Pink Panthers 1-6 Exmouth United

Yet another fantastic effort from Exmouth United saw them climb within one point of top spot in the Exeter Youth League Under 12s Division 2. Travelling away to Exeter Panthers the reds needed to demonstrate their character and commitment to make it 6 consecutive league wins.

United started well, creating chances from both wings and testing the excellent Panthers keeper on a number of occasions. The pressure told when Jay Leballeur scored directly from the corner spot - whipping in a superb right-foot curler. Moments later Leballeur turned provider when he delivered a flick-cross into the box where midfield dynamo Finn Glanfield was ready to smash it in. At the other end, Lewis Alford was called upon to make some important saves to keep the visitors ahead.

Cayleb Field and Lewis Evans also came close as United created chance after chance. Exmouth built their attacks from the back - with some exquisite link-up play down the right side between full-back Jack Greaves and winger Bryn Stephens. The next goal came when Stephens chipped through to Kuba Strzalkowski who blasted in with his right boot to make it 3-0 at half-time.

After the break, Exmouth were facing uphill but the solidity of the defence showed no signs of cracking. Owen Brady, Dylan Mogford and Harry Bassett all demonstrating why so few teams have been able to create clear-cut chances against them in recent weeks. The next goal followed some quick thinking from midfielder Lewis Evans who played a pin-point pass to Strzalkowski. The striker received the ball and, faced with the keeper, unselfishly offloaded for left-winger Seb Harrison to bury in the net.

United continued to pile on the pressure with some breathtaking football. Strzalkowski pounced like a tiger on to the rebound from a fierce Glanfield's strike to make it 5-0. Defender Kifli-Reynolds showed his all-round ability making a superb run up the right wing and delivering a threatening cross.

All afternoon, Evans had been causing the defence problems with his mesmerising skills and after hitting the woodwork twice it was fitting that he should cap off the victory with a splendid finish from the edge of the box.

Yet another demonstrate of the excellent team ethic being shown by United Under 12s. They continue to impress by playing quality football and working incredibly hard week after week!