Dragons Under 10s do Wales proud (From Penarth Times)

Dragons Under 10s do Wales proud

SULLY Dragons Under 10s completed their best ever season with a successful and highly enjoyable end-of-season tour to compete in the Kirton In Lindsey Tournament.

This season saw the Dragons emerge as one of the leading teams in the Vale League, winning 23 games, drawing three and losing only three.

During these games, they smashed home 98 League goals and conceded only 31.

The incredible progress of the team this season resulted in victories over many of the previous season's leading sides.

The goal tally reached 120 taking into account the various tournaments and challenge matches the Dragons have competed in since the end of the season.

The season culminated with a tour to Lincolnshire.

The tour party were made most welcome by the locals, before competing in an impromptu Wales vs England rounders challenge match on the village green.

With honours even, both camps retired in anticipation of the opening game.

The Dragons did Wales proud, with a 1-0 victory over their hosts, thanks to skilful wing play by James Chaffey and opportunism of Rob Jones, who scored them goal.

This was followed by another 1-0 victory over the useful Ousten Ferry.

After withstanding a lot of pressure in the first half, Rob Jones again put Dragons in front in a second half they totally dominated - until in the last minute Ousten were awarded a penalty due to the back pass rule.

Jordan Ferriday, however, pulled off an outstanding save to secure the victory.

With the Dragons' passing game now in full flow, only a fine goalkeeping display from the Gunness Wasps B keeper prevented another Dragons win.

However a 0-0 draw maintained the unbeaten run, and straight after, the Dragons stayed on to face the free-scoring Gunness Wasps A.

An end-to-end competitive game followed, with Elliott McAndrew nearly breaking the deadlock three times with fierce shots, only to be denied by the post and good goalkeeping.

Just as another draw looked likely, the Wasps scrambled a late winner after a good move.

The Dragons bounced back with an impressive 2-0 victory against LHH Barton, with Adam Jones setting Max Bramhill up for a good team goal and Rob Jones adding a second from a penalty.

This was followed by another excellent 2-0 victory in the final league game against Scotter Juniors.

Morgan Harris's determination and passing twice released Max Bramhill, who clinically sealed the victory.

This resulted in the Dragons finishing top of the seven-team group and progressing to the semi-finals.

With the full support and vocal backing of the local Kirton team, the Dragons entertained Ousten Ferry.

Connor Kavangh's strength and astute defending ensured the dangerous Ousten striker was well contained, allowing the Dragons to dominate throughout normal and extra time.

A deserved breakthrough was denied by numerous good saves from the Ousten keeper. This forced the semi into a penalty shoot-out.

Despite a good finish from Max and two brilliant saves from Jordan, the Dragons were denied a deserved place in the final by the more experienced Ousten boys, who themselves had lost a penalty shoot-out the previous week.

Throughout the tournament and tour, the boys were a credit to themselves, their parents and Sully Colts, with positive football, good sportsmanship and excellent behaviour.

With one more tournament to play, The Dragons will then have a well-deserved rest, prior to next season.