Luck runs out for U9s Blues

Stalybridge Celtic Blues 0 v 2 AFC Clayton................By Alun Ireland..................... 
The Blues' luck deserted them as they were unfortunate not to take a
point from an exciting encounter with Clayton.
The boys worked hard but the moves which came off to defeat Moston
Brook last week didnt always find their target, and a strong Clayton
side took full advantage.
In a tight first half played in poor conditions, both teams were even -
Deacon looking strong in goal for the Blues and Clayton's defence
giving only half chances to Stalybridge.
A lucky goal - the wet weather allowing the ball to slip underneath
Deacon - to Clayton was the only difference between the sides at half
time.
In the second half the Blues came out fighting, with good chances
falling to Adam and Connor before a goal mouth scramble at the other
end resulted in the ball going high into the Stalybridge net.
But the boys did not give up, and created even more chances.
Two outstanding saves from Thomas kept the score down to two as both
sides pushed on towards the end.
Man of the match was Thomas for his great saves, but he must have been
pushed close by Daniel S who is having a fantastic season in defence, along with
Connor and Jack.