Under 8's

Match Report: Scorers: Ruairi (2), Callum G (3) 
Man of the Match: Callum G

We started the first quarter brightly quickly gaining possession and moving up the field. Ruairi and Harvey linked up well and were passing well. There were a couple of early chances that the Water Eaton keeper dealt with well. Oliver was strong at the back leaving Isaac with little to do. The midfield also worked hard, getting back to defend at crucial times. The breakthrough came with a good goal from Ruairi who quickly followed up with another by taking advantage of a poor clearance.

We continued to put Water Eaton under pressure during the second quarter with appearances from Luke, Callum R and James C. We had a number of chances but couldn't convert them. Callum R did well in defence and helped Oliver keep a clean sheet.

After the break, Water Eaton picked up their game and started to spend more time in our half. James C worked hard in defence and was well supported by the midfield but the pressure from Water Eaton proved too much as we conceded 2 goals. 

We went into the fourth quarter all square with Callum R in defence, Oliver and Ruairi in the middle and Callum G up front. We dominated the final quarter with Callum G coming alive to score 3 goals. It was really good to see lots of good passing, the boys calling for the ball and finding space. 

A great result for our first league match! Well done to all the boys!

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Scorers: Callum G, Harvey, Nicholas
Man of the Match: James Van Aardt

Another friendly and the conditions were difficult for both teams with a very strong wind blowing across the pitch but we started the 1^st period strongly. Some excellent passing and movement in midfield created some early chances to take the lead through Harvey and Ruairi. Water Eaton started to get back into it and Oliver made some good saves to keep us in it before James Van Aardt, starting his first game, linked up well with Callum Grierson who went clear to score the opening goal.

 

Water Eaton had more possession in the 2^nd period and the game was more even with both teams defending well, especially Oliver who was solid at the back. Several chances were missed at both ends before Michael found Harvey in space and his left foot shot found the target.

 

We started the 3^rd period with a completely new line up and almost scored straight from the kick off when Luke went through but fired just wide. Solid defending by Callum Robertson and James Cowell kept the home team at bay before Nicholas found space and the back of the net.

 

The last period was really close with the home team missing a few good chances to get on the score sheet. We started to win the ball in midfield through Isaac and Thomas and we almost scored again from a direct free kick.

 

This was another competitive match with the boys showing fantastic commitment once again. Our defending was excellent and the work we have done in training on passing and moving is really coming together on the field. Well done to all the boys!!

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Man of the Match: Ruairi

Another friendly and a further opportunity to practice the things we’ve been doing in training. We started with Isaac in goal, Oliver, Ruairi, Harvey and Calum Grierson. MK Wanderers got the game under way knocking the ball around very well early on but without making any clear cut chances. We started to win the ball in midfield and played some good football ourselves creating several good chances but missing the target. The Wanderers goal keeper was very effective as an extra defender coming off his line to clear the ball every time we broke through. Ruairi was unlucky not to score hitting the post with a great right foot shot just before the end of the first period.

 

Oliver went in goal for the 2^nd period with Ruairi dropping back in to defence and James Van Aardt coming on. We pressed for a goal straight from the kick off winning an early corner but Wanderers stole the ball and broke away to score with a good low shot. The game continued to be end to end and both teams missed good chances with the Wanderers goal keeper saving very well from Harvey and we paid the price once again losing another goal just before half time.

 

Isaac was back in goal for the 3^rd period with Calum Robertson defending, James Cowell and Ruairi in midfield and Luke up front. We knew the next goal would be crucial and the boys really went for it from the off. Wanderers defended well and were working very hard to prevent us from getting one back. We gifted them another goal when we lost the ball from our own throw in and they poked home the loose ball. Luke had a good chance to pull one back for us when a good pass from Ruairi put him clear but his right foot shot went wide. The Wanderers goal keeper was warmly applauded when he came out of his goal and used his head to clear a throw-in near the corner flag.

 

The boys were really determined to give it their all in the last quarter. Oliver was back in goal with Isaac moving in to midfield alongside Harvey. We carved out some more good chances but the ball just wouldn’t go in for us. Wanderers hit the post with a fantastic long range shot and Isaac and James Cowell made some great tackles at the back but couldn’t stop Wanderers.

 

The boys played well against a strong, physical team and the boys worked tirelessly for the whole game with no reward. We played some good football in spells and were competitive as always but just couldn’t convert our chances. We will stay positive and continue working with the boys in training to develop their key skills focusing on passing/moving as a unit…oh and some finishing!

Match Report: Goals: Harvey x 2, Callum G, Luke

MoM: Luke

Match Report: Squad: Isaac, Oliver, Harvey, Ruairi, Callum G, Callum R, Luke, James C, Michael, James VA

Goals: Oliver, Harvey, Ruairi

MoM: Isaac

Match Report: Match postponed - opponents team folded

Match Report: Squad: Oliver, Callum G, Callum R, Luke, James C, James VA

Goals: Luke, Callum G x3

MoM: Callum G

Match Report: Squad: Oliver, Harvey, Callum G, Callum R, Luke, James C, Thomas, Nicholas, James VA

Goals:  Harvey, Ruairi x2, Callum G, James VA, Luke

MoM: James VA

Match Report: Squad: Oliver, Harvey, Ruairi, Callum G, Callum R, Luke, James C, James VA

Goals: Ruairi

MoM: Callum R

Match Report: Squad: Oliver Smith, James Cowell, James Van Aardt, Ruairi Mills, Callum Grierson, Harvey Von Ballmoos , Luke Bell

Goals: Luke (1) Ruairi (1) Harvey (1)

MoM: Luke

Match Report: Squad: Oliver Smith, James Cowell, Ruairi Mills, Callum Robertson, Callum Grierson,Luke Bell, Harvey Von Ballmoos, Thomas Duff, Nicholas Duff

Goals: Callum G (2), Luke (1), Ruairi (1)

MoM: Nicholas Duff

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