As promised the Under 15's where back on the field yesterday, putting in an outstanding performance. They played with a clear determination & are now placed 2nd in the league tables 1 point behind leaders Marlow Royals with a game in hand & yet to meet Marlow for both home & away fixtures.
Under 15’s – Division 3
Aylesbury Vale 3 – Loudwater 1
Aylesbury Vale under 15’s continued their unbeaten league match record yesterday, (Sunday.)
Both teams looked for an opening & chance for a break, but it was Vale that made the first real chance. Pat Hurst getting the break down the right side lofted the ball over the Loudwater midfield across to the left side & found Chris Hawes, who lifted the ball left-footed against the crossbar. It was another 10 minutes before Loudwater was able to make a similarly threatening attack at the Aylesbury keeper. The scoring opened for Vale after a squabble amongst the Loudwater defence & subsequent handball in the goalmouth. Luca Forchione neatly slotted the penalty away on the 24th minute. Vale managed to keep Loudwater at bay, despite the best efforts of Loudwater forwards, Hussain & Crane. This held for the first half until 1 minute before halftime. An over-zealous tackle just outside the 18yd box gave Loudwater a free kick that Michael Davies tucked away to level the scores.
Vale came out after the break determined to retake the lead. After the disappointment 1 minute before HT they stole an opportunity too good to miss 90 seconds after the restart. Nathan Scarfe providing the cross to Luca Forchione. Luca took the ball & almost pirouetted before he took the swing that put the ball into the right corner of the goal. The game found its natural tempo again. Loudwater, determined to bring the scores equal again brought pressure on the Vale defence in the 56th minute. With Loudwater front men Aidan Brace, Lawrence Crane & Samad Hussain piling into the box & Vales own men desperate to clear it was a worrying squabble until it was cleared for a corner with nothing made from the set-piece. Loudwater were back again & this time managed to clear keeper, Gary Bidgway, as he lay prostrate on the 6yd line. The sharp response of James Marsh managed to clear from the goalmouth & gave Vale the chance to surge forward again. Loudwater held off the attack & possession changed at an even rate. Vale conceded a corner in the 70th minute & the subsequent clearance gave the Forchione & Scarfe pairing another chance to shine. This time it was Luca that put the cross in & Nathan finished off.
Loudwater came back with the final threat of the match when a powerful strike across the Vale goal had Gary Bidgway at full stretch to palm the ball over the crossbar.
Aylesbury Vale Under 15’s manager, David Hawes, said after the match;
“When the pressure was on and the right result was needed, we pulled out the best all round performance of the season - quality all over - well done young men"
...In fact he actually said " Quality..!!" then built the rest of the statement after some consideration.!
The Under 16's played away to Chalfont Saints. Despite a superb effort were defeated 2-1
Both the teams are at home next week in Cup rounds.
So shall we see you here again, same time next week?
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