Lancashire Cup Win For Priory’s Year 10 Footballers 

MATCH REPORT BY MR RAYNOR

Priory vs Hutton - Wednesday, 23 October

Penwortham Priory made the short trip down the A59 to play at Hutton Grammar School on Wednesday in the first round of the Lancashire Cup. 

Priory made a quick start with Theo H striking a low shot into the bottom corner to go 1-0 up. Despite creating several other chances and having a lot of the ball Priory were unable to add to the scoreline before the break. 

At half-time, Mr Raynor stressed the importance of not sitting back, and within a few minutes of the restart, centre-back Dan M scored from a corner to put Priory 2-0 up. This seemed to spur Hutton on and a deflected shot rolled into the corner to close the deficit to 2-1. 

Priory needed a response and found it through an excellent driving run from Adam B, who tucked a neat finish away to restore the two goal lead. As the game opened up, chances came at both ends with keeper Will D making some important saves. 

With Hutton pushing to claw back another goal, Priory launched another counter attack and after good work in midfield by Josh M, the ball arrived at the feet of Theo H to fire home his second and Priory’s fourth of the match. The delight and relief of the team and the travelling supporters was probably heard back at Priory! 

Despite a late consolation from Hutton making it 4-2, Priory move into the second round.

Maths teacher and team coach, Mr Raynor, was delighted with the team spirit, saying, “Everyone played their part in a fantastic team performance, including a couple of players who stepped into new positions. The effort and determination of every player lead to an important victory over our local neighbours.”

After half term the team will visit St John Fisher & Thomas More RC High School in Colne for the second round fixture. 

Team>>  Will D, Dan McC, Adam B,Thomas T, Jack L, Josh M, Zishan H, Excellence I, Finn T,  Alfred A,  Alex H, Ossian H, Jacob H, Connor S, Matthew S, Theo H.