Confidence high for Cavan game
Wednesday March 10 2010
IF YOU win enough ball you'll win matches, simple as that. That was Anthony Masterson's view on Wexford's win over Sligo, but right now he's looking to an improved performance when they travel to take on Cavan in their Allianz Football League Division 3 game at Breffni Park on Saturday evening next (7.30 p.m.).
'It was a ball-winning problem that held us back in other games, but credit to Eric Bradley in particular and Daithí Waters for their displays in midfield.
'They drove for possession and won an abundance of ball, while they were also quick on the breaking ball. They also drove at the Sligo team which played a huge part in the victory. We would take a seven-point victory over Sligo at any time,' he added.
Now that they have put victories back-to-back, the goalkeeper is clearly looking forward to the Cavan game.
'It will be our first league game under lights. It's a new venture for us but one we're looking forward to taking on.
'Confidence is now high. I can see the confidence coming back to where it was two years ago. Wins bring confidence so we'll be aiming to maintain momentum.'
The Wexford players have set targets for the month of March and seem determined to achieve them.
Masterson said: 'We aimed to win our four games in March, but we realise that Cavan will be determined to bounce back from last weekend's defeat.
'We all realise the advantage of home venue. Cavan will be up for this game in front of home supporters. When you look at it, a defeat would put them in relegation trouble, while two points would keep us in the promotion race.
'Our aim is to win on Saturday. We are looking no further than that at the moment, but should we keep winning our final game is against current leaders Antrim.'
Wexford will be without the suspended Ben Brosnan, who has been one of the side's leading attackers this year. Also out through injury are Adrian Morrissey, P.J. Banville and Paddy Byrne.
Wexford will feel the three points are manageable should they be able to bring their game up another gear.
