Saturday Round Up
Boys U8 very local derby
U8 Wolves v U8 Spitfires
Wow, what a game it was today between two very competitive AFC Stoneham teams - Spitfires and Wolves!
Spitfires started strongly and took an early advantage with goals from Joseph and Donnatello. In the second quarter it was a different story with Wolves blasting out of the blocks and getting back on level terms.
The third quarter saw the momentum swing back towards Spitfires with goals from Donnatello and goal of the match from Asher which was created by a wonderfully accutate long pass from Donnatello.
The match was far from over going into the final quarter though and Wolves would not give up. They scored again and the match was fiercely competative until the final whistle. Wolves were very unlucky not to score in the dying seconds. The ball hit both posts but somehow it did not cross the line during the goal mouth scramble that followed.
The game was a real thrill for spectators of both teams not lleast because the game was played in such great spirits. Both teams should be very proud of themselves and were a credit to the club.
U9 Girls
U9 girls continued with our amazing start to the season to progress to the next round of the cup.
Today's goalscorers were Chloe with 2 and singles from Seren and Millie-Mae.
Another brilliant performance from each and every one of the girls who continue to make everyone proud. Girl of the game today went to Matilda for her brilliant all round performance and great positional awareness. Seren was voted oppositions player of the game.
Well done girls and keep smiling as you play
U11 Girls Tornadoes 6
U11 Southbrook 0
A great game today by the Tornadoes which saw fantastic passing, set pieces and formations generate a 6-0 win away to Southbrook leading to next round of the cup for the girls.
A well earned win
U12 Girls Panthers V Alton Panthers
Good, even first half, with the Panthers playing some really good football.
The girls were unlucky to concede a goal 10 minutes before half time.
HT 1-0 Alton
The girls started the second half with determination to turn the game around, and got the goals they deserved! Melina scored twice.
There could've been a third with Ella hitting the bar. The girls fully deserved the win, to progress to the next round of the Plate.
FT 2-1 AFC Stoneham.
Opposition player of the match went to Melina.
Parents player of the match went to the whole team, as they couldn't choose just one player.
U13 Girls
Cup action for the U13 girls, away at Netley Royals who sit top of our league with a perfect record so far. It would be a tough game ahead.
First half we started a little slow but soon increased our energy levels and created a couple of early opportunities. Then Netley scored with their first attack of the game, a fortuitous slice that lobbed over our GK. The girls then dominated the half and bossed the game, we were all over them, winning tackles, first to every ball, and using our pace out wide as we’d worked on in training. Despite the pressure and territory we couldn’t score. HT 1-0 down.
Team talk was easy. Out of possession, more of the same. In possession be a bit calmer. The goal will come!
Second half Netley sat back, and the girls continued their intensity and trying to create that chance… Finally the ball broke 12 yards out and Christiana Lambert drilled a half volley into the corner. What a finish. 1-1.
We pressed, we defended magnificently, so determined. The crowd was buoyant willing the girls on but the game finished 1-1….
PENALTIES…..
Lambert = Goal! Netley = Goal.
Reed = Miss, Netley = Saved!
Johnson = Goal!, Netley = Saved!
Banks = Goal!, Netley = Saved!
AFC STONEHAM WIN 3-1 ON PENALTIES !!
(Report of the day ! Exciting just reading it !)
Girls U14 Lionesses 4 Stubbington 0
A really solid performance from all the girls today, dominating possession for most of the game against an improved Stubbington side from last months match.
Some of the passages of play were excellent, the 1 touch passing through the lines was superb, resulting in 2 of the goals. The defence looked in total control and looked to pass the ball out from the back. The midfield and forwards linking up really well too.
The girls have really stepped up a level this season, and seem to be improving week on week. Long may this continue.
GoG Amy Coleman
Bring on the next round!
Boys U14 Knights
Playing up a year in the U15 Testway League Div 2 came back from 1-0 down to draw 1-1 away against Shooters Youth Blue.
This was an entertaining game to watch against a physically imposing opposition.
The goal was scored by Waseem (45’).
MOM was Jack for his non stop battling against a very big opposite number in the middle of the park.
Great performance from every player all across the pitch.
U14 Girls - Eagles
Away v City (Cup)
The Eagles put City straight under pressure from the off and moved the ball around well, gradually wearing down their defence but a strong keeper read the game well and was in the right place at the right time for every attack. We dominated for the most part, with Polly constantly shutting down in midfield and distributing the ball well, but we took a risk throwing our centre back up for a corner and were hit on the break, conceeding on the half hour mark.
The girls responded with immediate pressure and a clever attack which led to Lexie lobbing the keeper 2 minutes later for the equaliser. Our determination and work rate strengthened further and a dangerous pass across the box from Ailish found a confident Priya who's only intention was to break the net with a powerful shot, edging us ahead right before half time. 1-2.
We were just as passionate in the 2nd half, giving City no time on the ball and switching play to come at them from all angles. Another lob, this time from Elvin, extended our lead to 1-3 on 50', and we were unlucky not to add to that.
A well deserved win and the Eagles will definitely sleep well tonight!
1-3 full time.
MANAGERS POM: #5 Polly
SUPPORTERS POM: #17 Elvin
OPPOSITIONS POM: #3 Eva
U16 Scorpions
U16 scorpions had another great win in their 2nd round cup game v Havant & Waterlooville today.
Goals from Katie Balahami and Victoria Johnson, both assisted by Mia Garwin.
Players of match, goalkeeper Martyna Wozniak and Victoria Johnson
U16 Girls JPL
AFC Stoneham 2-0 City Ladies
An away fixture in a windy and blustery Farlington yesterday saw AFC Stoneham JPL U16’s battle to secure a win. With numerous shots on target it remained 0-0 at half-time. The girls continued to battle, with the wind on their side in the second half, And managed to score 2 goals from open play, from Ede and Kayleigh.
U18 Girls
Romsey Town 2
AFC Stoneham 7
Into the league cup semi final for the 18’s.
A slow start with AFC Stoneham not playing there usual fast tempo football. Romsey fought hard in midfield to break down our play. After some strong words at half time the team started stepping up and became more clinical with there finishes. Some excellent finishes from Madison. Managers player of the match Anita with two assists and a goal.
Vets
Hampshire Vets cup
AFC Stoneham Vets 2
Colden Common Vets 0
Henry Smith
Matt Vanderman
Well done to all of our teams on Saturday !
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