Leicestershire Youth League

Weekly Reports

Match Reports 10/02/08

UNDER 18'S
PREMIER DIVISION
On a perfect day for playing football, Westfield and Queniborough relished the dry, sunny, still conditions and set about enjoying their football. It was Queniborough who had the first chance when their right winger was sent clear, Westfield keeper Marvin Haas came out bravely, the shot went agonisingly close, but the 2 players collided and needed treatment before they could continue. Queniborough had won their previous 2 games, and were playing with confidence, but it was Westfield who took the lead when top scorer Stewart Heathcote burst through on the left and fired into the bottom right hand corner. 5 minutes later Ben Sykes, who picked up the Player of the match award for his hard working display, picked up the ball 25 yards out and unleashed a shot that caught everyone by surprise. Before anyone could move, the ball was in the net, with players from both teams wondering how it got there! Westfield thought they had scored a third a short while later, when following a huge goalmouth scramble the ball clearly went over the line before being cleared, however there were too many bodies in the way for the referee to be certain, and he played on to the dismay of the Westfield Team. Matt Hunt and Tom Wallace both went close as Westfield piled on the pressure, but Queniborough defended well. Several players from both Teams picked up knocks in a hard fought game, but it was Westfield who scored the decisive 3rd goal when Heathcote got his second following another goal mouth scramble. With the contest drawing to a close Heathcote burst through and looked certain to score a Hat-trick, but the goalkeeper made a great save,. However the ball was deflected upwards, and Nicky Dean was on hand to powerfully head home and score his first goal of the season, prompting wild celebrations from his Team mates. With only a minute left Dean got another chance and was unlucky to see his volley come back off the crossbar. 4-0 to Westfield Second placed A C Wigston kept the pressure on leaders Kingsway Juniors with a 5 - 1 win at Allexton and Tennant the home scorer was Nathan Battu.

UNDER 17'S
DIVISION ONE
With only two fixtures in the division second placed Cosby United had the chance to close the gap at the top to 11 points and they made no mistake by beating Friar Lane Juniors 5 - 1 the home side goal were scored by Kieran Sully with his fourteenth league goal of the season. Barwell Athletic made no mistake by beating mid placed Oadby Owls 3 - 0 with goals from Kyle Andrews (2) and Ashley Civil. Leaders Melton Foxes need just one point to secure the title in the division.
DIVISION TWO
The title race is on and there are no fewer than four teams involved, new leaders Lutterworth Juniors began the day with a two point deficit at the top and a Soar Valley who were reduced to ten men due to injury after fifteen minutes, were unable to prevent Lutterworth picking up their biggest win of the season. Man of the match Toby Maloy lead the scoring stakes claiming five goals, closely followed by in form striker Bradley Hughes who managed to hit the net four times, two of which were excellently taken volleys. Reece Hodgson scored two and there was a goal each for Anthony Zupp, Jake Wildbore and the brave Danny Ager who earned the biggest cheer of the day scoring on his return to action following a serious leg break in the summer. Valley battled to the end none more so than their very impressive goalkeeper Sam Chounan who despite the score, pulled off a string of very good saves. Barrow Town is now the form team after beating Huncote Dynamos. After putting in the performance of the season last week against Syston, Barrow thought they just had to turn up against Huncote for an easy win. Barrow took the lead after 19 minutes through Joe Moxom, but this only brought Huncote to life, who put in a performance that does not do their league position justice. Barrow had to wait until the 82nd minute for Chris Oxford to grab the second to give Barrow a bit of breathing space, against the run of play, only for Huncote to hit straight back and make it 2 - 1. Huncote were now up for it, looking the better side, and looking for an equaliser and only stout defending from Barrow kept them at bay. Jon O'Leary made the game safe with the 3rd in the last minute, in a very under par Barrow performance to keep the pressure on Lutterworth and Syston above them. Second placed Syston Town just managed to squeeze past Market Bosworth Juniors 2 - 1 Ben Moss getting the goal for the home team. Barlestone St Giles beat mid table rivals Kirby Muxloe '88, 4 - 1 with goals from Jake Wibberly (hat-trick) and Ben Evens. Kingsway Rangers beat Fleckney Athletic 4 - 2 with goals from Kieron Fogerty (hat-trick) and Ash Sharman.

