Coleman Shines in Herne Bay Derby
Joe Coleman delivered a standout performance as goalkeeper for Herne Bay in their 1-1 Isthmian South East derby against Faversham. The 25-year-old was named man of the match, a choice that surprised some initially.
Impactful Saves Secured Draw
The match was tightly contested until Herne Bay equalized with a penalty in the 87th minute. Shortly after, Coleman made two crucial saves that preserved the draw and impressed spectators.
Player-Manager’s Take on Man of the Match
“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!”
— Liam Friend, centre-back and player-manager
Friend also acknowledged other strong performances from teammates including Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo, Dan Carrington, Harvey Brand, and Scott Heard.
Team Effort Highlighted
- Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo played well
- Dan Carrington impressed again
- Harvey Brand and Scott Heard worked hard in midfield
Overall, Coleman’s late heroics clinched him the man-of-the-match award and secured a vital point for Herne Bay.
Author’s summary: Joe Coleman’s key late saves earned him man of the match in a thrilling Herne Bay derby, securing a valuable draw and praise from his player-manager.