FC Northern

Always going to be a tough game on Sat for the U14 Blues against the runaway league winners; a very talented River Juniors, but despite losing the war, the team won the battle with a spirited and dogged performance that they should be proud of. We asked the team to show a good attitude and commitment to their game and they did that beyond measure. A solid start with good discipline and organisation limited River to few chances and some great counter attacking opened up a few good chances for ourselves. Unfortunately we fell behind to a smart finish from River just before the break in a very good 1st half performance. We asked for more of the same in the 2nd half and credit to the team who kept battling with great determination at the back and trying to play positively going forwards. As fatigue set in we slipped behind to another River goal from a set piece but the team never stopped trying up until the final whistle. Some really good performances today across the park; Ethan using the ball well to get us forward, Will battling away on the flanks, Declan working hard up front on and off the ball, Eric made some smart stops in the 2nd half and Ted tidying up well at the back and looking to start attacks. Players of the Day though go to Bobby for another towering performance at the back and to George for his best game yet looking calm on the ball, using it well and winning his duels. Well done team; a good performance to take us into the cup semifinal next week 👍💪⚽️ Crosby Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Clinic