Leicestershire Youth League

Weekly Reports

Match Reports 10/02/08

UNDER 18'S
PREMIER DIVISION
Leaders Kingsway Rangers have a 1 point advantage over Quorn juniors after the latest results, Kingsway produced a near perfect Result by beating Gilmorton Juniors 9 - 0, Ben Jarvis lead the way with a hat-trick the others were scored by leading scorer Tom Mansfield (26 league goals) Anton Marshall, Rob Edwards, Cal Wright and TJ Smith. Second placed Quorn are rediscovering there form and with a game in hand over the leaders managed to beat Kegworth Imps 4 - 0. AC Wigston continued their return to form with a fine 3-1 home win against Asfordby Amateurs. The win was earned on the back of a rampant first half performance which seemed to take fellow title hopefuls Asfordby by surprise. Wigston took the lead after twenty five minutes when Dean Wade latched onto Nathan Keizer's fine through ball and confidently beat the Asfordby keeper at the near post. Asfordby hit back strongly and equalised after a smart move down the right. Back came Wigston and when Daniel Girvan struck a minute later with a trademark swerving free-kick, there was no looking back. Lewis Madelin made it three with a fine individual effort just before the break and although Asfordby pressed hard during the second half, goalkeeper Ross Marsden and his impressive Wigston defence held firm.
Queniborough fielded their largest team of the season, with their new signings Adam Cookson and Damon Ward. Spirits were high, despite loosing 5-1 to Asfordby last week which, even though it was another loss, was a certain improvement on Queniborough's latest form. When these teams last met Queniborough won 4-1 but have had a rocky season so far. Allexton sat 1 point above them in the league. In the first half Queniborough came out with the same positive attitude they did both last week and the week before. They let Allexton play their game, but had overall control of the match. Queniborough's Shaun Chester smashed the crossbar in an early effort which was one of many opportunities or near misses that Queniborough had in the first half. Half time 0 - 0.
Allexton came out in the second half looking fairly disillusioned and Queniborough soon recognised this and started to put them under pressure from the whistle by stepping their game up a gear. The half time talk by manager Ian Tomlinson had obviously hit home. Shortly after the break manager Ian Tomlinson felt it was the right time to introduce, previously injured, Steven Mitchell, who had immediate impact by scoring within minutes. The Allexton team noticeably dropped their heads and Queniborough soon latched onto this. Mitchell then went on to complete his hat trick after two more stunning goals. It was down to midfielder Sat Ghandi to secure the victory after lobbing the ball over the goalkeepers head from 40 yards. The goalkeeper did get an arm to it, but couldn't stop the force of the shot Queniborough went on to win 4-0 and this has done marvels for their spirit. If ever a team didn't deserve to sit on the bottom that would be Queniborough and their current rise from that last place is indicative of their dogged determination to win matches. Syston Town took on rivals Wigston United and in an entertaining match neither team could enforce the winner with the game ending 3 - 3 draw.

UNDER 17'S
PREMIER DIVISION
Enderby 2000 remain on top on goal difference from Birstall United Juniors after the latest matches, Enderby cruised to a 6 - 1 win at Measham Welfare and Birstall beat Loughborough Dynamo 7 - 2 with VJ Godhania and Josh Hammersley netting for Dynamo, Earl Shilton Town Juniors were the other winners of the day after completing a 7 - 1 thrashing of Coalville Town Ravens goals from Neil Ambrose (2), Jamie Maher, Lee Syrett and Warren York did the damage for the Town.
DIVISION ONE
Melton Foxes beat Barwell to make it a perfect dozen, twelve wins in a row extending their lead to fourteen points at the top of the table, Foxes took the lead after good work by Dale Radford, passing the ball out wide to Scott Gathercole, receiving it back and then finding Mark Tinsley who poked the ball past the keeper from inside the six yard box. The second goal came from Andy Botham's long goal kick, Mark Tinsley holding the ball up well and playing in Aaron Shaw who held off the defender to slot the ball home. Foxes then eased off the pace allowing Barwell to have a couple of chances before half time. Foxes created a lot of good chances in the second half but only managed to score one Dale Radford won the ball in his own half, surged forward finding Will Keightley in space who returned the ball to him. When he reached the edge of the area he lifted the ball over the stranded keeper for a well deserved goal. With fifteen minutes to go Barwell got a consolation goal but the result was never in doubt. In the other fixture of the day was when Cosby entertained Whetstone Juniors the result went to the home side with a 3 - 0 win goals from Darren Essex, Adam Clark and Joe Lane gained another three points I the bag.
DIVISION TWO
Leaders Lutterworth Town have a 1 point advantage at the top of the division but have to be wary of the chasing pack as the results are not in their favour, Lutterworth controlled this game throughout and could have won by a more comfortable margin. For the second week running Bradley Hughes scored a Hat-trick putting Lutterworth 3-0 up going into the break. Fleckney came out of the blocks running at the beginning of the second half, they caught Lutterworth out when they got themselves back into the game with two goals in the space of five minutes. William Holmes stepped up to convert a penalty, then shortly after Eamon Hind grabbed their second when the Lutterworth defence was outnumbered. Despite constant Lutterworth pressure it took another 20 minutes before Toby Maloy finally found the net, when the Fleckney keeper Jake Clarkson parried out a shot into his path. Substitute Sam McGowan rounded off the scoring with five minutes to go scoring Lutterworths fifth. In the match of the day between second and third placed teams Barrow Town kept up their recent good run of form to come away with the 3 points in a 3 - 0 win. Barrows' Coach took a gamble and rejigged his formation to counter Syston's leading goal scorer, Joe Tailby, who didn't get a look in all game. Barrow started out of the blocks looking to score first, but had to wait until the 34th min when a through ball was met by Joe Moxom who despite the on coming keeper and a defender coolly slotted home. The second goal arrived in the second half in the 50th min when a partially cleared corner was tucked away by Jon O'Leary. Despite Syston having their fair share of play the points were wrapped up in the 86th min when a through ball was held up by TJ McRoberts who played in O'Leary for his second of the game, with a stunning 25 yard strike. Barlestone St Giles produced the performance of the day in beating Huncote Dynamos 4 - 2 at Huncote the home side goals were scored by Kieran Fowkes with both. Bottom club Soar Valley's Woes continued with an 8 - 0 thrashing by Market Bosworth Juniors 2000.

