The U11s were on the road again, this time heading east down the A15. Today’s opposition was Heckington, competing in the first round of the Allen Signs KO cup. Both sides reside in the B-league for the 26/27 season. Heckington being B-league regulars, Caythorpe being the new boys to the division, this promised to be a thrilling cup tie.

Caythorpe started on the back foot even before the warm ups had finished, as our skipper pulled up with an injury. A substantial blow, the squad would need to compete with 8 to avoid any unnecessary risk.

Heckington’s generously proportioned pitch would allow both sides ample time on the ball. Contrasting kits of Orange for Heckington, and traditional black and blue stripes for Caythorpe, would see the away side kick towards the Pavillion end.

Caythorpe used the available space to their advantage, taking the game to Heckington with some lovely link up play down the flanks. Caythorpe looked sharp in the first 2 thirds of the park, but looked lacklustre in the final third, mainly down to the towering centre half in orange.

Chances on goal were well defended by both sides. The game stats remained somewhat equal, until the deadlock was finally broken by Caythorpe shortly before half time. A deflected effort from 7 from outside the area found the back of the home net in an unfortunate own goal for Heckington.

Caythorpe started the second half much like the first, but Heckingtons half time talk gave them all the gusto they needed to attack the Caythorpe defence. Some nervy moments were quashed by Caythorpe, who had to withstand a good 10 minutes of solid Heckington pressure.

With the rain beginning to fall, physicality and fitness started to play a part from the 40th minute. Caythorpe have been training for this and managed to keep the orange home side at bay until the final whistle.

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