U9s Blues v Moston Valley

Stalybridge Celtic Blues 1v 3 Moston Valley ............By Alun Ireland........................................



The Blues played better than recent weeks but could not snatch the win they probably deserved against a physical Moston Valley side.



The Boys played at a higher tempo, and passed well throughout the first half where they were unlucky not to score more than once.



After a positive start, the Blues went ahead after Adam hit home following a goalmouth scramble. The boys continued to pass the ball around, and it was against the run of play when Moston found themselves

with a man over in attack, who hit the target from six yards.



From half time though, instead of kicking on and making their skills count, the Blues slipped back into lazier ways. Only some brave defending from Daniel S and Connor kept them in the tie. But goalkeeper

Thomas could do nothing about a fine strike from the right that went in the top corner to put Moston 2-1 up, before a third goal sealed the points.



Jack was unlucky not to score from distance with a speculative effort, but while there was plenty of effort from the boys, they had no luck this week.



Man of the match was Connnor for a fine all round performance – strong at the back and starting off plenty of forward moves. Daniel S was also brave and held the defensive effort together with some great block tackles.