Leavon Yeats U15 Trophy Final

Erdington & Saltley U15 Divisional Finalists

Erdington and Saltley U15s finished the season on a high despite losing to Coventry Schools in the final of the Leavon Yates English Schools Cup. Erdington should have taken the lead after five minutes when Aaaron Forde was pulled down in the box. The normally reliable Malachi Farquarson scuffed the subsequent penalty and saw his shot hit the post and bounce agonisingly along the line before the ball was cleared by the Coventry defence. Coventry surprisingly took the lead with their first attack of the game much against the run of play. Erdington continued to dominate and hit the post twice and bar once before half time. In the second half, Erdington continued to create chances which, on most days, would have been turned into goals. Coventry were forced to play five men in defence as Erdington pressed forward in search of the equaliser but it was not to be. In the dying minutes of the game Coventry scored two quick breakaway goals to seal their victory. The game overall was very much one of "What might have been"  but the team deserves credit for their commendable performance, especially Jack Hulin, who returned in the heart of the Erdington team following his broken leg. Well done to all,an outstanding final!

U19 District Cup Final

Fairfax U19 Champions

The outstanding U19 final was played last Thursday eveninf at Sutton United's home ground between Arthur Terry and Fairfax. This was a very entertaining final, high on skill, with favourites Arhtur Terry eventually losing 5 - 3 in extra time. Fairfax took the lead early on through Joshua Orhiuno who proved a constant threat to the Arthur Terry defence throughout the game. Nick Bell quickly equalised only for Chad Duggan to score to give Fairfax a 2-1 lead at half time. Jake Plant equalised early in the second half only for Chris Hewlitt to regain the lead with a well taken goal. Arthur Terry pushed players forward and their constant pressure resulted in a deserved equaliser through Steve Pardoe

In extra time Arthur Terry’s goal keeper brought down a player in the box and Matt Watkins scored the subsequent penalty. With four minutes to go Joshua Oriunu sealed the win for Fairfax. Special mention should be made of Matt Grigg who had an outstanding game for Fairfax