The pre-match talk from sir was all about enjoying it, this was an U14 game and we had a U13 team. The same U13 team had played really well to beat Northgate U13 last week by 3 goals to 2. We didn't expect much from this game as we were now playing the older team.
But things started fantastically well as Neatherd were playing some great football, Rianna had two shots well saved and then Hannah had a run and shot well to give Neatherd a 1-0 lead.
Bethany was winning everything in midfield along with Rachel and Ashleigh. Then Rachel scored with her knee from a rebound off a Hannah's shot. Ashleigh threw the ball in and Rianna turned and scored her first goal. Before half time a great passing move saw Danni pass the ball to Ashleigh, onto Rianna and finally to Hannah who rounded the keeper to score her second goal. Half time 4-0.
Throughout the game our defense was simply awesome! Leah and Sophie in the middle simply do not let anything through. And with Lisa and Paige at left and right full back, we simply look great. Today's clean sheet was well deserved.
In the first minute of the second half Ashleigh scored a good goal. This was followed by Lucy who picked the ball up, then a roll over followed by a strong shot gave Neatherd a 6-0 lead. Rianna scored another three, Lucy another one to give us a 10-0 win. We also missed many chances, Lucy had a fabulous run from the half way line, beating two players but shooting just wide. Hannah also managed to miss an open goal from 6 yards out.
Rachel made a good save in the second half to deny Northgate even a single goal. A great big thank you to Rachel and Lucy for going in goal.
10-0, an amazing win, made even more special by the fact that all but Hannah are a year too young, and Bethany two years!. Our best display so far this year.
Thanks to Miss Ayton for her support, Mrs Merrett for the delivery of shin pads and for the support of the other mums and dads.
Next Games are Monday and Tuesday for U13's.