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Captain Jack and his band of merry scallywags had different
ideas. It was time for the visit of Preston Pirates to meet
the in-form Under 7s who where defending the perfect home
record and did not intend to have it stolen away.
The first half saw the home team showing some great
character in defending against the Pirates who had the early
opportunities, only to be kept out by a fine display of
keeping by Luke, who showed that he is growing into the
position, along side the defending of the treasure by Aidan
and Ben. The scallywags in midfield made raids up the field
with little Thomas, Aaron, Oliver and Jack combining to keep
up the pressure but where unable to break the deadlock and
plunder the opposition goal.
The constant cry from the touchline during the first half
was of “when can I come on Dylan?” from some substitutes (you know who I mean!). Whilst the valiant
rearguard actions was working to keep the Pirates from our
treasure, Captain Jack made a break up field to plunder the
goal and was brought down just outside the penalty area.
The coach sent the message for Captain Jack to “bring out
the cannon” and go for goal! With the Pirates defending Jack
took aim, loaded his cannon and fired…..away the cannonball
went racing towards its target GOOOOOAL 1-0 to Euxton, a
hotly contested goal, with Oliver claiming it along with
Jack (later handed to Jack during the post match
celebration).
With the Pirates behind they took the sound of the retreat
and made for the sidelines of half time.
With the scallywags of Euxton happy in their work it was
time to bring on the changes, making way where Little
Thomas, Aaron and Oliver to be replaced by the left footed
duo of Callum and Thomas and the fancy feet of Connor.
The sound of the whistle rang out to commence the second
half charge by the Pirates but it was not to be! The
scallywags moved up a gear and from the off had the Pirates
in retreat mode. Callum was first to break the hearts of
the Pirates with the first of his goals, he weaved past a
crowded defence to eventually tap home goal number 2 for Euxton. Straight from the restart saw the Pirates give the
ball away to Connor who broke down the pitch with some
strong running on the wing from Jack to cross into the area
to be met by Thomas for goal number 3. The scallywags had
them on the run and goal number 4 wasn’t far away. The pace
and passing of the Euxton team led Callum to the penalty
area only to be brought down by a young Pirate who had no
idea which way Callum was turning…PENALTY came the shout
from the touchline, the referee could not refuse. Up
stepped Callum cannonball at the ready... GOAL number 4. The swashbuckling Euxton Crew
had them on the run and the key to the treasure wasn’t going
anywhere.
The Pirates made for the
half way line and the restart, ball on spot… referee at the
ready… whistle blows… Callum steals the ball and heads south
and plunders the goal for a well deserved hat trick and goal
number 5.
Now the Euxton scallywags were in command on the joyride to
keeping the treasure, goal number 6 saw a sweeping move
between our star defender Aidan breaking forward in search
of the goal he so richly deserves, he found Thomas who
raided the Pirates for goal number 6. With a delighted
coach now safe in the knowledge the treasure could not go
anywhere, he brought back the first half team which led to
the magnificent seven coming at the final whistle from
Oliver.
A resounding 7-0 win.
Next week the Euxton Crew take on The Simpson’s at
Springfield… keep reading the next chapter of the Under 7s
adventure.
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