The first weekend of October heralded County Cup action across Leicestershire, which saw four Glenfield United teams in knockout competition action.
Glenfield United Under 11's 9v9 faced a very difficult game as they took on last seasons Division One champions and current top flight leaders Woodgate 80 at Ellis Park. There was also a familiar face in the visitors line up, with former United player Morgan Enoux starting up front.
It was Enoux who opened the scoring after three minutes, firing in from close range. Woodgate doubled their lead five minutes later as number seven volleyed home direct from a corner.
Number five added a third before Enoux, son of Glenfield United Lions U9 manager Pierrick, made it 4-0 as he rounded the 'keeper. On the stroke of half time, number seven got his second of the game.
Woodgate showed their class throughout the game, passing the ball confidently and always finding space. Number seven Woodgate's right winger, scored his hat-trick as he found the bottom corner before scoring his fourth two minutes later when tapping in from another corner.
Number two then got on the scoresheet, scoring twice in five minutes before number 9 made it 9-0. Woodgate then made it double figures with ten minutes left as number five scored, while number six made it 11-0.
Enoux then brought up his hat-trick by lobbing the Glenfield 'keeper, before number two also scored his third to make it 13-0.
Number seven scored his fourth, before Enoux rounded off the scoring with two minutes left to make it Glenfield United Under 11 9v9 0-15 Woodgate 80.
The silver lining from this cloud is hopefully Glenfield can take some tips from Woodgate's playing style. If they can do that, then success will come at some point down the line.
Also in County Cup action were Glenfield United Under 14's 2010, as they hosted Leicester Bharat, two divisions higher, at Gynsill Lane.
Bharat took the lead after six minutes as number 12 got put through one-on-one and slid the ball past the onrushing Glenfield 'keeper.
Fifteen minutes later and Bharat scored as a second, again through number 12. A cross from the left by number six was met by the striker who turned and shot into the bottom right corner.
United grabbed a goal back five minutes later though. A cross by Dame Mace was headed in from the edge of the six yard box by Sam Leach.
However, Bharat's two goal lead was restored just a few moments later, and it was number 12 again who secured his hat-trick. He beat the offside trap and ran through on goal before poking the ball under the keeper.
Three minutes before half time and the visitors netted a fourth. A shot from number 11 hit the bar but the rebound fell into the path of number 16 who had a simple finish.
A six minute hat-trick from Bharat's number 7 at the start of the second half then ended all hope for Glenfield. Two minutes in, the right winger hit a screamer from the edge of the box, before another long range strike arrowed into the roof of the net. He then bagged his third with a right foot finish from close range.
A diving header from number 16 made it 8-1, before a defensive mix up saw number 12 score his fourth and Bharat's ninth.
Number 11 then added two more to take the score into double figures, making it 11-1, but Glenfield had the final word.
Another cross by Dame Mace was met by Reece Marshall who turned in the area and fired into the corner.
Attention for the under 14's 2010 team now turns to the league, where they still remain unbeaten and in a good position for promotion this season.
The other two teams in County Cup action this weekend were Glenfield United Under 18's, also against Leicester Bharat, and Glenfield United Under 14's, who played at Broughton Villa.
Like the Under 14's 2010 team, the Under 18's were playing Leicester Bharat in the County Cup. They also succumbed to defeat though, losing 2-0. However, the Under 14's restored some cup pride, as they won 4-2 at Broughton Villa.
Glenfield United Tigers Under 8's were also in action, at home to Melton Foxes.
The visitors took the lead after four minutes as number five broke away and shot into the bottom right corner.
Glenfield responded quickly though and equalised three minutes later as George Meadows followed up a shot spilt by the Melton 'keeper and fired into the top corner.
There were no more goals in the first half, but it was a very entertaining first 20 minutes as both sides played good football and looked for a lead.
It was Melton who took that lead four minutes into the second half through an own goal, before three minutes later they made it 3-1 as number five scored thanks to the right hand post.
Ten minutes from time Melton made it 4-1 as number ten scored a one-on-one, while number five got his hat-trick when he tapped home a rebounded shot from his number seven team mate.
So not a good day results wise for Glenfield United, but at least the weather was nice!
Glenfield United results: Glenfield United Tigers U8 L-W Melton Foxes U8, Riverside United Kestrels U9 9-0 Glenfield United Tigers U9, Glenfield United U11 9v9 0-15 Woodgate 80, Kingsway Rangers U12 9v9 1-1 Glenfield United U12 9v9, Broughton Villa U14 2-4 Glenfield United U14, Glenfield United U14 2010 2-11 Leicester Bharat U14, Leicester Bharat U18 2-0 Glenfield United U18
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