Euxton Villa u10

Brinscall 1 Euxton Villa 2

We were all expecting a hard fought, tight game and we were not disappointed. The game was played in a great spirit from by both teams, each determined to win. The first half was dominated by the midfield and although some excellent chances were created we just couldn’t press our slight  advantage home. Liam, Bradley and Barney all going close . The midfield players really started to dominate and as such Tommo in goal was hardly troubled. Euxton started to play their passing game and were playing really well, a great pass from Bradley to Liam who laid off an excellent pass to Bradley who took it in his stride and stroked it pass the advancing keeper. 1-0. we continued to pressurise and again Liam, Robert going close. An excellent corner on the left from Robert was narrowly missed by Bradley, had he connected it would have been a contender for goal of the season.

Robert managed to get the ball in the net with what looked like a diving header but the goal was disallowed as the referee decided the ball went in off Roberts arm.

From the goal kick the ball went to their no 7 (who had a really good game and was a source of all their game plays) who struck a beautiful shot from on the half way line which dipped over Tommos head and in. 1-1.

Half time came and we felt that we had stood their pressure and were feeling comfortable.

Right from the kickoff for the second half, Brinscall either upped their game or we relaxed too much but whatever, they were creating more chances and saves from Tommo and headers off the line by Robert and Liam kept us in the game. Despite this pressure we kept plugging away , Robert putting in excellent corners and from one of these Matthew (yes Matthew) who had crept to the back post unmarked, stabbed home 2-1.

Despite being under a lot of Brinscall pressure the boys still managed to play some good football and were rightful winners.

Mention must be made of the referee, who had an excellent game, talking to players, explaining decisions and managing to keep the game flowing. Both sets of boys made numerous foul throws and no doubt Andy will have them practising at training.

A really entertaining game and a credit to both teams.

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