Match result
| Team | Mixed U12 - Ebors |
|---|---|
| Opposition | Elm Park |
| Kick off | 11am 15/02/2015 |
| Score | 6-0 |
| Match report | Another game was faced with only 8 players available due to school holiday trips meaning the ‘magnificent 7’ in our last game reverted to the ‘Excellent’ 8. The boys were against a strong division 3 side in the league cup in Elm Park however if the Lions kept calm and composed; not concede an early goal then confidence would flow and a win was achievble. Jake returned from his bout of flu which immediately gave the outfield players confidence. Andy K started with 3 at the back in Ethan, Ellis and Andy; Louis, Jack and Ollie in the midfield with Jordan operating solely in the striker position. Ethan wore the captain’s armband in the absence of Simeon. The Lions were very cautious for the first 15 minutes but soon stepped up a gear when they began to sprightly pass the ball around. Elm Park used the extra man wisely giving the Lions no time on the ball. Jack made a great run and was tripped in the area, Ollie hit a great penalty but saw the Elm Park goalkeeper make an equally great save. Ethan continued his trait of ‘great’ set pieces and Ollie was unlucky not to put in one of his corners in but headed narrowly over the bar. Half time came with the sides nullifying each other, the additional ninth man was crucial. Andy K told the Lions to relax, play good football, shoot more often and they would be victorious. The tactics were changed to play only 2 at the back, push Andy into his favoured right midfield spot and Ollie partnered Jordan up front. A 2-3-2 formation was new but could be played on a day like today. Jordan was very effervescent on the ball up front, held the ball up well bringing Andy, Jack, Louis and Ollie into play; the hard work paid off when Ollie got on the end of an Ethan run and low cross 5 minutes into the second half to fire it home. We could have been 1-0 down at that stage but the only part of the half that Elm Park broke our side down saw Jake spread himself against the on-running Elm Park striker to force him to push his shot wide. The Lions didn’t look back from this moment. Ethan and Ellis were very cool and composed on the ball with some great play spreading the ball wide to break Elm Park down. Louis struck a great right footer which arrowed into the top corner to make it 2-0. Andy Hanson added a third using his amazing speed and coolly slotted it in despite the onrushing goalkeeper trying to deny him. Jack Bachelor was rewarded with his great efforts with a fourth goal before 2 predatory Jordan strikes completed the scoring. The final score was 6-0 which was a reflection on how 8 can break down and be victorious against 9. Elm Park worked hard but Fulford played very well in the second half. There were some commanding performances notably from Louis and Ethan but Jack took the players vote when the voting was cast with 4 of the 8 votes gained. A great all round performance was rewarded with a quarter final place in the cup. The Lions believe they can emulate last seasons final defeat and on this performance when all the players are back then it is very possible. Well played to all. Score 0-0 HT 6-0 Scorers – Jordan 2, Jack 1, Ollie 1, Andy 1, Louis 1 PotM – Jack |
Manager | Andy Kay |
| Captain | Ethan K |
| Player of the match | Jack B |
Team stats
| Player | Position | Contribution | Goals | Clean sheets | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew H | Played full match | 1 | |||
| Jack B | Played full match | 1 | |||
| Oliver B | Played full match | 1 | |||
| Ellis C | Played full match | ||||
| Louis E | Played full match | 1 | |||
| Ethan K © | Played full match | ||||
| Jake K | Played full match | ||||
| Jordan R | Played full match | 2 |
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