Alveston under 11's got back to winning ways with a 6-3 victory over Coventrians in the quarter final of the knockout cup. The big pitch suited Alveston and they passed the ball with purpose, opening up the home defence on numerous occasions. Harry Spencer & Jamie Stephens movement was superb and both went close to opening the scoring. It was therefore a surprise when the home side took the lead. From a long ball, some slack marking at the back allowed the striker to run through and score.
Alveston's response was magnificent. Joe Vose was released by Matty Rickett but shot wide, and after further chances went begging they finally got their reward when from a corner Harry Spencer was first to react to tap the ball home. Alveston again lost concentration at the back and were duly punished, but again they bounced back, a superb through ball by Alan Mackinnon released Harry Spencer who coolly slotted past the advancing keeper.
Jamie Stephens then converted another flowing Alveston move involving the outstanding Billy Dingley, Jordon Pace and Alan Mackinnon. The second half continued as the first with Alveston dominating possession. Joe Vose was a constant threat down the right and it was his pass that released Spencer, who lifted the ball over the advancing keeper for his hat-trick. Jamie Stephens extended their lead when he was on hand to tap in from a Vose cross. The home side threw more players forward and got another goal, but Vose wrapped the game up when he finally got the goal he deserved after being released by Roshen Foley.
