U9's Whites v Moston Junior Blues Sat 29th Oct

Stalybridge Celtic Whites 3-2 Moston Junior Blues By Phil Read

Whites soon settled in to their flowing play and looked the better of the sides. Jack had a free kick that took a slight touch from Shay but hit the post. Soon after the Whites took a deserved lead with some good work from Rhys and when the ball fell to Shay he coolly slotted the ball home.

Not long after Moston scored a brace surprisingly taking the lead. For the rest of the half Moston bossed the game but failed to add to the scoreline thanks to some great defending from Sam and Alex.

The Whites were unlucky not to equalise just before half time. Callum found himself in space on the edge of the box but unfortunately for him the ball crashed in to the crossbar.

The second half was a completely different story with the Whites dominating from start to finish. The midfield was rotated with the introduction of Nic and the football played by all was breathtaking. However, it seemed like the equaliser they were pushing for was never going to come with Callum managing to hit the woodwork a further 2 times.

However, their persistence was rewarded with about 5 minutes to go when Shay managed to grab his second and straight after the lead, when Callum was finally rewarded finding the back of the net from distance.

Taking the lead brought Moston back to life for the last couple of minutes but 2 great saves by Josh kept them at bay and the Whites maintained their winning start to the season.

MOM Callum