STARLANDS ST.ANNES U.11 EL 0 vs 5 HEATH HAYES

<p>STARLANDS BOYS were told last week that Heat Hayes were bottom of the league & Brereton would be the toughest team they'd play....how wrong they were !

<p>Heath Hayes were early to arrive and looked a big bunch of lads.

<p>They had a huge No.9 up front supported by two electric wingers. They had a rock like defence that repelled all attempts by Starlands to clear their lines...it was like the tide coming in!

<p>Starlands were down to 9 players - with Ben P at Karate , Jed long term injury and Aran out with man flu.

<p>The boys started with Kieran at right back &nbsp;- and he continued in good form. Zak went up front and was not accustomed to such a forward role....and looked much better when he swapped with Kieran and returned to partner Marcus and Tom in defence.

<p>Callum was his usual dynamo self - and was everywhere, It was proving difficult for Oski upfront with little support. Josh & Luke showed glimpses of skill and one touch passing - but to be fair Starlands were always second to the ball.

<p>Heath Hayes played some nice one touch stuff - were not afraid to take a player on and then beat them for pace. It looked like it was going to be a long day for Starlands , and the score could easily be double figures.

<p>Ben K - is getting plenty of practice and was in inspired form - like Marcus he was suffering with a cold - but thank goodness both turned up to play their part.

<p>The 1st goal was played through the middle - and despite the attentions of Marcus, the striker tucked away the goal.

<p>The 2nd was blasted into the roof of the net from close range - Starlands were failing to close the opposition down - and all too often the ball was being crossed into the box, it just happened on this occasion the winger got on the end of it!

<p>Ben K pulled of a number of quality saves to keep the boys in the match - the best of the bunch saw him dive to his left corner and keep hold of the ball ! Goodness where that save came from ? I had put it down as a goal !?....

<p>Starlands were unlucky notto get one back just before half time. A set piece corner was altered by the Revolutions proposed new management aka Marcus Dad booming instructions to Kieran to get ontop of the goalkeeper.....not literally pf course. Anyway , following the goalmouth scramble - Kieran tucked it away - given by the referee, it was then disallowed by the linesman....shame :(

<p>The first half finished 2-0.

<p>The 3rd goal was from good passing on the edge of the box - again Ben was rooted in the mud powerless to stop it.

<p>The fourth followed a corner - and point blank save by Ben , but the striker was first to react with Starlands failing to clear the ball.

<p>The 5th goal - again was the result of good football by Heath Hayes and tired legs...Ben got a hand to it - but the power took it in.

<p>Tom , Marcus and Zak were doing a valiant effort of trying to disrupt the continual Heath Hayes attacks...when the final whistle blew....a look of relief was clear to see on all the boys faces....

<p>Just don't say we're playing bottom of the league again ;)&nbsp;

<p>Marcus was voted Parents Player & Ben K retained the Managers MOM for the 3rd consecutive week.Personally I think MMOM - should stand for MOST MUD &nbsp;of the match !

<p>WELL DONE BOYS - ENJOY CHRISTMAS - AND WE HOPE BEN P GOT HIS BLACK BELT!...AND THE OTHERS GET WELL SOON :)

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