Euxton Villa u10s 2  Tarleton Blue 0

 The last game seemed ages ago, and considering it was a defeat, would time have reenergized the boys? Kick off was 12.30 which was unusual for our home games, but perhaps the lie ins would benefit everyone ? The boys kicked off , Tarelton midfield seemed intent on ensuring our midfield trio of Liam Robert and Barney would be  denied any space and for the early periods really pushed forward with Kyle and Matthew having to be on their toes. Eventually we started getting our passing game going with some really good approach work, but the Tarleton defence were well versed in dealing with our attacks. Tarleton too started to get their passing game going and were playing some good football, going close with a few good efforts, thankfully Tommo in goal was in super form and produced some excellent saves. Still the boys kept pushing forward and Tarletons keeper was tested on a number of occasions. The game was evenly balanced and following some excellent approach play , Robert put  pressure on one of their defenders in the box and managed to stroke the ball home from close range, 1-0.

As expected Tarleton upped their game and kept pushing forward looking for the equaliser, but despite a few close shaves we went in at half time 1 up.

Second half found us kicking downhill and against the wind, Tarelton made good use of the wind and were producing some searching long balls, with their midfield threatening to overrun ours. The game was still evenly balanced with both keepers making excellent saves. Liam twice latching onto through balls, going past the keeper, but putting his final ball inches the wrong side of the posts. The boys needed a second goal to ease the tension/pressure (call it what you like) and we on the touchlines equally hoping. Tarleton kept pushing forward, with a result gaps were being left at their back. Liam chased down a good ball on the left , gave 2 good tackles and through sheer determination released a ball to Robert unmarked in the box who gratefully slotted home 2 nil.

Still Tarelton kept coming forward and were unlucky not to get a penalty when Kyle appeared to have handled in the box (some you win some you lose) .

The game was played in excellent spirits by both sets of boys and the teams were a credit to this league. An excellent game of football enjoyed by all, and the result means we are now in second place in the league with 2 games in hand.

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