Brock brace buoys Bulls

Hereford United’s U18’s defeated their Newcastle Town opponents 2-0 in this evening’s FA Youth Cup match at Edgar Street with Tom Brock notching twice late in each period.

Credit must go to the Youth management team of Peter Beagle and Steve Jenkins and also the Newcastle Town coaches for producing teams that were well drilled and, perhaps more importantly, good to watch.  How refreshing to watch footballers go into crunching tackles and jump up to carry on the game rather than rolling around in apparent agony at the slightest glancing challenge.

Keeper Beaten But Bulls Miss Chance To Go Ahead Early In The Game

The keenly contested first period, in which the young Bulls controlled possession, was highly entertaining and finished with Hereford leading by the only goal of the half.  Jarrod Bowen’s low cross from the right was neatly finished at the back post by Tom Brock.

After the break, with the visitors visibly tiring, The Bulls continued to boss the play but it was not until late in the game that the match was sealed.  A tremendous overlapping run by fullback Cory Saunders and some great interplay finished with a cross that Brock met with a sweet strike.

At the whistle, around 200 spectators warmly applauded both teams off the pitch.

Youth Coach Peter Beadle Talking To His Squad After The Game

Hereford United: Clarke, O'Kelly, Saunders, Murphy, Haines, Kontic-Conveney, Bowen, Brennan, Williams, Bonella, Brock.

Subs: Miller, Gregory, Burgess, James, Evans. 

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