U8's A v Boundary Park a Sat 5th March

Boundary Park A 3-1 Stalybridge Celtic A

Celtic started the game well putting pressure on the Boundary defence and having a few early chances. Rhys hit the cross bar with a free kick before Callum scored the opener, a terrific looping shot from distance. Alex was comfortable at the back with Marcus and Jack seeing plenty of the ball on the flanks. However after the goal Boundary came more and more into the game with Josh making a good save before Boundary eventually scored the equaliser shortly before half time. Celtic’s good passing of recent weeks deserted them in the second half, and were sloppy in possession of the ball. Boundary played some excellent football and took the lead with a header in front of goal from a cross on the right. Celtic were offered a lifeline with a free kick in the Boundary penalty area following a pass back, but failed to convert as Boundary got men behind the ball. Celtic never really got back in the match after that despite the introduction of Sam and Nathan at half time with Josh having to make 2 or 3 excellent saves notably a superb 1v1 with the Boundary striker. Boundary eventually ran out 3-1 winners with a deflected strike towards the end.MOM Josh.