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Last season we enjoyed a double celebration against today's opponents. In September last year on a very hot Sunday afternoon we beat Deerswood away 3-1. Towards the end of last season we played Deerswood at home and beat them 6-1. However, despite these wins Deerswood finished in the same position as us in the league last season. Back to today. Deerswood Yth prior to this game are 2nd in the table. They have played 4 games, winning 3 and losing 1. Bradley Stoke are 8th in the league winning 1 and losing 3. 

1st Half
Bradley Stoke kicked off and pushed forward. As the ball was cleared by Deerswood, Wesley picked up the ball and floated the ball back into the box, Kye was on hand to slot the ball over the line. With less than a minute on the clock Bradley Stoke 1 Deerswood 0.

From the kick off Deerswood broke through shooting just wide.

As we entered the 5th minute stage both teams were still looking to set the pattern and the game was scrappy. Deerswood slowly began to pick up the pace but no goal scoring chances were being created by either team. . 

On 12 minutes Bradley Stoke began to play welll. Passing was accurate and the team were beginning to play some very good football. James S was unlucky not to increase the lead further on 15 minutes after seeing his shot go just wide. 

On 18 minutes Deerswood began again to push and were finally rewarded with a goal after the defence were put under severe pressure. Bradley Stoke 1 Deerswood 1. 

20 minutes Matt off : Josh on.

Bradley Stoke again began to push forward and a perfect pass by James S to Kye saw his shot go just wide. On 29 minutes James S made way for Matt to return to the match.

On 31 minutes James C worked hard on the wing and finally released a ball to Kye who again found the back of the net. Bradley Stoke 2 Deerswood 1. 

From this point Bradley Stoke were on fire and the crowd witnessed the best period of football this season. The team were running, passing and winning every loose ball. On 36 minutes James C again linked up with Kye and Matt. The final shot, by Matt going just wide.

In the final few minutes of the first half Bradley Stoke continued to dominate the game and Kye again was unfortunate not to get a few more goals. As the final whistle went a few questions were asked. How is the score still 2-1 ? How did we manage to lift our game so much ? Why can't we play more like that every week ? Half time Bradley Stoke 2 Deerswood 1. 
 
2nd Half
Deerswood, like us in the first half kicked off and within 30 seconds had a shot saved on the line. From this save the ball was kicked up the pitch and Matt's power shot was pushed wide for Bradley Stokes first corner of the afternoon. 

Deerswood however began to play the better game and looked very strong on the break. On 7 minutes they went very close and the corner that followed the ball was just headed over the crossbar. 

Within 3 minutes Deerswood were again pushing forward but the Bradley Stoke defence stood tall. On 14 minutes Ollie picked up a loose ball in midfield and shot high towards the goal. The keeper just managed to save the shot as it floated down towards goal.

On 15 minutes a great run down the wing by Kye found James  S but his shot went just wide. 

With 17 minutes on the clock Bradley Stoke were under real pressure at the back. Deerswood hit the bar and saw several shots cleared off the line as a goalmouth scramble took place. As the ball was cleared finally up the park, Matt again was unlucky to see his shot go wide.

Both sides continued to play at a very fast pace and you could begin  to see some tired legs. 

One of Deerswood's strengths was their throw ins which were played more like a corner. On 24 minutes a throw in into the box found a Deerswood player who rattled the ball into the net. Bradley Stoke 2 Deerswood 2.

From the kick off the ball was forced up to Matt who saw his shot saved off the line. 

On 29 minutes Deerswood were awarded another corner. A good deep cross into the middle of the packed defence found a Deerswood player who converted the ball into the back of the net. Bradley Stoke 2 Deerswood 3.

Within 3 minutes Deerswood were awarded a free-kick just outside the box. In a 'Beckham' style shot the ball rose over the wall into the top corner of the net. A very good well taken freekick that pushed the score line even more away from Bradley Stoke. Bradley Stoke 2 Deerswood 4. 

32 minutes Ollie off : Josh on.

As the minutes ticked by both teams made the occasional break and on 38 minutes a great build up by Matt, Kye and James S saw the ball finally rest at Kye's feet as he converted his hat trick for the day and Bradley Stoke's 3rd. Bradley Stoke 3 Deerswood 4. 

On 39 minutes, still believing that Bradley Stoke could salvage a point we were awarded a corner. The whole team made their way into the box including Fraser. The ball was delivered perfectly by James C but we just could not get that final ball. The final whistle sounded in what can only be described as a 'very odd game of football'. The linesman from Deerswood made the comment, " I can't believe your team have only one won game this season, they look a really good, capable team". Take heart lads at times today you looked awesome and it will not be long before results will begin to go our way. Bradley Stoke 3 Deerswood 4.   

 Goals 1st Half  - Kye Worner (1st, 31st)

 Goals 2nd Half - Kye Worner (38th)

 Bradley Stoke            2

  Deerswood Yth          4

 This weeks award was chosen by Mark Snook :

 Fanfare Please !!!!!!!!!!

 Kye Worner

 Well Done

 MAN OF MATCH AWARDS......(as picked by parents & friends)

 James Clayton, James Snook, Kye Worner(2), Ben V 

It's nice to get the award but don't forget you still need the other 10 players !!!!!!

Any queries or comments please email on:

dave.salter@blueyonder.co.uk

Thanks

Dave Salter