Warstones Wanderers 2 – 3 Wyrley Panthers U12’s

This Staffs Cup game began in bright sunshine however, Panthers were soon on the back foot and having to defend well against a bright and lively Warstones side. Both sides created several chances early on but it was Warstones who took advantage of some hesitant Panthers defending, going into a 2 goal lead after just 12 minutes. Panthers were really struggling to cope with the Warstones wide men and did well to keep the score down to just 2 goals.
However, Panthers gradually began to work their way back into the game and ironically, it was through their own wide players that they found the space to attack Warstones down the flanks. After a great move down the left involving Josh Eyre and Lewis Ansell, Owen Davies flicked it on for Dominic Cella to turn and finish in style to halve the deficit on 20 minutes. Panthers were now beginning to play, and the goal seemed to spark them into action and most of the play for the remaining minutes of the 1st half was centred in the Warstones area. Following a number of consecutive corners, Panthers were desperately unlucky to reach the break still a goal down but you could see the belief beginning to return.
Panthers began the 2nd half and totally dominated the play, with keeper James Walters hardly having a touch early on. Full back, James O’Brien was in fine form making some surging runs down the right, and it seemed only a matter of time before Panthers levelled the match. A number of half chances were created, then, following a great through ball from Owen Cartridge and a measured lay off from Joshua Eyre, Dominic Cella found himself 1 on 1 with the keeper and his low shot was parried into the corner of the net to make it 2-2. Continued pressure led to Ross Murti being unlucky to see his shot being deflected onto the bar and, with extra time and penalties looming, Panthers won a free kick just outside the Warstones area. Owen Cartridge, up from the back, hit a low shot past the wall and George Coldicott deflected it past the Warstones keeper for the winner, with just seconds remaining to the great delight of all the Panthers players and supporters.
A great display from the boys, showing superb fight and desire after the disappointment of going 2 goals behind so early on in the game. They kept going and showed great patience and maintained their focus right through to the end to go through to the next round of the cup.

Parent’s Man of the Match : Joshua Eyre
Manager’s Man of the Match : Owen Cartridge

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2011 Presentation Nights Format

Club Events, Girls FA Wildcats Centre Tuesdays 24/25, Girls Under 10s Lionesses 10/11, Girls Under 12s 10/11, Girls Under 12s Panthers 18/19, Girls Under 12s Pumas 12/13, Girls Under 13s Panthers 13/14, Girls Under 16s 11/12, Girls Under 17s Panthers 13/14, Girls Under 18s 10/11, Girls Under 18s 14/15, Girls Under 18s Ladies 15/16, Girls Under 8s Cubs 14/15, Men Reserves 14/15, Presentation Nights, Sunday Team 16/17, Under 10s Lions 11/12, Under 10s Panthers 10/11, Under 10s Panthers 11/12, Under 11s Lions 10/11, Under 12s Tigers 11/12, Under 12s Tigers 15/16, Under 13s Panthers 10/11, Under 13s Rhinos 11/12, Under 14s Colts 10/11, Under 15s Lions 13/14, Under 15s LK09 11/12, Under 16s Dragons 14/15, Under 16s Lions 13/14, Under 16s Lions 18/19, Under 16s Panthers 10/11, Under 16s Panthers 11/12, Under 16s Tigers 17/18, Under 16s Youth 2011/12, Under 17 Colts 17/18, Under 17s Jaguars 17/18, Under 17s Panthers 19/20, Under 17s Panthers 20/21, Under 17s United 17/18, Under 17s United 18/19, Under 18s Panthers 10/11, Under 21s Wolves 16/17, Under 9s Tigers 11/12, Walsall FC, Wyrlephant & Wyrley Bear, Young Lions Wednesdays 24/25

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