After last weeks close game, the Wolfpack was eager to get back on the pitch at Derby Uni this weekend. With a full squad captained by Ronan, they couldn’t wait to get the game started.

Belper kicked off the game, and the Wolfpack was straight on the attack, not giving them a second on the ball. And with this style of play it didn’t take long for the pocket rocket Teddy Stanley, to break through the Eagles defence and take his first shot on target, which unfortunately was parried by the keeper, causing a chaotic scramble and Ronan getting a nice easy tap in to get the first goal.

The game kicked off again and the Wolfpack were clearly in control, leading to Teddy once again breaking through the defence and taking his chance with an incredible strike, and unlike moments before, the keeper had no chance of saving.

Now, with an early lead, the team was playing with confidence, Harry Taylor (Bobby Carlos ??) adopted more of a right wing position, and showed his ability to confidently drive forward with the ball leading him to provide a fantastic cross into the penalty area for Teddy Stanley to strike and add another goal to his name. The game kicked off quickly and with pressure still applied it wasn’t long till we had our first corner, the ball was whipped in by Ronan to his in partner in crime Super Ted to get his hattrick.

The Eagles did try to keep themselves in the game and had moments of really good football, but with Caleb Robertson playing his strong defensive role as always, making big tackles and clearing up any loose balls in his defensive third of the pitch, allowing the Wolfpack to continue relentlessly and pick up a couple more goals in quick succession.

Substitutions were made, and we had a whole new outfield. Mason playing the opposite side to his usual left wing position, but the Eagles couldn’t cope with his blistering pace and pin point crossing leading to Tommy Haslam getting his name on the scoresheet within minutes of coming on the pitch.

The game kicks off again and Blake is causing havoc with his ball mastery and ability to meg anybody that comes in front of him, with his confidence high he goes on a dazzling run up the left hand side of the field and placing a phenomenal through ball assisting Tijan for his first goal of the afternoon.

The boys continued to apply pressure causing the ball to go out and Mason executing the perfect example of using the new dribble in rule taking on his opposition and putting in a low driven cross to Tijan who finishes with a superb strike into the top corner.

The Eagles were still determined to try get a goal but with our courageous shot stopper, Reuben between the sticks, closing down any potential threats, even a fantastic strike from a free kick couldn’t get through his safe hands. With Reuben’s ability to pick out Tijan from a superb long kick up the pitch, Tijan showed his masterful ball control and drove through Belpers' defence like a steam train and secured his hattrick.

The Half time came and the Wolfpack continued with the attacking play with Tommy moving on to the right wing, with Harry taking the defensive role, Tommy was free to go on the pursuit of bagging more goals. And that’s exactly what he did using his strength and speed to get towards the box and letting off a shot from an extremely tight angle and nutmegging the keeper on the way in. Ronan and Teddy came back onto the field, and the whole team was back on the hunt for even more goals, playing free-flowing football to get several more goals added to the scoresheet.

Mason’s persistent efforts lead him on for too many chances and near misses to count, and any other day could have had a hatful himself. All in all, a very dominant performance by the Wolfpack from the very first second to the last of the game.

Parents player - Tijan Badjie
Mangers player - Mason Holland

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