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Sunday 10 February 2008

Game 1

Woodkirk Valley Under 7s (Orange) 2 - 7 Ossett Albion Under 7s

On a beautiful sunny morning over the windswept hills of Woodkirk, Valley unbeaten in their last four games, came out full of fire and determined to put on a good show for an enthusiastic crowd.

Woodkirk had a great chance to score early on with excellent work from the midfield trio of Harry, Finley and Alfie but soon after found themselves a goal down. Woodkirk re-grouped and strung pass after pass together with man of the match Joe instrumental in every move, but that final touch was just eluding them. Then the unthinkable happened as they conceded a second goal minutes before half time.

The second half saw Woodkirk come out battling hard only to concede two more goals in quick succession.听A fresh impetus was needed and on came Jake for Alfie.听Goalkeeper Jamie's throw to Archie and a slick pass through midfield to Leon saw him score. Woodkirk were working hard for one another but were just out muscled and let in another three goals to end their unbeaten run.

Game 2

Woodkirk Valley Under 7s (Black) 1 - 2 Ossett Albion Under 7s

The second game saw both teams start with all guns blazing and chances came for both sides early on. Woodkirk's midfield started to dominate with some good precise passing and tackling from Ethan and Joshua to feed the forwards. They were unlucky on numerous occasions and went into the break one nil down.

Valley started brightly in the second half but goalkeeper Ben had to keep Woodkirk in the game combining with some good tackling from Isaac and an exceptional defensive display from Gregory which earned him the man of the match award. Half way through Woodkirk conceded a second goal but didn't let their heads drop. Persistence saw them rewarded with a goal when Harrison played the ball to Troy to score.听

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Game 1

Tingley Athletic Under 8s (A) 0 - 4 Woodkirk Valley Under 8s (
A)

Valley played the beautiful game in perfect conditions with an amazing team performance as they swept aside their hosts. Benstead opened the scoring with an angled drive outside the area before Penny-Larter's corner was finished with a sweet first time effort from Edwards. Gueli-Parkin hit a fine shot on the turn, but Donaghy, the Tingley keeper did well to save the effort. With Benstead winning towering headers all over the park and some pinpoint passing, it appeared inevitable that the visitors would add to the tally in the second period.

Tingley had started to buzz after the break, so the next goal would be crucial as the whole game would open up if it went to the home team. At the back "Mr Consistency" Shaw was his usual calm assured self, and McCarthy was in determined mood in a slightly advanced role. Consequently Tingley attacks were rare, but Williams was alert when they did create chances and the Woodkirk shot stopper made fine saves in both halves. By now, Penny-Larter was orchestrating events from his central midfield position, and the match was over as a contest when Edwards hit his second through a crowded area before adding a gloss to the score line as he rounded off the four goal victory by completing his hat-trick.

Game 2

Tingley Athletic Under 8s (B) 6 - 0 Woodkirk Valley Under 8s (B)

Tingley proved far too strong for the visitors in the second game, and despite Valley鈥檚 best endeavours, they were on the wrong end of a score line that reflected the hosts superior finishing.

Bathie was immense at the back for Valley, often running the ball out of dangerous areas like a steam train. Winter too, was also being a nuisance to the Tingley strikers despite being given a torrid time by the home team frontline.听

Trailing 2-0 at half time, Woodkirk never really got going until it was too late, and they fell further behind despite a number of spectacular saves from Asquith.听Crowther was tackling anything that moved and Cockerham made some measured passes but without reward.听Stead was making some scintillating runs down the right and Battensby was getting ever closer to a consolation only to be denied by the Athletic keeper on several occasions. McAuley did eventually beat the keeper, but the ball rebounded to safety off the post.