Match Report NMJFC U12s v Tintwistle - 02/03/24
A fantastic semi final cup tie which had everything.
The Millers started brightly and created a couple of half chances in the first five minutes, Tintwistle quickly responded storming into a commanding four nil lead with some high quality football and high level finishing.
The Millers continued to battle hard and a come back was started…. Bertie scored smartly to get one back.
Then Bertie beat his man only to be fouled in the box.
Skipper Bobby despatched the penalty with confidence. The fightback continued as Bertie cut inside and scored with a well taken left foot finish to take the millers into half time only a goal behind.
The whole team battled hard throughout all of the second half. Tintwistle scored again for 5-3 then Darragh delivered cross of the game for Bertie who brought the deficit back to one.
The game opened up with ten to go and chances were a plenty for both teams with the Millers just unable to score the equaliser they needed.
Tintwistle then scored the killer goal with a superb counter attack and finish.
The Millers should be very proud of their performance from Archie making several key saves to key tackles blocks and interceptions from Daniel, Cole, Cookie and Alex.
Mayson, India and Jess were on top in the midfield battle for large parts of the game and Harry T and Dan W worked tirelessly for the team.
Darragh and Bertie were a constant threat with Mayson and Bobby driving the team forward throughout.
Rick, Liam and Rob were very proud of a fantastic effort to recover a big deficit against a team that hasn’t conceded a goal in their last five games.
Player of the match was the whole team who could not have give more to get to the final.
A superb performance 👏👏👏
⚽️🖤💛⚽️
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