Minor Cup Finals 2007-08

Sunday, 01 June 2008.

Match reports for all Minor Berks and Bucks FA Cup Finals : -

COUNTY YOUTH UNDER 18 CUP COMPETITION

BRACKNELL TOWN 0 v 1 CHESHAM UNITED AFC

The Final of this season's competition was played on the ground of the Abingdon United Football Club in front of a small, but average crowd for this competition. With both Club's having appeared in previous seasons Finals, the Bracknell Town Club were looking to register their name on the trophy for the very first time and Chesham United adding to their solitary occasion.

The Chesham side soon settled into their stride and were looking the more confident of the two teams in the opening exchanges but once the Bracknell team had overcome their nerves the contest was very even and both sides had chances to open the scoring but poor finishing and good goalkeeping denying them on several occasions with the match remaining goalless at the half time interval. The second half of the match continued in the same manner as the first half and with the match destined for extra time. With less than a minute of the match remaining Chesham were awarded a corner and from the resultant corner the unlucky Bracknell Town player turned the ball into his own net. The Final whistle then went leaving Chesham United AFC victorious as winners of the trophy for the second time in the Club’s history.

It is always hard to lose a County Cup Final, but for these players the happiness, jubilation, sadness and dejection were evident for all in attendance to see.

COUNTY MINOR UNDER 16 CUP COMPETITION

CITY COLTS 1 v 2 MAIDENHEAD BOYS and GIRLS

After Extra Time, score at Ninety Minutes being 1 - 1

This Final was played on the ground of Reading Town Football Club, with the ground being in an excellent condition for both teams to play on. With both Clubs making their first appearance in a County Cup Competition Final the crowd was very disappointing, however both sets of supporters were very supportive to their respective teams.

For the opening twenty minutes of the match the game was evenly contested with both sides having opportunities to open their account. As the match continued the Maidenhead side looked the stronger of the two teams, with the forwards failing to capitalise on the chances that came their way. Into the second half the game continued in the same manner as the first half, but it was the Maidenhead side that scored first with a well taken goal. This goal spurred the City Colts team on and they then opened their account late in the second half to send the match into extra time. Both sides had chances in extra time, but it was the Maidenhead Boys and Girls Team that took theirs and emerged jubilant winners of the season's competition by two goals to one.

COUNTY MINOR UNDER 15 CUP COMPETITION

A.F.C. NEWBURY BOYS 0 v 2 BUCKS C C

This Final Tie of this season's competition was played on the ground of the Marlow Football Club and was a repeat of last seasons Minor Under 14 Cup Final between the two Clubs. Both Club’s are to be congratulated on their achievements in reaching this season's Final Tie, having stepped up to the next age group competition from last season.

The match was a tight and an evenly fought contest throughout with both teams putting in plenty of effort and giving their supporters something to get excited about. The Bucks CC side looked the stronger of the two teams but it was the AFC Newbury side playing down the slight slope in the first half looking likely to score, but failing to convert any of the chances created. In the second half the Bucks CC side opened the scoring and looked very comfortable with their lead as they took a firm grip on the game. The AFC Newbury team pressed forward looking for an equaliser but it was Bucks CC who scored the second goal of the match and they then stood firm to the final whistle to lift the trophy by a score line of two goals to nil and avenge last season's defeat.

COUNTY MINOR UNDER 14 CUP COMPETITION

BURNHAM JUNIORS 6 v 5 SCOT YOUTH

The Final Tie of this competition was played on the ground of the Marlow Football Club. The match was a thrilling and entertaining affair throughout giving the good size crowd in attendance supporting their respective teams something to get excited about.

In a top quality first half which was dominated by Burnham Juniors, saw two early goals from the Burnham side putting them well in control of the game. The Scot Youth team gradually forced there way back into the match and eventually managed to equalise with ten minutes to half time. Then having got back into the match the Scot side appeared to relax which allowed the Burnham side to storm back and score two more goals before the half time interval. Within four minutes of the restart the scores were again level with the Scot Youth side coming out more determined in their efforts. The game was end to end with both teams looking for more goals, but it was Burnham who took the lead once again and then Scot immediately responded by equalising again. The Scot side then laid siege on the Burnham goal in search of the winning goal, but the Burnham side survived the onslaught and broke away and scored what proved to be the decisive and winning goal

The Final was very high in entertainment and was a credit to all connected to both Teams and was by far the best of all of the County Youth and Minor Cup Finals this season. Once again it was evident for those in attendance to see in these young players faces the happiness, jubilation, sadness and dejection of either winning or losing this particular Cup Final after their efforts in the game.

COUNTY MINOR UNDER 13 CUP COMPETITION

ASCOT UNITED 1 v 5 WOODLEY TOWN

This venue for this particular Final was Reading Town Football Club, with a very large crowd present creating a good atmosphere inside the ground with both sets of supporters being very vocal and supportive to their respective teams who were both making their first appearance in a County Minor Cup Final.The teams took time to settle down to play their game, with many players showing signs of some nerves, but it was the Woodley Town side that settled the quickest and they started to dominate the match. Both teams were playing some skilful and entertaining football for those watching. By the half time interval Woodley had complete control of the match in scoring three goals. The Ascot United team stuck to their task well in the second half conceding a further two goals and scoring a solitary consolation goal, leaving Woodley Town victorious as winners of the trophy.

The Woodley Town team were well deserved winners of the competition with a scintillating performance from the team on the day.

COUNTY MINOR UNDER 12 CUP COMPETITION

EAST HENDRED AFC BOYS 1 v 0 LOUGHTON YOUTH

The venue for the Final of this season's Cup Competition was Abingdon United Football Club on a nice warm afternoon both teams were well supported with a good size crowd turning up to support and cheer on their respective teams.

The match started very evenly as a contest with both teams playing some skilful and entertaining football for those watching. The East Hendred AFC Boys side were the first to settle and looked likely to open the scoring first, but the Loughton Youth side match them as the match progressed. At half time the match was scoreless with both team failing to dominate during the first half. The East Hendred AFC Boys side came out in the second half a little more determined to take the game to Loughton Youth and scored what was to be the only goal of the game midway through the second half. For their bold efforts Loughton Youth were unable to create many chances and failed to equalise as the East Hendred AFC Boys side stood firm leaving the Loughton Youth players a little dejected and the East Hendred AFC Boys players jubilant and winners of the season's competition.