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RETURN TO WINNING WAYS

Hawkinge Youth FC under 10 

Hawkinge 6, Sandwich Town Colts 2

Report by Mark Button

After the crushing defeat to league leaders Ramsgate two weeks ago, the highlight of which was 2 goals by Mitchell Dyos, The Hawks returned to winning ways with a resounding return to form and a 6 - 2 victory over Sandwich Town Colts. 

The Smith boys shined. Liam Smith scored the first three goals before picking up a knee strain and being taken off in the second half. Ryan Smith, normally a stalwart defender came out of midfield, took his brothers place up front and succeeded in matching his brothers tally. 2 consolation goals from Sandwich did nothing to dampen a superb team effort.

Changes were made across the team with Adam English in defence instead of his normal roll as goalie. Ryan Holmes returned to goal, a position he excelled at the start of the season, and had a confident game and was not to blame for either of the goals conceded. Jack Petts was back to good form in defence with Adam English, Richard Button performed well centre mid field, but the most praise goes to Jade Brooks who had a terrier performance on the right wing. Every time she had the ball, either through crunching tackles or passes from her team mates, she took off down the wing and terrorised the opposing team. Great football and thoroughly deserved Player of the Match for Jade.

With dominance across the pitch, the subs had the opportunity to play for longer. Thomas Steadman replaced Adam English early second half and used his pace to great effect travelling up to attack and then swiftly defending. Sai Thota came on shortly after for Jack Petts in defence and had a solid game, making a number of important tackles. Daisy Brazier replaced Liam Smith and took the left wing, allowing Ryan Smith to play up front, and was unlucky to miss the target on two occasions, narrowly going wide of the post on both attempts. 

At the end of the match, both teams shook hands and commented on a thoroughly enjoyable game on a lovely Sunday afternoon.

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