Warrington vs Bridgefield 16 and Under Manchester and District League Match
1st Quarter
Luke was away so Warrington swapped keepers each quarter, Dominic was in the for the first quarter. Bridgefield were on the attack from the start, attacking the deep end bringing a save out of Dominic. Warrington were then on the attack which ended with Stanley putting a backhand shot wide. Bridgefield scored the first goal of the game with a strong shot. Ben then hit the post and Molly shot just over. Bridgefield then hit the post before scoring their second goal. Ben passed to Matt who scored with a good backhand shot in to the bottom corner. Molly had a good shot saved and then Stanley passed to Molly, who passed back and Stanley scored with a lob shot to bring the score back to 2-2. The scores were only level for a short time before Bridgefield scored 2 quick goals. Warrington went close with Ben shooting over and then should have had another shot at the end of the quarter, however they didn’t keep an eye on the clock as the quarter ended with the score 2-4.
2nd Quarter
Dan was the Warrington keeper for this quarter. Warrington started the quarter attacking with Stanley scoring from a good lob shot. Bridgefield replied straight away to make the score 3-5. Emily provided a good pass to Stanley who scored in off the post. Stanley did some great defensive work and then passed to Conor who passed on to Emily who had a shot saved. Dan kept Warrington in the match with 2 great saves at the end of the quarter. The quarter end score was 4-5.
Quarter 3
Conor was the Warrington keeper for this quarter. Stanley had a shot saved and then Bridgefield were on the attack Conor saved on to the Bar but even though he got his hand to the next shot he couldn’t stop Bridgefield scoring. Matt hit the post with a shot and then Bridgefield hit the bar. It was then Warrington on the attack and Matt showed good strength to score. Bridgefield replied with a goal. Emma then had a shot saved and was shortly after set up for a shot by Ben which was saved by the Bridgefield keeper. Bridgefield finished strongly hitting the post. The quarter ended 5-7.
Quarter 4
Adam was the Warrington keeper for this quarter. Bridgefield hit the post with a strong shot, much to the surprise of everyone, including the Bridgefield substitutes and supporters, a goal was awarded. The referee had a good game, the speed of the shot deceived him for this one. Adam brought a good save out of Adam. Warrington were awarded a penalty after Molly turned the Bridgefield defender, from which Dominic scored. Adam made another good save. Stanley then his the post and had another long shot saved. Bridgefield scored a good goal from a backhand shot. Warrington finished the game on the attack with Molly bringing a good save out of the Bridgefield keeper. The final score was 6-9.
A good match for Warrington against a more experienced Bridgefield team, who didn’t allow Warrington the space and time on the ball they are used to.
Coach
Tom Costello
Su Bowater
Team
Dominic Richard (1), Stanley Mainwaring, (3) Adam Farini, Emily Bowater, Matt Williams (2), Ben Dailey, Molly Boniface-Ashton, Emma Horne, Conor Lynch, Dan Farini