Market Drayton Tigers 3 vs 3 SAHA COLTS U9'S 2016-2017

<p>An early start saw the Colts travel to Market Drayton. <p>In clear crisps skies they observed the rememberance silence in much more mature fashion that last time. <p>Drayton had a great set up but it was evident the pitch was tiny. <p> <p>The Tigers were obvioulsy used to this pitch and in the first few minutes took an early 2 goal lead. <p>The first came from a corner that was not cleared 1-0. <p>The next was a well worked goal started down the line before the ball was cut back for a sweaty goal, tap in 2-0. <p>The Tigers kept on their early pressure and Cole headed off the line and Finn was in the right place to clear another from the line after a fine save from Zen. <p>The tigers knew what they were doing on this pitch and dominated the first quarter. The Colts stood firm however. <p>Another scramble led to a clearence from the Colts and the ball found its way to George. He lifted his head and played a great through ball to Matty but the pass was just too strong and the Tigers keeper came out to clear up. <p>Cole set Finn up down the line and with a burst of pace, his cross/shot was fingertipped away from an incoming George. <p>The last 5 mins of the quarter were great from the Colts. They had picked up pretty quick how to play on this small pitch. <p>It ended with George smashing one against the post, nearly knocking it over. <p> <p>Ryan was on in the second quarter and he combinded well with Will hitting a pass from left back to right wing. <p>Cole remained strong in the tackle and between him and Jacob they left one or two tigers players flatterned. Strong but fair tackles and a hand shake to follow. <p> <p>Will picked a throw in, with still plenty to do, he went on a lovely dribble and struck home. 2-1. <p>The throw ins were a chance to put pressure on the Tigers and Ryan picked up on one from Freddie. Turning on the half volley his strong shot was just wide. <p> <p>From a corner Ryan scrambled the ball wide. The Colts were back in the game and now dominated this quarter. <p> <p>Zen had taken some off his kicks which were now going from box to box and one foudn Will who set up Jack who took a great touch. A strong tackle stopped his shot on gaol. <p> <p>From the corner Ryan headed golwards. In the scramble, Freddie got the ball over the line.....just 2-2. <p>A deserved eqauliser. <p> <p>The Colts now had the measure of this game and the pitch and passed the ball about when needed but cleared it when under pressure. Jacob missed nothing in defence. <p>They had worked hard to getback into this game and had to work out how to play it. <p> <p>Freddie set George up down the line and with an eye on a sweaty goal corssed to Ryan but the keeper came out bravely to nick the ball off his toe. Unlucky. <p> <p>George had a freekick saved. <p> <p>The two Matthews took up some great positions to defend well and keep the game level. <p> <p>Finn was now in defence and had to be told to get back more than once! <p> <p>Freddie and Ryan played a great short corner but were unluky not to score from it. <p> <p>Freddie was at the back with Finn and he strode forward and set uo Ryan but his pass was just too strong. <p> <p>Finn had stayed back in cover and had to be brave to head the ball clear. <p> <p>From nothing, George took the ball and with more than one twist and turn found enough space to smash one home into the top bins 2-3. The Colts led, and deservedly so. <p> <p>Finn tok one in the stomach. <p> <p>George fed Jack who again was not quite quck enough with his shot and got tackled. <p> <p>Finn tried his luck from range. <p> <p>Into the last few minutes and with subs being made, the Colts lost concentration and from a corner lost a scrambled goal 3-3. <p> <p>Zen made some great saves to keep the Colts in the game, one was particulry brave at the feet of the Tigers. <p> <p>Ryan had a freekick which he drilled just wide. <p> <p>In the last few seconds Will struck a left foot shot that hit the post. <p> <p>The game closed at 3-3. <p> <p>A great game. <p> <p>Colts had done great to battle back from 2-0 and worked this out for themselves <p> <p>Match Highlifhts <p> <p>1 Zen - Brave keeping at the feet of the Tigers <p>2. Jacob - Very strong in the tackle and kept great position <p>3. Cole - A couple of crunching tackles and a strong sholulder barge to keep in position <p>4. Will - A nice goal and unlucky not to score the winner <p>5-. Jack - lovely couple of tocuhes and turns up front <p>6. Matthew - battled well in centre mid and took up a greta defensive position <p>7. Matty - nice wing back play <p>8. Freddie - Getting on the score sheet <p>9. Finn - heading clear <p>10. Geroge - playing despite being 100% <p>11. Ryan - a lovley cross filed pass from front to back.