The Under 16s went down to the odd goal against Hartlepool in awful conditions at the Oak Leaf. Having started well they conceded two goals in five minutes both to set pieces. Aycliffe had two efforts that both hit the woodwork but another set piece wasn’t dealt with it and it was 3-0 at half time. Jimmy Cameron twice for 2-3 and game on. With minutes remaining the lads had two chances to level it but it wasn’t to be. Man of the Match was J. Reay. Final Score 2-3.
Under 13s made the long trip to Whitby to face league challengers Fishburn Park. Having started well, and overall playing some decent stuff, unfortunately switched off a couple of times allowing the hosts’ taking full advantage.The manager believe’s they are capable of winning these types of games and on another day could have taken all 3 points. Goals from a Chloe Ryan header, a Keiron Todd penalty and the best goal of the game from Josh Richardson! Player of the match went to Cameron Nicholson. Final score 6-3.
Under 13 Girls entertained Washington Wildcats on Saturday and this performance was easily the best yet. The girls showed grit and determination to grind this one out. After keeping the Wildcats at bay in the opening few minutes, Chloe Ryan slotted home to make it 1-0. Second half saw changes in midfield. Wildcats won a free kick over by the touch line and somehow it found it’s way over everyone for 1-1. Game on! The girls’ continued to pass with confidence and got their reward as Lottie Hall shrugged off two defenders before unleashing a fantastic left foot bullet high into the net!! Well deserved 3 points. Final score 2-1.
Derby day for Under 11 Falcons against Aycliffe Juniors. The boys started well and deservedly took the lead through a well taken goal by K Gillham. Juniors applied pressure and punished the Falcons to make it 1-1. The boys re-took the lead from the penalty spot as W. Mawston cooly slotted home. Half time 2-1. Second half they added through K. Gillham, T. Jasper. W. Mawston added the 5th (his 2nd) again from the penalty spot. Juniors added a 2nd, and not long afterwards the Juniors forward completed his hat-trick with a long range effort. The game was now even and both teams battled hard. Full time 5-3. Man of the Match was W. Mawston
Under 12 Falcons 3 – 3 U12 Eagles. A really entertaining 11 v 11 friendly between the Falcons and Eagles giving both Youthy teams 11 a side experience in preparation for the move up next season. 3 times the Eagles went ahead and 3 times the Falcons came back. Both teams played firm, fair competitive football and were a credit to the football club. Thanks again to Matthew Morton who refereed the game well. Well done everyone involved.
The Under 11 Eagles weren’t at the races against Redcar Town away, finding themselves down in the first few minutes. Soon the Eagles started to look dangerous on the front foot. Adam Lowe then hit the post from a penalty kick and the opposition went up the other end and scored. The Eagles did manage a goal after some fantastic passing. Adam Hicks tucked away the goal to make it 3-1 at half time. Second half the Eagles were by far the stronger looking team going forward. They hit the post twice and Redcar keeper made some great saves. With all this pushing forward we left ourselves short at the back and Redcar scored a sucker punch of a goal. Man of the Match was Aaron Ross for his second half display. Final score 4-1
Under 10 Eagles were at Darlington playing a rearranged fixture. Aycliffe started on the front foot with 3 or 4 chances going begging in front of the Darlington goal. Darlington tried to play passing football but Aycliffe pressed them hard when eventually the ball fell to Brennan Fitz who the made a weaving run to the by line and coolly passed the ball to Brandon Addy who slotted home 0-1. In truth the game carried on this way with a few scares from Darlington around our goal but our defence stood firm. Good football from both teams. Full time 0-1 to the Eagles and Brennan Fitz gained the Man of the Match award.
Under 8 Falcons were at home to local rivals Heighington on a very cold day. Both teams put on a brave face to play. An excellent strike from Cole Gaskarth gave the boys the lead. Heighington pulled one back, half time 1-1. Tom Dearden was very cold but still pulled off a couple good saves to keep us level. Travis Dixon, added to his impressive tally with a hat-trick. The game ended a 4-1 win to the Falcons. Man of the Match went to Dylan Stewart. The second game was 1-0 to the Falcons. Dylan Stewart scoring the only goal with Harry Bates keeping a clean sheet and Oliver Bellwood Man of the Match.
