On a day when the incident involving Christian Eriksen illustrates how precious life is and that football is only a game to enjoy. Our Saturday round up follows below:
Under 7 Wolves
Wolves started well and generally dictated the game from the off in what ended up a competitive encounter between the two.
A fantastic control and finish from Caleb got the wolves off to a good start. Then a poor pass was punished against us. Then a fine Team goal put us in control. Then Adriano for the Spitfires with a wonderful solo goal.
Making it level until another fine team goal added by some special play from Chase. Getting our noses in front and we thoroughly deserved it on the balance of play. A special mention to Alfie Bungay who was exceptional for the Spitfires in defence. But our MOM went to 2 players so a big well done to Lucas and Chase.
U7 Spitfires
AFC Stoneham Derby part 2 for the U7 Spitfires today against our very own Wolves. Cracking game that was end to end where both teams matched each other and to be honest never wanted the match to end.
Spitfires played some great football and deserved at least a draw today but so proud of every one of the players. Brody Hibberd continued his hot steak in front of goal and Adriano Philip turned into Messi with a dazzling run from his own half that end with a goal.
Any player could of took the POM trophy today but Adriano Philip took the award for a great solo effort and all round play. Well played Spitfires and Wolves for a great game.
Under 7 Panthers
Today’s game was a very hard game. They really come at us the first quarter and the boys stuck in brilliantly, then we started to push and push with our energy.
We soon started dominating the ball. Ollie pulled off some good saves in goal with Lucas defending brilliantly, even got a ball in his face and that didn’t put him off. Harry’s work rate off the ball was really good with some important defending tackles from midfield as we left ourselves exposed at the back too many times and also gut on the score sheet.
Oliver huffed and puffed and battled throughout and was rewarded with a goal after a determined run. Jenson as always provided the goals we needed with 6 well taken goals and was brilliant all over the pitch. Aryan and Alessandro got stuck in and tackled well when needed.
But my man of the match was James today. He was our human wall and gave everything including some very important last ditch tackles. Well done James well done all of you, two more games to go
Under 7 Jaguars
Another very good game today, the boys are improving every match. The passing and communication today was outstanding and some very good goals.
Goals from Macca (2), Sam Purchase (2), and Louis Purchase (1).
POTD: Louis Purchase. This player improves every game and gives 100% to the team. He has nearly scored a goal in every game he has played and today he finally got his goal. The most improved player this season and the fact he turns up every week smiling is also a plus.
Under 7 Hurricanes
The Hurricanes game was definitely a strange spectacle this week. We were trailing early on and found our self down by a considerable amount by the end of the first half. The players don't lose concentration and continued to battle for everything, eventually in the final quarter all the hard work paid off!
The team completely dominated, with Zachary scoring and brace and Harry also netting one. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough but a huge turn around and some very good football being played all over the pitch. Sam was out POTM with some very strong tackles and a high work rate. Great game to watch, up the Purps!
Under 7 United
An even contest between both sides who played the game in good spirits throughout. Our goal scorers were Harry W, Archie, Alfie scoring a brace and Cooper scoring a great first goal in purps colours which was great to see.
The boys worked really hard in warm conditions and only 6 players available today so well done to all for trying their best and great to see some good passing moves like we have been working on in training.
Under 10 Panthers Girls
Today the girls faced a very strong well organised Portchester side. After a first half that finished 0-0 with the highlights being some great link up play between Lucy,Erin and Meme and a fantastically saved free kick taken by Lucy.
The girls continued the high press and good link up play through the 2nd period and managed to get an early lead from Meme’s Corner with Lucy slotting home in the corner. We then had to dig deep and defend hard together and faced A barrage of attacking play from Portchester. Then after a fantastic save from the Portchester keeper a penalty was awarded for a handball. Up stepped Meme Walters to bury home with enough power to beat the keepers fingers.
2-0 the final score and each and everyone of the girls can be very proud of their performance today. Managers player of the day was Izzy for fantastic defensive play and blocking a certain equaliser. Oppositions player of the day was Lucy, after another solid display in centre midfield
Under 13 Girls
AFC Stoneham 1 - 0 New Milton
It was a well earned 1-0 win for the girls today as they hosted New Milton at home for our final game of the season.
We made hard work for ourselves in the first half, inviting New Milton to the ball first and mis-reading the bounce, although played some beautiful football at times.
The second half saw a completely different side who dominated the game, and we lived in the New Milton half of the pitch creating chance after chance. It was a 45' corner, floated in by Ella and headed home by Eva which clinched the 3 points and a well deserved team win today.
Special mentions to Jorja and Maddie who both stepped up their game today and worked tirelessly in the heat. Also to Phoebe J and Phoebe P who shared the GK role!
All-round fabulous 2nd half performance from everyone, WELL DONE!
Managers POTM: Jorja & Maddie
Supporters POTM: Phoebe J
Oppositions POTM: Lexie
Under 14 Girls
AFC Stoneham U14 girls played Pompey ITC in the last game of the season!
The game was end to end with some outstanding defensive performances from both sides.
Pompey took the lead in the first half, and the girls came off one nil down. In the second half the girls finally broke through Pompey’s great defence with a goal to level up the score.
The girls grew in confidence in front of goal and scored a further 3. Making the the final score 4-1 to AFC Stoneham. Some fantastic performances from both sides and a great way to end the season before we start our new exciting JPL journey.
Up the Purps!
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