ASC Strikers u8s: 'A' Team
A beautiful sunny day on the slopes above Hangleton and the 'A's arrived at the Knoll Recreation Ground full of heart after a number of successful outings against local opposition.
The established side of Finn, Joe, Callum, Nathan, Ryan, Max & Rhys were looking to extend a run that saw them take victories against some of the tougher teams in their age group.
Today's opponents were a friendly side with a good physical presence and no shortage of skill on the ball. A tightly packed pitch saw the boys presented with a number of opportunities to practice their throw-ins as much of the play was confined to the flanks. A solid performance in goal from Joe highlighted the tightness of the game as both teams struggled to make the breakthrough in the first half. Finn and Nathan's usual goalmouth assault was stifled somewhat by stalwart defending from the Hangleton backs.
The deadlock was finally broken with a speculative cross/shot which saw a floating ball arch over both keeper and defenders into the back of the ASC goal - 1:0 Rangers
Rather than let their heads drop the boys pushed on. Skill at the back from Rhys and Max again built a foundation for a comeback that saw Finn, Callum and Ryan wear the Hangleton defence down. This constant pressure allowed Nathan to put his killer finishing into action with a deserved hat-trick before the halftime whistle - 3:1 Strikers
The second half saw a resurgent Rangers put pressure on the Strikers defence with a loose ball running into the path of their striker which was deftly slotted into the back of the Strikers net - 3:2 Strikers
That proved to be the last major worry for Strikers as firm defence and support in midfield from Ryan and Callum kept the ball in the Rangers half until the final whistle
Another good performance from a Strikers team that really understand the need to act as a unit. Some excellent vision and passing from the boys saw them persevere to achieve a well deserved victory
Final score: Hangleton Rangers 2 ASC Strikers 3
A beautiful sunny day on the slopes above Hangleton and the 'A's arrived at the Knoll Recreation Ground full of heart after a number of successful outings against local opposition.
The established side of Finn, Joe, Callum, Nathan, Ryan, Max & Rhys were looking to extend a run that saw them take victories against some of the tougher teams in their age group.
Today's opponents were a friendly side with a good physical presence and no shortage of skill on the ball. A tightly packed pitch saw the boys presented with a number of opportunities to practice their throw-ins as much of the play was confined to the flanks. A solid performance in goal from Joe highlighted the tightness of the game as both teams struggled to make the breakthrough in the first half. Finn and Nathan's usual goalmouth assault was stifled somewhat by stalwart defending from the Hangleton backs.
The deadlock was finally broken with a speculative cross/shot which saw a floating ball arch over both keeper and defenders into the back of the ASC goal - 1:0 Rangers
Rather than let their heads drop the boys pushed on. Skill at the back from Rhys and Max again built a foundation for a comeback that saw Finn, Callum and Ryan wear the Hangleton defence down. This constant pressure allowed Nathan to put his killer finishing into action with a deserved hat-trick before the halftime whistle - 3:1 Strikers
The second half saw a resurgent Rangers put pressure on the Strikers defence with a loose ball running into the path of their striker which was deftly slotted into the back of the Strikers net - 3:2 Strikers
That proved to be the last major worry for Strikers as firm defence and support in midfield from Ryan and Callum kept the ball in the Rangers half until the final whistle
Another good performance from a Strikers team that really understand the need to act as a unit. Some excellent vision and passing from the boys saw them persevere to achieve a well deserved victory
Final score: Hangleton Rangers 2 ASC Strikers 3
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