U12 1 v Atherton 0
This week we once again played Atherton Town who were looking to avenge their defeat against Billinge last week.
The game was a real bruising, physical encounter, with Billinge proving to be more than a match for Atherton. In the first half Billinge carved out a few clear cut opportunities but unfortunately did not take them and the teams went in 0-0 at half time.
Early on in the second half Russell A played a lovely ball over the Atherton defence which Sam B-F latched onto and cooly lobbed the keeper to make it 1-0.
Atherton then pressed hard trying for an equaliser so Billinge packed the midfield with 5 players to stifle the game. Some excellent goalkeeping from Luke M and some resolute defending from the whole team, particularly MOM Ryan S, kept out Atherton.
This victory puts Billinge at the top of Division 1, well done everybody.