Leicestershire Youth League

Weekly Reports

Match Reports 3/02/08
With the latest round of football games severely decimated due to the weather only eight game were completed in the youth league.

UNDER 18'S
PREMIER DIVISION
It proved to be a memorable day for AC Wigston winger Daniel Girvan at strugglers Gilmorton. On his first start of the season, thirteen months after suffering a broken leg, Girvan smashed home two long distance strikes, the second of which was a superb swerving free kick. It proved to be the kick start AC Wigston needed after their recent stuttering form had seen them slip to fourth in the table. Further top quality finishes from Lewis Madelin and Dean Wade helped Wigston overcome the windy conditions as well as their stubborn hosts to register a much needed 4-1 win. Westfield went into their game against Quorn on the back of 4 consecutive league wins, but for the 3rd time this season, they were unable to get the better of Quorn. With a strong wind behind them, Westfield had several early chances, but was unable to convert them. It was Quorn who took the lead in the 20th minute, with a breakaway down the left, and with no immediate support, the striker had no option but to go it alone and he managed to slip the ball past the Westfield keeper from a tight angle. Westfield defender David Drewery made a brave attempt at a goal-line clearance, but the ball was already over the line. However, Westfield struck back to equalise. Top scorer Stuart Heathcote rounded the keeper, and shot from a narrow angle. 2 Quorn defenders on the line were unable to stop the ball going in off the far post. Quorn were soon back in front when the second half started, an attack was only partially cleared, leaving the attacker with the easy task of slotting home. Westfield fought back, and had several good chances, the closest being from Alex Tustain, who saw his shot unluckily, come back of the post. All their efforts were to be to no avail however, and the equaliser proved elusive, with Quorn winning a tight game 2-1 in difficult windy conditions.
After last week's game, Queniborough were on a high and prepared to give the highly competent Asfordby a run for their money. Game started well and Queniborough managed to keep Asfordby contained and only conceded one goal in the first half. Queniborough had a goal disallowed and had quite a few chances that got away and both teams could easily have gone into half time level pegging. The second half was energised with both teams playing in both halves and the ball was passed around the field well. The Asfordby pitch had an uneven part to it that caused some problems with the ball lifting unexpectedly. Asfordby went on to score a second goal early in the second half; Queniborough followed that up with one that hit the post and another couple of near misses. It was when substitute Shaun Chester came on and was brought down in the area that saw Queniborough's Tom Meredith score from the penalty spot to put the score 2-1. Queniborough were back in the game and had some near misses and close calls but it wasn't to be Queniborough's day. Steve Mitchell hobbled off in the last ten minutes and his absence was sorely felt as Asfordby scored three quick goals in the last ten minutes. Queniborough shouldn't be disillusioned as if Asfordby win their games in hand, they could easily be top of the table and this match didn't discredit Queniborough at all and if they keep playing in this fashion then their next few games against teams lower in the division should give them a chance to replicate their win of last week. Leaders Kingsway had to settle for a share of the spoils at Wigston United who are currently on their best form of the season neither team could find a goal in this top two clash.
Allexton & Tenant also had to settle for a point when they took on Mowbray Rangers, Ian Willett and Nathan Curtis found the net for Tenant. Syston Town managed only their fourth win of the season when they took on Kegworth Imps' finishing with a 3 - 1 victory.

