Under 14's: Swallownest JFC 8-3 Millhouses Juniors

This afternoons game at Burgoyne saw Swallows entertain Millhouses Juniors, who had been defeated twice in 2 games, but against teams who have yet to lose.

Swallow's injury problems continued today, this time goalkeeper Ryan Marsh going down to a badly swollen finger.  Danny Short deputised in the net.

Swallows took an early lead with a well worked goal created by Chatterley down the right. An incisive through ball gave Taylor an easy chance to sidefoot the keeper. 1-0

Millhouses were soon level after sustained pressure. A double save by keeper Short in a goalmouth scramble preceded a through ball -  Millhouses hitting the top of the net with suspicions of offside. 1-1

Millhouses then took the lead following a defensive mix up. 1-2.

A loud penalty claim by Swallows following a great run by Chatterley led to Swallows equaliser, Hewitt picking up the loose ball on the right to hit the roof of the net. 2-2.

After 30 mins Millhouses were awarded a penalty following a push in the box. The penalty was hit firmly into the left side of the net to make it 2-3.

Half Time : Swallows 2-3 Millhouses

The second half saw a team change, Short swapping with Taylor up front. In less than 5 mins the move paid off with a teriffic move by Swallows resulting in Hewitt's second of the game to level the scores at 3-3.

In just minutes Swallows were in front, Sellars meeting a terrific far post cross by Hewitt to put the Swallows into the lead at 4-3.

Just 2 mins later the unstoppable Sellars smashed the ball past the keeper to give Swallows a 2 goal advantage, despite the keeper getting his hands to the shot, 5-3 to Swallows.

A freak goal from Sellars came next, after receiving the ball in the centre circle from a goal kick he picked his spot and lobbed the keeper from virtually the half way line. Very David Beckham. 6-3 to the Swallows who were now looking every inch the team that they have been so far this season.

Sellars was clearly not happy with a hat-trick, this time collecting the ball on the edge of the box and hitting it into the right hand corner for Swallows 7th goal of the game.

With the result of the game now in no doubt, injured leading scorer Kiddy appeared and gave his all for 15 minutes, rounding off with a goal to make it 8-3 before returning to the bench.

Full Time Score - Swallows 8-3 Millhouses Juniors

Man of the Match, Joe Morris. As manager Kiddy says, ' Joe was a gladiator in midfield and did everything he was asked to do'.