U8 Yellow Team Match Report
1st Game report
York Cubs 0 – 3 Tadcaster Albion
Scorers: Harry, James, o.g.
The Yellow team lined up for the first game with Alfie in goal; Emily and Joseph defence; James and Megan in midfield; Harry up front.
Tadcaster moved up to 3rd place in their league with another fantastic team display. On a bitterly cold day on the Knavesmire, Tadcaster’s overall effort and determination was the main contributing factor in a well-deserved win.
After an early scare at the back, Tadcaster took the lead with a fine goal from Harry – racing clear of the defence and slotting home. On the defensive front, Tadcaster were, again, superb. Emily and Joseph at the back along with Megan and James in midfield kept the York Cubs chances to a minimum meaning that Alfie was largely untroubled in goal. Harry and James also linked up superbly throughout the match and on another day Tadcaster could have been four or five up by half time. As it was, Tadcaster had to be content with their slender half time lead. Half time score: York Cubs 0, Tadcaster 1.
Sam and Justin replaced Emily and Megan for the second half. Again, Tadcaster looked the most likely to score and they did double the midway though the half when the goalkeeper unluckily fumbled James’ wicked corner into his own net. Soon after, James got his name onto the score sheet when his shot somehow crept in at the near post from the narrowest of angles. Final score: York Cubs 0, Tadcaster Albion 3.
2nd Game report
York Cubs 0 – 2 Tadcaster Albion
Scorers: Alfie, James
The line up for the second game was Megan in goal; Justin and Emily in defence; James, Joseph and Sam in midfield; Harry and Alfie up front.
A goal in each half from James and Alfie sealed the win in a scrappy game played 8-a-side in order to try and keep everybody involved. Again, Tadcaster were determined not to be beaten and the win was thoroughly deserved.
Man of the Match: James – fantastic display. Created chances, scored goals, lots of tracking back to defend. Well done James !