UNDER 17'S
PREMIER DIVISION
Westfield Wanderers remain at the foot of the table after just being piped by Loughborough Dynamo 2 - 1 Lloyd Robinson and DJ Godhania with the Dynamo goals. Coalville Town fared no better going down 4 - 1 to Measham Welfare Paul Simpson, James Cooling, Josh Nicholson and Michael Mottram completing the scoring for Welfare.
DIVISION ONE
Melton Foxes took a big step towards winning the league beating second place Quorn away from home and extending their lead in the table to eleven points. Foxes played into the wind in the first half and took the lead when Scott Gathercole's pass found Aaron Shaw in the area, he held off the defender slotted the ball past the keeper. Quorn equalised when Foxes failed to deal with a long throw into the area Foxes lead was restored just before half time when Dale Radford's free kick was converted by Mark Tinsley, Harry Forfar heading the ball back across the area for top scorer Tinsley to open his account. Tinsley increased the lead ten minutes into the second half, working hard to win the ball back and curling a lovely shot passed the keeper from just outside the area.
Quorn then got another goal back before Foxes were awarded a penalty for a kick on Dale Radford. Mark Tinsley converted the spot kick to complete a hat-trick for the fifth time this season.
In the other fixture in the division Loughborough F C Youth saw off bottom club Friar Lane Juniors 4 - 2
DIVISION TWO
There was goals galore in the division on Sunday with no less than26 scored Syston Town keep a two point advantage at the top of the pile while scoring a 4 - 0 win in the process. Second placed Lutterworth Town had a 4 - 1 win over Kingsway Rangers. a second half Bradley Hughes hat-trick secured the points for Lutterworth. After a goal-less first half which could have gone either way, both sides came close but failed to break the deadlock. After the break Hughes put Lutterworth in the lead with two skillfully taken goals in the first five minutes. Kingsway fought their way back into the game half way through the second half with a neatly worked goal from Hydan Shepherd. As Kingsway battled to claim an equaliser with ten minutes to go Lutterworth sprung the perfect counter attack with an accurate kick from goal keeper Mark Lill, into the path of Matt Creasey who despite a strong challenge from David Sanga kept his composure and scored number three for Lutterworth
Barrow Town youth kept there recent good form going with an impressive 5 - 1 win over Soar Valley goals from Tom Rye, Matt Lanes, Jaz Harris, Jamie Staniforth and Lewis Voce. Gilmorton juniors had the biggest swing of the day with a 6 - 1 thrashing of Kirby Muxloe '88 goals from Alistair Sandicock with a hat trick. Joe Baldwin, Jack Oliver and Sam Foster. Market Bosworth Juniors 2000 also hit 4 against rivals Fleckney athletic goals from Tommy Lewis, Michael Whitehead, David Newton and Joe Waterfield.
It was really windy and the ball did not move really much except go backwards in the air. James Elton made his debut for Raynsway with a clean sheet, coming from Netherhall Diamonds. James Bowman made a transfer from a goalkeeper to a right back. A big thank you to him for helping out the team when they were lacking a goal keeper. Cyrus Ameer-Beg and Jack Hickey were rested due to flu but did come on later in the game. Raynsway Rangers scored the first goal through Perry Punter. He hit it into the top corner with the outside of his foot. After that, both sides had half chances but not full chances, this was due to the wind. Non of the sides were better than each other in the first half although the Punter goal separated the sides. Good football was being played by both sides. Cyrus came on for the injured Christian. Jack Hickey came on in the second half. The Fleckney side was a threat to the Raynsway defence all through the second half until Raynsway got their second goal. Josh De Costa took the corner and Liam Norris seemed to get the slightest touch to the ball to score his first goal of the game. The game finished 2-0 to Raynsway and brought them back to winning ways. This was Raynsway's second clean sheet of the season.

