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Match Report: 9th Dec Boys U16

Match Report: 9th Dec Boys U16

Philippa Messenger10 Dec 2018 - 07:04
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A game of halves for our brave boys #wepreferredthe2ndhalf

Haselmere 7-1 Yateley

Our U16 boys took on Haslemere away for a 1215 PB. As soon as we arrived, literally, the heavens opened, so it was a soggy warm up for all. Luckily with the dug outs and many umbrellas, the parents managed to stay dry, unlike their soggy boys.

Still on a high from the last win against C&F, being 3rd in the league, and being voted YHC team of the month, we were hoping to start the game with some early goals and a definite win. For some reason, the boys were half asleep in the 1st half, and just couldn't get anywhere near the attacking D. After some solid defending and some amazing saves from Sammy (GK), Haslemere managed to sneak in 6 goals in the 1st half...

After a constructive team talk, focusing on being positive, passionate and being 1st to every ball, the boys came back with a bang. It was like watching a completely different game/team from the 1st half shenanigans.

They fought hard for every ball, called for each other, moved the ball around confidently and made sure they got the oppo's eyes down. It was a complete transformation from the 1st half.

Score was 1-1 in the 2nd half, with a nice goal from Captain Macca.

Boys choice MOM was Oli G-J, well done.

Well played boys, let's start the next game as we started the 2nd half in this one.

Thanks to Kev for being our ump and also offering some wise words at half time.

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