U12-U18 Weekend round up

U12 Panthers

AFC Stoneham U12 Panthers vJAM FC at Redbridge Community School

The Panthers set the pace of the game, applying early pressure to the opposition. Within the first 6 minutes, spencer winter and Finn Ashton each had a shot on goal- 1 high and the other wide.

In an exhilarating 10th minute spencer winter took a shot, which rebounded off the post. Oliver haveri positioned perfectly to take the rebound, sent it sailing into net, scoring the first goal of the game.

Whilst unsuccessful, a further 4 shots at goal were taken by Bobby Bennett Oliver Haveri and Spencer Winter in the first half. The Panthers' hard work paid off when Spencer Winter made an impressive cross to Oliver Haveri who scored in the 30th minute, right on the stroke of half time.

Returning to the pitch with a fire in their belly, JAM FC were the first to score after half time, in the 36th minute.

Soaking up pressure, the Panthers' defense showed what they could do when Bobby Bennett and Finn Ashton outskilled the opposition to clear the ball from a dangerous goal mouth scramble. This was followed up moments later by James Wrycraft whose brilliant defense created an opportunity for Stoneham. Oliver Haveri took a shot, unfortunately going wide.

Proving themselves a worthy opponent, JAM FC scored in the final minute of the game, leveling the score to 2 all.

Tensions ran high throughout and both teams' passion for the game was evident. Each week, the Panthers are showing incredible resilience and team work on the pitch. Their effort throughout the game was one to be proud of! Well done, Panthers!

MEN OF THE MATCH

Oliver Haveri & Tyler Callaway

U12 Jaguars

Winchester City Red U12 v AFC Stoneham Jaguars U12

In blustery conditions and on a small pitch, the Jaguars battled gamely against a resolute home team before succumbing to a 3-0 defeat. The Jags started the brighter of the two, and created one or two good openings, with Archie and Freddie working well in tandem down the left. Elliot saw a free kick whistle narrowly wide, and Jamie and Matteo were busy in midfield. The hosts scored their first following a melee in the box which eventually fell kindly for the Winchester striker to slot under Finn. 1-0 quickly became 2-0 when the hosts made the most of a long ball. The Jaguars continued to fight, but couldn’t quite find their rhythm and play the sort of football we have become accustomed to. Another long ball created the third goal, and despite working the ball into some good positions during the remainder of the game, with John performing well out wide, the Jags couldn’t quite find the final ball to score the goal that their efforts deserved. The scoreline doesn’t quite reflect the closely matched nature of the two teams, and we look forward to reversing the result when we entertain Winchester later in the season. Up the Jags!

U13 Spitfires

U13 Spitfires played home to BTC Puma’s in a physical contest and came out deserved 2-1 winners and thoroughly earned the win. Played football the right way and kept their heads on the game. We took the lead from Zach Marshman who followed up an Ethan Cripps shot to finish from close range only to concede almost immediately. The game went a bit stale until Zach Marshman (our defender) fired in a winner with 3 minutes remaining. Boys came together and fought until the end to see the Sun over the line. Proud how the boys conducted themselves in a tough game. Well done boys.

U14 Panthers

Hampshire Cup - 1st round

AFC Stoneham Panthers 5

AFC Hiltingbury Youth Hawks 0

Another good game from the boys and another clean sheet.

We took the lead within the first 2 mins with a nice cross from Will towards the back post and Arron was there to connect with a lofted header to the far corner. Jacob got the 2nd on 25 mins picking up a loose ball after pressure from Olu on the goalie. Fantastic 3rd goal after Olu received a pass with his back to goal and played it wide on the right to Jude to cross and Olu was there to make it 3-0.

In the 2nd half we made it 4-0 after another great move that was started with Tobi playing out from the back through to Frankie down the right who crossed for Olu to score his 2nd.

Jacob got his 2nd to make it 5-0 with 7 mins remaining, slotting home after a fierce shot from outside the box from George rattled the cross bar.

U16 Spitfires

U16 Spitfires played home to Southside Royals in a frustrating game and were on the wrong end of a 8-2 score line. I have to the score flatters our opponents as we controlled the game for large parts but just lacked that killer instinct in the final third and got undone by the ‘long ball’ on too many occasions today. Tom Wilson scored his 1st goal for the team today firing home from inside the box with Samuel Lawrie getting our other goal. POM went to Kai Arme who had a good game at right back which is not his normal position and really got stuck in plus was calm in position.

U18 Athletic

A comfortable 5-1 victory v Thatcham in the Hampshire Cup

Goalscorers were Chalie Shaw, Aidan Farndell, Danny Wise, Leo and Luke Pothas.

U18 Panthers

Game day 4 in the league and U18 Panthers carried on where they left off from last week with a convincing 5-2 win at home against Littleton.

With 5 different goal scorers Ollie, Alessio, Logan, Jacob and with josh scoring the best goal of the game shooting from 25yards which lobbed the keeper, Panthers carried on their good momentum. With some good footballing being played but also showing they can stick together and battle against a physical side.

A clearly united free-scoring squad bodes well for this season. Well done boys!

Another excellent weekend of football!

Well done