United set for next round of FA Youth Cup following a penalty shootout win last time out against Leicester Nirvana
Pic - Chris Bray
Goalkeeper Alex Barker was the hero last time out as Boston United progressed in the FA Youth Cup against Leicester Nirvana in qualifying round two
Barker saved a penalty in the shootout – and then scored the winning spot-kick himself – as United prevailed 4-2, following a 0-0 draw in regulation time.
Radlea Forman, Ollie Desborough and Harley Stanton were also successful from the 12-yard mark for the Pilgrims.
Boston: Alex Barker, Reiss Wheatley-Crane, Isaac Gladwell, Alfie King, Harley Stanton, Radlea Forman, Ollie Crane (Brook Atack 80), Isaac Lovelace, Archie Stow (Connor Parnell 60), Ollie Desborough, Afonso Nobre. Subs (not used): Alex Coonan, Ricky Perera, Regan Chipperfield, Finlay Langford, Vito Belli (gk).
It was great to see Academy goalkeeper George warming up before the game as well.
Pic - Chris Bray
Referee: Thomas Lilly.
Attendance: 62.
United Turn Focus to Friday’s FA Youth Cup Clash
United now turn their attention to this Friday as they travel to face Racing Club Warwick in Qualifying Round Three.
The match will take place at Townsend Meadow, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45 pm.
Full match details are below:
Pic - Chris Bray
Venue:
Townsend Meadow
Hampton Road
Warwick
CV34 6JP
Admission Prices
Adults 22-59 – £3
Young Adult 18-21 - £1
Concessions 16-17. 60+ – £1
U16s – FREE
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Want to join our youth team? Take a look at our upcoming trial dates here:
https://www.bostonunitedcf.co.uk/youth-perspective/youth-team-open-days-october26