U10 Orange - Lillington Rangers

**Match Report: Lillington Rangers vs. Orange U10**

On a sunny spring morning at North Leam Fields, Orange U10 faced off against Lillington Rangers. Historically, past encounters have seen Lillington dominate with a previous win of 6-1. However, today marked a fresh opportunity for Leamington Juniors to showcase their growth.

From the first whistle, the Juniors displayed solid levels of competitiveness, winning individual battles across the pitch. Their hard work bore fruit when Oleg went on a run, skillfully threading a pass to Sebastian in the box. Sebastian slotted the ball into the net, setting the tone for the best first-half performance of the season. Throughout the half, the team had impressive passages of play, creating numerous scoring chances.

In the second half, the focus shifted to defence. The Juniors effectively limited Lillington's opportunities, demonstrating resilience. However, Lillington capitalised on a free-kick, levelling the score at 1-1.

The match concluded with a penalty shootout. Lillington narrowly edged out with a 3-2 victory on penalties. Despite the result, pride throughout the team.

Special Mentions:

1. **Teddy Sugarman**: This week's Man of the Match. Teddy’s exceptional ground duels and disciplined positioning were pivotal. Well done, Teddy.👏👏👏👏🎖️🎖️

2. **Benji and Oleg**: Displays of energy and composure. Your commitment and pride in wearing the shirt did not go unnoticed. Well done, effort, both of you!👏👏👏

3. **To All Players**: Your balance, cohesion, and determination. Each one of you contributed to a performance that we can all be proud of.

Well done 👏 👏👏👏

We are in it together ❤️ 💪 🙌

A big up to the Brakes