Marina Sands Juniors...0

Hassall Melvilles...1

JUNIORS had the lion’s share of the first half, with Antony Shock-Scotland and Harry Matthews keeping the Melvilles defence on their toes.

At half time, the score line was still level with both defences proving to strong to break down.

But early in the second half, Hassall managed to take the lead from a well-taken header that Matthews was unable to clear off the goal line.

Sands pressed forward and thought they had won a penalty – only for the Referee to give a free-kick just outside the box.

Shock-Scotland's powerful shot went inches past the post, with the keeper well beaten.

Juniors had one last chance when Sam McKeating saw his long range effort also just go wide of the post, leaving Melvilles victors on the day. Man of the match went to Liam McGee.

Marina Sands Youth...1

Burscough Rangers...2

MARINA were very unlucky to come away from this match without any points.

They produced an excellent team performance and created several opportunities without being able to convert any of them.

An early penalty miss was not enough to dishearten the spirit of the players, with Nathan Killen driving them on from the back.

Inspired goalkeeping from Ciaran Watkinson, who commanded his area for much of the match, was one of the highlights of the day.

Sands were unfortunate to be 1-0 down at half -time, but Patrick Carolan’s free kick from just outside the box lead to James McGuire levelling the scores.

Burscough took the lead again late on despite appeals for off-side and what appeared to be a player kicking the ball out of the keeper’s hands.

There were several inspired performances from Marina players, but man of the match went to Michael Callaghan.