Young Bulls Triumph in FA Youth Cup

Hereford United’s U18’s turned in a fine team performance to defeat their MK Dons opponents 3-0 and hand out a first half footballing lesson to the higher graded Dons.

The Bulls were quickly on the attack and had an early penalty shout when Cory Williams outpaced the Dons defence before going to ground under a clumsy challenge from Harry Hickford but the referee was unimpressed. 

Tom Brock whipped in a cross from the left, which Dylan Bonella headed just wide and Owen Evans was swiftly out of his goal to clear when The Dons broke on the counter.  Cory Saunders saw a shot go wide before another careless challenge by Hickford handed a free kick opportunity to the Bulls.  Saunders driven cross was met at the back post by Max Kontic-Coveney who opened the scoring with a deft flick beyond Ben Taylor in the Dons goal.

Keeper Beaten By Ben Millar For Hereford's Second Goal

Another Brock cross found Ben Miller just after the half hour mark and he finished smartly from 6 yards.

Cory Williams saw an effort saved by keeper Taylor as The Bulls finished the first period in buoyant mood.

HT Bulls 2  MK Dons 0

The Dons emerged from the break having moved defender Brendan Galloway into an attacking midfield role and changing to a 3-5-2.  Unfazed by the change in formation, the Young Bulls continued to take the game to the visitors and Williams really should have scored when Taylor fumbled a cross but his hurried shot grazed the wrong side of the crossbar. 

Hereford Had Some Defending To Do In The Second Half

For The Dons, Tshimanga missed a glorious chance when he shot wide with the goal gaping and Kelvin Osei-Addo was unlucky to see his shot from outside the box come back off the post.

This 'Goal' By  Cory Williams Was Disallowed As He Was Deemed To Be Offside

Right back Aiden O’Kelly sent in a cross that Tom Brock headed just wide under pressure before Ben Miller saw his rising shot clear the bar.  Miller was not to be denied however and he got his second of the night finishing off a fine move with a crisp header to put the result beyond doubt.

Galloway missed a good chance for the visitors towards the end, Cory Williams shot on the turn was deflected for a corner and a late save by Owen Evans kept the clean sheet.

FT Bulls 3  MK Dons 0

182 spectators braved the rain to enjoy a game that was entertaining, competitive and provided plenty of food for thought for the visiting scouts from Reading, Arsenal and Bristol City to name but three.

Hereford: Evans, O'Kelly, Saunders, Muprhy, Gregory, Kontic-Coveney, Miller, Brennan, Williams, Bonella, Brock.

Subs: Haines, Burgess, James, Clarke 

See you at Burton on Sunday.

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