Newton Aycliffe Juniors Under 11’s entered the Christmas Tournament at Alun Armstrong Sports Centre and had a great day’s football. In the group games they faced Shildon, Leven and Leyburn. The first game against Shildon saw some great football and the lads made a super start with a 5-0 win. Next up were Leven who compete in the same league as the Aycliffe team. It was another strong showing with a solid 2-0 win. The third and final group game was played against Leyburn, and our squad were looking good and earnt a 4-0 victory. As group winners they then faced Barnard Castle who had finished as runners up in their group. Some lovely passing football involving the whole team was on show and this led to the team’s dominant 5-0 victory. Leven had beaten the other group winners, Whickham Fellside, in their semi final so it was a repeat of the group game against Leven in the final.
The game opened with a stunning strike from Aaron giving Aycliffe the lead in the opening minutes. More chances were created and the woodwork was struck twice. but no more goals. The tournament victory was secured with a 1-0 win. A superb effort in five games scoring a total of seventeen goals and conceding none. Everyone played their part with Tom keeping five consecutive clean sheets, Jake M showing great form and goals coming from Aaron, Jake P, Charlie (2), Zack (3), Jacob (4) and Lucas (6).
