Great Foxes performance leaves coaches purring in delight

The year 6 boys continued their impressive form since Christmas with a fantastic display against Golden Hill Sonics despite being deprived of the services of Kris, Ben and Jamie. But the rest of the squad stepped up to the mark with three matches against a strong Sonics squad.

The first game ended 3-3 with the Foxes scoring through Gabe, Lukha and Oliver W. Gabe's sublime cross shot was a great strike, Lukha was in the right place at the right time to slot in at the far post and Oliver hit a 20 hard screamer on the volley leaving the keeper no chance. A great and competitive match enjoyed by everyone. The second game saw the Foxes in a 0-1 reverse, and unluckily so, having conceded a breakaway goal and being unable to convert any of the chances they created.

But like last week the Foxes left the best until last and played a sublime 15 minutes which left Paul and Andy standing in admiration on the sidelines. The match even included two set piece goals which we had worked on in training. How good does that makes us feel?! The Sonics took the lead with a breakaway and cross shot that somehow sneaked in at the near post. But Gabe levelled soon after, racing onto a superb pass from Eddie to hit the target. 1-1 at half time. In the second half Jack unexpectedly found himself with the ball after a defensive slip-up: he still had a lot to do but he punished the error by shooting in coolly. Then Gabe returned to the fray under strict instructions to finish the game off for us. We will issue those instructions again as he skipped past three defenders with his first touch and shot a lovely curling (and left foot!) shot into the far corner. Next up it was Eddie attacking a near post corner straight off our training pitch. Great delivery from Gabe, fantastic header from Eddie. 4-1. Now it was Foxes, Foxes all the way. James H made a brilliant tackle to thwart a Sonics attack, turned, found Eddie who raced into space before delivering a pin-point pass to Gabe who fired in a great hat-trick. Surely there was no time for more. Well, there was. Another corner. Another great delivery from Gabe, another outstanding header from Eddie and we had a sixth. Final score 6-1 in a breathless and brilliant display.

Lukha picked up star player for playing out of his skin but there were great performances all over the pitch. Comedy award went to Oliver B (a big welcome Oliver to the Foxes at last!) for his general fun attitude. But well done to all the squad - Tom , Danny, Oliver B, Oliver D, Oliver W, Gabe, Eddie, Jack, Lukha, Adam, James and Harvey. Paul and Andy were proud of you!