Sunday Round Up

U7 Panthers

Panthers U7 match report

Well done today boys.

Another good win against a physical Colden Common U8 team. Though you all battled superbly, especially with only 1 sub and the hot weather. Jacob had little to do, but his goal kicks and distribution were great. Morgan defended brilliantly with some great runs up field. Evan & Edison were excellent in midfield, tackling, passing and shooting, with 1 magic moment from Evan. Matthew lead the line well, with some important tackles, and also managed to get a brace. But my man of the match went to Seth. Your work rate, strength on the ball and shooting was outstanding today, with a hat trick of magical moments. Well

done Seth, well done all of you today for not giving up.

U8 Panthers

Disappointing late afternoon game today. Some early mistakes meant that we were chasing the game very early on. Because of their physicality Hythe and Dibden U9 Dynamites made it challenging to close down or break away on goal. Despite the challenging game the Panther U8 boys battled until the end and managed to recover a couple of goals, one from Hayden and another from Jack, which meant there was only one goal difference at the final whistle. Player of the Match went to Hayden for his effort, work rate and determination.

U9 Panthers

Well done today boys, that was a hard game. Considering we only had 1 sub and in that heat and sun, you all done brilliantly. Your battling, work rate and energy was outstanding.

As I said after the game, I’m only going to give the MOM trophy if you deserved it, and David, you thoroughly deserved it this week, even if you did get it last week. That penalty save and about a dozen first class saves

Special mention to Jenson and Henry for their magical moments.

Well done all of you for not giving up.

U9 Spitfires

Spitfires came up against St Francis Knights and had their trademark slow start which found themselves behind but then struck back through Brody Hibberd and an excellent Elliott Finch free kick. Some heroic Goalkeeping from Hector Hobbs kept the opposition at bay while there was a constant threat upfront from Spitfires, but in the 4th quarter the opposition pressure broke through.

POM went to Elliott Finch.

Unlucky though boys, up until the last 10 mins you were definitely in this game, we go again next week!

U9 Wolves

AFC STONEHAM Wolves v Salisbury

After a couple of weeks where we had dropped our levels of performances and play! We today bounced back to the levels we've produced for most of the season!! An outstanding show of what football is about from both sets of teams! Attitude and playing positively on the front foot.

So many positives to take from today. Both Goalkeepers were outstanding when between the sticks.

Whoever played up front pressed and worked tirelessly for the team backed up by the reading of the game from midfield.

So proud of each and every single player today. We outplayed a very strong team. Caleb on his return to the team after 18months away scoring 2 and equally as a whole the team working wonders! Special mention to Harrison, Reggie and Tayo who were incredible in how they played today. However MOM went to TOM NOSS who showed me exactly what I had been asking from him today and his attitude and effort added to his passing decisions and grafting back to make important tackles.

Well Done Tom

And well done WOLVES

U11 Jaguars

AFC Stoneham U11 Jaguars vs Littleton Juniors Youth U11 Ospreys

A dominant display from start to finish for the Jags today.

Early goals from Wezi and Egit set the tone for what would be one of the best Jags performance so far this season.

Harry B added to the goals thanks to some great passing and running along the wing from Sammy.

In the second half the goals kept coming.

Egit and Wezi adding to their tally and Zohair heading in from a corner.

The goal of the game came from Sammy, cutting in from the wing before rifleing the ball home from the edge of the area.

It wasn't all about the attack though, the defensive team stayed strong and worked hard as a unit to protect Riley in goal and to make sure of the well deserved cleansheet.

A great all-round team effort today, every player playing their part!

Parents player of the week goes to Sammy, an amazing performance all over the pitch rounded off with a cracking goal

Coaches player of the week goes to Sammy, difficult to choose anyone else. Did exactly what was asked of him going forward as well as tracking back with some amazing last ditch tackling.

Jag of the week goes to Jacob. Worked hard in training and played an important part in today's cleansheet. Was asked to play in a more defensive role than usual and never once looked uncomfortable playing out from the back

U11 Spitfires

The U11 Spitfires produced a mature performance in their cup game today against AFC Lakeside to come out winners. The boys played some pleasing football by passing the ball around well on a very uneven pitch. Hat tricks came from Ethan and Freddie, with Alfie L scoring two. Other goals came from Charlie, James, Alfie B, Bushy and Forbes. Man of the match went to Forbes for some positive runs forward and passing throughout the game.

U11 Wolves

It was smiling faces on a day of sunshine with the Wolves once again performing well as a team, this time against a high pressing opposition.

Central defenders Fuku and Alfie needed to be calm and decisive in winning the ball then maintaining possession and playing intelligent forward passes.

Once again Dominik had to make a great save early on, this time tipping a fierce shot over the bar.

