Sept 11 and 12 - Weekend update U7-U10

Purps weekend round up

U7-U11

U7 Panthers had another great game this weekend. The man of the match was Logan for his outstanding work and passing of the ball.

U7 Spitfires

showed great team spirit and determination against Windsor United Youth Red U7s in their first EDMSL league fixture of the season going behind early on, to a brace of Windsor goals, Spitfires fought back with goals from MOM performance by Jayden Tribbeck added to by Asher Johnson, Joseph Purchase and Donatello Sserwadda. Great communication, passing and defending shown by the team to overcome a tough opponent!

U7 Hurricanes

Had a great first game !!

Joseph was player of the match 3 goals Reece dribbled from our half and scored an amazing goal

Preston Brooks and Ramsey scored also. Great team win

U8 Panthers

Wow! What a first game to start our league campaign off in Red 1. We started slowly, and at was caught by two long shots. We then composed ourselves and started to dominate. New signing David done well in goal when called upon. James and Oliver were resilient in defence and Oliver also produced a moment of magic the other end after a fine run. Lucas and Ollie were great in midfield, with Ollie also having his moment of magic. Harry was a menace in midfield/attack and managed to score a hat-trick of magical moments.Jenson was again skill full and bagged himself 2 magic moments, but could have been more if it wasn’t for their Gk. But my man of the match today was Henry, his all round work rate, determination and energy was too much for the opponents, and he too managed a hat-trick of magical moments. Well done Henry. Well done to all of you.

What pleased us more than the score, was the passing between each other, the hard work in training is finally showing signs of sinking in! Have a great rest of the weekend Guys.

AFC Stoneham U8 Hurricanes

An eagerly awaited first game of the season and it didn't disappoint, with boys making an awesome start to the season. The boys started slowly, but then it began to click into place. Great movement on and off the ball, impressive effort displayed by each player and some awesome link up play between the team. Very difficult to pick a MOM today with so many strong performances, but today it was given to Oscar for a very strong physical performance and netting himself a brace. Up the purps!

U8 Spitfires got off to a good start to the new season. Great team performance all round with some good goals scored. Henry Polkinghorne and Elliott Finch were deadly in front of goal as were Brody Hibberd, Zachary Curtis & Alfie Bungay. Special mention to Harvey Whyte for his penalty save. POM went to Henry Polkinghorne for a superb display all over the pitch and got to keep the matchball.

Super start to the season.

U8 Thunder

A slow start in the heat but after a 35yard worldy from birthday boy Alex the lads settled down and gained their composure. Tough opponents who battled throughout but after a few more break throughs in front of goals the game settled down.

Player of the day for Thunder was Archie who’s passing and movement was exactly what I ask if the boys. His goal from a short corner rounded of a great display.

Solid start to the season with plenty of areas of work on. C’mon the Thunder.

U9 Panthers started their season off strongly with a great result. Goalscorers Dexter and Jakub ensured we started the season off well. Some great play in parts, and great to see the team starting to gel. Well done Panthers

U10 Spitfires

Under 10 Spitfires got off to a slow start to today’s game. They were on the back foot early on and took their time to get going. The last quarter was a different story as the boys switched on and showed their quick play and slick passing. They dug in deep and honours were even come the end of the game. Bushy found the bet twice and Lomas once. MOM was Zach for his performance in the centre of midfield.

Under 10 Wolves:

There were 11 heroes for the Wolves today with many playing their first ever competitive match and the amazing progress made since our first pre-season friendly was clear to see with much improved teamwork and communication in a close match. From two behind the boys suddenly grew into the game, scored a great goal and were unlucky not to get the equaliser after finishing on top.

Special mentions to Dash for goal of the match during one of his forward runs from right defence, Alfie for leading by example in defence and Oskar P for 100% attendance at everything since day one. Our first 'Wolf of the Week' is Charlie for most improved performance.