On Saturday 2nd March our U10 Colts played in their very first semi final, in the EKYL plate competition. In a strange twist of fixtures, the boys played their opponents the week before in the league and triumphed, so the pressure was on to repeat the feat.

The game took place at the colts home ground at Blean School and the boys dominated the first half against Schulz and Moore. Holding most of the possession and regularly creating chances, the colts went into the break with a solid lead.

The second halve was a tense affair with regular reshuffling of the team as both sides tired on the big pitch. Tireless work however from Spencer, Alfie, Ollie and Max to defend, with calm control from George and Sid to hold onto the ball meant that the boys protected their lead. JP, Archie and Charlie also worked their socks off to bring the ball wide and make Schulz and Moore chase the ball.

As the game neared it’s end the lead could have been extended and the boys ran out winners progressing into the final in front of a jubilant crowd of over 50 supporters.

Finals day is on April 27th, venue TBC. Go Riser!

- Robin