U7's A Sat 24th April Close Encounter With The Wolves

STALYBRIDGE CELTIC ‘A’ 2 v 3 WEST END WOLVES By Alan Davies

A difficult encounter with a very good side in the West End Wolves saw Celtic’s first defeat in a number of games. Celtic got off to a slow start, which allowed West End to dominate the first minutes and quickly had two goals without Celtic having a shot on goal. Celtic then began to press forward with Sam and Jack working hard. The first break came as a cross from Jack was to be converted by Sam but a West End handball gave Celtic a penalty. Jack stepped up and calmly blasted into the bottom corner. Game on. A slip in defence allowed West End to the bye line and unfortunately Sam slid into his own net. The second half saw a far more even contest with Celtic coming out on top. The half saw Ryan and Alex replaced by Ethan and Marcus. It was Celtic who started the better with play more in the West End half and but for an outstanding display by the keeper Celtic would have come away with a win. Celtic second goal was set up again by Jack and Sam slotted home. The last seconds saw a desperate defence from West End but Celtic could not score. A draw would have been a fair result. Man of the match Sam