BSYL - Yr 6 - 10th December

The Whites travelled to Golden Hill Sonics to play the league leaders for the second time in quick succession. Again it was a close and thrilling match with the home side coming out 3-2 on top. The Foxes led 1-0 at half time when Sam Lawes shot low in the bottom corner to finish a swift counter-attack. The Sonics equalised early in the second half when their striker was put clean through and finally beat Owen, who again had made some great, often brave, saves. An own goal gave the Sonics the lead shortly afterwards when a byline cutback took a deflection and spun in. Their third goal was created by a beautiful through pass which was well finished.

At this stage, 3-1 really didn't reflect the ebb and flow of the game. We had chances of our own with Joey forcing the very good Sonics keeper into a number of saves. We kept pressing, Joey hit the post and finally Harri scored a well-taken late goal to reduce the deficit, but time ran out, and Golden Hill secured the win.

The Sonics are a good side who play well on the break but over two games the Whites have pretty much matched them and perhaps deserved a point or two. Captain's armband for the next game was awarded to Joey for a hard working and well-disciplined performance.

The Greens hosted Ingleside and in a hard fought contest the visitors were unlucky to go down 11-1. The Foxes came out of the blocks the quickest and took the lead through a fine corner from Ollie C. which was volleyed home by Danny. Jack then provided a fine cross from the left for Danny to score his second. Danny then become provider putting Max through to score. Jack C. then dribbled through 5 players to thump one home from the edge of the box. Ian, who was playing down the right wing, then crossed for Harry to finish well at the near post. Half time. The foxes started well in the second half with Max passing to Danny who passed to Ollie C. who passed to Jack who scored his second. It looked a lot like football. Ingleside scored a good goal on the break and with their heads never dropping looked dangerous and the Foxes were thankful for good work by Archie in goal to not concede another, but a string of goals from Danny, Ollie C. Harry and Jack C. Twice rounded of an 11-1 victory.

The coaches were very pleased with all the squad although we did lose our shape in the second half as we were stretched by boys pushing too far forward trying to get on the score sheet. Jack T. won the captains armband with a faultless display at the back in the second half.

Well done Jack, and all he boys.