Macclesfield Saints v Cuddington
Saints kicked off and straight away with some excellent passing Cuddington had a shot on goal, Joe held the ball well.
Louis was next with a well timed pass to Jack who just shot wide.
Cuddington were dominating the game and having more of the ball, a Cuddington corner led to Joe making a fine save.
Goal kick to Cuddington found the head of Liam who jumped tall and headed back in the box to Jack who coolly put it past the keeper, unfortunately Liam was injured as a result of heading the ball which set up the first goal and had to come off, Jack B replaced him.1-0
When Saints did get the ball they were using space well and looking for the pass, a long ball from both Edward and then Mike set Jack up to strike again, Cuddington keeper did well to push the ball wide for a corner.
Saints corner was sent into the mix the ball was cleared from the box by Cuddington, Sam waiting on the edge of the box sent the ball back in through a tunnel of players and past the keeper. 2-0
Despite Saints 2-0 up Cuddington were clearly still in the game, Mike was forced to clear a dangerous ball with a header but Cuddington scored 2-1.
It was end to end action as Saints pushed forward again, Sam shot wide, then crossed a great ball over to Louis on the left wing who crossed to Jack in the box, who's shot went just over the bar.
Saints defence were kept busy and Gerald and James didn't disappoint, clearing balls and heading away. Joe made another good save, Cuddington were coming at Saints time and time again, Jack B made a good challenge clearing the ball as did Alex and Edward.
A throw into Cuddington found the back of the net 2-2.
Joe soon had to make another save as defence were panicking a little.
Jack scored for Saints again.3-2
Saints were awarded a penalty, Jack struck well and Cuddington keeper saved.
H/T.
Second half
Saints scored within seconds of the kick off, Jack B with the pass to Sam crossed into Jack he turned with the ball and scored.4-2.
Saints were hungry for more goals and had another chance with a clearance from James to Sam who crossed it into the box to Jack who shot just over the crossbar.
Cuddington pushed forward hoping to close the gap saw an opening through the centre and scored 4-3 and a free kick awarded to Cuddington was also put away with ease. 4-4.
Saints responded with another goal James with a pass to Sam on the right wing supported by Mike took the ball all the way into the box and shot the ball under the keeper. 5-4.
The game was still end to end and a great game for all the spectators, Joe continued to save Cuddingtons efforts. Louis with a good ball to Jack goal 6-4.
Cuddington responded quickly with a long dipping shot which Joe couldn't get his hands on. 6-5.
Cuddington then headed wide and were coming at Saints all ways.
Saints were still pushing forward when they got the ball. A long ball from Jack B to Jack who shot Keeper did well to hold, Sam with a wide shot.
With 8 mins to go A well placed ball from James found Jack and our very own goal scoring machine scored again. 7-5.
Two more goals followed from Cuddington 7-6 and then Jack again for Saints 8-6 full time.
A great game of football today from both Saints and Cuddington well done lads.
Jamie and Liam both picked up injuries today I'm sure we all hope they will be ok for next weeks game.
Thanks to Louise Wilson for the
above report.