GOALS flowed freely as Croydon Schools' Football Association's borough sides completed this term's programme of fixtures, with five teams in action on Saturday morning.

Croydon's strikers netted 25 times as the teams produced creditable performances which resulted in three wins, a draw and one defeat.

The U13s led the way, sinking visitors Maidstone 12-3 in the third round of the English Schools inter-association trophy at Riddlesdown Collegiate. Tuki Tayali (Royal Russell) netted four times in the first half, with Croydon leading 6-1 at the break.

Harry Boltwood grabbed a brace, and six other Croydon players got on the scoresheet.

Croydon visit Ipswich & South Suffolk Schools in the fourth round.

The most exciting encounter was Croydon U15s London Schools' Corinthian Shield first round tie against Islington & Camden at Highgate.

The north Londoners were 2-1 up at the interval, but Croydon had hit the crossbar three times and looked the better side.

Croydon were 3-2 down with 10 minutes remaining, but Conor Wilkinson got an equaliser from the penalty spot and Socrates Nsungu scrambled the ball home in the last minute to earn them an away tie against the winners of the South London v Newham match.

At the same venue, the U12s were 2-0 up at half-time against Islington & Camden in their Thomas Pear Trophy tie but were out-shone in the second half, eventually losing 5-3.

The U11s were 4-1 winners against Thanet at Riddlesdown in the ESFA South East Gills Shield.

Leading goalscorer Fraser Garratt put Croydon ahead just before half-time. Shaun Tock-Alger increased their lead but Thanet reduced the arrears, before Albero Bassilua and Bryce Hosannah made the game safe for Croydon.

The U16s drew 2-2 against a strong Blackheath team in a South-East England league fixture at Catford.

Croydon were a goal down after 10 minutes but skipper Emmanuel Akokhia grabbed an equaliser, rifling home from just outside the Blackheath penalty area.

In a pulsating match. Blackheath forged ahead again thanks to a defensive slip but Croydon fought back and Daniel Hughes levelled matters at 2-2.