Dylan and Harry and later Jude were closing down well in their wide positions and supporting our counter attacks that were often started by the excellent midfield pairing of Jude and Rayane and finished by great interplay between the skillful Adam and the amazing Muhammed who is our Wolf of the Week.

There were good performances also from today's subs who are both pushing hard for a starting place. Evan was at his best as the tough left-sided attacking midfielder and was unlucky not to score from a powerful long range shot, while Harrison came deeper to try and win the ball and drive forwards and was often putting pressure on opposition defenders.

Well done Wolves! We are so proud of you all.

U12 Jaguars

Hamble Club Youth U12 Spitfires 2

AFC Stoneham U12 Jaguars 1

In the Spitfires’ managers own words, the Jaguars put in a complete team performance that deserved to take the three points. Instead, the Jaguars went down to late goal from distance to leave empty handed against their hosts, but should be immensely proud of a performance that saw the opposition management and supporters claim the Jaguars to be the best team they have played against this season.

The game was extremely competitive from the off. The hosts, a big, powerful team, controlled the early possession, but a defence extremely well organised by Isaac saw the only threat as hopeful shots from distance. By degrees, the visitors began to assert their authority on the game as the first half went on. The combination of Archie and Freddie down the left had the Hamble defence constantly uneasy, whilst Elliot and Charlie led the press in knocking the Spitfires out of their stride. The midfield trio of Krish, Matteo and Fred bossed the centre of the park, more than matching their opponents for physicality and ability. Chances were at a premium at both ends and both teams worked hard to negate each other’s threats down the flanks. Jamie and John proved adept in their defensive positioning and calmness on the ball, and one particular tackle from Jamie on their tallest player was more akin to a woodcutter felling a large oak tree.

At the beginning of the second half, Elliot once again set the tempo by charging down the kick off to unsettle their midfield. The Jaguars continued with their relentless pressing game and the chances started to flow. Matteo acrobatically bicycle-kicked an effort just wide, Krish was unlucky with a shot from distance, Archie saw a drilled shot from outside the box tipped over and Elliot hit the bar from a free kick. Then, at last, the pressure told, when Fred, who had been timing his runs into the box to perfection throughout, ran onto a ball and rifled it superbly into the corner for his first Jags goal. It was the least the visitors deserved having dominated most of the game to that point.

However, the level of energy and effort that the Jaguars had poured into the game in warm conditions began to take its toll, and the hosts found themselves with a little more time and space. It was Hamble that now carried the danger. Finn made two exceptional saves, having enjoyed a relatively quiet game to that point. Isaac put in a phenomenal block when a goal looked certain, and both Hamble wingers struggled hard to gain any real advantage over the obdurate Archie or Jamie. After a couple of goal mouth scrambles, a chance fell to a Hamble midfielder to blast in; then in the final two minutes the hosts centre forward smashed an unstoppable shot in from distance to take a fortuitous win.

The Jaguars may have left the pitch out on their feet, but in dominating a team unbeaten and top of the league, they have yet again provided a performance that belies their position in the table. Up the Jags!

U13 Spitfires

Spitfires travelled down the road to play away to BTC Pumas in a game of 2 halves. Spitfires were the better team in the 1st half and eventually took the lead through Henry Fawcett after chasing a lost cause to tap home into an empty after a mix up with their keeper.

Harley Marjason almost doubled the lead with a great header from a free kick but hit the outside of the post.

2nd half was very strange and the boys were flat and never really created anything. BTC got their equaliser and if not for a fantastic save by joint POM Morgan Fryer would have gone ahead. There were very few chances created in the 2nd half and game ended in a draw. Archie McQuiston was the other shared POM after a faultless 1st half display and can’t recall the opposition getting past him in the 1st half.

U13 Panthers

Under 13 Panthers picked up another win today as we try and push for promotion.

We started brightly and took the lead through Lucas before a lapse in concentration allowed our opposition to equalise.

We came out in the second half with a lot more pace in our game and applied more pressure resulting in a hatrick for Sam Robbo and a brace for Ewan Halliday.

The game finished 6-1.

Man of the Match went to Cole today, he was strong and commanding in defence when called upon, made some brilliant driving runs out with the ball and played the pass of the game.

U16 Spitfires

Spitfires played home to Hamble United. Drew 4-4 but boys were hard done by as deserved to win the game. Aaron Batista put us ahead from the penalty spot followed by a 2nd after a superb through ball and cooly finished. Hamble pulled 1 back only for POM Jack Polkinghorne to regain our 2 goal lead.

2nd half boys started well and went 4-1 ahead after our 2nd penalty this time scored by Ollie Payne. Sadly the game ended in a draw which was harsh on the boys but proud how they all handled themselves in a difficult/physical game!

U18 United won 1-0 at Bashley to record a great win with Jude Cowan scoring the only goal of the game.

Well done to all of our teams !

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