Under 12s | Coton FC

4 days ago

A lovely sunny morning at Coton Rec with the grass freshly cut and the pitch looking immaculate. Coton U15 Girls’ first game at home for 3 months and we welcomed Chesterton Eagles who have been struggling in the league but arrived on a high, having just reached the league cup final. We started briskly for a change and immediately took control, dominating territory and possession with some pleasingly quick, accurate, short passing. We were creating chances but the shots were getting blocked by a determined defence and when they got through the Chesterton keeper was equal to them, plucking several shots out of the air with ease. Just as the coaches were starting to get a bit twitchy because our dominance wasn’t turning into goals, the ball was played to India on the edge of the box and she took a touch and unleashed a crisp strike through the defender’s legs into the left-hand corner of the net. Chesterton occasionally broke into Coton territory but Annie, AJ, Tes and Bam comfortably dealt with the threats and stayed engaged in the game because of the way that the team patiently worked the ball around the pitch and they all played with great composure and control, rarely giving up possession. Pauline is such a technical player but also does a lot of the team’s dirty work – battling for possession, tracking runners and winning tackles and today was no different – her hard work for the team allowed others to play and her fellow midfielders took full advantage. Ilazki. playing against her old team, was immaculate displaying her brilliant first touch and simple, effective passing, releasing runners and keeping the team ticking over. Kate’s all-round game is so strong now but it is still her passing ability that marks her out – she can pick a pass like no one else and when you’ve got willing runners like Mads, Emilia and India she can open up teams at will. Most of the Coton threat came down the left with Mads dominant initially then, soon after she and Emilia had switched wings, Emilia went into overdrive, speeding past the Chesterton defence and striking an unstoppable shot into the very corner of the net with her supposedly weaker left foot. Soon after Kate side footed in classy finish after the ball broke to her just inside the area and then, just before half time, Emily got what her strong and determined first half performance deserved, cooly slotting home after the keeper could only parry a powerful Pauline shot from distance. With Cha injured, Shannon had stepped up to play in goal for the first half but with little to do he was desperate to take the gloves off and see what she could do. And what a half she had, playing some wonderful first time passes to spread the play and exploit space including one curling through ball to release India on the right who outpaced the defence and struck a thunderbolt across the keeper into the far corner. Shannon proceeded to rack up 4 goals of her own with some high-quality finishing including a perfect hattrick which was rounded off by nodding in a corner at the far post. Our attacking players were given the time and space to play by our rock-solid defence and another all-action display from Seyma who hounded and harassed the opposition like only she can. Such a selfless, team player. Pauline escaped her marker on the left wing to prod home a clever finish from jut inside the box and Mads wrapped up another excellent personal and team display with a curling left foot shot from distance just before the final whistle sounded. Well done girls, some really eye catching and high-quality passing football today. Despite the heavy defeat, Chesterton’s heads never dropped and, as always, it was a pleasure to host them as they always play the game in the right spirit. 👍⚽️ ... See MoreSee Less

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