U14 Blacks - Pontefract Colls U14s
**Match Report: UFCA U14s Blacks 4-2 Pontefract Collieries U14s**
UFCA U14s Blacks secured an impressive 4-2 victory over Pontefract Collieries in an action-packed encounter at Bodington on Saturday. Despite a spirited and aggressive display from Pontefract, UFCA showed resilience and clinical finishing to take all three points.
The match began with a high tempo as Pontefract came out with a high pressing game, putting UFCA under early pressure. Their approach paid off in the 10th minute when a corner was tapped in, and Pontefract took a 1-0 lead with a well-taken goal. However, UFCA responded swiftly, showing excellent character and composure under pressure.
Reilly Halliday was the key man for UFCA, in getting the boys back in the game scoring a brilliant equalizer in the 20th minute after a good decision to press was rewarded with a superb left foot finish. Just before halftime, UFCA edged in front when Isa Butt scored, turning it into a 2-1 lead at the break.
The second half began in a similar fashion, with Pontefract quickly leveling the scores at 2-2. A quick counter-attack caught the UFCA defense flat-footed, and Pontefract made no mistake in capitalizing on the opportunity.
However, UFCA were not to be denied. Just as Pontefract looked to build momentum, Halliday struck again, scoring his second goal of the match to restore UFCA's lead at 3-2. Then, in the 78th minute, came the moment of the match. Midfielder Lewis Kellett unleashed an absolute screamer from 35 yards out, sending the ball crashing into the top corner of the net, leaving the Pontefract goalkeeper with no chance. The sensational strike sealed a 4-2 win for UFCA.
It was an exciting game full of passion, determination, and quality football from both teams. Pontefract's aggressive pressing style and fighting spirit kept UFCA on their toes throughout, but ultimately, UFCA's attacking quality and ability to respond under pressure proved too much. Halliday's brace, Butt's goal, and Kellett's wonder goal were enough to secure the three points for UFCA.
**Final Score:**
UFCA U14s Blacks 4-2 Pontefract Collieries U14s
**Goals:**
UFCA: Reilly Halliday x 2, Isa Butt, Lewis Kellett
Pontefract: (10’), (50’)
**Man of the Match:**
Lewis Kellett
