Nine Glenfield United teams were in action across Leicestershire this week, the biggest game being Glenfield United 2010 Under 14's game against Birstall CC at Gynsill Lane.
Prior to kick off, United were in second place in the Under 14G division, with Birstall a point and position behind. With league leaders Harborough not playing this weekend, the winners of the game would go top of the table.
It was the visitors who got off to the best start, taking the lead inside five minutes. Number 11 ran through on goal before firing a shot which the Glenfield 'keeper got a hand to but couldn't keep out.
The game was evenly balanced for the rest of the first half with both sides creating chances. Five minutes before half time, a second goal arrived for Birstall. A cross along the floor by number 9 was met at the far post by number 10 who had a simple tap in to double their lead.
With the first half finishied, the third goal of the game would be crucial. Another for Birstall would kill the game off, one for Glenfield would put them back in the game.
United started the second half well, and their early pressure was rewarded as Sam Leach fired into the bottom left corner.
The hosts could sense a comeback, and ten minutes later they found an equaliser. Dane Mace whipped in a corner which wasn't cleared by Birstall and in the goal mouth melee was poked hime by Alex Pullen.
The turnaround was complete 15 minutes from time, as another right wing corner was headed home by Lewis Goodyear.
Birstall pushed for an equaliser for the remainder of the game, but United held on to go top of the table, two points clear of Harbrorough, who do have two games in hand. Glenfield's next game is away to sixth placed Whetstone Juniors on Sunday.
Glenfield United Under 12 9v9 were in action at Ellis Park, as they welcomed league leaders Medbourne Juniors.
The best chance of the first half fell to United. A freekick from 20 yards was well hit but the Medbourne 'keeper made a good save.
But he made an even better save in the second half, as a long range strike looked set to be flying into the top corner, only for the 'keeper to tip the ball over with an outstretched arm.
It was a superb save to keep the score goalless, before Medbourne took the lead. Their number seven turned and shot from the edge of the area and the ball sneaked into the bottom corner.
That proved to be the only goal of the game, as Glenfield were unlucky not to score past an inspired performance from Medbourne's number one. They will be encouraged though that they more than held their own against a team who are top of the league and lost only once this season. Their next game is away to Cosby United on Sunday.
Finally, Glenfield United Tigers Under nine's were in action against Asfordby Under nine's. The visitors took the lead after six minutes with a strike from the edge of the area.
That lead was doubled five mnutes before half time with another long range shot, this time scored by number seven.
The second half saw Asfordby play a very attacking formation, which was rewarded with six more goals. Two goals from number nine were sandwiched by second goals for numbers four and seven, before the same two scored another goal apiece to get their hat-tricks.
Although the scoreline looked one sided, Glenfield played well throughout the match as they continue to start off playing competitve football for the first time.
Glenfield United results: Glenfield United Lions U9 0-4 Rugby Town Tigers U9, Glenfield United Tigers U9 0-8 Asfordby Amateurs, Melton Foxes 2009 U11 9v9 0-2 Glenfield United U11 9v9, Glenfield United U12 9v9 0-1 Medbourne Juniors U12 9v9, Glenfield United Under 14 2-5 Allexton & New Parks U14, Oadby Owls Tawnys U14 0-5 Glenfield United 2005 U14, Glenfield United 2010 U14 3-2 Birstall CC U14, Fleckney Athletic U18 8-0 Glenfield United U18
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