FANTASTIC WIN 03/02/2008

MYS BLACK STRIPES 5 TYNECASTLE BOYS 4

A brilliant performance from all the boys - the win could have been much clearer if we had taken more of our chances and hadn't let in three goals direct from corners.

Youngstars took the lead when Jason worked a neat short corner with Lloyd and crossed hard and low for Seth to slot the ball in. Lloyd hit the bar and there were several more close calls until Tynecastle came back into the game when a fierce long-range effort beat Callum, deputising for David in goal.

Youngstars were still having much the better of the game and just before the first 15 was up, Blair slipped a neat pass through to Seth, who hit the ball across the keeper into the corner for his second goal, to put us 2-1 up.

The wind was playing a big part in the game and Tynecastle equalised for a second time when a corner swung right under the bar and into the far corner. Callum was not at fault at all and he made some good saves and distributed the ball well.

Despite playing into the wind in the 2nd 15, Youngstars played some very neat football and after a lovely move involving Paul and Dylan, Lloyd crossed the ball for Cammy Brown to squeeze it in at the far post.

It was 3-2 at the halfway mark and Youngstars stretched their lead when Seth turned inside a defender skilfully before planting the ball firmly in the corner to complete an excellent hat-trick. Dylan, who was playing along with Aaron O'Donnell in the absence of Connor and Cameron D, made some excellent runs down the left as Youngstars enjoyed much the better of the third period. Lloyd went close again with a strong shot, but it was still 4-2 at the end of the 3rd 15-minute period.

Dylan went in goal for the last 15 to allow Callum out and immediately, Callum slipped a great pass through for Seth to run away from the defence and score his fourth goal. At 5-2 up, we looked comfortable but another corner - from Broque Watson, a former Youngstars player - swung under the bar as the wind got stronger to make it 5-3. There was disbelief when he did the same again to make it 5-4, but Dylan made a couple of fine, brave saves towards the end as Youngstars hung on for a well-deserved win.

All the boys did really well, with Aaron O, Jack and Jason keeping it really tight at the back, Paul running hard up front and all the boys tackling like tigers and keeping a really good shape and discipline all through the match. a brilliant performance, of which all the boys should be really proud.

Team: Callum, Jack, Aaron, Jason, Cam B, Lloyd, Blair, Dylan, Seth, Paul