Roach Dynamos U12 Green vs Pennine Juniors U12 White
1 - 1
19 June 2021 · North Bury Junior Football League<br>Under 16 Division 1
Home friendly match played on 19 June 2021.
Kicked off at 11:15 AM
1-1
vs Pennine Juniors U12 White
Home friendly match
With all their league games completed, Roach Greens lined up for a friendly against a Pennine team who had just finished the season with a 100% record and had beaten us 7-1 last time out.
The message to the kids this morning was to go out and enjoy themselves and not worry about the result. And they really seemed to take that on board. Playing some good football, creating chances and giving a great account of themselves, Greens actually took the lead after 24 minutes. A quick ball upfield was won by Cody, then a clever bit of play finished with Jailson threading a ball through for Alex to drink it over the outrushing keeper. Ewan was colossal again in the Roach goal which meant we came in 1-0 up at half time, the players looking tired but happy.
The second half began with chances being created for both teams and after being brought down in the opposition area, Alex was presented with a chance to double the lead from the penalty spot. The Pennine keeper managed to get his revenge for the first half goal though, by making a great save with his legs to deny Alex and Roach a second goal. A quick Pennine counter attack saw them draw level with their player of the game outpacing the Roach defence and slotting coolly into the corner. Pennine continued to push for a winner but Roach Greens put everything on the line to deny them and Ewan made some brilliant saves again. Right near the end, it looked like Jailson might win it for Roach, picking it up in midfield and letting fly with one of his trademark long range shots but if flew just over the bar.
1-1 on the day and a fantastic team performance that Roach Greens can be very proud of!
Man of the match awards were chosen by the parents this week and were deservingly given to Ewan, Harvey and George.