A gripping Under 11s encounter between two closely matched sides saw Exmouth United come out 4-2 winners against Copplestone Colts. It was the visitors who started strongest, penning United back into their own half with some quality passing football, and they deserved their lead after 10 minutes. This seemed to wake up Exmouth who began to penetrate their opponent's half and the score was soon level when midfielder Jay Leballeur ran on to a long throw and buried his shot in the corner.
The game sprung into life as both teams created chances. Captain Dylan Mogford almost scored his second free-kick in 2 days as well as going close with a long shot. A diving save from home keeper Lewis Alford and a superb last-ditch challenge from full-back Owen Brady kept the scores level. Exmouth then went 2-1 up when winger Bryn Stephens delivered a slick pass in behind the Colts defence to striker Kuba Strzalkowski who finished coolly.
After half-time United began to press their advantage and dominate the match. When Copplestone broke they found it hard to get through the solid defending of Harry Kifli-Reynolds and Harry Bassett. Two outstanding breakaways from Strzalkowski sealed the victory for the home side. In the first he ran from his own half through on goal and his parried shot was expertly directed into the net by winger Seb Harrison on the rebound. Strzalkowski then capped his superb performance by running through and grabbing his second of the match.
On the hottest day of the year so far Exmouth, who were without any subs, showed great composure and endurance to see the game out.
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