Bare Bones 14s Fail at Failsworth

Today the under 14s played Failsworth Dynamos and lost 2-1. It was always going to be a tough game as we had not played a competitive match since November, this however, was compounded when we only had 10 players at the start of the game. We knew we had 3 missing through illness and after contacting the other 3, they appeared not have received the text regarding the game. Fortunately one player managed to arrive midway through the first half (upto 11 players) at which point the score was 0-0 with the Celts standing firm in defence and having very few chances at the other end. Half time 0-0. At half time we lost another player due to illness (back to 10 players). In the second half despite only having 10 players we took the lead with Ted dribbling through the box to slot the ball past the keeper. Failsworth then had several chances to equalize before they finally got one back 1-1, (the player who had gone off at half time then came back on). We kept plugging away and had a few half chances, however, Failsworth were getting stronger (using their substitutes), while the Celts were starting to tire and with about five minutes left to play the inevitable happened and Failsworth got the winner 2-1, game over.
On another day and with a full strength squad we would be able to beat Failsworth.
Back to training on Wednesday and at home to Mossley in the Cup next week.

Scorer: Ted