Hurdsfield Vipers 3 vs 1 Vale Juniors Congleton U12

An away game to local side Congleton today saw us make a late start than usual with a 12pm kick off. Conditions were pretty decent despite the cold and the game on 4g helped.

The later start seemed to have us awake from the get go. We pressed well from the outset and defended resolutely when needed.

After a bit of pressure a corner was cleared after Toby had a shot, it rolled out to Owen who curled a lovely left foot shot into the top corner from the edge of the box. 10 minutes gone.

A few minutes later we doubled the advantage. A free kick from on the left, Austin hit a dipping hard effort, the keeper parried and Owen controlled and turned to roll it into the bottom corner for two. 12 mins gone.

Half time and 2 up and playing well with good determination and courage. Harry was on for his debut and playing well in centre midfield with strength and power. We conceded with a ball right through the middle of the defence to make it 2-1.

We stuck to the task and positionally were solid at the back. Franek on at left back was winning hus duels and then on 45 minutes the ball broke to him 20 yards out and he unleashed an unstoppable half volley into the far corner. Superb technique for 3-1.

We saw out the rest of the game well and had a few half chances that were defended well. Ash, Harry and Zak with half chances and Rory also flashed one across goal. Jack with a couple of crucial saves too.

A superb display today against a good team. The boys worked hard for each other and was great to see them celebrating together a couple of great goals.

MOTM - Harry

GOTW - Franek

Parents MOTM - Jack