U9s Blues Lose Out to Pass & Move Masterclass

SCJFC Blues 0 v 4 Moston Junior Blues....By Alun Ireland.....

The Blues got a lesson in passing and moving in a difficult game against one of the better teams in the league.

Moston’s organisation, passing, work rate and commitment were outstanding and Celtic struggled to match them.

The Blues had the worst start possible, conceding in the first minute when they gave away possession on the edge of their own box. Thomas had no chance as a well struck shot flew into the roof of the net.

Celtic almost equalised straight from the restart, a perfectly weighted Daniel S pass putting Adam in space, and his strike from distance hit the cross bar.

But from there the boys were always chasing the game, and struggled to carve out clear chances to equalise, and only brave tackling from Jack and Daniel S keeping the score to 1-0.

Moston’s second goal came when the defence was left three on two at the back, and a clinical finish doubled the lead, and they were unlucky to concede a third just before half time when a ball launched high into the sky was luckily headed home.

The second half was better for the Blues, working hard and matching the commitment of their opponents, but Deacon was called on to make three outstanding saves to keep the score down. The first of them – a diving touch beyond the far post was superb.

Daniel L with a volley and William both came close to getting on the scoresheet, but instead it was Moston who grabbed a fourth as they again outnumbered the Blues defenders.

Man of the match was Deacon – his fine display keeping the score to four.