29/03/2026
U12
🟠⚫️🟠 U12 girls
Leeds 4 Donny 1 🟠⚫️🟠
The coaching team were really proud of every single one of them tonight. When we lose like that, it doesn’t hurt quite as much.
Tonight was always going to be tough. We were away to a team in the District Cup Final, with a threadbare squad, key players missing, two players who didn’t know anyone, and an outfield player going in goal while injured.
30 seconds in, we were already 1–0 down and I feared the worst… but we grew into the game and became the better team. Typical Doncaster fashion though—being the better team doesn’t always work for us—and we found ourselves 2–0 down 🤦🏻♂️
Then Amber played a great ball over the top, Sophie flicked it on, and Rose ran through to score, taking us into halftime at 2–1.
Rose was set to go in goal for the second half, but after Ava’s performance in the first—turning into a young Fran Lyons—we felt if she stayed in, we could really get something from the game…
30 seconds into the second half though… 3–1 😂
Leeds were the better side in the second half and added a fourth before we had to call it 10 minutes early as the venue kicked us out 🤦🏻♂️
Final score:
Leeds 4 – 1 Donny
Goal scorer:
Rose ⚽️
Player of the Match:
George’s – Amber
Had a really tough task against a winger who could be one of the best I’ve seen, but handled her brilliantly.
Will’s – Ava
Took one for the team tonight—playing out of position, injured, and still putting in a top performance. Captain for the night and led exactly how a captain should.
Luke’s – Raz
An unknown to me before tonight but an absolute little terrier. Nothing flashy, just pure aggression and looked very comfortable straight away.
Mine – Sophie
A player I’ve seen before and rated highly. I’ve wanted to watch her more this season and tonight proved why. We’ve lacked shots as a team, and she can really strike the ball—strong, controlled, and a great addition to this growing squad.