Seven Glenfield United teams were in action on what was the wettest weekend of the season so far.
Glenfield United Under 14's were in County Cup third round action, taking on Leicester Nirvana at Gynsill Lane. Only one league place separates both sides, with United bottom of division one and Nirvana top of the second division.
The deadlock was broken 10 minutes into the first half as United took the lead. A cross into the box was headed down by Sam Cufflin into the path of Charlie Royle who slotted past the 'keeper.
Three minutes later and the lead was doubled. A low cross into the box found Harry Moir who fired home from six yards.
Glenfield were playing confidently and could have further extended their lead inside 20 minutes, but Royle struck the post from a tight angle.
Nirvana looked set to pull a goal back on the half hour mark, but the score remained 2-0 thanks to superb defending from Ashley Kirk, blocking a shot on the goal line with his back whilst falling backwards.
The two goal lead remained until five minutes after the second half when Glenfield added a third. A through ball found striker Shiv Odedra who ran clear through the opponents half before rounding the 'keeper and scoring.
It was a very good goal and gave Glenfield complete control of the cup tie. Nirvana did pull a goal back on the hour mark though as number 17 shot into the bottom left corner on the edge of the area from a right wing cross.
But any hopes of a Nirvana comeback were absolutely dashed as two minutes from time, Royle added his second and United's fourth to book their place into the last 16 of the under 14's County Cup.
The final home game of the day saw Glenfield United Tigers Under 10's take on a Hamilton side who had won all three of their league games this season.
The visitors took the lead after five minutes. A left wing corner wasn't fully cleared and number 10 scored with a half volley.
United had the ideal opportunity to level the scores after ten minutes after they won a penalty. Striker Harry Noble stepped up after winning the spot kick but just missed the target, firing wide of the left hand post.
Hamilton responded with two quick goals just before half time. Firstly a right wing corner was met again by number 10, who this time struck the ball on the volley, to make it 2-0 before the same player got his hat-trick as a hit a first time shot into the bottom right corner.
A minute into the second half Hamilton got a fourth as he scored from a tight angle before number 10 scored his fourth and Hamilton's fifth. Good work from number five down the left wing saw him square the ball to the striker who slid in and scored into the bottom corner.
Despite the scoreline looking one sided, United had created chances throughout the match and got their reward with five minutes left as Noble unleashed a powerful shot from inside the box which gave the visiting 'keeper no chance.
However, it was Hamilton who had the final say as number seven made it 6-1 with a shot from the edge of the box into the top left corner. The result means Hamilton retain their 100% record with now four wins from four. Glenfield meanwhile, are sixth in the table with three points from their five games. The Tigers travel to Coalville Town next weekend who are a place above them in the early standings.
Glenfield United results: Kingsway Rangers 3-3 Glenfield United Lions U9, Glenfield United Tigers U10 1-6 Hamilton Youth U10, Sileby Juniors 2011 U11 9v9 1-1 Glenfield United U11 9v9, GNG U12 Lions 9v9 7-0 Glenfield United U12 9v9 (County Cup), Glenfield United U14 4-1 Leicester Nirvana U14 (County Cup), Groby Juniors U14 3-2 Glenfield United 2005 U14, Ibstock United Youth U14 1-2 Glenfield United 2010 U14.
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