Town in the Premier Division Cup on Tuesday night.
Arlesey head to Dunstable FC as they also entertain Luton Town in the Beds Senior Challenge Cup in midweek.
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