College Youth 15-0 Chandlers Ford Youth
League Cup – 3rd November 2007
Up against the best youth team in Hampshire was by far the worst possible draw for Chandlers Ford in this League Cup tie.
We all know just how good the side are, and how they will score goals for fun if you let them play. Today was no different, but there was a very minor improvement in past seasons, even if it was just by one goal!
The morning didn’t start all that great either in the hour before the game. With Josh Harrigan unavailable, matters were not helped when numbers were depleted by a further two - both James Parsonage and Dan Whitlocke pulling out of the squad unexpectedly.
This meant a place in the starting line up for Jozef Montigue at right back, despite still recovering from a broken arm.
College predictably controlled the game and scored beautifully worked goals with headers from crosses, excellent passing moves rounded off with finishes as well as the special strike or two from distance.
Precious little could Liam Godfrey do between the sticks as the home side bombarded Ford with pressure.
In the 4-5-1 formation, perhaps the midfield were a little lazy in closing down meaning the defence were stretched in having to cover positions further up field.
Alex Evens was the lone striker and chased everything down when the ball did get that far down the pitch.
The lack of protection for the defence was ultimately the downfall for CFY as on too many occasions the centre backs Michael Sawbridge and Jake Beattie were drawn out of position to try and make up for the midfield.
Daryl Winter came in for his debut and looked good at times but the pace and skill down the right flank was always going to be a difficult test for any defender.
HALF TIME: College Youth 10-0 CFY
A few changes were made at the break with Lee Robertson replacing Liam in goal, with Jacob Ellery, Tom Pope and Ryan Chinn all also introduced.
There was a noticeable difference in fight and effort from Ford in their second half display even if the scoreline was demoralising.
Leading by a great example, Joe at right back showed great spirit and never stopped hassling all game. Sure, Youth have some fantastic players but Joe showed that bit of bite, grit and determination to make it that much more difficult for them.
Jacob Ellery is well worthy of a mention for his attitude and the running he did in midfield during the second half also but generally the whole side had a different outlook on the game and did themselves proud in the way they kept going right until the final whistle.
Lee in goal made a couple of decent saves and catches also, obviously it was inevitable that Youth would find goals at some point and sure enough they did. Quite easily had the players just rolled over and packed in at half time the score would have been well into the twenties somewhere.
The games do not get any easier with a league match against top of the table Crofton Saints up next for Chandlers Ford.
FULL TIME: College Youth 15-0 CFY
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