Deans 1 Denton Town 2 (U13's)

I'm soooo HAPPY!. Was that SWEET or REALLY SWEET? I feel for Deans because it is awful to lose that way (remember Flixton), but after last week's bitter disappointment of being dumped out of the cup, made today all the more special. At 1-0 me and Phil thought we were in for a repeat of last week, and despite our chances, the ball just wouldn't go in. Until of course Nat's terrific strike 12 mins into the 2nd half. Maybe a bit of luck with that one, as Deans were claiming handball, but just for once, Lady Luck was on our side, and the goal stood.

At one each it was anybodies game, with chances at both ends, but what about the cross in front of their open net late on, that needed just the faintest of touches to go in, or the mad scramble in their penalty area, where I think (what seemed like) 10 players all had a touch - if anyone in the crowd had heart problems, perhaps they had better miss the next one.

After being subbed and then coming back on, Yoyo was back to her usual self, chasing after the ball, even when she only had the remotest of chances to get to it. Just reward in the dying seconds when she cooly slotted home the winner, to send all from Denton wild with delight.

Got to say, the effort from everyone was 1000% up on last week, and you got your just rewards. Not over yet though, Wythenshawe Ams next week, and Deans again the week after, and then next month, Poynton twice and Urmston Meadowside. Certainly not easy, but its in our hands now, and a win next week will see us in pole position.

Well done to Kayleigh for being awarded player of the match, and also Lauren for really getting stuck in. For them No.10, though that No7. was dangerous, and their keeper is one of the best I've seen. The ref struggled, and I gave him 7/10. Offered him some encouragement at the end, especially when I found out he was only 15. The goals went: -

21 mins 0-1 bit of a melee in the penalty area, that we couldn't clear.

47 mins 1-1 Nat

70 mins 2-1 Yoyo