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Hitchin Harriers U9 v Stevenage Borough U9

Saturday, October 6 2007

Having watched the Hawks show them how it's done, the Harriers stepped up to have a go. Stevenage Borough seems to be yet another side that we now play against who only have one team.

The first half got underway and a George R cross to Elliot in the 2nd minute of the game was headed just over the cross bar. The Harriers continued to push forward and a left footed shot from Tom forced a save from the keeper. Stevenage also threatened the Harriers defence with a shot going just wide of the left post. The first break came from a Tom corner which Zak managed to get on the end of to slot passed the keeper into the bottom left corner of the net [1-0].

The Harriers mounted numerous attacks against Stevenage in the first half with an excellent cross from Joe across the goal mouth which was just missed by Elliot. Joe must have been watching Tyler recently as a right hand corner from Joe found the back of the net [2-0].

The second half saw Stevenage coming back strong with an unlucky shot which hammered into the side netting. A mighty run from Joe crossing half the pitch, saw him toe poke a fine shot passed the keeper [3-0].

As the Harriers started to dominate the midfield, a strong run by Zak down the wing passed to Tom in the centre who’s shot found the side netting. At this point it looked like the Harriers had it in the bag however a Stevenage goal in the middle of the half from nowhere [3-1] was the first goal conceded by the Harriers this season.

The Harriers were very unlucky not to score again with numerous attempts on goal at the close of the second half. A shot from Joe was deflected, Tom hit the post and an Elliot shot was also deflected by the keeper. The final chance of the game fell to Mathew who found himself running forward with only the keeper to beat. Unfortunately a speedy Stevenage defender managed to get his foot to the ball as Mathew was about to shoot.
 
Result: Hitchin Harriers 3  Stevenage Borough 1