Brockham Badgers U16A’s kicked off their league season promisingly with a convincing 4-0 victory away to Wrasbury Youth. Things could not have started better when after a period of early pressure Michael Cheeseman delivered a wonderful corner that captain Sam Lloyd finished with his head at the front post after just five minutes.
The Badgers dominated possession, comfortable to stroke the ball around at the back and patiently wait for the opportunity to break forward. Man of the match Lewis Wood was an influential figure at the heart of midfield, breaking up play, and conducting the tempo of the game. It was two superb assists from Wood that helped Cheeseman cap an impressive league debut for the black and whites. Both passes were telling through balls between full back and centre half, and both were pounced on and finished with a chip by the confident looking Cheeseman.
Jack Coppin rounded off a pleasing afternoon for the team with some neat footwork in the box, receiving a pass from Lloyd he dragged the ball one way then the other, avoiding three challenges before slotting the ball home from close range with his left. A clean sheet, great shape, good possession and a disciplined performance can hopefully form the basis for a promising season to follow.