BEN Rhydding under-10 boys’ produced a battling performance to finish second in the North Finals.

Their first group game was against eventual winners Deeside and they lost 4-0 with all the goals coming in the last six minutes despite a fine performance from goalkeeper Harvey Devenish-Meares.

Will Ogden scored two early goals to settle the team down in their second game against Preston. Will Bagshaw netted a third goal early in the second half before Gus Muirhead sealed a 4-0 win with a wonderful solo goal.

Nyan Cant was solid at the back with some great tackling, and Zak Buck’s distribution was flawless.

Ben Rhydding needed a victory in their final group game against Durham City to reach the semi-finals.

James Everett and Ewan Wardle impressed as Ogden struck the goal which secured a 1-0 victory.

Arch-rivals Slazengers were Ben Rhydding's opponents in the last four and the Ilkley side knew they had to get off to a quick start.

Ewan Wardle fired in an early goal from the top of the D and two further strikes from Muirhead secured a 3-0 win.

The final was against Deeside and a tactical change worked well as they went in at half-time level at 2-2.

Muirhead scored both his side's goals – one with an amazing chip and run.

Rhydding felt that Deeside's crucial third goal came from a blatant back stick which went unseen by the umpires. In the closing minutes they added another goal for a 4-2 win/