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They did it! The Wanderers under 9s knew that nothing less than 4
wins from the last 4 games would be enough to deliver the runners up
spot in the Combination A League and 100% is what they delivered.
First up there was a sense of righting wrongs in a reprise of the
game against Hethersett where contentious refereeing had led to a frosty
atmosphere. This time it was the same ref, a much improved atmosphere
and a different result.
Jack calmed the nerves in the third minute converting a Harvey run
and cross before the boys went on to squander a number of gilt edge
chances. Then Hethersett got a grip on the game for a five minute spell
but the defence held out strongly and Marcus pulled out an excellent
save to maintain the lead at the break.
Second half the game turned and it was Wanderers turn to have the
bulk of possession. Even so it took nine minutes to make it pay when
George latched onto a Jack through ball to double the lead. One minute
later it was three as Harvey cheekily claimed a goal as the ball bounced
off a number of heads from a corner.
The Blofield game had the feel of a lap of honour as the boys raced
into a 3-0 lead against game opposition. George twice and Jack were the
scorers. Jack was also unlucky to see a long range effort come back from
the post.
Second half the Wanderers midfield and attack were going goal crazy
as they all wanted to score. The only question was how many. The answer
was five more. Logan converted a George cross. Jack got his second from
a Harvey cross before Harvey scored from a tight angle. George completed
his hat-trick and then put Harvey in for his second.
Second is an excellent achievement in their first year, all the boys
have do is improve on it next year! Credit is due to Stuart as well, for
enabling this to happen.
Wanderers: Marcus; Josh; Henry; Jack; George; Logan; Harvey.
Scorers: Jack; George; Harvey (V Hethersett) George 3; Jack 2;
Harvey 2; Logan
A quick summary of the season sees that the boys scored 84 goals in
24 League and Cup games while only conceding 24 and 9 of those were
against Sprowston. The scoring chart was:
George S – 33
Harvey – 24
Jack – 9
Logan – 8
Henry – 6
Josh & George D – 2 each
An honourable mention is due to the two goalkeepers used who were
Marcus & Damian and also Bailey who joined the boys once but didn’t
score.
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Mulbarton
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