Hereford United’s U18’s turned in a fine team performance to
defeat their MK Dons opponents 3-0 and hand out a first half footballing lesson
to the higher graded Dons.
The Bulls were quickly on the attack and had an early
penalty shout when Cory Williams outpaced the Dons defence before going to
ground under a clumsy challenge from Harry Hickford but the referee was
unimpressed.
Tom Brock whipped in a cross from the left, which Dylan Bonella headed just wide and Owen Evans was swiftly out of his goal to clear when The
Dons broke on the counter. Cory
Saunders saw a shot go wide before another careless challenge by Hickford
handed a free kick opportunity to the Bulls.
Saunders driven cross was met at the back post by Max Kontic-Coveney who
opened the scoring with a deft flick beyond Ben Taylor in the Dons goal.
Keeper Beaten By Ben Millar For Hereford's Second Goal |
Cory Williams saw an effort saved by keeper Taylor as The Bulls
finished the first period in buoyant mood.
HT Bulls 2 MK Dons 0
The Dons emerged from the break having moved defender
Brendan Galloway into an attacking midfield role and changing to a 3-5-2. Unfazed by the change in formation, the
Young Bulls continued to take the game to the visitors and Williams really
should have scored when Taylor fumbled a cross but his hurried shot grazed the
wrong side of the crossbar.
Hereford Had Some Defending To Do In The Second Half |
This 'Goal' By Cory Williams Was Disallowed As He Was Deemed To Be Offside |
Galloway missed a good chance for the visitors towards the
end, Cory Williams shot on the turn was deflected for a corner and a late save
by Owen Evans kept the clean sheet.
FT Bulls 3 MK Dons 0
182 spectators braved the rain to enjoy a game that was
entertaining, competitive and provided plenty of food for thought for the
visiting scouts from Reading, Arsenal and Bristol City to name but three.
Hereford: Evans, O'Kelly, Saunders, Muprhy, Gregory, Kontic-Coveney, Miller, Brennan, Williams, Bonella, Brock.
Subs: Haines, Burgess, James, Clarke
Hereford: Evans, O'Kelly, Saunders, Muprhy, Gregory, Kontic-Coveney, Miller, Brennan, Williams, Bonella, Brock.
Subs: Haines, Burgess, James, Clarke
See you at Burton on Sunday.