Bradley Stoke United 0 vs 6 Avonmouth Youth

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Avonmouth today continued their quest for promotion with a visit to Bradley Stoke United, a team they had beaten 6 &ndash; 2 earlier in the season. The away side immediately started on the attack & got their first goal after only 3 minutes. Mitch Harris collected the ball on the left hand side & from outside of the box unleashed a powerful shot high into the net giving the keeper no chance. On 6 minutes, Stoke almost equalised but were denied when keeper Callum Davis was quick of his line & managed a brave save at the foot of the incoming striker - the following loose ball, was then cleared from danger by Jack Hewlett. Within a further 6 minutes Avonmouth were 2 up when a clearance downfield by Hewlett gave Harris the chance to brush past his marker & expertly fire his shot wide of the keeper & into the net. Despite being 2 down Stoke were not out of it at this stage & after a good cross from the right Davis had to make another good save at the back post. On 20 minutes Stoke again pushed forward but after a good tackle by Haydn Curtis the ball fell to Sam Reynolds who then produced a perfect pass for Harris to run onto & shoot low into the corner of the net & complete a great hat trick. A few minutes later another Reynolds pass again found Harris but this time the striker shot wide of the post. It seemed harsh on Stoke to be 3 down but shortly before half time Avonmouth got their fourth when a pinpoint Josh Beecham corner found Reynolds who comfortably put the ball into the net from close in.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Half Time: Bradley Stoke United 0 Avonmouth 4

<p class="MsoBodyText">The second half started with Avonmouth looking for more goals & on 43 minutes the next one arrived. After a great run out of defence by Hewlett the ball came out to Charlie Parker on the left hand side. He managed to beat a defender & then sent in a lovely cross, which was met by Harris who planted a great header high past the keeper. Avonmouth now again began to dominate possession & despite the windy conditions tried to play good neat passing football. Further shots by Parker, Reynolds, Hewlett & Harris failed to find the net however after 62 the next goal dually arrived. Mitch Day went on another marauding run down on the left hand side & sent over another good cross. The ball landed to Beecham whose volley was hard enough to beat the diving & despairing keeper who could not quite stop the ball from going over the line. With the final whistle approaching Stoke had 1 final chance to score but a great free kick produced another good save by Davis in the Avonmouth goal.&nbsp;

<p class="MsoNormal">In windy conditions Avonmouth were not at their best today however they were still good enough to win by a very comfortable margin &ndash; to win when not playing well is always a good sign. Bradley Stoke fought well & did have chances to score but again overall the Avonmouth defence & goalkeeper stood firm & a clean sheet is always welcome. The push for promotion to division 1 remains firmly on track.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p class="MsoNormal">Full Time: Bradley Stoke United 0 Avonmouth 6