UNDER 16'S
PREMIER DIVISION
With only two fixtures in the division due to yet another county representative game it gave Saffron Dynamo the chance to get some points on the board in chase of leaders Syston Town, and they made no mistake by claiming all three points when the took on Royce Rangers the game finishing with a 3 - 1 win for the Dynamo goals from Aaron Watts, Marley Henry and Joe Wright The Rangers goal was scored by Mike Feely. In the other fixture Countesthorpe Athletic could only muster a point in a drab draw at bottom club Blaby & Whetstone with Charles Butler netting for Blaby.
DIVISION ONE
With the top three not in action it gave the chasing pack a chance to claim some points and move up the table mid table sides Westfield Wanderers and Sileby Juniors were the teams in action Westfield recorded a 3 - 1 win at Ibstock Youth with goals from Issac Walsh (2) and Ryan Mason while Sileby could only muster a draw at home to Beaumont Town with a 2 - 2 result Michael Ruddle netting twice for the home side.
DIVISION TWO
Wigston Rangers were the biggest winners of the day with a 6- 2 Win over Woodgate 80 goals from Seb Samsome(2), Danny Mitchell(2), Luke Gell and Sam Askins produced the biggest win of the season. lowly placed Friar Lane and Epworth managed to record there fifth win of the season at the expense of Shelthorpe Lions, Lane going on to win 4 - 2 , Ben Topley and Sam Shepherd netting for the Lions. Swallows green managed to record only there second win of the season by beating Netherhall Diamonds 4 - 2 with goals from Thomas Woodward (2), Luke Thompson and Liam Herbert. Ratby Sports and Rothley Imps were the others in action and they could only manage a draw between them Richie Norris and Josh Brewin for Ratby and Joe Lucas and Ben Lamb for The Imps.
DIVISION THREE
Leaders Highfield Rangers are leaving no stone unturned in there quest for the league title this time it was Melton Foxes on the chopping block and Highfield returned with a 10 - 2 win goals from Zak Jallands, Chevaz Peters(2), Pearson Mywanyongo(2), Leavi Oshungboure, Errison Ngarakana, Rory Malloy, Ebrahim Mulla and an own goal making up the ten. Second place is in the hands of Countesthorpe Athletic 03 after beating Kirby Muxloe 88 by 2 - 1 with goals from Karna Solanki and Oliver Watson,Raynesway Rangers are in third even though they were beaten by forth place Kingsway Rangers It was the first sunny day of the year and Raynsway Rangers also made a bright start to the match. Zak Ainscough got the early goal for Raynsway and this lifted their confidence. Raynsway also scored their second through Zak Ainscough after the Kingsway keeper failed to keep the ball in his hands and the ball rolled over the line. Raynsway kept the pressure up until the Kingsway goal scored by Danny Goss The corner was swung in and the faintest of touches made it 2 -1 . Kingsway scored again before half-time, which made the scores 2-2 at half-time through Mitch Allen Raynsway scored in the second half to take the lead again, this time through Connor Flaherty; The midfield genius when he turns up. Raynsway defence was to blame for the Kingsway equaliser as they failed to get the ball cleared and Jordan Gambol finished in style Raynsway Rangers had some penalty appeals disallowed but still kept the pressure on the Kingsway defence. Kingsway snatched the late win with a goal from Christian Atkins also because of poor defending by the Raynsway defence. Harborough Town are in mid table after the latest battle with Ibstock United youth the result was t a eight goal thriller with Harborough just edging it 5 - 3 the Ibstock scorers were Oliver Meadows and Billy read. Asfordby Armatures won by 3 -0 at Dunton & Broughton.
DIVISION FOUR
Leaders Queniborough Juniors maintained there push for the title with 6 -2 win at Enderby 2000, the home sides goals were scored by Stuart Kenny and Reece Preston the latest win means Queniborough have a 13 point lead at the top of the division with four games to play. Second placed Birstall United Juniors had a 6 - 0 win at home to Shepshed Village Youth with Blake Sarjeant (2), Dan Marlow(2), Ash Cockram and Matt Waldren finding the net for United. Third place Whetstone Juniors lost at home against Kegworth Imps 3 - 2 Mitch Torr continued his good scoring form for the home side getting his 22nd goal of the season, Luke Wills Was also on target for Whetstone, Mountsorrel Juniors and Loughborough F C Youth managed the draw or the day with a 4 - 4 draw Daniel Howard and Matt Schofield scoring two each for the home side. Bushloe Sunday just managed to pip Anstey Swifts 4 - 3 with goals from Callum Thomas, Lewis Bates, David Rudkin and Josh Newsome.