The U12’s welcomed Newtown to Whitegates this morning in the Semi-final of the K&K Windows Trophy. The green army have had a resurgence in form coming back from the summer recess, and were ready for battle in the early start.
The greens started slow and were caught out early at the back with a well taken Newtown goal after 10 minutes. The teams were well matched for much of the first period with some super expansive football being played by both teams. Rovers coming close on a number of occasions with some well worked play linking the wing backs, centre midfield and Jamie Noctor up front.
The greens went into the second half determined to capitalise on the growing pressure on the Newtown defence. 15 minutes in, Jaime McGowan received the ball in midfield and released Hugo Bradshaw into the Newtown box, only to be pulled down in a last ditch effort to stop the Rovers talisman.
The penalty was saved by an impressive Newtown keeper, but Jamie Noctor pounced on the rebound to put the sides level. The green army continued to pile pressure on the Newtown defence. The late injury cover call up for the U11 partnership of Jamie O’Malley and Larry Brophy really paid dividends on the day.
The two lads showed unbelievable courage and fight, and were instrumental in the build up for the second goal. Up stepped Hugo Bradshaw, fresh from accepting his well deserved spot on the county squad, pulling the trigger from just inside the box to put the greens 2-1 up and sailing to the final.
The Rovers defence was immense. Ben Murphy, Kai Hughes and Alfie Kajani all showing their commitment to the cause. Special mention for keeper, Hunter Hennessy, who is becoming a force of nature between the sticks..excellent again today Hunter. Rover will play Ashford Rovers in the final, which should be a battle of epic proportions
Lets go Rovers
The greens started slow and were caught out early at the back with a well taken Newtown goal after 10 minutes. The teams were well matched for much of the first period with some super expansive football being played by both teams. Rovers coming close on a number of occasions with some well worked play linking the wing backs, centre midfield and Jamie Noctor up front.
The greens went into the second half determined to capitalise on the growing pressure on the Newtown defence. 15 minutes in, Jaime McGowan received the ball in midfield and released Hugo Bradshaw into the Newtown box, only to be pulled down in a last ditch effort to stop the Rovers talisman.
The penalty was saved by an impressive Newtown keeper, but Jamie Noctor pounced on the rebound to put the sides level. The green army continued to pile pressure on the Newtown defence. The late injury cover call up for the U11 partnership of Jamie O’Malley and Larry Brophy really paid dividends on the day.
The two lads showed unbelievable courage and fight, and were instrumental in the build up for the second goal. Up stepped Hugo Bradshaw, fresh from accepting his well deserved spot on the county squad, pulling the trigger from just inside the box to put the greens 2-1 up and sailing to the final.
The Rovers defence was immense. Ben Murphy, Kai Hughes and Alfie Kajani all showing their commitment to the cause. Special mention for keeper, Hunter Hennessy, who is becoming a force of nature between the sticks..excellent again today Hunter. Rover will play Ashford Rovers in the final, which should be a battle of epic proportions
Lets go Rovers
