Heigham Park v Firside

Early reports of abandoned matches because of heavy rain were brushed aside as the hardy Heigham Under 10s limbered up for a shot at three well needed points. On our previous encounter against Firside, when our request for a postponement was rejected, we were beaten 1 - 0. This was our opportunity to show them what they missed on that day in October.

Heigham came out fighting and soon had the run of play. Arthur and Archie R were linking up and a couple of chances just missing the target in the opening minutes. Firside made a few breaks and won a couple of corners, but the Heigham attacks on the left, with some excellent work from Sam and Felix soon saw Arthur's first goal of the match in the back of the net.

The play was relentless and Aidan's midfield work paid off as Felix soon saw a chance to put the score at 2 - 0. After a few more wide shots from Archie R and Aidan (hitting the bar), it was another of Arthur's fine runs from the the Heigham goal area along the full length of the field and a fine finish that sealed the third before half time.

Hobnobs and chats. Felix was feeling the burn after a brilliant display of athleticism on the left wing and deserved a rest. Frankie - still carrying an slight injury ruling him out of any position except goal, took over in goal. Ted came onto the left and by now Evie and replaced Max in right defence.

Firside showed more determination winning the ball and threatening the Heigham end at the start of the second half, but their closest attempt from one of many corners was sent over the bar by Frankie - one of few touches for the plucky goalie.

More linked up play ensued but Firside, playing their trademark 'crowd' approach, kept the ball out of the net until Aidan was able to get his toe to a cross and bag the fourth of the day.

A great performance allround with lots of effort from every player and plenty of those fine skills on display. Let's hope the side can keep the work rate up with five more league games to go - four definitely winnable and one (against Scole) which we will need to work very hard for. 

And of course the quarter final of the Under 10 Cup which is against Poringland, which will be interesting (and less stressful this time please guys). Early nights guys, early nights!