On speaking to Rod at Denstone on the morning of the game he said they were doing there damnedest to get the games on and so we ventured down towards Stoke with the U15 and U14 teams. On arrival I thought we had no chance as there was snow everywhere. But to my amazement the old pitch had been totally cleared!! Game on!
The U14 's were on first and we started well moving the ball around well against a large and physical side. Whatever they feed their boys they have their affect. They put themselves about. But our skills and strength on the ball and simple hockey helped us to carve opening and we took and early lead through Roberts who stabbed home a goal from close range. Once ahead we struggled to front mark and often left their centre forward unmarked leading to chances for Denstone. It meant that Graham was the busier of the two keepers, but doing a very good job.
As the second half started we started to make good progress down the right with Wilkinson, Lamen and Lewin creating opportunities for Gouners and Roberts but to no avail. As we looked for a second goal we gained some good corners and we doubled and then tripled our lead through two Wilkinson reverse stick shots, 3-0. The exit the of Wilkinson saw Denstone score a consolation from a short corner to leave us with a good 3-1 victory. Well done boys!!
The U15 team started solidly and looked confident moving the ball around, this team has made a lot of progress over the last 3 months and some players are making their mark. The illustrious Dutton lead the way with 2 stunning solo goals and with Hodgson adding with a close range effort after a melly in the dee we were always ahead. But as we missed further chances the strong and competitive Denstone team kept pegging us back. Overall I think we deserved our 3-2 win. Well done fellas, special mention should also go to the ever improving Broom and Cheung as well as Dutton's two excellent goals!
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