Match result
| Team | Mixed U12 - Vikings |
|---|---|
| Opposition | Rawcliffe |
| Kick off | 11am 08/03/2015 |
| Score | 3-2 |
| Match report | We began our away league fixture v Rawcliffe with the knowledge that we played two close games with them last year however York City had visited both teams and taken several players from both so the Lions still expected a tough game today. The Lions started the game with 10 players. Damian was injured and came to watch which showed his devotion to the team and good to see. Simeon, Doug and Ellis began in defence in front of Jake with Ethan, Jack and Andy starting in midfield with Ollie and Louis as forwards. The Lions were warned if they started in the regular pattern of ‘taking time to get going’ then we would go 1-0 down and struggle. However the Lions turned the tide and started very strongly indeed. Within 5 minutes Ethan threaded a pass to Ollie who put the Lions 1-0 ahead with a calm finish. Shortly after Ethan whizzed in a trademark corner and Ollie again headed it home. 2-0 up after 12 minutes was just what the doctor ordered! However Rawcliffe are a good team and began to stamp their authority on the game, became first to every ball and looked dangerous. Simeon was particularly strong today and mopped up everything (resulting in the Rawcliffe coach 'tongue in cheek' asking Andy K to give Sim a rest on the side-lines!) Ellis and Dougie were busier than normal and both had to make last ditch tackles to stop Rawcliffe gaining a shot at Jake’s goal. Jordan was unlucky, his efforts were evident but the ball did not get through to the attacking positions he prefers them too denying him any clear goal scoring chances. At 2-0 up Ethan was felled just outside the box but flashed the resulting free kick over the bar and missed a chance to make it 3-0. Rawcliffe stepped up further and deserved their goal which made the score 2-1. Half time came and the team talk was on the fact that the Lions were respecting Rawcliffe too much and allowing them to play effective football. The Rawcliffe coach had a 1 minute breather hoping to turn around quickly as Fulford were on the ropes so Andy made the most of the HT break and held the boys back from a quick restart in order to attempt to stem the barrage of Rawcliffe attacking football. The second half began with Rawcliffe calling the shots. They attacked in waves but a counter attacking move by Jack saw him clear the Rawcliffe back 3 and position a great shot wide of the Rawcliffe goalkeeper. Fulford were 3-1 against the run of play. Andy K informed Pete that Fulford rarely concede two/three goals and made a tactics change in order to stop a second and third Rawcliffe goal. The change bolstered the midfield to 4 with a sole striker. This seemed to work and Fulford attacked more and were unlucky not to add a fourth. Rawcliffe however kept going and did eventually score a second goal from a corner that the Lions did not clear properly. 3-2 game on. The defence had a magnificent last ten minutes and Jake made 2 brilliant stops to deny Rawcliffe an equaliser. The full time whistle arrived and allowed Andy K, Pete H and the parents to stop chewing their finger nails! Fulford had beaten Rawcliffe 3-2 away which was a great result under the circumstances and a neutral would state maybe a draw was a fair result. The Lions were over joyed however to have the 3 points and open a 12 point lead over Rawcliffe in 4th and 5th place respectively. The PotM from Andy K and Pete went unanimously to Simeon for his captain’s performance however a mention must go to Ollie for 2 great goals, Ellis for his great defending and Jake for 2 crucial saves near the end. Well done all. FT 3-2 HT 2-1 Scorers – Ollie 2, Jack 1 PotM – Simeon Capt – Simeon |
Manager | Peter Hanson |
| Captain | Simeon H |
| Player of the match | Simeon H |
Team stats
| Player | Position | Contribution | Goals | Clean sheets | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew H | Played full match | ||||
| Jack B | Played full match | 1 | |||
| Oliver B | Played full match | 2 | |||
| Ellis C | Played full match | ||||
| Louis E | Played full match | ||||
| Simeon H © | Played full match | ||||
| Douglas J | Played full match | ||||
| Ethan K | Played full match | ||||
| Jake K | Played full match | ||||
| Jordan R | Played full match |
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