SUNDAY ROUND UP - PART 1

Under 8- 11

U8 Thunder

A great team performance today with some excellent team goals scored. High intensity from the start gave us a sizeable lead at half time and never looked in trouble.

An excellent performance by Captain Eryk proved why he deserved the armband for the next few weeks.

More pressure lead to more goals in the second half. A good team performance, well done thunder

U8 Spitfires

U8 Spitfires had a smacking game today with some excellent football against a physical Winsor side. Brody Hibberd was deadly in front of goal and took home the matchball. Henry Polkinghorne also deadly in front of goal with a sublime chip. POM went to Brody Hibberd.

U8 Jaguars

First game of the season and a good display from the boys, after us starting of on fire, Totton and Eling made a few changes which got them back into the game. But we didnt give up and got stuck back in and come away happy, goals from Aviad Sam 3, Leo and Oscar

Purp of the day was Oscar with some great saves and a goal to add to his excellent performance

U8 Panthers

Well that game had everything today, great strikes, tap-in’s, OG and a Penalty!

But I thought the boys played brilliantly. Their passing was a joy to watch at times. David pulled off some good saves in goal, James and Lucas done extremely well defending and Lucas even got on the scoresheet. Ollie, Harry and Henry worked their socks off in midfield and attack, with Harry on the scoresheet early. Henry and Ollie were was unlucky not to score, they both done everything right, but their GK pulled off some great saves. You all deserved man of the match, but my man of the match today went to Jenson. Apart from his 6 goals he scored, I thought his work rate was great to watch. Well done Jenson, well-done all of you again.

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U9 Royals

U9 Royals has a tough match .

Aron scoring the first goal of the game slotting home at the back post. St Francis took advantage as the boys were unsettled in their first game together. As the game went on the Royals dug deep and began to dominate the game, just missing the final touch. MOTM went to Archer who made excellent saves throughout alongside great distribution.

U9 Spitfires

Another great performance from the boys and huge effort shown from everyone. A very close game but as the boys started to tire, after all their efforts from JPL Saturday, they were caught out on the counter attack and conceded a late goal.

On target today were Tom Robinson (1) and Reuben Lombard (1).

MoM was our star goalie Jake Clemons, he made some awesome saves today.

U9 Panthers

U9 Panthers continued their positive start to the season against a well organised Millbrook team. Goals from Max, Jakub and Dexter combined with some great play in particular down the wings from Jack, ensured a positive day for the Panthers. Slow start today but grew in to the game. Player of the day was Max for his excellent goals and all action display. Well done Panthers.

U10 Jaguars

A fantastic result today for the U10 Jaguar's after a disappointing start to the season last week. Goals from Egit and Billy saw us take an early lead in the first quarter, settling the team down into playing a well controlled game.

Clean passing and strong defending saw further goals from Egit and Sammie x2 we went from strength to strength in each quarter.

A late goal from Alresford then saw the Jaguar's see out game. MOM was Sammie Simpson who ran tirelessly throughout the game and was rewarded with 2 very well taken goals

U10 Royals

The U10 Royals made it 2 from 2, showing a solid defensive work from Ethan, Owen, & Hayden whom also attacked effectively up the wings with Tuula & Harry. Noah and Marcus caused problems for their defense all game. Royals of the match goes to Noah for breaking the net and Hari for some athletic saves. Well done Royals.

U10 Wolves

A first ever win today for the U10 Wolves was well deserved. Congratulations to every player!

Tactics are being followed and match awareness is improving.

Most notably we saw great interchanging of roles down the right between Harry and Dash, an opening goal with his left foot from Oakley and two classy goals from Finn, one after a dazzling solo run and one a calm finish under pressure.

Special mentions to Noah and Oskar Z for great first performances in new positions.

Wolf of the Week is goalkeeper Reuben for his intelligent positioning, taking on additional goalkeeper training and some outstanding saves over these first two games.

U10 Spitfires

Under 10 Spitfires put on a performance for the spectators against a good Chamberlayne team. Game start well with the purps playing some slick passing moves. They however found themselves behind!!

The boys didn’t panic and continued to play the ball around and soon found themselves in full control. Outstanding team performance which saw Adam Smith clinch the MOM trophy. Alfie Lomas found the net 3 times with Freddie, Bushy and Charlie all netting one each.

U11 Tigers

Another great test for our U11 Tigers squad today, in a game which was goalless first 30mins, dominated by defensive efforts and great saves from both teams.

We continued to create chances and show promise, and it wasn’t long before a poachers finish saw Kristof Hollosy break the deadlock. Hollosy was instrumental in the second also, with a superb through-ball which was tucked away by Jay Baker, to continue his lethal form in front of goal.

Mustapha Suso converted from a Oliver Lewandowski corner to round off our scoring, before a late fight back from Hedge End challenged our tired legs and despite saves from GK Jack Binns, they battled back into the game. In the end our defensive efforts meant we saw out the result and earned another deserved victory against a good side.

U11 Knights

U11 Knights first home game of the season saw a fine performance, showing a combination of skill, composure and work rate. The defence and midfield were combative and attack showed a hunger to chase and press. The passing was fantastic today. Goals from Tom Smith, Conner Gardener and a hat trick from Charlie Payne. Players of the day to Ryan Bunting for a truly dynamic display in midfield and Charlie Payne for his hold up play and goals. Well done all!

U11 Lions

A really good performance today from all despite the result not going our way. Special mention to man of the match Manny for his excellent work defensively. Many positives to take from today moving forward, Up The Lions!

The coveted "Purple team of the day" trophy goes to our super U10 Wolves who enjoyed their first ever win!

Well done to the Wolves and all of our teams who enjoyed another very successful day .

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