Twyford

The Arrows started strongly but soon fell under the sway of a dominant Twyford side. EBIL Under 13, Division 2. Saturday 14/01/06.

A high octane start by the Arrows that embraced some good possession and gritty individual displays proved to be a false dawn as the high flying Twyford Comets ruthlessly tore the home side apart with a combination of cool finishing and a killer instinct that time and again took advantage of every moment of hesitation within the home camp.

An early effort by Daniel Jordan was followed by the first corner of the game awarded after some smart running by Ben Hudson.

Fierce play by Jonathan Hall thwarted the threat from the right wing and Cameron Willis competently marshalled the midfield to raise early expectations.

On thirteen minutes the game swung the way of the visitors who exploited a gifted corner to convert the opener. Again defensive frailties were punished ten minutes later when the statuesque back four watched on as the lone Twyford Comet crashed home number two.

Further calamity was only minutes away as again a soft goal was gifted to the visitors after another expensive defensive mix-up.

The busy Adam Kirke made a breath taking full length save to deny further embarrassment and the resultant clearance was picked up by the powerful legs of Sam Hudson who let rip with a terrific effort that was spectacularly headed off the line.

A sublime piece of skill on the wing by the Twyford Comet forward line was confidently tucked away by the outstretched striker moments before the half-time whistle.

Half time - Whitegrove Arrows 0 v Twyford Comet Crusaders 4

Fresh legs in the form of Ollie Cartledge and James Foley provided some welcome bite although the danger of the counter attack was always a clear and present danger with this outcome becoming fact within seven minutes of the re-start when three visiting forwards burst through to dance around the exposed Arrows keeper to plunder number five.

An explosive run down the left wing reaped further reward when the Twyford Comet front man angled a sublime effort over the advancing Adam Kirke to secure the half-dozen.

With energy levels at an all time low within the shell-shocked Arrows the visitors added to their tally to complete the full-scale demolition.

As the classic 1990’s track by D:Ream's states: Things Can Only Get Better!

Parents Man of the Match: Cameron Willis Coaches Man of the Match: Jonathan Hall

Team: Adam Kirke, Josh Baker, Aarandeep Uppal, Jonathan Hall, Cameron Willis, Daniel Jordan, Sam Hudson, Ben Hudson, Ollie Cartledge, James Foley, Daniel Hiscock, Jamie Smith, Alex Lombos (c).

MATCH REPORTER: Ian Kirke.

BBC Berkshire ~ Twyford