UNDER 16'S
PREMIER DIVISION
In the basement battle Aylestone Park rediscovered there shooting boots in the 8 - 1 win over bottom club Blaby and Whetstone in the fixture moved to midweek under floodlights the home side went scoring mad goals from James Ireland(2), Tyler Sibson (2) , Daryl Ingram, Rhys Lelacheur, Rhys Nyzszcota & Sam Williamson , Countesthorpe Athletic followed on from their recent Semi Final victory over St Andrews with another great team display at Saffron Dynamo. Saffron started the brighter playing neat assured football, but could not make any inroads into the steel like Countesthorpe defence. The visitors then began to play some good football, and took the lead when a beautifully delivered Josh Peel cross was glanced home by Harry Warren, soon after Tom Weaver delivered a stunning ball onto Charles Butlers toe, who calmly slotted the second. The second half developed into a fine half, but Athletic always seemed to carry the greater threat, and a superb 5 man moved was calmly dispatched by Butler for a 3 goal advantage. Dynamo kept their hopes alive when a corner crept in directly to reduce arrears, but soon after Kyle Sperry, whose energy and pace had been a constant thorn in Saffron's side raced clear to coolly lob the keeper to secure the points, capping a very special week for Athletic.
DIVISION ONE
Leaders Leicester Nirvana kept their good form going but were made to work hard in the 3 - 1 win at Sileby Juniors with Tim Carr getting the Sileby goal. Beaumont Town Juniors had a much easier day with a 6 - 2 win at home to Lutterworth Juniors leaving them with only two wins this term goals from Hardeep Mudhar, Mitchell Wormleighton, Mitchell Coyston (2) & Bradley Billingham (2) Lutterworth's goals were scord by Keith Stillman (2)
DIVISION TWO
Leaders Oadby Owls are closing in on the title after beating Barwell Athletic 4 -1 with goals from Jamie Robey (hat-trick) and Josh Podges. Wigston Rangers found life hard going at Netherhall Diamonds losing out in a seven goal thriller Netherhall's goals were scored by Conor MacPhee, Kurt Barley (2) & Reece White with the Rangers goals scored by Danny Mitchell, Seb Sansom and Sam Askins. Rothley Imps managed to blast six past Woodgate '80 with Grant Copson, Joe Lucas, Joe Moscetano, Jake Harrison (2) and Ben Lamb on target for the Imps. Friar Lane and Epworth beat Swallows Green but only just after a 3 - 2 win. Goals from Daniel Snow, Sam Harper & Jordan Marriott with Luke Thompson getting the goal for the greens. Gilmorton Juniors and Ratby Sports drew 3 - 3 in an entertaining game with Reece Bainbridge (2) and Shaun Green scoring for Ratby
DIVISION THREE
Leaders Highfield Rangers have a ten point cushion at the top of the division with four to play, this weekend saw them at Kirby Muxloe '88 and left with all three points after a 7 - 3 win. Goals from Lewis Reid, Joe Riley and Joe Cassie were not enough as Highfield Rangers scored through Zak Jallands 4, Leavi Oshungbure, Pearson Mwanyongo & an own goal. Dunton and Broughton went one better by beating Melton Foxes 7 - 2 at Melton, goals from Sam Baker & Nathan Picker for the foxes. Kingsway Rangers are the only team capable of catching Higfield's with three games extra to play. Sunday they were at Fleckney Athletic and returned with all three points after a 4 - 2 win, Jake Chetwynd and Nick Sutton scored for the home team. Friar Lane and Countesthorpe Athletic 03 could only manage a 1 - 1 drew with Michael Smith getting the Friar Lane goal.
DIVISION FOUR
It was raining goals in the under 16 division four with no less than 48 goals being scored in five fixtures Anstey Swifts took on Enderby 2000 in this division four match, Tom Ward making it a great day to remember by smashing six past Enderby with Ashley Graham and Max Morrell completing the scoring, the Enderby scorers were Sam Cockerrill,(2), Josh Castlemain, Sam Bresland, Reece Preston and Phil Neal. Leaders Queniborough Juniors lost for the first time this season going down in another epic battle with Gaunt Youth 6 - 5. The Queniborough scorers were Chris Watson, Sam Hawes, Scotney Harrison and Jack Shuttlewood (2) making 25 league goals this season, Shepshed Village Youth and Bushloe Sunday carried on the scoring in the division were they shared another thirteen goals in the 8 - 5 win for Bushloe Sunday . Birstall United Juniors were away at Mountsorrell Juniors and returned home with a 4 - 0 win and three points with goals from Dan Marlow (hat-trick)and Matt Deacon. Loughborough F C Youth and Whetstone Juniors managed a 3- 3 draw with Mitch Torr (2) and Mitch Leedham getting the goals for Whetstone.