WITH horrendous weather forecast and a lockdown looming, Crediton Youth FC were keen to get as many games played as possible at the weekend.

The Under 14’s hosted Culm Sampford Cheetahs at Lords Meadow and played up the slope in a very tight first half.

The back three defended superbly and a Ben Harvey goal just before half time put them in the driving seat.

An early goal in the second half for the opposition was soon cancelled out by a classy finish from Morgan Vincent after an excellent solo run.

A clumsy challenge from a Crediton defender in the penalty box, gave Culm the chance to get back in the game. But a fine penalty save from Seth Hopkins in the Crediton goal kept the team in the game. This was Seth’s second penalty save of the season.

Christian Woodley with a long range shot put Credy back in front, and momentum then swung back their way. There only looked one winner from there on, and after a fine move and cross a fine finish from Calum Lethbridge wrapped the up the points and maintained their unbeaten start to the season.

Crediton Youth Under 8’s had to hastily rearrange their fixture owing to a Covid related withdraw from their opponents.

Luckily Brixington Blues came to the rescue and brought two along two sides.

Results saw the Crediton sides have one win, one draw and two defeats.

The Under 15’s were the only other side in action, as all the other sides had their games postponed. They lost their unbeaten start to the season going down 4-0 at Sidmouth.

Sunday saw the Under 16’s girls put in a great team performance away at Stoke Hill and come away with a 10-1 victory.

Jess Sandland leading the scoring with five, Talitha Roche and Ellen Barrow grabbing two each and Lucie Spiller with the other.

The Under 12’s girls ran riot in their home fixture against Ottery St Mary and lets just say it was a convincing win!

MD