The Blacks travelled to Tarleton to finally play the team who could mathematically catch them in the league and whom we play in 2 of our last 3 matches of the season.
 
It was sunny though windy (as ever at Tarleton) but the playing surface was very good (again typical of Tarleton) and so we were confident the blacks passing game would be encouraged.
 
Right from the start the Blacks got on top with strong tackles and then good passing and movement and it set up a chance for Dan who shot just wide. A few minutes later a pass from Ben found Dan on the right and he beat two defenders and crossed into the box. The defenders clearance fell to Kurt who hit a perfect drive into the top corner .
 
Confidence built, the Blacks continued to dominate and create a number of half chances. When Tarleton did attack Ben and Luke were really strong defensively and other than a couple of corners, there was no pressure on the Euxton goal. Daniel and Dylan were giving the Tarleton defence lots to worry about and Aedan's willingness to run through midfield was keeping the ball in the Tarleton half. After one of these runs Aedan broke through and with a one on one with the keeper hit a good low shot which the keeper saved with his feet. It fell to Daniel who showed real class to clip it into the goal avoiding the defender who got back onto the line.
 
2-0 up at half time was the least the Blacks deserved . Dylan made changes for the second half with Jack and Matthew coming into defence and Jamie in midfield with Ben, Luke and Aedan having a rest. The second half was a little more even and it became quite end to end at times. Euxton were the better team still and it was half way through the half before Dylan took a ball on the left and cut into the box and hit a low shot that beat the goalkeeper. Back to more like his best it was the least he deserved. He came of for a rest allowing thomas a run down the left.
 
Tarleton pushed players forward looking for a consolation and Aarbaaz had to make a brave save at the feet of a forward to keep a clean sheet. Then Matthew bravely made a double block to do the same. At the other end Daniel was running at the Tarleton defence and proving too hard to handle for 3 defenders at times. He was unlucky not to score more.
 
In the end the match finished 3-0 and this win was enough to secure the Blacks a much deserved league title. Once this had been pointed out to the boys there was the most subdued celebration ever seen !
 
The boys deserve credit for the style of football they have played and above all the attitude and team spirit shown all season. They really deserve those medals - Well Done Boys!
 
Man of the Match for another clean sheet - Aarbaaz