Vale of White Horse Under 15s’ best performance of the season wasn’t enough to prevent a 2-0 defeat at Southampton in the Wright Cup semi-finals.
Despite defending superbly, with Luke Ballard and Matt Kinchin outstanding and keeper Anthony Hart making a number of brave saves, Southampton opened the scoring after 20 minutes.
Lee Davis went close on three occasions for Vale.
But their fate was sealed when the hosts added a second goal soon after the interval.
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