Purps weekend round up. (part 2)

U11 upwards

U11 Panthers put in another great display this week, gaining a great result against Hamble Club in their second game in Division 1. Some great passages of play in a sometimes physical encounter ensured we were rewarded for our hard work and teamwork. Well done Panthers

U11 Royals had a tough day .

The man of the match was Tom, who made some terrific saves.

U11 Tigers Match Report

Southbrook Pirates 2-3 AFC Stoneham Tigers

A solid test for the first away game of the season for the U11 Tigers, vs a well organised and dangerous Southbrook side.

Despite our hard work, Southbrook took a 1-0 lead, forcing us to battle back into the game and test our desire. An equaliser from Mustapha Suso was followed by a great finish from Vinnie Hamstead, to give us the lead. A third goal came from Zach Simmonds as we created chance after chance. Despite countless superb saves from GK Jack Binns, it was a close final 15mins, with Southbrook scoring a second.

The team all committed defensively to see out the game and earn the victory today. Great effort by all and a good test passed.

U12 Spitfires 1st home game of the season was against Baddesley Park who hit us for 6 last year. This Spitfires team has massively improved and showed today with a 1-1 draw and arguably could of win it. Excellent team performance throughout and so proud of how this team is playing already. Our goal was superbly taken by Harry Halligan rounding the GK to slot home. POM went to Will Lakin for a great performance in defence and his delivery from set pieces was ‘Beckham like’.

Looking forward to the season with this great bunch.

U12 Panthers

Under 12 Panthers had another great win today coming out 6-1 winners against Winchester City Red. We went 1 down but showed great spirit to get back to 3-1 at half-time thanks to a brace from Jake Fluck and a stunning free kick from Sam Warner. Second half started a bit scrappy but Futher goals from Joey Gibson with 2 and a single from Ewan Halliday gave us a 6-1 win. Great effort from the boys and so many could have been MOTM and it was given deservedly to Joseph Westwood for a fantastic display at the back with some great talking too.

Well done to all the boys today

U12 SHARKS 3-2 HAMBLE HAWKS

(HT 1-1)

Harley

Michael (2)

MotM - Ben

A very equal and closely contested first half saw the Sharks score first and the Hawks pull back one to level at half time.

The second half saw the Sharks concede and the defence soaking up a lot of pressure. With a loss looking likely with 2 mins to go, a goal mouth scramble saw a goal for the Sharks. After the restart Hawks pushed forward but Sharks broke down the right wing with the striker scoring a brilliant individual goal to win the game in the final second.

U13 Harriers

The Harriers played against a good Littleton side

Both teams played some great football and was a very close match through out. We started brightly and controlled the the opening half and Littleton had the better of the second half.

Unfortunately we couldn’t see the game out and Littleton equalised in the final minute to end up 3-3.

Overall and draw was a fair result.

Scorers- Billy x3

Mom - went to Josh who kept his shape well and was calm & composed on the ball

U14 Royals vs Hursley

The Royals put in an impressive performance this afternoon and sealed a 3-1 home win. The scoreline doesn’t really do the team justice on the way they played. Being more clinical in front of goal is the next challenge.

Some impressive passing football as well as some disciplined defending was a joy to watch.

Goal scorers today were Harry Noel, Ollie Brading and Finn Hibberd. MOM went to Jack Lowth for his new positive attitude, great work rate and putting in to practice everything we have worked on in training.

Well done Royals, #upthepurps!

U14 Knights

U14 Knights beat Eastleigh in the Community 3-0 on the Stadia pitch. A good team performance with goals from Elliot (41’), Charlie W (63’) and Waseem (67’).

Waseem was MOM for his constant work rate. Well deserved win with big performances all over the pitch.

U14 Wolves

Boys very unlucky today went and played a strong Warsash team. Went 2 nil down very early on before boys managed to pull 2 back before the break, game was very tight throughout with Warsash adding another and we equalised again and then the limited squad list hit in our fitness level dropped in last 10 mins conceding 3 goals. Final score losing 6-3. Score line didn't reflect the game boys played superb and many moments of class just unlucky with our injuries

Parents motm went to George E

Mangers motm went to

Luke

Goals from

Floyd, Archie and Kyle

U14 Panthers match report

U14 Panthers were very unfortunate to go down 4-3 away to Hiltingbury, in a game we really should have won. The boys did go two goals down, after missing a host of chances, but did respond through Matthew Riordan to come in at half time with the score 2-1. The boys then dominated the start of the second half and Matthew added his second of the game, and then took the lead through a superb run and finish by Jared Grant. However, the game turned on its head through a free kick, and then a poor communication error meant the boys found themselves 4-3 down. Despite pushing hard for a late equaliser, but boys were unable to respond. Matthew and Lukah both put in great performances for the team.

U15 Spitfires had a disappointing day losing 4-0 away to Littleton Lightning . We missed a penalty @ 1-0 and game turned on this with 2 quick goals to put us 3 behind. The boys battled hard and the 2nd half was a massive improvement but the damage was done on the 1st half. POM went to Braydon Morgan in goal who made some great saves and unlucky to have conceded 4 as never his performance deserved more.

We go again next week.

U16 Girls JPL

Millwall 4

AFC Stoneham 2

In their first game in the JPL the Stoneham girls were away to Millwall Lionesses and definitely made an impression. The Purps came flying out the blocks and dominated the first 20 minutes with the Millwall keeper pulling off a couple brilliant saves but as another chance was saved it went out for a corner. We took true advantage and scored! End to end thriller of a game, with another goal coming from Izzy. Millwall however played some very good football and fought back hard.

A fantastic game of football, with credit to both teams.

Final score:

Millwall 4 AFC Stoneham 2

U16 United

U16 Utd started their season this morning with a 3-1 home win against Hythe & Dibden. MotM was Tom Clarke.

AFCS Utd 3 - 1 Hythe & Diben

Aga-In

Montenegro

Clarke

U16 Panthers

“How did we lose that?” was all you could hear from every player and parent as the season opener against Winsor ended for the U16 Panthers in a 1-0 defeat.

An evenly contested first half was followed by almost complete domination in the second. Led with determination and drive by new skipper Cammy, with every member of the squad playing their part in a strong, hi intensity performance that shows we have a season to really look forward to.

A team performance that deserved and will achieve more was built on the foundations of an impressive performance by the whole defensive unit, with strong debuts by Liam Roles and Luke, backed up by Oli, Jake Ben and Adam, loudly marshalled by Liam in goal.

And the outcome could and should be have been different if, man of the match Dylan Cross’ shot had gone in off the post instead of rebounding back out.

Looking forward to next week boys

U16 Galaxy

Despite a pretty decent team effort this afternoon, hitting the woodwork 4 times and having 2 cleared off the line, Galaxy were pipped 2-1 by Wyvern. Boyd Mackenzie netted for Stoneham.

Vets

Saturdays game saw us facing Alderbury Vets who were promoted last season. After last weeks disappointing result we had to put it right this week, and we did, winning 11-2. All round good performance and we took our chances. Henry Smith scoring a double hatrick and having to buy the drinks after the game earned himself MOTM.

Our Ladies first team won 6-0 in the FA Cup at Bursledon whilst our ladies development squad drew 1-1 with New Milton.

Great to be back playing and well done to all of our teams !!

#upthepurps