Camden&Islington Youth League

Under 9s North Division Friday Sept 28th

Crown & Manor 5-2 Recreativo Juniors (Goals : Stephenson)

Market Road is cold grey and wet this evening, but nothing dampens the spirits of the Juniors squad as we warm up twenty minutes before kick off. It’s a great turn out once again, by both players and supporters.

The first half is fairly balanced with both teams getting stuck in. Zeki Bolat shows real drive and determination trying to force his way through the Crown & Manor defence. Unfortunately as the game goes on the opposition create a few more chances and put two past us before half time.
The second half sees us slightly out-muscled in midfield, a problem that will only be remedied by further experience of playing at this level. Despite five goals scored against us, Jaden Stephenson charged his way into the Crown & Manor araea and scored two great goals. It’s a delight for all of us to see him sprint away, with the rest of the team chasing after him cheering, celebrating and smiling!

The team are slightly disappointed at the final whistle, but back in the dressing room the spirits are high, the score already forgotton and the countdown has already begun to get back out there for our next game.

Team (all played) : Harry Butcher, Jaye Paul, Sam Abdullah-Kirton, Lara Tollington, Louis Dillon, George Wakefield, Storm Gregory-Hickling, Zeki Bolat, Benji Barbour-Ricketts, Daniel Garcias Fernandez, Jaden Stephenson.