Nine Glenfield United teams were in action across Leicestershire this weekend, with several teams looking to bounce back from defeat in the County Cup the week before.
One such team were Glenfield United Under 14's 2010, who after two heavy defeats in both cups over the past two weeks, were looking to maintain their unbeaten record in the league as they hosted Beaumont Town FC Under 14's.
United got off to a great start, taking the lead after five minutes. From the first corner of the game, Beaumont failed to clear and as the ball bobbled around in the box, left back Rhys Marshall fired home.
The lead was doubled after 20 minutes, the goal again coming from a corner. Dane Mace curled the ball in and was tapped in from no more than two yards from Sam Leach.
Glenfield looked comfortable for large parts of the first half, but as half time approached, Beaumont began to get a foothold in the game. Their pressure was rewarded with a goal two minutes from the interval as midfielder number 8 scored with a long range strike.
United kept hold of their one goal lead for 20 minutes but Town found an equaliser in impressive fashion. Number 6 whipped in a freekick from 25 yards which stayed low and sneaked in to the bottom corner.
And it looked like that Beaumont would grab all three points as they took the lead for the first time in the game six minutes from time. A goalmouth scramble fell to number 11 who tapped in to the delight of the visiting players and parents watching from the touchline.
However, United deservedly salvaged something from the game with a dramatic equaliser two minutes before the final whistle. A shot from inside the penalty area was parried away by the Beaumont keeper, only to be tapped in at the far post by the advancing Mace.
It showed great character from the players to get a point from the game when they could've easily given up the fight. The 3-3 draw means they remain unbeaten in the league, where they sit in third position from five games.
Glenfield United Tigers Under 9's were looking for their first points of the season as they took on Cosby United Colts Under 9's in the early game at Gynsill Lane.
The game started fairly evenly, with both sides having half chances to take the lead. However, the deadlock was broken by the visitors as they scored two goals in as many minutes.
Firstly, a shot from the edge of the area by Cosby's number three found the bottom corner before number nine ran clear through on goal and shot into the same corner.
United responded well though and scored the goal of the game after 11 minutes. Striker Mason Malon received the ball before shooting into the top left corner and gave the Cosby 'keeper no chance.
The score remained 2-1 until two minutes into the second half, where once again Cosby scored two quickfire goals to put the result beyond doubt.
Number nine fired in a low first time shot right footed into the bottom left corner, before the same player completed his hat-trick as he held the ball up in the area before turning and firing low into the net.
Despite being three goals down, United's heads didn't go down as they kept creating chances. Two shots went wide before the Cosby 'keeper made a good save at his near post after good passing from Glenfield created the opportunity.
Four minutes from full time, Cosby went on to add another two goals. Number 12 showed good close control before firing low into the net and then number five got on the scoresheet as he finished from a corner.
Glenfield United Under 7's Hawks took on Fleckney Athletic Under 7's in a friendly at Gynsill Lane.
The Hawks took the lead after four minutes. An initial shot was saved by the Fleckney 'keeper, but the ball rebounded off captain Jake Green and into the net.
United kept their lead until ten minutes into the game. Number 10 ran onto a long ball before firing a shot into the roof of the next to equalise.
The visitors then took the lead from the penalty spot, as number eight was brought down. Number 10 converted the spot kick, shooting straight down the middle. Three minutes later, Fleckney made it 3-1 thanks to an own goal.
United cut the deficit back to one goal as Jake Green scored his second. Green took a corner from the left which hit the post. The rebound fell straight back to the striker whose crosee sneaked in at the near post.
The second half saw a goal bonanza for the visitors as they scored seven goals during the next 20 minutes.
Number eight got his first goal of the game as he scored from a tight angle, before number 10 got his hat-trick when he rounded the 'keeper.
Number 10 scored his fourth goal on the half hour mark to make it 6-2, before two minutes later number eight scored his second.
He then scored his hat-trick with a cross that sneaked into the far post before scoring a fourth goal three minutes later.
Number 10 got another to make it 9-2 and number four put the score in double figures with the last kick of the game.
The Hawks have tasted two victories and two defeats so far this season as they continue to develop as young footballers.
Glenfield United results: Glenfield United Foxes U7 L-W Syston Town All Stars U7, Glenfield United Hawks U7 L-W Fleckney Athletic U7, Glenfield United Tigers U9 1-6 Cosby United Colts U9, Anstey Swifts Thunder U10 2-6 Glenfield United Tigers U10, Anstey Swifts U11 9v9 5-1 Glenfield United U11 9v9, Barrow Town YFC U14s 5-4 Glenfield United U14s, Westfield Wanderers U14s 3-0 Glenfield United 2005 U14s, Glenfield United 2010 U14s 3-3 Beaumont Town FC U14s, Houghton Rangers JFC U18s 3-2 Glenfield United U18s
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