After rain, rain and more rain, the Under 7's finally got their season under way with a game at BAC and it was worth the wait.

After an even start BAC took the lead with a well taken goal from close range. Villa's heads didn't drop and they continued to press, creating a number of chances before captain Jack Groundwater took the ball on his chest and equalised from close range. Villa didn't look back from this point and took control of the game. Alex Owen then made it 2-1 after a cross from James Andrews. James then made it 3-1 with a powerful shot into the corner of the net. Half time arrived with Villa 3-1 up.

BAC came out for the second half and played very well, putting in some excellent tackles and looking to pass the ball. A couple of good chances went begging from BAC but it was Villa who grabbed the next goal. Joe Nolan cut inside from right midfield and finished well to put Villa 4-1 up. It was long until Villa made it 5-1 through Stuart Burgess and then Tom Stewart broke away down the right side, delivered a fantastic cross which James Andrew powerfully finished. Alex Owen then set up Stuart Burgess, the goalkeeper was unlucky after an excellent save but Stuart tapped home to make the score 7-1.

Picking a man of the match would be hard as the whole team played so well. BAC also must be thanked for making us feel very welcome and, despite the score, playing extremely well in a very entertaining game.


Villa Team: Aaron Temmen, Jake Platt, Luke Hunter, Jack Groundwater, Stuart Burgess, Joe Nolan, Alex Owen, Liam Gaskell, Alex Rothwell, Liam Ford, James Andrews, Tom Stewart.