Beverley Town Mohicans 6 v Cottingham Rangers 1
Drypool Under 12 Leage match
This top of the table clash between two good footballing sides had been eagerly awaited. Mohicans were dealt a major blow before kick off when goalkeeper Charlie Brooks arrived with a badly swollen hand and consequently could not play. Greg Whyley stepped in and performed with much assurance giving his defence confidence.
Louie Kelly in the heart of the defence began with a couple of resounding challenges which set the tone for the others to follow. The disappointment of having a Louis Spivey goal disallowed when the ref didn’t think the ball had crossed the line drove the Mohicans on and when Steve Heath had a shot blocked, Jamie Spence followed up and battled through before blasting the ball into the net.
Alex Stock was constantly running in the centre of midfield and with Dan Naldrett and Louie Kelly masterminding the play, Mohicans were in control. Jamie Spence again won possession and battled through the Cottingham defence before setting up Dan Naldrett to double the lead. After appearing to have been fouled Dan was then harshly adjudged to have pulled a Cottingham forward.
The freekick gave Greg Whyley no chance as Mohicans conceded their first goal in over 300 minutes of football! The two goal lead was soon restored when Steve Heath’s control and sensible lay off allowed Dan Naldrett to score again. Sam Tuft showed his trademark silky skills turning several players before the ball fell to Jamie Spence who scored with a superb shot from the centre circle curling over their keeper and into the net.
A fantastic finish to the half and a deserved 4-1 lead. Some strong words were heard at half time from both managers to control passions which were running high at some decisions going their team. Mohicans obviously listened and kept trying to play neat passing controlled football. Jamie Spence was at the heart of more strong challenges before the ball fell to Steve Heath to finish coolly in the corner.
Mohicans were now playing great football down both flanks with Sam Tuft and Will Collingwood providing ammunition for Oliver Morrison and Steve Heath. The Cottingham keeper kept them out until the 52nd minute when Oliver played Steve through to complete a very competent performance and 6-1 scoreline. Joint player of the match to Louie Kelly and Jamie spence.
