Silsden Reds go top after magnificent victory (From Keighley News)
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Silsden Reds go top after magnificent victory
6:00am Saturday 8th December 2012 in District Sport
Embsay u-15s 4 Silsden Reds u-15s 7 Silsden Reds moved into first place in Craven, Aire & Wharfe League Under-15 Division C with a convincing win.
The match was played on the Sandy-lands all-weather pitch in Skipton in order to beat the freeze and both sides took some getting used to the fast-paced surface.
In-form Reds forward Jack Shaw put Silsden into the lead after being set up by Zac Shaw’s crafty pass.
Embsay nearly equalised but keeper Josh Clarkson pulled off a quick save low down and full back Harry Leach cleared the rebound to cap an impressive first-half defensive stint.
A swift counter-attack was thwarted by Embsay, only for Jake Lee to hit a high shot from outside the area which just looped in over the stranded goalkeeper.
Silsden’s pressure created many corner kicks and just before half-time they added a third as Kieran Pennington raced in first to head home.
The start of the second half saw Silsden hit a purple patch, with great passing, movement and finishing as Lee made it 4-0 by scoring direct from a low corner.
Embsay pulled a goal back but Reds restored their advantage when Shaw thumped home following a mazy run and cross from James Darcy.
Five became six as Kieran Darcy split the Embsay defence with a pass to leave the tireless Shaw a chance to lob the keeper for his hat-trick.
After all this effort Silsden seemed to slow down and Embsay were allowed to come right back into it with three well-worked goals.
However, man of the match Shaw had the last shout when he ran through and lashed in his fourth goal and Silsden’s seventh.
l Keighley Shamrocks are keen to recruit players for their under-eight team.
Any youngsters in school year three wanting to join are encouraged to attend training on Saturday mornings (11am) on the artificial surface at Marley. Cost is £10 per month to join.
For more details, email donna palmer1@live.co.uk.
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