Hucknall Sports U10's White 6 Bulwell Rangers 2

Saturday 31st January 2009

Notts FA Trophy

 

 

Whites go through to the Semi-Finals

 

Finally the weather settled down just long enough for Hucknall to take on Bulwell in the Quarter Finals of the YEL Trophy at Newstead Recreational Ground. Both teams were really up for this match and even though Bulwell play in a division lower Hucknall knew what a threat they can be with their free-flowing brand of football.

Bright sunshine and a chill wind greeted the start of the match and Hucknall got off to the best possible start by taking a quick, two goal, lead through HALLAM and ORTON. But Bulwell fought back magnificently and in the 'blink of an eye' they were back level at 2-2 leaving Hucknall wondering what was happening.

Incredibly though, almost direct from the restart after Bulwell's equaliser DAVIES 'hoofed' a long ball forward into the opponents penalty area that could only be pushed into the back of his own goal by the unluckily Bulwell keeper. Before Rangers could re-group Hucknall fired another two goals through BARLOW and half time arrived with the score at 5-2 to Whites.

Bulwell stirred themselves once more for the start of the second half and with the wind at their backs they looked confident. But outstanding defending from Davies and Saxton, plus wonderful closing down by Hucknall's midfield trio of Evans, Orton and Smith limited Bulwell to only a handful of efforts that goalie Brown managed to keep out without too much effort. Hucknall tried hard to close out the game, but found the Bulwell goalkeeper in great form and time and again he stopped Whites at the final hurdle.

Eventually, the best move the game (maybe the season) saw a Hucknall string together ten passes in a row resulting in Hallam crossing for ORTON to slot into the Bulwell goal and the game was over at 6-2.

 

Both teams should be congratulated on their contribution to a totally thrilling game.

 

Man of the Match for Hucknall went to Davies for an awesome performance that inspired both his team mates and Hucknall supporters.

 

Friendly Match

Hucknall Sports 0 Bulwell Rangers 2

 

Once again a friendly match was played out afterward and both teams continued to thrill the crowds.

Hart, Wilson and Diriso can all be happy with their contributions. The score was not really an issue as this was a time to experiment, but Bulwell played some neat football and deservedly took a two goal lead into the half time break.

A tough second half ended in stalemate with no team able to find the net despite their best attacking efforts.

Man of the Match for Hucknall went to Johnstone for a skilful performance on the left wing to show everyone that Hucknall have great 'strength in depth' this season.