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Last night (24^th Sep) Borough won 3-2 against AFC Hayes with goals from Angel, Phinn-Archer and Gonzalez. Haringey were 3-0 up at half-time and only conceded the 2 consolation goals in second half injury time. Although a disappointing end to the game for the home side, Borough will be delighted with their overall performance and the win which gives them 7 points from their opening 3 league games.

Full match report can be found through the link on the FIXTURES & RESULTS page.

Borough continue there SCFYL campaign with an away match against AFC Hayes on Wednesday 8^th October: 7.45pm KO at Farm Park.

The FA.com featured our FA Youth Cup Preliminary Match on their website, for their report please use the URL below.

http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/TheFAYouthCup/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2008/09/FAYC_roundup_PreliminaryAshford_Haringey.htm

Haringey Borough's youth team were given about as hard a draw as was possible in this years Preliminary Round of the FA Youth Cup, with an away tie against Ashford Town (Middlesex). Ashford's senior team plies their trade in the Ryman Premier which is two steps higher then Borough (Spartan South Midlands Premier), furthermore they have won 6 of their first 8 league matches. However Town's youth team have been on an even more impressive run, with a winning run of thirteen straight games coming into this match, stretching back to the tail end of last season! The whole club seems to be on a great run.

The Short Lane Stadium pitch was in good shape and offered the opportunity for a high quality game of football, and all those in attendance, including scouts from Charlton Athletic Football Club, witnessed exactly that. Throughout the match both sides worked tirelessly and tried to get the ball down and play. The tempo and quality on show was much closer to senior football then your regular run-of-the-mill U18 match, and many of the players on view have big futures.

Ashford took the lead on 5 minutes through Baldock, following a great set piece delivery. Borough levelled through a great counterattack finished superbly by Michael Hand. The winner came deep into extra-time, scored by Whiteman, however it was somewhat contentious as he controlled the ball with both arms before powering a shot past the helpless McCarthy in goal.

Borough deserved more out of the game against a very strong Ashford side who will no doubt be competing at the right end of the table to defend their Southern Youth League title. However luck was not with Haringey as they hit the inside of the post late on in the game and eventually lost through a poor decision by the referee.

Full match report can be found by clicking the link on the Fixtures and Results page.

Manager Hudson's view after the game was “I felt the boys gave everything and were a credit to Ben and I, the club and themselves. We feel completely gutted and empty that we couldn't finish the job. In the end the bit of luck needed went Ashford's way rather then ours. They are a very strong side and their results prove that. However I truly believe we were the better team tonight, we were well organised, defended well, passed the ball well and looked dangerous going forward. Football is often about inches and hitting the inside of the post rather then the back of the net is an example of that. I'm disappointed with their goal and to lose to a decision like that feels like a kick in the teeth. The boys worked tirelessly for 120 minutes and deserve more. We will use this as a lever to push us on in our quest to win our league title this year. I'd like to congratulate all the boys and say I couldn't be prouder of them even if they had won. They are an incredible group.”