A dish best served cold...?

I recall only to well the subdued coach journey home from Marlow back at the beginning of May. OK, back then we were beaten by a more organised squad from a division up, but that didn't stop the "Never Say Die" crew from giving their absolute all. This one deserves more than the usual coffee & Biscuit..... hell, this deserves a party..!!

Under 16’s – Division 2

Hale Leys Youth 3 – Long Crendon Youth 1

In a high-paced & exciting game yesterday (Sunday) Hale Leys Youth took a resounding win over Long Crendon Youth, keeping them at the top of the table. For many of the Hale Leys squad however, there was an even greater personal desire to win. Having met Long Crendon at the end of last season, under the banner of Aylesbury Vale Youth FC, in the Referees Charity Cup Final where Long Crendon took the title.
Hale Leys pushed the tempo high from the start, putting pressure on Crendons midfield & defence; however the visitors were to be dangerous on a break, creating space for themselves & creating options quickly.
Midway through the period & a Hale Leys strike slides just left of target. The goal kick was picked up by Leys but after being dispossessed, Crendon made a break through the centre, assisted by captain Alex Farley. A shot was slotted past the outstretched Gary Bidgway but unfortunately rolled wide of the post.
Hale Leys provided the opening goal after 25 minutes; a free kick, just inside the Long Crendon half, supplied by Andrew Thorp was lofted over the goal area & Simon Dunn managed to get the head in.
The level of play remained high; and it wasn’t long before the visitors managed to capitalize on a break. Managing to find space on the left wing & outpacing the defence to plant a shot firmly beyond Bidgways reach.

The second half opened with a small formation change for Leys, which held them strong defensively for the period and at the striking end of the field they were making every option count too. Pat Hurst received a cross in front of keeper Matt Ricketts but his header struck the crossbar.
Hale Leys resolve was exceptional against a strong opposition. Chris Hawes made a play through the midfield sending the ball forward to Jeanmal Prosper who gave one touch leaving a clear run through for Luca Forchione to finish off.
Forchione put the scoreline another step away from the visitors after being awarded a penalty, in the 63rd minute, which he placed with precision.
Despite some good positional play by Long Crendon they were just not able to get back into the game, the Hale Leys confidence, however, was brimming; this was the result most of the squad would have wanted on May 6th.


Get in!!! Still top of the table, a placing that these boys seem to have made a habit of in the past. Keep putting the effort in lads, that 3rd crown isn't going to be just given to you... there are 8 other teams who want it for themselves.