Euxton Villa 4  Springfields 1

 Liam Scores a Hat Trick

The sun was out (is it really October?),the boys were in buoyant mood and all of us spectators were eagerly awaiting this six point game. We were not to be disappointed. From the kickoff both sides went for everything, playing at a fast pace, with numerous chances being created at both ends. Springfields kept us under pressure but at the back Bradley and Matthew stood firm. Springfield gained a corner and from the goal mouth scramble the ball fell to their wing player who floated in a cross which was met by Bradley and unfortunately diverted past Tommo and in, 1-0 to Springfields.

The goal spurred us on, with the mid field starting to pass the ball about with increased determination.

Robert took a superb free kick out on the right which beat everyone and struck the crossbar,again this lifted the boys and they pressed forward. Springfields reacted too, creating 2 efforts which caused mad scrambles in the box, but Tommo produced some brave saves. Two super strikes from Bradley and Liam both struck the bar/post surely the equaliser would soon come? Still Springfields pressed forward and from one of their attacks  Bradley won the ball and released  Nick on the right who unleashed a great shot, which was deflected by a defender and in, 1-1.

The game was still evenly balanced with both sides continuing to play positive football and each looking to score. Euxton midfield kept breaking down the Springfield attacks, Bradley pushed forward and a loose ball fell to him outside their area, without hesitation Bradley unleashed a fantastic shot which flew goalwards, hit the angle of post and bar and back into play. Poacher Liam was first to the rebound and poked it home  2-1.

The second half started the same as the first, both teams playing good football with everyone committed. Springfields kept up the pressure, desperate for the equaliser, going close a number of times. As the game went on the boys looked the stronger/fitter team and kept pushing forward. Liam picked up on a long clearance from Matthew, beat the defender in the race for the ball and stroked the ball in, 3-1.

The goal seemed to knock the wind out of the opposing players who given their all, but still they kept pressing forward forcing Tommo to save some good efforts. Liam pounced on a loose ball on the left, went on one of his runs, rode 2 crunching tackles (one of which resulted in their player being unfortunately carried off) rounded the goalkeeper and scored, what a goal, 4-1, game over.

An excellent game of football, very well refereed and a pleasure to watch (much better than watching our national team), well done boys, we need to keep it going. 

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