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GREAT START FOR YOUNG PLAYERS

By Mark Button

Betteshanger v Hawkinge U10

Following last Sundays 3-2 victory at home against Woodnesborough, where Conner Haden had a hat trick and was Man of the Match, this was another tight game for the village's boys and girls, against Betteshanger.

It was Conner Haden again who set the pace with a superb individual goal from just outside the penalty area, with Mitchell Dyos bagging a pair and a further goal by Liam Smith made up the Hawkinge tally.

After dominating the first half and not conceding a goal Hawkinge were made to battle in the second period as the experienced Betteshanger team threw every man forward to try to come back, only resolute defending by all, led by stand in Captain Ryan Holmes and some brave goal keeping by Adam English ensured the victory.

Richard Button received Man of the Match for his tireless centre midfield display either feeding balls to the attack of running the length of the field to defend.

Special mention should be made about Ryan Smith who was as solid as ever in defence and our two subs Jade Brooks and Sai Thota who came on in the second half to replace an exhausted Connor Haden and Liam Smith to reinforce the defence.

A great match full of guts and determination by all and enjoyed by every proud parent watching. A compliment to all hard working players and team spirit

Final score:-  Betteshanger 3 Hawkinge U10 4 

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