Sunday Round up

U8 Spitfires came up against our very own Thunder this morning in a great game of football. Enjoyable to watch with some great football played by both teams. Thunder dominated the 1st 2 quarters taking a well deserved 3 goal lead but Spitfires then started to play and fought back excellently to level the game. The match was looking to end as a draw but a penalty for handball in the last minute won it for the Thunder. Congratulations to the Thunder and well played by both teams. Goals scored for the Spitfires by Henry Polkinghorne, Brody Hibberd & Elliott Finch. POM went to Harvey Whyte who played well in goal and excellent in the last quarter when outfield. Up the Purps!

U8 Panthers

What a great game that was today!

It was an even match with both teams having chances to win the game.

Oliver and James defended superbly. Lucas was great in midfield with some important tackles. Ollie showed some good footwork and passing. Henry ‘midfield general’ was as ever all over the pitch enforcing and bagged himself a goal. Harry is also starting to show that bite in the tackle and got on the scoresheet. Jenson ‘the goat’ was a menace in attack and was unlucky not to get more than the one goal today. I think we must have hit the post and bar nearly double figures. But my man of the match was David. His rushing out, point blank saves and distribution was outstanding today, well done David. Again well done all of you.

Final score 3-3 .

U8 Jaguars and U8 Hurricanes

faced off today in this AFC Stoneham Derby.

Samuel opened the scoring for Jaguars in the first quarter but both teams started well and there was little to separate them early on. In the second quarter Hurricanes were rewarded for thier endeavour and levelled the scoring. The deadlock was broken by a wonder-goal by Avi for Jaguars, who ran the length of the pitch before rounding the keeper and tucking the ball home.

In the second half, Jaguars went from strength to strength.

Goals for Jaguars came from Samuel (x 4), Leo, Louis and Avi.

Player of the day for Jaguars went to Avi who played some brilliant football after being away for a couple of weeks. Avi, it's great to have you back

U8 AFC Stoneham United vs Windsor United green

Good game from both teams as the conditions eased off just in time for kick off. Goals from Alex, Elijah, Charlie and a double from macca helped the boys to a hard earned and pleasing win. 4 games without defeat with confidence and belief showing throughout.

U10 Spitfires

A 3-1 loss today for the U10 Spitfires despite some good football being played. Alfie put the spitfires 1-0 up and was man of the match for a battling performance in midfield. The boys will rue some missed chances and some defensive errors but should be commended for the way they continue to play as a team and play out from the back.

U10 Jaguars v U10 Royals

Today saw the derby rematch of our first ever game as a AFC Stoneham team. With very trying blustery gales this was a very competitive game.

Goals from our star strikers Egit and Will along with a long awaited goal from our captain Alex saw the Jaguars seal a win despite a valiant effort from our opponents.

This game was a great advert from two very well matched AFC Stoneham teams.

Jags MoM Egit

Jags Coaches player Charlie

U10 Wolves

United in adversity, the drenched and sodden Wolves ran out on to the pitch hungry for prey. So near did they come. So near indeed!

It was quite simply the best performance of the season so far. They had learnt well from training. Play as a team and control the press.

The defence, marshalled by Alfie, made a great shield for Noah who was making his debut in goal, and Noah had a good game, in particular when coming off his line on more than one occasion like a 'sweeper keeper' to clear a dangerous through ball that threatened a goal. But right defender Dominik is Wolf of the Week as he continues to learn from training and capped it off today with a fine display.

Midfielders Adam, Finn and Harry were creating chances. Everything going to plan!

When a shot is missed, it's too easy to blame the shooter. But they still must have been in the right place at the right time to get the opportunity. So, special mentions to both attackers, Tyler and Oskar P, for good positioning and attempts at goal.

Goalless it remained until the very end when a cross shot from Brendon 66 found our net.

The final whistle. A 1-0 defeat to the team at the top who are to be promoted from next week. The out of luck Wolves withdrew from the scene, but next time, they just might be hungrier than ever.

U11 Jaguars

Another solid performance from the jags today against a well drilled Hamble side. We started strong with leading scorer Elliot adding to his tally. Freddie then chipped in with a lovely solo goal including a nutmeg to increase the deficit. Hamble pushed back but the midfield and defence had a solid game throughout the 60 minutes. The purps pushed on with owen slotting his penalty away with confidence.

Motm today was Owen who not only contributed with goals and build up play but tracked back and won the ball in key areas.

#upthejags #upthepurps

United U15- Peter Houseman League

We travelled to Reading today to play Calcot United and came away with a well earned 4-1 win. Goals from George S, Aaron C, Sam T and Stanley P.

U16 UNITED

A great second half saw Utd come back from 1-2 down at the break to take the points today at home to Sholing.

Stoneham Utd 4 - 2 Sholing

Finch

Gayton

Montenegro

Well done to all of our teams !