Another great day for football at Central Venue today, as Amber played Leyland Albion.

The starting line up had James in goal, Henry and Luke in defence, Zak, Lucas and Ryan in midfield with Lincoln up front, with Joseph and Jack as subs. Having played Leyland Albion numerous times in competitions and drawing all but one of the games, it was evident straight from the kick off that the team wanted a win. The game started at a great pace and Leyland showed themselves as a very good team, keeping possesion really well. The game was end to end at the start with Eccleston having many chances to score but were finding the Albion goalkeeper in great form.

Henry and Luke were superb at the back with James in great form with excellent saves denying Albion many chances. Zak though was in great form today finding players with all his passes and was certainly causing Albion problems at the back. Ryan, Lincoln and Lucas slowly began to run the show in midfield and up front and dominated the game after 5 minutes. Jack and Joseph entered the game in the second half and ensured that Eccleston remained on top throughout.

This was a great advert for junior football,  with two excellent committed footballing sides playing end to end attacking football. Phil and myself  were delighted with the effort today and the work rate was excellent, and when we regained possession we used the ball well and created lots of chances.

Man of the match: This could have gone to a number of players today, with excellent performances through all nine players.

The winner's today though were  Henry and Zak, well done!,