U8's A v West End Wolves Sat 2nd April

Stalybridge Celtic A 0- 3 West End Wolves

The fixture between these teams this season has been excellent, and this match lived up to expectations despite the score line. We started the game brightly, passing and retaining the ball in the opening minutes. Nathan led the line upfront and pressurised the Wolves defence, bringing others into play with Jack and Rhys on the wings. Celtic had a couple of half chances before the Wolves got going but an intercepted clearance gave them the lead against the run of play. Both teams’ shared equal possession for the remainder of the half playing some great football and going end to end. Josh had to make a couple of good saves but Sam with another composed performance in the midfield broke up West End’s play and provided some excellent passes to team mates. With efforts from Rhys and Jack, Celtic had further chances but failed to really trouble the Wolves keeper. Callum was as solid as ever at the back as was Alex when he took over the position just before the break with a faultless display.

The second half was as equally entertaining as Celtic pushed for the equaliser. Nathan had a shot on the turn saved and Rhys a free kick just over the crossbar as the team worked hard to get back in the game. Their task was made even harder midway through the half as a penalty was unfairly awarded and converted for handball as Sam got his body in the way of a close range shot. The Wolves got another shortly after, ending any hopes of a comeback as Celtic pushed forward, an excellent long range effort with Josh in goal having no chance. A superb performance by all the boys, great effort, good passing however the Wolves finishing better on the day.MOM Nathan.