Girls Saturday Round Up

AFC Stoneham Panthers U10

Romsey Town Lionesses U10

The first time the girls have met up since the Christmas break and the game was played in the cold, heavy rain.

The Panthers took the lead early in the first quarter through Jessica H but were pegged back to 1-1 by Romsey.

Jessica H then added a further six goals in the next 2 quarters with Mirela also scoring a well deserved goal.

The parity rule evened things up at the end with Jessica P scoring in the final quarter.

Well done to Abigail (twice), Jess P and Georgia for going in goal in the weather.

Away team POM - Jess H

Parents POM - Jess H

Managers POM - Mirela

U11 Panthers

Portsmouth 0

AFC Stoneham 2

Momentous result today, beating the league leaders and keeping a clean sheet.

I was proud of the level of play in the first half but we found another level in the second half. I’ve never seen us so calm in possession and with our unrivalled ability to transition from defence to attack and vice versa, we were able to dominate a very good team.

Our players must be proud of their achievement. We are now the highest placed team in our league and into the cup semi finals

It’s also important to acknowledge that we played a different formation today, we explained it in the warm up. The switch to wing backs was designed to nullify their wingers and relied on our central midfielders creating with movement and 1-2s. I honestly cannot believe that 9 & 10 year olds can take on and execute that level of tactical information

In one phase of play we won 12 consecutive 1v1s. I saw defenders making incredible choices, playing safe or breaking lines with passes. We look comfortable with a proper goalie. Our wing backs were outrageously good, dominating defensively and clever in possession. Our 4 midfielders today did everything, won it, shared it and were a constant goal threat. Our quality of decision-making in possession is incredible. In attack we have varying threats, and we saw some great link up play as well as a desire to run in behind and lead the press.

I feel like mentioning individuals would detract from what was the best team performance I’ve seen. Considering we were missing 2 important players, everyone had to deliver, and did, big time. That said, our trophy winners Roxy and Phoebe, often unsung heroes, will get a name check. They were an unbreakable foundation for the team today.

As managers we expect a lot and it was pleasing to see them exceed expectation over and over again.

U16 Girls JPL

AFC Stoneham 3

Bridgewater Blacks 0

On a cold very wet Saturday afternoon Stoneham U16JPL girls hosted Bridgewater Blacks. Stoneham dominated the first quarter with plenty of shots on target but failed to beat a very good Bridgewater keeper. At half time the result remained 0-0.

However second half the girls came out with an assertive determination which paid off with Stoneham’s first goal coming from a brilliant curling left foot from Molly Gladwell. Bridgewater fought hard however they were unable to break down the home teams solid defence. Second goal came from Ede Buchele after a powerful run and taking it round the keeper to place the ball in the back of the net.

Third goal came from Kayleigh Maishman after a great delivery from a corner for her to score. Another great win for the PURPs

Well done girls for three great results in awful weather !!

#upthepurps