Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Trophy Delight For AFC Liverpool’s Under-16s

AFC Liverpool’s Under-16s team claimed the Adam Bell Trophy with a 3-0 triumph over Arriva Youth.

With first team manager Derek Goulding and reserve team boss John Moran in attendance, AFC Liverpool’s Under-16’s secured the silverware in a largely one-sided final held at Burscough’s Victoria Park ground.

The Reds were in the ascendancy right from the off and took the lead after five minutes when a David McElnay cross looped over the opposition goalkeeper.

The Reds didn’t need such luck with James Rushton-Woods, son of former chairman Mark Woods, and Daniel Currie controlling the midfield to ensure that from an early stage the result was never in doubt.

The Reds continued to press for a second goal without success until right on the stroke of half-time Tom O’Sullivan nodded home a right wing cross to double AFC Liverpool’s advantage.

In the second half AFC Liverpool made a number of substitutions without losing control of the game showing the strength in depth of the squad.

A nasty looking injury to Steven Grey which resulted in a red card for the Arriva offender marred the second half which ended with Lewis Hogg scoring the third for a well-deserved victory for the Reds.

It was a great night for the Under-16s with a good turnout from AFC Liverpool fans and the support of the first team and reserve team manager.

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