U10 Saints v Worton Cheveral - CUP

This was a long awaited fixture with the bad weather and the previous round teams not having completed until last week !

Melksham started the match with some apprehension having not played a game in 9 weeks and knowing that Worton had played the week before.
This showed in the game as Worton took control from the KO, and applied the pressure in Melksham's half.

A break against the run of play saw Melksham on the attack, Ben W saw an opportunity and placed it in the corner of the net.(5 minutes)

Worton continued to attack and a very strong strike by one of there midfield players, from well outside of the area, hit the Melksham keepers gloves and dropped behind him to give a heavily disputed goal.(10 minutes)

Up until half time Worton were the stronger side putting together some great passing moves in midfield and finishing the half
with another two goals. (15 & 18 Minutes)

Half Time - 3 -1 Worton

After a rousing half time talk, Melksham's players came out fired up and took control of the game.
Strong tackles and great passing created numerous chances for Melksham eventually resulting in a well fabricated goal from Zac H (28 minutes) and
then another From Jack E (38 Minutes) to bring the game level.

3 - 3 at Full time.

Melksham continued to pile on the pressure and with 3 minutes of extra time gone, a goal line scramble following a shot from Zac H
saw Ben tap it in - 'Melksham take the lead'

The last five minutes of the game was hard fought between both sides without either team finding the net.

Final Score Melksham 4 Worton 3

The supporters agreed that this had been one of the best games of the season.

Special congratulation to Josh Long for an outstanding performance.

Man of the Match - Zac Hillier