Brompton A team Under-9s controlled their game at Barnard Castle which was played mostly in Barny's half of the pitch.
Captain, George Austic, scored three goals to take Brompton into a 3-0 half time lead which could have been doubled with some better finishing Brompton. The second period saw more good runs from midfield from Austic and Chris Holmes who dominated that area. Holmes and James Pugh linked well to open the second half another goal from Pugh and an own goal from Barny finished the game. Oliver Lowther also had a good game in defence.
Brompton B took their game from the start to Barny with an early goal from Mark Watkinson. Watkinson made it 2-0 before scoring a lovely free-kick from the edge of the area giving the keeper no chance. After half time Watkinson broke from midfield moving past the defence then running at the keeper who came out. Watkinson chipped the ball over him and just as it looked like going over, the ball dipped under the bar to score a delightful goal. A piledriver of a shot from Oliver Lowther deflected off a Barny player to score an own goal. Lowther followed this up with a corner which curled into the net escaping the efforts of a Barny player who attempted to clear the ball off the line. Captain, David Holmes, was inspirational in midfield, setting an excellent example to the other players. Further goals from Watkinson and Daniel Hills and a consolation own goal for Barny finished the game 8-1.
Brompton Under-11s ended a lay off, entertaining Dales Diamonds. Conditions were very heavy, and this eventually told on the less experienced Diamonds team.
Brompton started strongly, with Mullen and Cooper netting early on, but Diamonds broke to pull one back.
Towards half time the home side pressed hard, and Bunn crossed for Mullen to head home. By half time, the home team were 4-1 leaders.
The second half began with an individual goal by Thoroughgood for the visitors after the home defence switched off, but as the game progressed from then on, Brompton took control with all players working hard on the heavy pitch.
Mullen and Cooper both completed hat tricks before the end as Brompton ran out 10-3 winners.
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