Jenkin’s Juniors Taste Glory

With yesterday’s second half in mind, the boys started off this game warmed up and ready for action. Straight from the kick-off, it was clear that the boys wanted to make amends and play the football that they are capable of. They passed the ball well and kept possession for long periods of time, and this positive play was soon rewarded with our first shot at goal, which was saved by the Dutch ‘keeper. This gave our boys the confidence they needed to believe that victory was ours for the taking.
Another excellent piece of play from the Webster’s youngsters resulted in another fine save by the dutch ‘keeper, but this time Euan ‘dicer’ Dyce was lurking at the back post to slot the ball home giving the boys their first goal on international turf.

This then started a near one sided period of play resulting in numerous shots on goal, but the Dutch ‘keeper was having the game of his life and was being very stubborn and refusing to let any more goals in.
After another barrage of shots and now the posts joining in to prevent the ball crossing the line, man of the match, Robbie Luxford, worked his magic on the left wing (just like a young Ryan Giggs) and slotted the ball into Ewen Matthew, who saw a glimpse of a chink in the dutch ‘keepers armour and slammed the ball past the keeper for a two – nil advantage.
Webster’s Juniors continued to pile on the pressure, again reaping no reward, until Ewen Matthew picked the ball up about 40 yards from goal, dribbled into the wide open space and rocketed a 25 yarder into the back of Dutch net to go into half time with a three nil lead.
The boys started the second half a bit slow and let the opposition get their first shot on target, but Kyle Morrice, had managed to stay focused and gathered the ball with ease.
This was the wake up call we needed and we then changed gear and started to play as they had the first half. Again, the Dutch ‘keeper was not letting goals in easily and the boys shooting began to fade and we knew we were not going to extend our lead. The Dutch boys found the feet and passed the ball around a bit and managed to hit an unstoppable shot into our net.
All the team played exceptionally well and on another day we would have hit double figures, but at the end of the day, the boys thoroughly deserved the victory and we are looking forward to the final tournament tomorrow.

(Goal Scorers)

Ewan Mathew 2
Euan Dyce 1

Robbie Luxford was deserved man of the match (M.O.M.)

The final score was a credible 3-1 to Websters