Crawley U8s do the double

Crawley Green U8s 2 Bushmead 1

A terrific crowd gathered at Crawley as the Club hosted three cup finals on a fine Saturday morning. The first game saw our own U8s team managed by Rob Burton and Alan McCabe looking for their lads to do the double - having won the league two weeks ago.

The team pose for their photograph prior to kick off.

The maroons dominated the opening period with some fine passing, terrific tackling and a good awareness of the game, particularly young Justin who stole the show and earned the official man-of-the match performance.

After hitting the crossbar and going close on several occasions they eventually took a deserved first half lead after quarter of an hour.

Crawley score their first goal to the delight of their supporters.

After the break Crawley continued the good work but Bushmead gradually played their back into the game hitting the crossbar before Crawley broke away to score a second.

The boys go close . . .

. . . before Crawley's goalscorer hits the ground - but happy to see the ball hit the back of the net.

Bushmead dominated the final quarter and pulled a goal back when a defensive error let them in with a rather sloppy goal. The vbisitors then went all out for an equaliser, but the maroons held on to win the double in their first season.

The team proudly receive their cup winners' medals . . .

. . . before lifting the cup to a thunderous round of applause!