U15’s v Bilingham Synthonia. Aycliffe welcomed the run away divisional champions Billingham Synthonia, who had won all of their games this season. This was the final game for the lads after an indifferent season but the players were asked to give their all, and to try and stop Billingham completing their perfect season. Aycliffe started well but despite their best efforts found themselves a goal down at half time. The team talk to the lads was that they were still in the game and they needed to believe that they could win the game and they did just that. An early goal from Todd brought the game level and showed that Aycliffe wanted the win. As the game flowed end to end, up stepped Richardson to slot home and take the lads into the lead. The defence then did their job and prevented Billingham grabbing an equaliser and the points were Aycliffe’s FT 2-1 An excellent performance and if we can string a full season together and improve our confidence there is no reason why we can not be successful in the future. Well done lads now let’s prepare for next season.
Under 12 Girls v Billingham Town, First game of the premier league cup and after last weeks pounding in the league shield , a response was needed from the girls in this away game against the team who we finished joint runners up with, in the league campaign.
The girls were set in a solid formation to take any early pressure but it didn’t really come, as Aycliffe dominated possession. Neither side really created any clear cut chances despite a lot of effort.HT 0-0. Into the second half and the girls started creating chances , shot from Kate charged down , great run from Brooke as she deflects the ball just passed the post. Corner from Hattie and a scramble in the box but we couldn’t get the ball over the line. Then Hattie gets brought down 25 yds out , steps up and hits a swerving free kick passed the keeper 0-1. Kate was causing all sorts of problems down the wing and eventually gets her reward as she cuts in and beats the keeper from a tight angle 0-2 Billingham then pushed more players forward but a clean sheet was important , as 3 consecutive corners were dealt with in the final 3 minutes FT 0-2 . Great 3 pts for the girls
Under 13 Falcons v Stockton WE, An away trip to Stockton for the lads on a pitch which was bouncy and the wind was strong. The conditions weren’t conducive to good football However this didn’t prevent an exciting game The Falcons opened the scoring when Kieran put over an excellent corner which was turned in by Alfie Troupe . The home side equalized, then took the lead before half time , some fine keeping needed by Cameron to keep the score down. HT 2-1. The formation was changed at half time and the lads looked more solid and worked hard to get back into the game scoring a goal through Lewis with a lovely finish lifting it over the keeper from the edge of the box 2-2.
The Falcons took the lead again with a fine header from Kieran after good work by Lewis 3-2.
Stockton then drew level after a strong solo run 3-3. One or two chances for both sides late on but the game finished honours even. FT 3-3 MOM Ethan for snuffing out a lot of the opposition attacks
Other scores:
U13 Eagles 2 v Normanby Oranges 3
U12’s 0 v BASMJ Kings 3
Thirsk Falcons 7 v U11’s 0
U9 Eagles 8 v Birtley Town Whites 2
Under 8 Eagles 2 v Sunderland City 1
Hebburn Town 2 v Under 15 Girls 1
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