UNDER 16'S
PREMIER DIVISION
With only two fixtures in a depleted programme due to yet another county representative game Mowbray Rangers gained up ground on leaders Syston Town after beating rivals Countesthorpe Athletic with a 4 - 1 win. The Countesthorpe scorers where Charles Butler and Captain Danny Jenno. Saffron Dynamo kept up the pressure on the leaders with a 2- 1 win over Royce Rangers with goals from Aaron Watts and Marley Henry.
DIVISION ONE
Wigston Youth moved to second place on the table after a 5 - 1 victory at Westfield Wanderers, Jordan Rushton got the consolation for the Wanderers.
DIVISION TWO
Quorn juniors kept pressure on leaders Oadby Owls, who's game had to be abandoned due to a serious injury to a player, with a 3 - 1 win at home to Gilmorton juniors goals from Graham Grant, Jack Wainwright and leading scorer Henry Waller. Barwell stay in third after beating Friar Lane and Epworth 2 - 1, goals from Thomas Carron and Ash Warren for Athletic Ky Sutton responded for the lane. Wigston Rangers where involved in a 7 goal thriller at Rothley Imps and they came away with all 3 points after Harold Giwa-amu (2), Dan Mitchell and Luke Gell set them on their way. The Imps responded though Chris Beall (2) and Grant Copson. Woodgate 80 gained their fifth win of the season in the defeat of bottom club Swallow Green Youth. The '80 goal scorers were Tom Darlison, Jordan Allen and Andrew Collins. Netherhall Diamonds season went from bad to worse after the latest defeat to Shelthorpe Lions going down 3 - 2 Joseph Katerere and Sancho Quinn on target for the home team.
DIVISION THREE
Leaders Highfield Rangers could only muster a point from there clash with Asfordby Amateurs, Taylor Braithwaite and Cameron Smith on target from Asfordby. Second place Raynsway Rangers returned to winning ways after there latest fixture. It was really windy and the ball did not move really much except go backwards in the air. James Elton made his debut for Raynsway with a clean sheet, coming from Netherhall Diamonds. James Bowman made a transfer from a goalkeeper to a right back. A big thank you to him for helping out the team when they were lacking a goalkeeper. Cyrus Ameer-Beg and Jack Hickey were rested due to flu but did come on later in the game. Raynsway Rangers scored the first goal through Perry Punter. He hit it into the top corner with the outside of his foot. After that, both sides had half chances but not full chances, this was due to the wind. Non of the sides were better than each other in the first half although the Punter goal separated the sides. Good football was being played by both sides. Cyrus came on for the injured Christian. Jack Hickey came on in the second half. The Fleckney side was a threat to the Raynsway defence all through the second half until Raynsway got their second goal. Josh De Costa took the corner and Liam Norris seemed to get the slightest touch to the ball to score his first goal of the game. The game finished 2-0 to Raynsway and brought them back to winning ways. This was Raynsway's second clean sheet of the season. Countesthorpe Athletic 2003 also registered another win this time by beating Melton Foxes 2 - 1. Sam Baker got the consolation for the foxes. Dunton and Broughton just managed to scrap a win in the entertaining game at Harborough Town the game ended 3 - 2 to Dunton with Barnes Gladman and Brad Eastwood grabbing the Town goals. Kingsway Rangers found it hard going but still won their tenth game of the season against Ibstock United Youth Josh Tunnicliffe netted the winner for Kingsway. Kirby Muxloe '88 and Friar Lane Juniors had to share the spoils in this dour contest which ended up goalless.
DIVISION FOUR
Leaders Queniborough are showing no mercy in their search for the division four title, the victims this week were Bushloe Sunday. It takes their goal tally up to 94 goals scored for the season with five games still to play; the goal scorers were Warren Smith (hat-trick), Darren Healey (2), Lewis McDermott, Scotney Harrison, Sam Hawes, Perry Morton and James Hedley. Whetstone Juniors also got in on the act with a 7 - 2 win over Gaunt Youth, Joe Marlow, Ashley Hallam, Mitch Leedham, Mitch Torr (2) and Danny Haywood. Another seven goals were scored when Shepshed Village Youth took on rivals Mountsorrel Juniors. Mountsorrel eventually winning the game 5 - 2 with Jake Coleman getting the Shepshed goals. Birstall United kept up the pressure on the top two after completing a 3 - 1 win at Anstey Swifts, Tom Ward got the consolidation for Anstey. Loughborough F C Youth Won the final fixture in the division with a 2 - 1 win over Kegworth Imps Jordan Tinley and Damien Issacs on target for Loughborough