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Ebbsfleet 0 - 2  Tonbridge Angels 

Tesco Youth Cup - Quarter Final

The Angels travelled to Ebbsfleet for the Quarter Final of the Tesco Cup. A small pitch and Ebbsfleet’s tactic of closing down quickly with many players behind the ball made for a very congested and scrappy opening to the game. Though the Angels were very comfortable, their attacks were snuffed out by double and sometimes triple teaming the blues attackers. With Ebbsfleet playing one upfront, the Angels were never in any serous trouble. With 10 minutes to go in the first-half, a tactical change by the Angels to try and create more clear cut chances left the boys in an unfamiliar formation and unsure of who to pick up. Ebbsfleet immediately took advantage by pushing more men forward and finishing the half stronger. This continued for the beginning of the second-half but gradually the better quality of the Angels players started to tell. Leek on the right was exceptional, the back line solid with Healy putting in a stoic performance, keeper Shimmin’s assured handling only adding to the Angels growing confidence. With such a congested midfield it was hard for a central player to shine but “Man of the Match” Tudor-Pole stood out for his tireless running, fearless tackling and fine touches and was duly rewarded by grabbing the Angels first with a beautifully struck low drive. Any comeback would surely have been self-inflicted at this point as the Angels were in control. With the game opening up, the Angels passing began to tell and a series of attacks finally paid off when hard-working Murrain poked home the second. A great cup run continues and surely the Angels must believe they can go all the way.

Goal Scorers: Jeremy Tudor-Pole and Jackson Murrain

Man of the Match: Jeremy Tudor-Pole - Tireless running, fearless tackling and fine touches.

Tonbridge Angels  0 - 11  Glebe F.C.

A match I think everyone would rather forget. Though individually the players gave their all, collectively they were outplayed, outfought and with a lack of organisation, outmanoeuvred. Ouch!!

Man of the Match: George Allen -
Rose above the rest with his all round performance

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