It was a busy and eventful weekend for Stretford Paddock’s youth teams, with impressive performances across various age groups. Thrilling matches and standout performances across various age groups, from hard-fought cup clashes to dominant league displays, the teams showcased their skill and determination.
U12 Blacks advanced to the semi-finals of the Div 4 Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout win against Hyde United. The team stuck to their game plan, playing disciplined, high-quality football throughout, maintaining control, creating chances, and executing their tactics effectively in a well-rounded performance. Harris gave Paddock the lead early in the second half, but Hyde equalized from a corner. A solid penalty display, including crucial saves from Michael, secured their progression to the semis.
U12 Whites were unlucky in their cup clash against Marple Athletic, despite dominating possession and creating plenty of chances. From the first whistle, Paddock dominated proceedings, dictating play and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Despite relentless pressure, they were left frustrated as they failed to convert their chances. A pair of quick counterattacks saw Marple take a 2-0 lead, but Paddock responded late through Lewis. However, they couldn’t find the equalizer, exiting the competition despite a strong display.
U12 Reds secured a 3-0 win over Heaton Mersey Vipers in the Cup Quarter Finals. Goals from Leighton, Wilfred, and Odhrán sealed the victory, with Odhrán also impressing with a solid defensive display and a brilliant free-kick. Goalkeeper Tom made a key save to preserve the clean sheet. The team displayed excellent passing, pressing, and build-up play, though tracking back remains an area for improvement. Next up is a tough Semi-Final against Juno on February 9th, with the boys ready for the challenge.
U16s Saturday Team faced a tough test against Roach Dynamos U18s in their cup quarter-final but showed resilience. Paddock started brilliantly, moving the ball quickly and setting the tempo early on, immediately putting their opponents on the back foot. Their attacking intent was clear from the first whistle. An early goal from Leland set the tone, and he added a second before Roach pulled one back from the spot. Nichoi’s stunning strike restored the advantage, and despite a late push from the opposition, Paddock held firm to secure a well-earned victory.
U16s Reds Sunday Team returned to league action in style, dismantling AFC Manchester with an emphatic 9-0 win, echoing Manchester United’s famous 9-0 thrashing of Southampton. Harvey opened the scoring, followed by a first-half brace from Noah, setting the tone for a ruthless display. Just like United did that night, Paddock showed no mercy in the second half, shifting gears and adding six more, with goals from Leland, Junior, another from Harvey, two from Keifer, and a spectacular finish from Alfie. A dominant performance and a second consecutive clean sheet underlined their title ambitions in emphatic fashion.
A fantastic weekend overall for Stretford Paddock, with cup progression, dominant wins, and strong performances across the board. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing, as the U12s Whites suffered a frustrating defeat despite dominating the game. Nonetheless, momentum is building across the teams as they head into a crucial run of fixtures in February, eager to keep pushing forward.
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