U9's Whites v Failsworth West Panthers KO Cup 1st round Sat 22nd Oct

Stalybridge Celtic Whites 4-1 Failsworth West Panthers By Phil Read

The Whites kicked off their cup campaign in style with a 4:1 victory over the Panthers. Soon in to their stride they went 1:0 up with a fine free kick from Rhys. Waves of attack continued with a physical Panthers side doing their upmost to break up our flowing play. Midway through the first period the opposition did manage to bring themselves level which wouldn't last for long.

Despite some of the challenges that were flying in the lads kept their nerve and shape which paid dividends when Callum managed to score a brace before half time to take the score to 3:1.

The second half pretty much followed the first with lots of possesion and knocks for their effort. Despite having plenty of pressure the Whites found the goalkeeper in fine form and seemed to be a match for everything thrown at him. A further goal was added midway through the second period when a neat ball played through by Jack was met by Rhys slotting the ball under the goalkeeper in to the corner of the net.  With a minute left on the clock the Panthers found themselves one man down with a player being blue carded for his persistent fouls.

MOM: Callum