Brighton were today’s guest at Shrub End bringing there U12, U14 and U16 to play against the Colchester teams.  Unfortunately they were unable to bring the U10s this time.

The Under 12s got a draw.  Paige Wakefield scored Colchester’s goal with an amazing volley from near the half way line.  Player of The Match Ellen Powles was outsnading in a game that Colchester had enough chance to win but it ended 1-1.  

The Under 14s were beaten 6-2 in a disappointing performance.  One bright point was Kat Nutman’s 2 goals and Player of the Match Performance. 

 The Under 16s started very well. F Swales lobbing the goal keeper from the edge of the area in the first minute to put Colchester 1-0 up.  When Colchester moved the ball quick and passing well they always looked a threat to the Brighton’s goal. L Mellors covered well winning an important tackle to stop brightens best attack of the half. In the second half great movement for strikers F Swales and S Redford were causing Brighton problems and they were put through with some good passing by L Kent and H Mellia.  However Colchester couldn’t add to the early lead and were made to pay in the last few minutes of the game.  Brighton pushed forward with a rare attack and a great shot from outside the box rattled the cross bar. The Brighton striker was the first to react tapping home the rebound from close range. 1-1 was the final score the Colchester team will disappointed with the 2 points dropped but can be encouraged by some of the football they played. Player of the Match J Smith