Mid Lancs Colts League    Kick off 12 noon.

Due to the weather this match was transferred from being an away fixture, to a “home” fixture. As is the norm for Sundays the weather didn’t disappoint, howling gale, but luckily no rain.  Unfortunately we were without Barney who was ill, but we had a ready made replacement in Nick. Anyway, Springfields kicked off with the wind behind them, and were soon putting us under sustained pressure.  The game was flowing end to end with both sets of forwards creating chances. At last, we started to get our passing game going and a shot from Robert produced an excellent save from their keeper who somehow managed to dive backwards and tip it over. Springfields kept pushing forward with Kyle and Matthew having to work really hard. Bradley, in his midfield role was putting in a great shift, producing some fine tackles and passes, one of which to Kyle, who was on the halfway line (and facing into the wind) who produced a magnificent shot which just went over the bar, with the keeper beaten. The action was non stop end to end stuff, Liam latching onto a through ball and again the keeper produced a fine save diving at his feet. Following some neat approach work Robert unleashed a great shot which rattled the crossbar (which, had it not have “bend” in it due to the damage from the winds, would have probably gone in). Half time came with some relief for the boys would had had to work  extremely hard containing Springfields and playing against the wind.

Euxton kicked off the second half  with the wind behind them (which by now had reduced in velocity) and were soon putting some good moves together. As we pushed forward we left gaps at the back and Springfield nearly caught us out with a few breaks. The football was still end to end with everyone really having to work hard. Following a handball Robert unleashed a great freekick which again crashed against the crossbar (no bend on this bar though). Still the game was evenly balanced with both teams trying to win it, no sitting back, content with a draw for these boys. In the final minutes Tommo had to produce a great save to keep them out and at the other end with virtually the last kick of the match Bradley produced a fine effort which produced an equally excellent save from the keeper diving smartly to his right.

At the final whistle it was 0-0, and an excellent match, which was a credit to both sets of boys. We really worked hard as a team and everyone gave their all which is all that can be asked. Although a draw, we were unlucky not get the 3 points as we had hit the bar 3 times

.Everything is  still there to be played for, League and cup, keep it going boys.