Vs JJ Bayern

Roma U11s were back in action after another postponed weekend of football. They met a JJ Bayern side who they've already faced this season and ran out comfortable winners. Could they continue to pile the pressure on at the top of the table?

A subdued start to the match with a lot of early back and forth between the two sides with no real chances.

Roma's first opening of the game came after a few minutes when a good chance landed for Callum after he was put through over the top but he dragged his shot just wide.

For the next 10 minutes there were lots of very scrappy exchanges in the middle of the park with nothing clear cut. JJ Bayern were challenging for every ball and seemed very determined to not let Roma have it all their way.

That all changed when a great corner from Dan reached Bobby Caff's head at the back post to go 1-0 up.!!

Roma stepped it up a gear and some fine passing around the box allowed Shay to unleash a good effort from outside the box but just over the bar.

A ball over the top from Foley had just too much on it for Callum and it went safe into the keepers hands.

Bayern had their first real chance of the match when the ball landed kindly to their striker who let rip from a few yards out..... an unbelievable save from Stevie, almost Seaman-esque, with the Bayern line already cheering for the goal.... down low in bottom corner and dragged away from the goal line!!

Stevie's heroics kept Roma ahead and soon after they were awarded a free kick to the left of the opposition box after Callum was brought down. Callum took ownership of the free kick himself but once again the Bayern keeper dealt with it well.

3 quickfire saves from the Bayern keeper again prevented Roma from an extended lead.

Another great corner delivery from Dan reached Shay's head but the ball went just over the top.

Half time and Roma were 1-0 up. The Bayern keeper had kept them in it.

A very quick start to the 2nd half as Dylan played Lucas through down the right flank he knows so well, he drove towards goal and finished smartly across the keeper 2-0.!

Excellent vision from Callum as he picked out Lucas far right who forces a great save from the keeper.

A goal kick over the top from Ryan caught everyone sleeping apart from one..... Riley was alert to the action and went one on one, keeper saved the first effort but Riley made certain of the rebound! 3-0

A solid effort from range by Dylan forced another fine save from the Bayern keeper.

A mistake at the back by Roma lead to Bayern's best chance of the half which the striker dragged wide from the edge of the box.

Connor, who managed to play this week after a late fitness test, picked the ball up to the left of the box, calmly played a well worked ball to Caff who produced the nicest of touches to finish and bag his brace!. 4-0

Superb work from Dylan found Riley on the left who puts it on a plate for Lucas who.... unusually puts it wide! Not one he'd want to watch back!

Riley and Billy cause the entire line into fits of laughter after an exploding bottle stops proceedings and covers Riley in energy drink!!

A great ball through by Foley found the pacey Lucas out wide, one on one but the Bayern keeper again pulls of a great save to deny!

Dan picked the ball up in midfield, drove forward at pace and unselfishly found Callum for a great finish into the roof of the net.! 5-0

A cameo appearance up top from Stevie who, with the last kick of the game, puts the ball just over the bar.

Roma win 5-0 and keep the pressure on top spot!

Callum MOTM