U14 North West Semi Final v Lakes School

On Monday 19th Jan the Year 9 team set out on there long journey up to Cumbria.  The 2 hour journey was the first milestone to get over.  The boys were all looking forward to the game against the Cumbrian champions and the away trip.  On arrival we saw their good looking pitch which would be great to have ourselves and warmed up and prepared for the game.

As the game started it was clear that the Lakes School had some strong, quick players who had played plenty of hockey.  They took an early lead and in the first 15 minutes dominated the play as we struggled to make simple passes.  We were 3-0 down as half time came around and with only one chance for Robert's to score from.  A real eye opener!!  

But determination was the key and the work ethic that has got us so far appeared in the second half and with that plenty of chances.  What if's as Sutton, Gouldson, Wilkinson, Lewin and Robert's all had great chances to get us back in the game.  With us on the offensive it left this strong Lakes School side with opportunities at the other end and they took two further chances in the second half to take the score to 5-0.

A real shame overall, but a great experience and achievement from the lads!!

Well done fellas

AJM