Leicestershire Youth League

Match Reports 30/03/08

UNDER 18'S
STUART BALDWIN PRESIDENTS TROPHY
Kingsway Rangers are the first finalist in the new renamed competition after a comfortable win over Mowbray Rangers, Ben Bayliss started the ball rolling with the first soon followed by Ben Jarvis with a brace and the win was wrapped up with a fine Callum Wright effort.
PREMIER DIVISION
Quorn Juniors have a five point advantage going into the final month of the competition after an impressive display of finishing against Queniborough Juniors had struggled to field a full side as they had used their free week to rest some injured players from their previous match and in total two were not really match fit but came to the match, and another four were unfit for playing. On arrival Queniborough could only start with 10 men, two of which were injured players, but they agreed to continue with the match. Quorn went one, then two, three and four up in quick succession, one of which was a penalty. By half time Quorn were six up. Queniborough manager had changed the goalkeeper and a few others round, at the interval, which did have some impact. All the Queniborough team tried to keep pace with Quorn, but being almost three players down and Quorn being higher in the league, Queniborough were, at times, out classed. But it wasn't for the want of trying. Damon ward and Steve Mitchell both had excellent matches, continually running and chasing the ball until the final whistle and were rewarded with man of the matches by the manager. Quorn played well, passing the ball competently between them and had several hits on target that were well saved by Tom Meridith. The Quorn goal scorers were hat-tricks from Will Richards and Dan Wright, two each from Drew Williamson and Andy Sanderson and the final goal was scored by player/manager James Price.
Fourth placed Wigston United lost for the first time in ages when they went down to Kegworth Imps with a 2 - 1 verdict the home scorers were Ian Stone and Luke Wolley. Westfield travelled to Allexton with 5 players unavailable, and were only able to muster 11 players for the game. After the recent poor weather, the pitch had dried out nicely, and conditions were ideal for a competitive match. Westfield had an early chance in the first minute when top scorer Stuart Heathcote found himself unmarked in the box, but his header was well saved by the keeper. Both teams took a while to get into their stride after the 2 week Easter break, Allexton hit back and keeper Nicky Dean did well to save a shot with his legs. It was Westfield however, who opened the scoring after 20 minutes, when a corner by Ryan Brightwell found Heathcoat unmarked, and his header went over the keeper to make it 1-0 to Westfield. Allexton then broke clear and a goal bound effort was well saved by Dean at the far post. Ben Sykes caused confusion in the Allexton defence with a couple of mazy runs, then Tom Wallace put Westfield 2-0 up with a speedy run and shot, which took a deflection before nestling in the corner. Half Time score 2-0. Allexton came out after the break all guns blazing, and were unlucky to see a goal ruled out for offside in the first minute, however their next attack notched their first goal of the game, with the No.10 finding himself one on one with the keeper, who made a good save, but was unable to stop the rebound being fired into the net. Westfield Player of the match Alex Tustain hit back with a great goal, working his way down the left wing, he beat 3 players before firing home at the near post. Brightwell then bravely won a ball on the left by the half way line, and raced down the by-line before cutting in and firing home. Allexton hit back again with the No. 10 breaking clear on the halfway line and making no mistake as he fired home after an impressive burst of pace. Westfield's next came after some neat interplay between Rhaj Rachid and Dominic Hancox, leading to Heathcoat being put through, he made no mistake to score his side's 5th goal. The back 3 of James Hancox, Anthony Stott and Tom Preston were working hard to keep Allexton at bay, and it was Hancox who provided the killer ball for Tustain to run clear down the wing and cross for Brightwell to fire home his second goal of the game With Bright0well and Heathcoat both looking for their hat-trick goal, time finally ran out.

