Raptors boys under-12s did themselves proud in their game against Moston Brook, with their best display of the season so far.

Despite a 1-3 reverse, coach Paul was smiling and happy with the lads' performance. He said: "They showed character, desire, heart and a great team mentality.

"The last few weeks have been tough, with back-to-back defeats, conceding goals and struggling to score. But the lads started from the first whistle winning tackles and finding good passes. Our heads never dropped.

"Our goal came after a great pass from Thomas at the back into midfield, which found George. He turned and played Daniel in from the wing, who cut inside and hit it in the far corner. We continued the pressure, with Luca and Daniel coming close. Unfortunately, Moston Brook managed a break away and scored."

Panthers boys under-nines had an end-to-end battle against Cheshire Sports. Oliver and James got the goals for Marauders and the two players of the match were William and Jay, for their excellent defending. Coach Ste said: "We were proud we kept fighting to the end and did really well considering we were missing a few key players."

Vikings boys under-11s had a close, competitive game against Oldham Town Athleticos. Coach Tom said: "We take a lot of positives away from the performance. We showed grit and determination."

Phoenix girls under-10s played out an entertaining encounter against Ladybridge Wanderers. Coach Rob said: "It was a chance for the keepers to show why they have the most important job on the pitch.

"Great saves from all of them made it a nail biter. We demonstrated some great passing and on another day could have scored four or five. But equally our keeper Isabella was player of the match for some brilliant saves and total command of her area."

Jaguars boys under-nines were also in a nail-biter against Sapere Aude. James and Connell scored for Jaguars in the first half, before a last gasp strike from Flynn. Coach Tim said: "We can play much better, but never gave up and played until the end."

Titans boys under-15s enjoyed an emphatic win against Cheetham Hill Blues, coming out on top 4-0.

Goals were scored by Max, who beat two men before putting it in the top corner, Joe with a lob and Arta, who also got player of the match. Coach Nathan said: "A great win, amazing team performance, showing great courage and determination."

Cheetahs girls under-12s continued their winning streak with a 2-1 victory over Pennington.

The yellow and black's goals coming from Sylvie and an Pennington own goal. Coach Alex said: "We played some lovely football and created plenty of chances. Chris and I could not have been prouder of their grit and determination. Any one of them could have been player of the game. In the end it went to Katy and AJ who were solid at the back."

Wolves boys under-10s played what coach Paul called 'delicious football' in their game against Juno FC. He added: "A great performance including a hat-trick from Teddy. Alexander was player of the match."

Hurricanes girls under-eights were singing in the pouring rain at Boothstown Bees, with a sweet performance. 

Coach Justin said: "We played some of our best football yet – despite the miserable conditions. A player of the match performance for Siana the Cat, who defied the opposition and the conditions to put in a superb all-round display of goalkeeping.

"Betsy took her great form in defence into midfield and attack, mixing some great passing with her customary resolute defending. Marnie crowned another superb display in midfield and defence with a hat-trick, which included a wonderful curling long range effort that is our current goal of the season.

"Violet ran the opposition defence ragged and gave a super display of forward play, while taking her tally to 22 in eight games.

"There was another all action display from Lyla, who scored once, was involved in several others and made some incredible defensive interceptions. Rene was all over the pitch, fighting for every ball and threading the needle with some great passing to start our attacks.

"We’ve got a break now for half term before we return in early November to league action – and due to our progress we have been put in the top section of the BBDFL, which we are pleased about."