Winton Wanderers U8’s welcomed Ladybridge in the cup and straight from kick off both teams went on the attack, Winton pushed forward with runs from Dylan and Seb, Winton created a chance for Jack who finished it to open the scoring.
The match now ebbed and flowed, both teams missing chances, Alex, who was the rock at the back, broke forward and clipped the post with a tremendous shot.
Winton didn’t have to wait to much longer as they moved forward again and Kamari finished to score the second and with half time approaching, Ladybridge pressed forward and pulled one back.
In the second half, the game continued at a fast pace with Ladybridge pushing forward, Leon and Taylor made some brave tackles, keeping Ladybridge at bay.
Callum in goal, made some fantastic saves, trying to keep Winton in the game, but soon after Ladybridge scored again. Winton pushed on once again, Dan raiding forward with his silky runs, he created a goal for Jack who scored his second and with time running out Ladybridge scored again to level the match at full time.
In the penalty shootout, Ladybridge just edged out Winton, but well done to both teams for a very exciting match.
The U7s Spitfires were typically rugged and determined in their game against Deans sports, goals from Oliver and two from Alfie were part of a very pleasing day, where every player had a real willingness to get involved and win the game.
The Spitfires were as resolute at the back as always and a fine performance from Ryan earned him man of the match.
Winton Wanders U9s played Deans in a cracker of a match, Winton started off on the front foot and it wasn’t long before Niall scored from close range.
Winton continued to press forward with silky skills from Kai on the wing, Jordan working hard up front, came close to scoring Winton’s second. Deans came back into the game moving forward with purpose, whilst Deans were on the attack, Winton broke, Louis played a great ball over the top and it was finished superbly on the half volley by Charlie.
The game now was end to end, Deans moved forward with another attack and scored a cracker from the edge of the box. Soon after Winton played it forward for Niall to score a lovely goal for his second.
The second half started with Deans on the attack and scored again, the game was now close, both sides playing attacking football.
In the Winton defence Douglas and Will were outstanding again making tackles and closing down the Deans attack, behind them in the Winton goal, Leon was making some fantastic saves, keeping Winton in the game.
Bailey, in the midfield, was working hard, he won the ball, passing to Louis who scored another super goal from the edge of the box, not long after Deans broke and scored another.
Both teams continued to create chance after chance and In the final minute Deans won a penalty, Leon got his finger tips to it but couldn’t stop it and with not much time left, no team could score again.
A great game of football from both teams.
In recent league games Winton Wanderers U10s have been struggling to find the form they have showed in the cup.
Saturday’s game in development group yellow was against Monton Dynamos and after an even first half, Winton started the second half with little confidence and were forced to do the defending.
A fantastic performance from goalkeeper CJ, some skilful and determined defending by Callum and man of the match Joseph kept the Wanderers alive in the game. Winton were not without chances, but only converted one which was scored by leading marksman Caleb.
