The U14s welcomed Fulford Foxes to Percy field today for their latest league encounter.
The first half saw play constantly flowing from one end of the pitch to the other as possession switched between the Scorchers and the Foxes. Scotton didn't look particularly comfortable to start with, but nevertheless were soon finding opportunities to attack Fulford's goal - Georgia forcing a good save from the Foxes' keeper after ten minutes and near misses following from Molly and Ellie shortly afterwards. For their part Fulford were also creating chances and testing Scotton's defence on several occasions. However neither side could get the edge over the other and the score remained at nil-nil at half time.
The second half opened with Riah going into goal and Jayde coming out onto the left wing. Scotton quickly pushed forward and a great shot from Georgia was met by an equally good save from Fulford's keeper, who then managed to get in the way of the follow-up from Georgie.
Now looking much more settled the Scorchers continued to put pressure on Fulford, gaining three corners in quick succession and coming close to scoring but just being kept out by Fulford's good defence and excellent goalie.
As the match progressed a couple more substitutions were made (Becky C coming on for Ciara and then Emma for Becky S) and Scotton continued to ramp up the pressure. Now largely pinned into their own half Fulford had to cope with one assault after another, and to their credit defended very well. Scotton were now moving the ball around fluidly with good passing between Georgie, Georgia, Molly and Jayde and several shots would have found target if it hadn't been for the agile efforts of the Foxes' goalie.
As the minutes ticked away Scotton continued to attack, but a goal continued to elude them and the match ended at nil-nil.
Despite the absence of any goals this was a great display of football from both sides, which all those watching thoroughly enjoyed.
