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Match result

TeamMixed U12 - Vikings
OppositionEasingwold Hawks
Kick off11am 01/02/2015
Score2-3

Match report   Fulford Lions were against it from the start when it was known that they only had 7 players able to play against Easingwold Hawks at Easingwold. Fulford had 4 players out for various genuine reasons and had no choice but to pit themselves against a good full strength Easingwold team.

Fulford started the game very well indeed in a game which saw the 7 start strongly against Easingwold’s 9. Fulford defended resolutely for 15 minutes only allowing Easingwold long distance shots. Jordan began the game as goalkeeper in light of Jake’s illness (the boys wish him well as well as Jack’s recovery with a suspected fractured elbow) and he looked confident in between the sticks.

The defence of Simeon, Dougie and Ellis looked absolutely solid and were aided with the hard work of Damian, Louis and Ethan in midfield. We were unable to start with a striker so emphasis was on the midfield to give 125% effort supporting the defence and break away attacks in order to score a goal.

Fulford scored the first goal of the game with Damian breaking through the Easingwold defence and finishing well. Easingwold quickly pulled a goal back from a long range shot which finished high in the net giving Jordan no chance. It was 1-1 at half time and Damian asked to swap with Jordan as goalkeeper.

The second half was much the same vein, the lions defenders not allowing Easingwold through and long range shooting was their only option. Simeon then showed a moment of Captain’s inspiration, sprinted down the right hand side and fire in a far corner shot to put the Lions 2-1 up. Andy and the parents were elated at such a brilliant performance and thought the unthinkable could be achieved. The Lions were unlucky not to score a third from a great Ellis run but his shot was inches wide.

The boys were looking very very tired with ten minutes left and Louis asked to swap goalkeeper duties with Damian. Louis ran his legs off and needed a rest. Easingwold took advantage of the tired legs of the Lions with 2 long range shots in the last five minutes that eluded Louis due to the height of the ball. The third went in off the far post just as a 2-2 draw looked likely.

The final whistle saw the lions lose 3 goals to 2 however in light of 7 v 9 this was a REMARKABLE result. Andy and the parents were very proud of the Lions who looked shattered at the end of the game.

Easingwold coach congratulated the lions on such a great performance and stated a draw would have been a fair result. The Lions look forward to their next game with a full strength side to call upon to take this battling creditable performance to another level. The Lions would also like to congratulate Andy Hanson on his silver place in the Northern athletics championships, the Lions knew his pace would win him awards..

Andy did not give a PotM as all 7 players were brilliant on a day that could have seen a defeat under an avalanche of goals with a different approach to the game. A battle all the boys should be proud of.

Score 2-3 HT 1-1

Scorers – Damian 1, Simeon 1
PotM – All 7 of the players

Manager

Andy Kay
CaptainSimeon H
Player of the match


Team stats

PlayerPositionContributionGoalsClean sheetsBookings
Ellis CPlayed full match   
Louis EPlayed full match   
Damian GPlayed full match1  
Simeon H   ©Played full match1  
Douglas JPlayed full match   
Ethan KPlayed full match   
Jordan RPlayed full match   


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