⚽️⚽️Match Report: AFC Under 12 Greys🩶 vs Glossop ⚽️⚽️– County Cup Match🏆

AFC booked their place in the next round of the County Cup with a 6–3 victory over Glossop, despite a first half that threatened to derail their plans.

From the opening whistle, AFC played the better football. Their passing was sharper, their movement more deliberate, and they looked the side most likely to take control with lots of chances to be had early on. However, as the half wore on, they allowed themselves to be drawn into what we can only describe as 'scrappy' play. The match lost its rhythm, and AFC’s early composure faded.

The result was a chaotic, end-to-end first 45 minutes. AFC struck twice with well-constructed moves, but Glossop capitalised on lapses in concentration to level the score. At 2–2 heading into half time. AFC knew they had made the first half far harder than it needed to be.

The second half, however, was a different story. A desperatly needed goal saw them regaining their focus and returning to their passing game, AFC took control once more. With sharper decision-making and improved discipline, they began to pull away. Four second-half goals showcased the quality they had shown only in flashes before the interval. Glossop managed to grab one back, but AFC’s growing dominance made the result inevitable.

By full time, AFC were worthy 6–3 winners. It may not have been perfect, (we can only put this down to the boys being out on their christmas do last night😆) but it was certainly enough to progress on to the next!

With thanks to our sponsor Edu-Lettings #U12SGREYS

⚽️ U14 Girls Yellow Match Report & Xmas Party ⚽️

After a long few weeks without a game, and this weekends game also postponed, we arranged a friendly match at Ladybridge with the Greys. As we’ve now come to expect it was a competitive game between the sides, with football played at a fast pace. Both sides had their chances in front of goal but it was the Yellows who went in 2-0 up at half time with goals from Ellie and Lily.

The second half was much the same, but we encouraged the girls to keep in control and maintain possession. With the quick 3G surface made worse with the rainy conditions we wanted passes to feet. The girls practiced this well and we able to create more chances going forward. Extending the lead to 4-0 with a second goal for Lily and Macie with the fourth. The game ended 4-1 as the Greys continued to battle and pull a goal back.

Parents POTM - Phoebe. Solid at the back with her challenges and positive on the ball with her forward passes Phoebe put in a great performance!

Managers POTM - Lily. With her best performance since coming back to the team this season, Lily contributed with two goals and an assist. Her composure on the ball combined with her footwork she was a challenge for their defence.

Ellie ⚽️
Lily ⚽️⚽️🅰️🏆
Macie ⚽️
Annie 🅰️
Bobbie 🅰️
Phoebe 🏆

Following the game the Yellows had their Christmas Party at HUKD Golf in Bury. With an hour on the sports sims they played Penalty Shootout, Footgolf, Basketball, Bowling and Dodgeball. Then followed by a round of Crazy Golf! A big thank you to our Parent Rep Abby who arranged the day and the Christmas Gifts for the girls!!

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📋 Match Report
AFC Bolton U7s Greys vs Woodbank FC

What a brilliant game of football this Saturday! The Greys once again showed just how much they’re improving week after week. From the first whistle the effort, energy, and teamwork were all there, and every single lad played a big part in another exciting performance.

We moved the ball really well today ,some of the passing combinations were fantastic, and the boys are clearly starting to understand spacing, movement, and working together as a proper little team. You can see the things we work on in training coming out more and more during matches, which is exactly what we want.

Woodbank FC were a strong, organised side and made us work hard in every area of the pitch, but the lads showed brilliant resilience. Even when things didn’t go our way, heads stayed up, they battled for each other, and kept playing football the right way. That attitude is becoming one of our biggest strengths.

There were some great goals, some brilliant defending, and a lot of hard running today. Most importantly, the boys enjoyed themselves ,smiling, encouraging each other, and giving 100% from start to finish. You really can’t ask for more at this age.

🏆 Parents’ Player of the Match: Arlo A
Fully deserved! Arlo was outstanding today ,brave, focused, and constantly helping the team with his work rate and attitude.

🏅 Coaches’ Player of the Match: Theo
A brilliant performance from Theo, showing great skill, determination, and real maturity in his play. He listened, applied instructions, and made a huge impact.

Another fantastic win to carry on our little run 🖤⚽️

Proud of every single one of them. 🖤⚽