The newly formed Cullercoats FC U8s team played their first ‘friendly league’ match at Killingworth Young Peoples Centre on Saturday 11th September 2010, in bright and sunny conditions.
The team only have 7 registered players for the start of the season and they were a player short for this match, due to last minute illness for keeper, Callum Geoghan. However, re-enforcements are on the way !!
Cullercoats started strongly and took control of the midfield area. Connor Sherriff (midfield, captain) and Joseph Hornby (midfield) dominated possession through the central areas. Joseph was playing in his first competitive match, after joining the squad only 24 hours earlier. Longbenton struggled to cope with the strength and pace of Connor Sherriff and he created numerous opportunities for Jack Reid (striker), who opened the scoring with a well taken effort when put through one-on-one with the keeper. He added a second quickly afterwards with another close finish, before completing his first half hat-trick with a powerful finish, after creating space for himself.
Harvey Thompson (midfield) stepped in as keeper in the absence of Callum Geoghan and made several good catches, as well as kicking well throughout the match. He was ably assisted by Daniel Brewis and Ryan Norris (defence), who were in excellent form. The score finished 3-0 at half time.
The second half continued the same way, with Cullercoats dominating possession and making all the running. Connor Sherriff continued to be the key player with his pace and passing game and Jack Reid caused havoc up front !!
Jack Reid added two further goals to take his tally to 5, as the team dominated play. The Longbenton keeper had an excellent game and his team continued to work hard, but could not create chances. Connor Sherriff hit the bar with a penalty, following a hand-ball in the area and Harvey Thompson made an excellent save, before changing roles with Daniel Brewis for the last 10 minutes. The game ended 5-0 to Cullercoats.
This was a first class display from a very promising young side, who will be tough to beat this season. Jack Reid was awarded ‘man of the match’ for his goals and fighting spirit up front, but there was special praise for Connor Sherriff, who dominated the central areas and made all the running.
A great team performance overall. Well done.
Gary & Graham.
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