Mountfield Sharks U12 Dominate Salford City Juniors FC U12 White

In a commanding display at the Mountfield Rovers U12 Sharks, the Mountfield Sharks U12 secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Salford City Juniors FC U12 White on 22 September 2024. The match kicked off at 9:00 am, and the Sharks showcased their attacking prowess throughout the encounter, registering five goals without reply.

The Sharks employed a 2-1-4-1 formation, which allowed for a solid defensive base while facilitating an aggressive midfield presence. Kobe Gaskell took his position between the sticks as the goalkeeper, with Owen Shea and Max Crellin occupying the central defender roles. In front of them, Sam Lowery played as a central midfielder, tasked with linking play and distributing the ball effectively. The attacking threat was bolstered by Daniel O'Keefe on the right, Jack Lundy in the centre, Harry Horsfield on the left, and Alex Savage also on the left side of the midfield. Kye Hindle was deployed as the sole striker, expected to lead the line and finish off the moves crafted by the midfielders.

The substitutes for the match included Jasper Heselwood, Freddie Robinson, Jamie Silver, and Percy Hay, who were poised to make an impact as the game unfolded.

Mountfield started brightly, taking the lead as early as the seventh minute when Daniel O'Keefe found the back of the net, putting his team ahead with a well-placed shot. However, just three minutes later, O'Keefe was substituted off for Jasper Heselwood after making his mark on the game.

The Sharks continued to rotate players, with Sam Lowery making way for Freddie Robinson in the fifteenth minute, followed closely by Max Crellin being replaced by Jamie Silver, and Alex Savage exiting the field to be replaced by Percy Hay, both substitutions occurring in the sixteenth minute.

The Sharks quickly restored their rhythm and extended their lead in the seventeenth minute when Jasper Heselwood scored with an assist from Alex Savage, who had just departed the pitch. The Sharks now had a comfortable 2-0 cushion.

Kye Hindle added to the tally in the twenty-third minute, showcasing his striking ability as he slotted home a third goal for the Sharks. The first half concluded at 30 minutes, with the Sharks firmly in control of the match.

As the second half commenced, Kye Hindle struck once more in the fifty-second minute, this time assisted by Jack Lundy, who played a pivotal role in setting up the goal, pushing the scoreline to 4-0. The Sharks were relentless, and just five minutes later, Jack Lundy himself got on the scoresheet, netting the fifth goal to round off a comprehensive display from the home side.

The match ended with a final score of 5-0, a result that highlighted Mountfield Sharks U12's attacking prowess and solid defensive work, with Daniel O'Keefe earning accolades as the Player of the Match for his influential performance.