UNDER 17'S
PREMIER DIVISION
Enderby 2000 are the new leaders of the premier division on 30 pts and a game advantage over Birstall United but this league will go down to the wire as both teams go for it!, Enderby's win over mid placed Earl Shilton Town gave them the advantage after a 5 - 2 win goals from Nathan Bedford (2), Liam Webster, Sam Young and Greg Garner it all leaves them requiring six points from the remaining three games to take the title. Westfield Wanderers had a brad draw against Coalville Town Ravens with neither side able to get the vital goal that would win it Aaron French was on target for Westfield.
DIVISION ONE
Division One Champions Melton Foxes got back to winning ways with a three-one home win over Quorn Juniors. Quorn took the lead mid way through the first half, Foxes Equalised on the stroke of half time when Mark Tinsley headed on a long goal kick putting Will Keightley through to hit an unstoppable shot past the Quorn keeper. Foxes stepped up the pace after half time and went in front when Gareth Fare ran into the area and placed the ball into the corner of the net. another excellent flick on from Mark Tinsley ten minutes from time Will Keightley and Scott Gathercole both hit the woodwork late on but Foxes failed to add to their tally Foxes now have their sights set on achieving a league and cup double in next Sundays county cup final. Whetstone Juniors gained only their third win of the season by beating bottom club Friar Lane Juniors 3 - 1 with goals from Will Keighley (2) and a Gaz Fare goal. Glenfield United took on Loughborough F C Youth and the game produced no less than seven goals with Loughborough just shading it with a 4 - 3 win, goals from Glenfield's Adam Parry (2) and Michael Andrews were cancelled out by Loughborough's Jordan Wakelin (2), Daniel Cocohan and the winner from Sam Cohen.
DIVISION TWO
Leaders Lutterworth have to keep one eye looking at Barrow Town before they can be champions, Barrow need all three points to take the title from long time leaders and they are hoping Kingsway Rangers can do them a favour. Lutterworth's final game victory maintained their top spot and has ensured at least second place in the league. A comfortable win against a spirited Market Bosworth side, which were denied the lead in the opening minutes by Mark Lill's agility in the Lutterworth goal. It was Toby Maloy who opened the scoring, then doubled his tally with Lutterworth's 100th league goal of the season. Reece Hodgson quickly scored the third form a very tight angle. Maloy completed his hat-trick just before the interval. Bosworth came into the game more in the second half and home team striker David Newton went close to getting his name on the score sheet. Lutterworth added a fifth through leading scorer Brad Hughes. Bosworth keeper Rich Ball kept the visitors at bay with a series of good saves until the last ten minutes when man of the match Maloy struck again scoring his forth of the game, and complete the six goal victory. Barrow Town travelled to Huncote knowing only a win would keep their title hopes alive and came away with a comfortable 7 - 0 victory. Tom Rye scored the first after 5 minutes, Joe Moxom scored the second with a simple tap in after following up a good save by the Huncote keeper from an Oli Humberstone shot. Rye got his second soon after that, after the keeper let a shot squeeze under him, and TJ McRoberts got the fourth. Moxom got his second and the fifth with another tap in and Jon O'Leary got the sixth with an effort from just inside the area and Moxom finished things off when he rounded the keeper to get the seventh and his third of the day. Mid table sides Gilmorton Juniors and Barlestone St Gyles both had wins at the expense of Soar Valley and Fleckney Athletic; Gilmorton won at home With a 4 - 1 win goals by Jake Flint, Ben Johnson (2) and Ally Sandercock Barlestone won with a fine hat-trick from Ben Evens.

UNDER 16'S
PREMIER DIVISION
NO FIXTURES DUE TO COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE GAME.
DIVISION ONE
Champions Leicester Nirvana kept their good run going with a 4 - 1 win at Westfield Wanderers Jamie Hughes getting the home team's consolation goal. The battle for runners up position will be down to the last week with both Wigston Youth and Narborough & Littlethorpe both fighting it out. Narborough hold the advantage with one game left to take second after Wigston managed to win against Sileby Juniors 3 - 2, Conner Simpon and Munoda Nyamunga finding the net for Sileby.
DIVISION TWO
With champions Oadby Owls having a free weekend it gave chance for the chasing pack to complete the fixtures second placed Quorn Juniors were also with out a game, Rothley Imps move into third with a 7 - 2 mauling of Gilmorton Juniors hat-tricks from Joe Moscentano and Jake Harrison did the damage for Rothley with Grant Copson adding the final goal. Wigston Rangers won a epic battle against Netherhall Diamonds with a 4 - 2 win Luke Gell set them on there way and further goals from Seb Samson, Danny Mitchell and Harold Giwa-Amu finished the game off. Netherhall's scorers were Kurk Bailey and Reece White. Friar Lane & Epworth and Ratby Sports could only muster a point each with a 2 - 2 draw Ryan Rowley and Mason Bradshaw grabbing the Friar Lane & Epworth goals.
DIVISION THREE
With champions Highfield Rangers having a day off it left Countesthorpe Athletic and Kingsway Rangers to fight it out for runners up position. Kingsway hold the slight advantage with a game in hand but are two points back, both had fixtures this weekend. Kingsway beat Harborough Town 3 - 1 with Barnes Gladman getting the consolation for Town and with Countesthorpe having to face Harborough next week it's all to play for, Countsthorpe beat Fleckney athletic 4 - 2 with goals from Cody Day, Bradon Farmer, Lewis Love and Oliver Watson. Dunton & Broughton finished off the campaign with a win against Ibstock Youth United Corey Mugatroyd and Dane Howard scoring in the 2 - 1 win. Friar lane Juniors beat Asfordby Amateurs 6 - 0 to put them in fifth position.
DIVISION FOUR
With only two fixtures Kegworth Imps moved into third place behind Birstall United and champions Queniborough Juniors after a 3 - 0 win at Bushloe Sunday. Mid table Loughborough F C Youth also won 3 - 0 at home to Gaunt Youth with goals from Damian Isaccs, Jordan Tinley and Lee Wesley.