Saturday Feb 18th round up

Saturday Round Up

AFC Stoneham Tigers U7'S

Was a slow start from us ,we done well to get ourselves back into the game with some good defending and saves.We got infront with some good passing but let the other team back into it.The boys didn't really get going today ,there was lots of energy but it didn't fall into place ,but they never gave up and carried on until the final whistle.

Overall for the game to finish equal was about fair.

MOTM: ALEX

U7 Hurricanes

Great match for the boys, some great passing and tackling on display and the boys really got stuck In, Haseeb and caleb managed to hit the onion bag twice each.

Today parents player went to Ryder who put his all in to the game and had a moment of magic, MOTM went to Leo with a magical moment and a brilliant assist and then he went and switched it up and played in a different position in the last quarter and was a menace in defence.

U7 Wolves

Wyvern were today's challenge for the Wolves and we were treated to another entertaining match.

Wyvern caught us half asleep in the first minute to take the lead but we soon took control of possession with Jack and Shay working hard and playing some confident, high quality football. The ever menacing Ollie got free and got us level with a well placed shot. A rare appearance in goal for Jacob in Q2 and Wyvern forced him into several excellent saves including a great stop from a free kick. Vinnie played a deeper role than usual and his determination and quick feet in midfield got us up the pitch time and again. A lesson for all to play to the whistle followed when everyone stopped expecting a free kick to be given, everyone except Harry who stayed alive to find the net.

Into the second half with all to play for and Jack found space on the right hand side for a slide-rule pass for a delighted Louie to tap in. Jacob's strong tackling started a counter attack which saw Ollie run the length of the pitch for a terrific moment. Jack got in and calmly slotted one before turning provider for Ollie to claim his hat trick. We tired a little towards the end and lost a bit of shape and with it a few goals from Wyvern but Harry stole in from a big goal kick from Ollie to cap another brilliant team performance. So pleased with the work rate and passing interplay on show on a consistent basis from this team, their awareness of danger and calmness in front of goal is getting great results and they players are developing individually and as a team.

With an all action display, two assists and a goal Jack took the coaches award and for a great display in goal and in defense Jacob won the fans award but all the other boys will rightly feel they deserved it today!

U10 Girls Panthers

AFC Stoneham U10 Panthers 4 Hartley Wintney U10 Tigers 1

The Panthers have been working hard in training over the last few weeks and we saw the benefits put into practice with some brilliant passing and ball control today.

A goal from the opposition in the first quarter made the Panthers come back fighting in the second, with a quick equaliser by Alisha (her 20th of the season) followed by a fantastic goal from Dolcie. Tenacious running from Grace brought the third goal, and put us in a strong position going into the break.

The Panthers had great composure and the new defensive midfield position along with excellent defending gave us the foundation to create even more chances, with great wing play.

The final quarter saw a first with Freya moving from her usual centre half position to centre forward, where she dominated the defence. A lot of unselfish play finally resulted in the chance we were all hoping for and a shot by Freya brought the final score to 4-1. Well done girls fantastic result against a team that puts us out of the cup earlier in the season. Fantastic progress.

Opposition Player of the Match: Alisha

Panther of the Week; Ngoneh

Panthers Girls U11

Hythe & Dibden Lynx 0

AFC Stoneham Panthers u11. 4

In what could have been a tricky fixture, the Panthers produced a dominant display which ended in a convincing win.

Rosie was asked to mark Hythe’s strongest player - who caused us numerous problems at home - and did a brilliant job preventing her having time on the ball.

The first quarter of the game was quite even until Mirela broke through from midfield to open the scoring.

A brilliant pass from Emily then found Lyra who doubled the lead after her first effort was saved.

Mirela was having her best game for a while and got back to clear a dangerous attack before making the score 0-3. Still no smile though!

Hythe are a good team and did look dangerous on the attack but Ilyse and Victoria were dominant at the back and any chances they created were confidently saved by Abigail.

After a strong tackle from Aimee, Georgia ran through to make the score 0-4 and was unlucky no to get another late on.

Away team POM - Georgia

Parents POM - Mirela

Managers POM - Emily

U12 Girls Tornadoes

AFC Stoneham Tornadoes 3

AFC Porchester 1

Really good game of football by both teams, after a very close first half which looked like be 0-0 we had a free kick given for a foul on Millie. Amelie step up to take it and scored with a very well taken free kick to make it 1-0 at half time.

Second half the Stoneham girls come out and played really well. Millie Fear making it 2-0 to Stoneham. With 3 minutes to go the game looked over but we didnt clear our line and Porchester made it 2-1. It looked like a nervous last 2 mins but Millie Fear with some very good footwork scored to make it 3-1,

Well done girls great game

Opposition players of the day Millie Fear and Maddison

Parents player of the day Amelie Williamson

U13 Panthers

Hiltingbury 0

Panthers 2

Scorers: Elsie and Melina

Amazing performance today! We deserved a lot more from it but happy with the win and clean sheet

Could easily have been 4 or 5, really great teamwork today and some lovely play across the pitch. Well done team

Our reserves beat Midhurst 4-0 to move into 2nd place in the league with goals from Lewis Nagle, Paul Sunley and 16 year old Jude Cowan on his Senior debut.

Well done to all of our teams !

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