AVON YOUTH LEAGUE U’13 DIV 3

 

SUN 3 OCT 04

 

ST ALDHELMS ‘A’          0

FRY CLUB COLTS           1

 

On a dreadful afternoon for football (wet & windy), we travelled to Headley Park School to play St Aldhelms to try and avenge the two defeats inflicted by them last season.

 

For the second successive week, we had a full squad of 15 players to choose from and this was to prove decisive.

 

A solid start saw us create a few half chances during the first 35 minutes whilst in goal Craig Francis was rarely troubled. In the greasy conditions Craig’s handling of the ball was excellent throughout the game. Any openings that were created were quickly dealt with by the speed of sweeper James Hurrell Smith.

 

At half time we were happy to be drawing 0 – 0 and certainly in control of the game.

 

The second half saw the game open up a little more as defences became a little stretched. Our two wingers Reece Tucker and Kyle Curtis both saw more of the ball and began to make more impact down both flanks. An early chance for Kyle in the second half saw the ball just go wide of the post whilst further good defending, including some well timed tackles by central defender James Boulton kept the back door firmly shut. Even when a half volley by St Aldhelms forward flashed across our six yard box the ball ended up safely behind for a goal kick.

 

With fifteen minutes to go, a double change brought about a change of luck and lead to the only goal of the game. Some good link up play in our midfield from Oli Randall saw Reece Tucker fly down the right wing once more and his pass into the path of Mo Bouaziz opened up their defence. With good control his shot beat their keeper and we took the lead with five minutes to go. A well deserved lead which we kept until the final whistle for our first points of the season.

 

It truly was a great victory with such hard work from every player. The Man of the Match award once again proved difficult but was deservedly awarded to Reece Tucker who showed such improvement and discipline in right midfield role.

TEAM:

Craig Francis, Michael Payne, Jordan Knight, James Hurrell Smith, James Boulton, Ben Bowden, Louis Nicholl, Kyle Curtis, Reece Tucker, Oli Randall, Mo Bouaziz, Matt Baber, Bradley Monelle. Oli Boon, Craig Rafferty