U'16s lose out to Trinity

Hulme 1 Trinity High 2
The first half of this match began where our last match against North Chadderton ended. We gave the ball away cheaply and didn’t close down with due urgency, allowing Trinity to play free flowing football with extended periods of possession. By half time Trinity were dominant and two goals ahead. A different Hulme team appeared for the second half, not in personnel but in attitude and aspiration. Their strong start to the second half gave them the inspiration to transform the match into a fierce contest. Robert Shaw’s creativity in midfield was narrowly eclipsed by Man of the Match Luke Butler’s determination not to concede defeat. With a quarter of the game remaining Hulme’s efforts were rewarded thanks to an excellent free kick from Captain Danny Mills. Having got his team back into the game, the referee felt that Daniel made an intentionally dangerous challenge on the keeper and was sent off. Despite their disbelief at this decision, Hulme valiantly continued to look for an equaliser with ten men, creating a number of chances but to no avail - Trinity had done enough damage in the first half.