U10 YOUTHS MATCH REPORT

Carniny U10 2-2 Shankill Juniors U10’s

SBYL – Norman Whiteside 3G - Saturday

Top of the table clash this weekend with both teams starting strong. Some proper battles in midfield for Billy with support from Gary & Isaac in defence limited our chances to get forward initially. We grew into the game, getting Connor & Harlow involved on the wings to get that ball through to Alex, who fought hard for every chance to get a shot away. We fell behind when caught on the break, but our persistence paid off before the break. A cross into the box was pinballed around after finally falling to Alex who poked it into the far corner to draw level.

The strong contest continued in midfield with Billy or Carter having to really put in a shift. We fell behind again which really piled the pressure on. We dug deep, Jake kept us sharp with some super saves & we worked as team, with Gary & Isaac staying solid, not letting anything past them & helping to push the whole team higher up the field. Alex, Connor & Harlow kept the pressure on the Shankill defence & after some continued play in their final third the ball dropped out to Gary who fired in a shot from distance to get us the equaliser we deserved. A hard-fought draw & excellent team effort.

MotM - Isaac - hardest worker on the field out of both teams, well done.