U13 EJA boys cruise past Leigh Ramblers in rd1 of county cup.

The first rd of the County Cup saw City away at Southend Premier club Leigh Ramblers. The only change to the starting 11 from last week was the introduction of Hayden for Gabe. The boys playing the 3-5-2 formation again. City started much the stronger and Billy and Charlie had early chances. After 5 mins a weak goal kick was met on the head by Billy who found Charlie who was too strong for the defender and slotted home. 0-1. Charlie was causing a real nuisance and on 12 mins hit the bar. Leigh's tacktics were to play on the break and use the long ball to a strong and quick forward. On 17 mins he got the better of Luke S for pace and finished well to draw level. 1-1. Minutes later Leigh were unlucky not to take the lead from a corner but the header that was nodded on was well stopped on the line by Joel who manned the post. City kept up the pressure and for back infront when the ball fell to Sam whos shot was slightly "scooped" and Charlie was again too strong and he headed in. 1-2. There was time for Charlie to get his first half Hatrick. A header from Tennie put through to Charlie who easily converted. 1-3.
2 changes were made at halftime with Kyran and Reece replacing Billy and Hayden.
Within 5 mins the best footballing goal of the game finish the game as Joel an Charlie worked well down the left to cross and find Reece who finished well. 1-4.
On 45 mins James came off to see Brandon play on the right wing. Minutes later Luke E replaced Sam.
Leigh did have 1 chance in the 2nd half when another long ball saw the forward outpace and strength George, but the striker could only hit the bar with his shot.
On 55 mins Ed replaced Joel.
City finished the stronger and got a scrambled own goal and Reece and Charlie linked up well for a 6th and Charlies. 4th.

A fairly easy win and through to rd 2 on 5th Oct where we play host to Maldon and Dengie based Galleywood Eagles who got a bye in rd 1.

With 4 goals Charlie was Motm.