Eaton Bray Lions

Posted on March 14, 2006

Sundon Park Rangers U9 - 2
Eaton Bray Lions U9 - 4

This match had everything - great goals, own goal, missed penalty and almost a great comeback from Sundon Park.

Lions started brightly and both Jayden Newman and Mat Glover had good chances to score. Captain Jamie Holt held the midfield brilliantly, and won every ball. Alex Mustoe and Cam Abdullah were comfortable in defence. Lions got a goal from a corner when a Sundon player put it in his own net and just before half time William Poole scored a great solo goal.

Soon after the re-start Ben Walsh made it 3-0 with a terrific shot from a tight angle. Lions home and dry? NO!! Lions gifted Sundon a soft goal and sensing a comeback they had a great spell, denying Lions the ball.

With 10 minutes remaining, Sundon scored and Lions were hanging on. Lions dug deep, battled hard, re-took control of the match and in a five minute spell could have scored five or six. Scottie Mercer hit the post several times and a penalty was saved by the Sundon keeper. Finally, after a goalmouth scramble, Charlie Slater scored to make it 4-2.

MOM went to Jamie for excellent midfield play but it was a great team performance all round.

Eaton Bray Lions U14 - 4
Bedford College Grasshoppers U14 - 5

Lions were initially suprised by Grasshoppers' early attack but soon rallied and Rob Gadsden scored impressively from a free kick 30 yards out.

Bedford quickly equalised, the ball eventually crossing the line following a frantic goalmouth scramble.

A perfectly placed pass from Rob enabled Martin Coates to take Lions ahead and a good shot from Stephen Broughton was saved.

Bedford scored their second from a quick break which defeated Lions' defence. Martin broke through to strike an excellent long shot into the net, but Bedford retaliated with another quick run, leaving Lions' defence standing and the score three all at half-time.

In the second half Bedford's speedy striker took them ahead but Lions soon levelled the score through Martin running on to another great pass from Rob.

Bedford took advantage of a defensive mistake to score their fifth.

Lions threw everything into the last few minutes. The goalie saved a shot from Martin with an outstretched foot, a long shot from Dylan Taylor was just wide and Stephen's effort sailed over the bar, but the equaliser just did not come - a very disappointing result.

Connor worked hard and tackled well, but MOM to Martin Coates for his hat-trick.

Source: Leighton Buzzard Observer, 14 March 2006