U8's A v Moston Junior Reds Sat 26th March

Stalybridge Celtic A 5 v 1 Moston Junior Reds

Celtic were down to the bare 6 players again today and they were caught cold right from the kick off. Moston capitalised on Celtic’s loose possession and scored from close range after powering straight through the middle. Stalybridge didn’t panic and Sam as skipper today led the team well with good communication, support, great composure on the ball and threaded some neat passes through the midfield. It wasn’t long before Celtic were back in the game, good play in the centre from Stalybridge resulted in a Moston own goal following a shot from Jack on the left. With some full blooded but fair challenges from both teams the game was well fought. Callum playing an unfamiliar role at the back was strong with some well timed tackles and Sam broke up Moston’s possession infront. Celtic then took the lead just before half time, some great team passing led to a free kick after the Moston keeper handled outside the area. Rhys stepped up and coolly slotted the ball in the top corner from a tight angle.  

Rhys and Marcus linked up better in the second half and a wonderful 1-2 between them led to the goal of the game and Rhys’s second. Josh had little to do in goal from then on but provided some good throws and a couple of excellent balls through to Jack on the left wing. Jack and Marcus had further strikes on goal and kept the Moston keeper busy, making a number of brave saves. Celtic played some fantastic football throughout the second half and a great team effort led to further goals for Jack and Rhys after Moston’s keeper could only parry shots on goal back into Celtic’s attack. MOM Sam.