Barnoldswick Town U7 v Sutton Juniors U7A (Game 1)
On a day more reminiscent of mid January rather than early Spring Sutton travelled across the border to play Barnoldswick Town.
The away team started the game brightly playing some bright enterprising football and going close with a couple of early chances.
Barnoldswick came into the game a bit more after 5 minutes, however, the defence of Flynn Weller and Sam Benson with Harvey Day in goals were proving difficult to get through and were snuffing out an opportunities that the home team were creating.
Sutton deservedly took the lead before half time when Matthew Broadbent sliding the ball into the back of the neat with a neat finish.
After the break Sutton maintained the tempo and were now playing great attacking football with Aidan Lee and Stan Lloyd exploiting the space down the wings and were rewarded when they went 3-0 up with a double salvo from Daniel Mason.
Sutton eased off a little in the dying minutes of the game to allow the home team a couple of chances, however, a clean sheet and 3-0 was a fair reflection on an outstanding display.
Game 1 Final Score:
Barnoldswick Town U7 0 Sutton Juniors U7A 3
Barnoldswick Town U7 v Sutton Juniors U7A (Game 2)
The 2nd game saw a change round of players and positions to provide opportunity for them to play in differing roles.
As in the 1st game Sutton started well with Callum Filkin and Flynn Weller going close on 2 occasions to opening the scoring and William Bell making several lung bursting runs down the wings, however, Barnoldswick were themselves creating more chances as well and tucked one away to make it 1-0.
Despite the scoreline both Addison Willis and Harvey Day were both looking assured at the back.
Just before half time Sutton conceded a free kick on the edge of their area and were slow to react in putting a wall to allow Barnoldswick a free shot at goal and Sam Benson no chance of saving it to make it 2-0.
Changes at half time saw the reintroduction of Matthew Broadbent, Daniel Mason and Aidan Lee and this saw now the away team playing the game entirely on the front foot to quickly pull the game back to 2-2 with goals from Matthew Broadbent and Aidan Lee.
The away team were now in total command but could not just find the winning goal before the end of the game.
Game 2 Final Score:
Barnoldswick Town U7 2 Sutton Juniors U7A 2
Player of the Day was Aidan Lee, however, special mention for Daniel Mason and Matthew Broadbent for great individual displays.