Oct 23, 20222 min read

Match report NMJFC U13s - 23/10/22

New Mills u13s v Mountfield Rovers u13s

The Millers travelled to Bramhall this morning in miserable conditions. It did stop raining for the warm up then the heavens opened for the whole of the game. ☔️

The Millers were a bit short this week with personnel and had a couple of late absences that meant we only had 10 players , so no subs = no rest.

The game kicked off and Mountfield looked dangerous when countering, as our formation seemed to be inviting a bit of pressure,

they created a change and slotted the ball into the Millers goal.

Again though, the lads dug in and encouraged rather than letting their heads go down. The Millers had a couple of near chances themselves in the first half and the game was eventually levelled at 1-1.

Half time whistle followed not long after.

2nd half going uphill with 10 men I thought the boys might be in for a bit more of a tougher half. It was the complete opposite, the boys were trying to knock the ball around in horrendous conditions, passing, moving and creating chances of their own.

Some lovely through balls from midfield breaking the Mountfield back line were really causing problems for the home side, and it paid off as New Mills went ahead and then grabbed another shortly after.

Mountfield pressed and for 5 minutes the ball seemed to be stuck in the Millers area, corner after corner swinging in but the Millers did not want to concede another and made sure that didn’t happen.

Final whistle blew to end a thrilling encounter.

⚽️⚽️Alfie

⚽️Archie

MOTM was Jack in nets, who made some incredible saves today. 👏🏻

Massive thanks to all the parents who come week in week out. Could easily of not watched today with the weather, so thank you!

Brilliant performance all round today, to play with 10 and graft like we did. Proud of all of the boys 👍🏻.

Up the millers

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