Youth Soccer: Eaton Bray Lions

Posted on March 23, 2006

Eaton Bray Lions U9 - 1
SKF Colts U9 - 0

Facing third place SKF, Lions knew they were in for a tough match.

Matt Glover, their lone striker, had a good chance early on and Captain Charlie Slater was making some crunching tackles.

Five minutes in, a great clearance from William Poole found Ben Walsh in space, and he used his explosive pace to beat the advancing keeper and slot home. Lions' defence of Cam Abdullah and Alex Mustoe performed well and stopped any SKF attacks. Substitute Jay Newman worked hard up front and Harry Rogers made some crucial saves just before half-time.

In the second half SKF threw everything at Lions and new subs Mat Bramston and Thomas Lancefield were working brilliantly with the rest of the team to keep them out.

The last five minutes were tense. With a minute to go Lions should have wrapped it up. Mat Glover was through on goal, but in Lions' view he was chopped down and they were disappointed when the ref waved play on.

He blew soon after and it was a hard worked victory for the Lions. The team were outstanding against a very high quality side.

Eaton Bray Lions U12 - 1
Luton Borough Youth B - 4

With a strong wind making football difficult to play, Luton Borough proved too strong for EB Lions and secured the win needed to keep them on course for the championship.

After a first half of few chances, Luton Borough led 1-0 taking advantage of some sloppy defendng.

Soon after the break the lead was doubled before EB created a number of chances, pulling one goal back with Ross Taylor's clever pass leaving Jack Coates unmarked to drive in a low shot from close in.

Luton Borough secured victory with two late goals to top the table with two games to go. Man of the Match went to Ross Taylor. EB Lions remain in seventh place and will end the season with a strong mid-table position.

Source: Leighton Buzzard Observer, 21 March 2006