BGL U11 Westbury Park Foxes 3 V 1 Cadbury Heath

A return to winning ways for the Foxes! A somewhat depleted Foxes team took on another league new team, with an afternoon kick off requested by the opposition, due to player availability. Ironically the visitors arrived with a full squad, whilst the Foxes had only 1 sub! The absences required a formation change for the Foxes, with captain of the day Sim moving to left midfield, Mara switching flanks, Lily going upfront and Molly partnering Lulu at the back. Playing down the slope the Foxes started brightly, although constant instructions were required as players got used to their new roles. Good link up play in midfield resulted in a few early chances for the Foxes, but the recent profligacy in front of goal returned and the efforts failed to hit the target. The Foxes finally took the lead as Mara cut in from the right and buried a right foot shot, beating the keeper at the near post. Heath came back and the Foxes were glad of some fantastic long range defensive clearances from Molly, but Betty was rarely troubled in the Foxes goal. The lead was doubled as Lily finished off a neat passing play. She really is developing a Lineker like skill for knowing exactly where to go to get on the end of chances! The second half saw Heath come back into the match, using the slope to advantage, playing long balls over the top and hoping to catch the Foxes who were sometimes slow at getting back. It was one such ball that passed 2 Foxes and allowed the Heath striker to shoot past Betty. Credit to the Foxes who went straight back at the opposition, with Sim running from a deeper midfield position to cross to 2 waiting foxes. The ball bounced past Lily, but fell to Mara at the far post who slotted home. The Foxes soaked up more pressure, with Betty taking the ball off the head of the striker from a corner, and the clock ran down for a well earned victory. Great play and adaptation to the new formation. Good covering back from Rhiannon and Lulu, overall a very good performance. Captain of the Week : Sim Girl of the Game : Mara