U16's top the table
Posted by Nobody on 28 November 2011
C&NW U16’s HA Championship
The final two matches of this round against Shrewsbury and Edgbaston saw Coventry needing two wins to be sure of qualification to the next round.
Seven goals from Chris Sewell along with 4 from Robbie Astin and one a piece from Josh O’Brien and Tom Morgan made sure that C&NW topped the group by the end of the day progressing to the next stage of the nationals.
Despite starting a tough game against Edgbaston without a goal keeper the Coventry youngsters fought hard to defend the empty net, Matt Payne racing back to make a last ditch goal line clearance epitomised the spirit of the side. With Adam Merrel fully kitted and between the posts Coventry slowly took control of the match winning 5-1.
The second game against a very young Shrewsbury side was never in doubt, the Coventry Midfield quartet of Phillipson, Weber, Jenkinson and Thiara dominated the opposition, giving them little ball to work with and were constantly driving forward to support the forwards.
The youngsters now take a well earned break awaiting the draw for the next round to be played some time next year.
