Exmouth United 4-5 Millwey Rise

The United Under 11s gave an impressive account of themselves making a superb second-half comeback to almost grab a draw against Millwey Rise. Millwey, who had thrashed them earlier in the season, immediately put Exmouth on the back foot with some great skill and passing. After 15 minutes, Millwey led 3-0 and it looked like another walkover was on the cards.

However, the United fighting spirit and resilience kicked in and some outstanding passing led to a first goal for Jay Leballeur. An unfortunate own goal put the visitors 4-1 up at half-time.

In the second half Exmouth stepped up a gear and started to cause problems for Millwey. Excellent finishes from Kuba Strzalkowski, Bryn Stephens and another from Leballeur brought United back into contention but an extra goal for Rise made it 5-4 at the final whistle. A collection of fantastic attacking moves and well-saved shots left the Exmouth team genuinely disappointed not to have got at least a point. Their progress since the beginning of the season was clearly visible in both the performance and result.

Cullompton Tigers 1-2 Exmouth United

Buoyed by last week's cup success Exmouth United Under 11s travelled optimistically to Cullompton Tigers in the Exeter Youth League. It was the Tigers who began strongly - penning United into their half with some good wing play. They won a number of corners and took the lead after 15 minutes. United kept battling, with some great tackles by full backs Tom Price and Owen Brady keeping the opposition at bay.

At half-time Exmouth had defended well but hadn't really shown off their attacking prowess. After the break, they began to pass the ball more effectively and steadily worked their way into the match. In-form keeper Lewis Alford began working the ball out from the back and United started creating spaces in the midfield. They twice hit the post before Kuba Strzalkowski pounced on a defensive error to shoot goalwards. With 3 players racing towards the rolling ball it was Joe Gosling that got a crucial touch to equalise.

The second goal came soon after with Gosling this time the provider threading a through ball to Strzalkowski who sprinted into the box and placed it past the keeper. Cullompton pressed forward but were met by some excellent defending - Harry Bassett and Seb Harrison both key in preventing a breakthrough. The final score, 2-1 to United, was a fair reflection of their desire, organisation and superb teamwork!

Epic end-to-end battle keeps Under 11s in the cup!

Exmouth United Under 11s put themselves in the Exeter Youth League Cup quarter finals with a terrific last-minute victory over Heavitree Youth.

The visitors started strongly and could have been ahead after 5 minutes if it wasn't for some last ditch clearances off the Exmouth line. Eventually the pressure told when Heavitree scored from a scramble inside the box. Then it was United's turn and two superb through balls to striker Kuba Strzalkowski saw him round the keeper to coolly equalise and put the home team in front.

It was Heavitree that strung together a tidy move from a goal kick to bring the score to 2-2 - the left winger receiving the ball, beating three defenders before putting it past the Exmouth keeper.

The second-half began much as the first with Heavitree dominating possession whilst Exmouth looked strong on the counter - the lightning pace of Strzalkowski causing their defence problems. United central midfield and captain Cayleb Field was a key force guarding the defence as well as building attacks with his intelligent passing. However, a mazy dribble from the Heavitree winger resulted in a collision with an Exmouth player and the ref pointed to the spot. The crowd held its breath but the spot-kick went narrowly past the post.

It was United that struck next after some great skills between winger Joe Gosling and Strzalkowski, combining cleverly before Gosling hit a fantastic left-foot strike into the net. Both teams continued to create chances and Heavitree were kept at bay by some excellent organisation by centre-back Harry Kifli-Reynolds.

The visitors hit back with a header from a corner that crept over the line 10 minutes before the end. It was now 3-3 with both teams still searching for that winning goal. Heavitree went close near the end hitting the bar with a blistering shot and were then denied by a heroic goal line header from United full-back Bryn Stephens.

As the coaches began planning for extra time it was the turn of midfielder Jay Leballeur to perform some final magic. Receiving the ball on the left wing he turned his marker and skilfully rounded a second defender. As he moved into the box he was brought down and a penalty was awarded. Leballeur was carried from the pitch with an injured leg. As the trainer applied an ice pack to his knee it was Dylan Mogford who kept his cool by smashing the penalty passed the keeper to win the match for Exmouth.

Other notable performances were made by full backs Tom Price, Seb Harrison, Harry Bassett, midfielder Jack Greaves and the superb goalkeeper Lewis Alford.