Haringey Greyhounds 4 - 0 Cardiff Junior Devils

Cardiff’s U16’s travelled to the Alexandra Palace to face top of table Haringey with a full squad of 4 lines, utilising some under 14’s players to add strength and depth.

It seems the long trip took its toll on the Devils; they were slow to get into the game and were punished for it as the strong Haringey team netted three goals in the first 8 minutes of play.

As the game progressed the Devils produced a much better performance but still were not capitalising on their opportunities.

In the second period the Devils continued to improve, Lewis Jones and his forwards Palmer and Latchford threatened Haringey’s net a few times, and came close to scoring. The line was unlucky with a goal not being allowed.

30 Seconds into the third and final period the Greyhounds scored a controversial “high stick” goal. This increased their lead to 4-0 and it knocked the Devils confidence and composure and they were then caught out with penalties. The Devils faced a 5 on 3 twice but did well not to concede any more goals.

Towards the end of the game the Devils created some more fine chances but unfortunately it was too little too late, the match ended 4-0 to Haringey.

Game Stats

Goal Scorers:

n/a

Shots on Goal:	Man of the Match:	Spirit of the Game:
	Ben Parkinson 32	Joseph Wilkinson