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25th March 2007
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Oxford City Colts Under 10s 0 – Kidlington Under 10s 1

First Match
OCC 0 – Kidlington 0

Following last week’s near hurricane conditions, it was with a sense of relief that we awoke to a pleasant Spring morning. Despite the start of British Summertime everyone managed to turn up on time for this vital bottom of the table clash. Having beaten Kidlington in the away fixture earlier in the season, the boys started with the confidence they needed to play the passing football that has been evident during training. Despite their position at the foot of the table Kidlington have some good players, most notably their two excellent goalkeepers, and as in the previous match this proved to be a very close and hard-fought game. Colts had the better of the first half and despite a number of attacks, failed to find a finish that would have given them a deserved lead.

The second half continued in the same vein with the Colts creating a number of opportunities but unable to find a finish to beat the busy Kidlington keeper. To their credit the boys never stopped battling with Grady, Joe and Charlie all running tirelessly in midfield. The Colts were unlucky not to win but praise should be given to the Kidlington defence which stood firm throughout.

Team: J Russell, M White, W Beechers, J Roberson, G Cherry, C Wood, D Keen

Man of the Match: C Wood

Second Match
OCC 0 – Kidlington 1

With the chance of their first victory since January, the Colts again raised their game for the second match. As in the first match, the boys played with much greater confidence and conviction than in previous weeks, competing for every ball. The first half was fairly even with both teams having chances to take the lead; the Kidlington keeper being the busier of the two. Harvey and Bradley combined well in midfield giving the Kidlington team little time on the ball. However neither attack was able to find the net and so the sides went in level at half time.

More rousing words from Roger during the break lifted the boys and they started the second half strongly. With the Kidlington keeper stopping everything it was difficult to see how Colts would find the back of net. Goalless draws have been few and far between in this league but as the second half continued it appeared likely that neither team was destined to score. However with about five minutes to go the deadlock was broken but unfortunately for the Colts at the wrong end. Following some defensive confusion the Kidlington attack stabbed the ball home from close range. Credit should be given to the Colts for their efforts to equalise in the last few minutes but once again they were unable to score a deserved equaliser, and so Kidlington had their revenge for earlier in season. These were both great games to watch, highly competitive between two well-matched teams and played in the right spirit. Well done everyone!

Team: R Horwood, A Martin, B Muinami, H Comely, B Rowbotham, L Williams, D Dennis

Man of the Match: H Comely