Under 9's

Congratulations to our under 9s who were triumphant in the 'Pam Richards shield trophy' and are the 2022/2023 winners .
From the kick off the team were all in a solid formation and even though the nerves were their the team settled into their roles well.
In the 9th minute they took the lead with a well worked team goal starting with our keeper to our defence through to midfield and with Henry taking on their defenders at the other end nestling a great strike into the back of the net with his right foot .

The second goal came in the 19th minute when a great throw in from Thomas from one side of the pitch to the other, found Shay who had a strike on goal from outside the box. Their goalkeeper saved the initial shot only for our S&A boys to pick up the loose ball and Harry worked hard to scramble the ball in the back of the net taking S&A into the half time break 2-0 up!

In the second half S&A stayed composed and played some lovely football and was unlucky to not score after a few more chances .
With 6 minutes left to go of the game a great save from our keeper Myles , and a swift clearance from our captain Shay combined with a run from Thomas ended up in a throw in to us. Our opponents were under pressure and it resulted in a corner for S&A . A well worked swing in corner from Shays was met with Ethan converting the goal with the side of his foot. Taking the shoreline to 3-0.
The game consisted of some great control of the midfield from Austin and Ethan . Excellent link up play to our strikers who kept their keeper on his toes via Henry, Harry , Lewis and Karem and some solid defence choices , saves and clearances from Matthew, Shay, Thomas and Myles who were United from start to finish .
A well deserved 'Player of the match' went to Henry who stayed calm and collected and showed some great skills and reading of the game.
A fantastic game of football from all of our under 9s who came out 3-0 winners on the day and this years Shield winners for this season .
Thomas Wareing (Manager) & Paul Willis (Assistant)