By Paul Blythe
A round-up of action from Newton Aycliffe FC’s junior section…
Under 8’s Whites – Played Washington AFC Wildcats in an early kick off. With seven players to choose from, help arrived from Michael and Thomas from the Reds. The team played a great game, with Louie getting opposition managers MOTM and parents player MOTM for his outstanding display in goal.
Under 11 Whites – Played their last game of the season against Durham Tigers. Aycliffe started well, with a goal after five minutes. An excellent corner kick from Ethan, resulted in Oscar scoring a brilliant goal. It was Kai’s turn next, hr scored Aycliffe’s second goal before the break. MOTM was William C.
Under 12’s Blacks – Played against Chester lr Street, with Aycliffe starting off really strong, controlling the game and keeping the pressure on. After some missed chances, the breakthrough finally came through Connor with just over ten minutes to play. It led to a very tense last ten minutes with the opposition looking for the equaliser, but Aycliffe held firm for a well deserved win. Parents chose the whole team for MOTM. Opposition chose Kaylm as MOTM for a really strong performance at the back. Coaches MOTM was Charlie John, who worked tirelessly for the entire game.
Under 12’s Whites – Played their last league game of the current campaign against a tough opposition of Jarrow, in what proved to be a great team performance with the limited numbers available. A tremendous 6-0 victory for Aycliffe.
Under 12’s Whites – Played in a tournament at 21st Allstars, Aycliffe were absolutely fantastic all day, remaining unbeaten in the group stages, whilst scoring eight goals and not conceding. The team suffered the heartbreak of losing the semi final in a penalty shoot out.
