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5 March 2011 Match report for Wilmslow Town U9 Panthers 3 - 0 home win against Alderley United U9 A (05/03/2011)
The Panthers lined up again against Alderley just two weeks after holding them to a 3-3 away draw in difficult conditions. This time they had home advantage and the pitches had dried out sufficiently for the Panthers to feel hopeful that their preferred passing game would reap rewards once again.
Despite performing credibly after being promoted two divisions they were still awaiting that much needed confidence boosting first victory at this level.
Gabriel, Captain for the day won the toss and the Panthers kicked downhill in the first period. In front of Gabriel Martin and Ollie formed the ever reliable back line, Jack Marcus and Davy covered the midfield with Aidan up front seeking to worry the Alderly defense as he had done in the previous game. waiting eagerly in the wings were Sam Dillan Ben and new boy Archie.
1st period
The Panthers started on the front foot seeking to deny Alderley time on the ball. Ollie pushing forward had the first shot on goal. Alderley were looking dangerous and Gabriel was soon called into action.
The Panthers had already enjoyed a lot of success this season from well delivered corners and today was to be no exception. They managd to score two goals in quick succession. Firstly Martin touched a Davy corner back to Marcus who controlled well and drilled a shot into the bottom corner , then the other big defender up from the back, Ollie played in Davy who finished cooly from close range.
Alderley were clearly rattled and pushed forward, looking to respond. Marcus was again magnificent in midfield and broke up play, and distributed well to Aidan Jack and Davy who all came close to extending the Panthers lead.
Frustrated by the attentions of Ollie and Martin Alderley could not make any inroads on the Panthers lead.
1st period score 2-0
2nd Period
The second period saw the introduction of Ben, Sam, Dillan and Archie who all had good early touches as the Panthers sought to put the game beyond Alderley. Archie looking to break free on goal again felt the force of the Alderley defences tackling
Alderley were pushing forward and came close to reducing the Panthers lead with a free kick from the edge of the area that went narrowly wide. They continued to press and won a series of corners that were well cleared. Davy and Ollie were not taking any chances and cleared their lines well, behind them Gabriel's handling was superb.
Dillan looking to relieve the pressure ran at the Alderley defense , Ben was taking command of midfield and looking to find Archie Sam and Dillan a great one two with Dillan deserved a goal but the ball was cleared to safety.
The period ended with Alderley on top and a great defensive tackle from Sam denying a goal chance.
2nd period score 2-0
3rd period
The final period saw the return of Martin Aidan Marcus and Jack and again playing downhill the boys showed they were not frightened of shooting from distance.
Jack cutting in from the left was first to test the Alderley keeper this was followed up by good strikes from Ben and Archie. then further strikes from Jack and Ben which all went close
The game was flowing from end to end with Gabriel also showing what a great shot stopper he is
Sam and Martin now formed the back line but both as with all the boys are ever keen to get forward , The Panthers then won a free kick 25 yards out. Martin only had one thing in mind and dispatched a superb strike into the top corner of the net to make the score 3-0
Alderley were not done with and an equally good strike from distance bought out a tremendous save from Gabriel who was determined not to concede.
Although under pressure the boys saw out the game well and deservedly ran out convincing winners.
Final Score 3-0
Summary
At last a win in division 2!
A very strong showing from the team today against a bigger and stronger side. Great determination and teamwork as well as keeping the shape and listening to instructions meant the Panthers obtained that long overdue first victory in a higher grade.
MOM - Gold Gabriel - superb handling and a fantastic save to deny a certain goal
Silver Award - Jack a constant threat on the left and unlucky not to get on the score sheet
Bronze Award - Martin solid at the back and a superb strike for the 3rd goal
 MOTM: Gabriel Persand-Carter Silver: Jack Gaskin Bronze: Martin Kennedy
Team : G Persand-Carter, O Casson, M Fleming, M Kennedy, J Gaskin, S Larbalestier, D Mainprize, B Newman, A Hall,
A Martin, D Rycroft
 Goals : M Fleming, M Kennedy, D Mainprize
 Assists : O Casson, M Kennedy
Referee : Alan Horridge
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