Walton West End 0  Euxton Villa 2

Coming just two days after a hard fought semi final victory, this was always going to be a difficult challenge playing a team currently just below us in the league - especially after they had no match themselves on Sunday.

Overall Euxton were in command throughout with Matty not making a save in the match and only touching the ball 4 times. However Euxton did not have the usual snap to their play and needed to keep possession of the ball a little more - especially in midfield. We couldn't seem to get our passing game going with too many hopeful, rather than placed passes . As a result it was a little bit hectic at times.

We had 3 clear cut chances in the first half following strong runs from Joe, Connor and Dominic respectively, but we could not find the finish we were looking for. We forced a number of corners without looking like we were going to create a chance from them. WWE on the other hand were working hard and tackling well and played some good football in parts and so, whilst the game was played in the WWE half, the match as goalless at half time.

For the start of the second half we brought on Myles and Lee because we needed some fresh legs in midfield and they did very well for us. Myles with his first touch in the game, won a tackle and played a great ball in behind the defence for Joe. Having started well his confidence grew and it was good to see him involved so much. Lee also got himself involved from the start, was strong in the tackle and made a number of good passes for Dominic.

As a result the second half was even more one sided with Joe, and in particular Dominic, seeming able to beat their man and hit in crosses or shots at will. However with 3/4 of the game gone it was still goalless and the Euxton support was starting to get a little worried.

We brought Matthew back on and gave him a run up front to give us a different option and it worked. He won the ball well and attacked the defence who could only half clear to the edge of the box, where Myles hit a really well struck shot over the keeper. It was a great goal just when we needed it.

We had 2 or 3 other chances that we didn't take before Matthew scored a good team goal. George won a tackle inside our half and gave the ball to Lee who used his strength to hold the ball well and wait for the overlapping Dominic. A good cross into the box was met by Matthew with a good finish.

2 - 0 was the least we deserved and with fresh legs you have to suspect that it would have been more. WWE play some good football and are well positioned in the league and so it was a worthy win. Once again the boys handled the situation and won a game in the last quarter which says a lot about their spirit and fitness levels.

It was a "squad" performance with good contributions from all involved.

Man of the Match : Myles - delivered just when we needed a goal