Club News
The club is creating a new U15 Girls team for next season with the group already holding training sessions on a Monday night.
The new team will supplement the existing two girls teams we already have in the age group.
If any new players are interested in joining please do make contact and come along .
Please contact: chairman@afcstoneham.co.uk or 07841696579
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Our eagerly awaited Hampshire Cup game with Portsmouth will now be played on Wednesday February 9th with a 7.45pm kick off at Stoneham Lane.
In an effort to attract a good attendance we will be keeping admission prices at £6 including a matchday programme with £3 for concessions. Payment can be made at the turnstile on the night.
We would please ask all supporters to arrive as early as possible with gates opening at 6.15pm.
Girls U11 Tornadoes mascots
We were delighted to be joined on Tuesday night by our super Girls U11 Tornadoes who were mascots for our game at home to Brockenhurst. The girls had a great time and made a lot of noise !!
If any of our young teams wish to be matchday mascots they will be made very welcome. Please just ask !
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Our girls wildcats sessions are held every Monday from 5-6 pm on our main stadia pitch.
These sessions for girls only are an introduction to football in a fun, safe and enjoyable environment.
From the wildcats sessions girls may then progress to one of our young teams at either U7,U8,U9 or U10 if they so wish or simply stay with the wildcats group which is £3 per session on a pay as you play basis.
AFC Stoneham are currently recruiting for the young girls age group teams and wildcats , If interested please contact : chairman@afcstoneham.co.uk or 07841696579. Alternatively please just turn up on a Monday evening 5-6 pm.
Sunday Round Up
U7 Panthers
A tough start to today's game as we went a goal down early on, however, this didn't affect the boys motivation and the score was quickly levelled out by a goal from the Panthers. It was evident the strong passing between the Panther players was a challenge for Littleton Juniors U8 Cyclones, as the Panthers continued to score further goals. Some great goals came from Logan, Jack, Hayden, Cooper and Manny. Fred battled with the opposition across the pitch and made some great assists. Our keeper Fraser kept goals at bay with some fantastic saves and some great goal-keeping decisions, which led to him getting Player of the Match.
U8 Panthers
Great game by the boys today.
We played a strong Salisbury side and it was an even match.
It was end to end with both teams having chances. I thought the boys worked their socks off and made up for the last two game performances. And snatched the winner in the last kick of the game.
David was outstanding in goal with some fingertip saves. James and Oliver defended well with some important tackles. Lucas and Ollie worked hard in midfield with some great link-up with others. Ollie also getting on the scoresheet with an accurate penalty.
Henry was back on form and was the driving force in midfield. Harry worked hard with some great crunching tackles defending from the front. But my man of the match went to the matched winner Jenson, he never stopped running and was a nuisance all over the pitch and bagged himself a hat trick inc that last min winner. Well done Jenson, well done all of you for picking yourselves up and the determination.
U10 Wolves
Jubilant January continued for the Wolves as we tamed the Lions in style today.
This encounter always had the potential to be special with the improving Wolves up against a team who are used to playing at a higher level. But confidence has arrived in bus loads! The Wolves now believe in their ability to win and twice came from behind to earn a deserved result.
The boys were regularly overloading both the midfield and attack with passing options from supporting players. The outstanding Fuku was settling quickly into a new central midfield role using both Finn on the left and Adam on the right to set up the hard working Oakley for good attempts at goal.
This was one of Finn's best performances, not just because of his two goals, but for his creativity in attack and the support he gave to Alfie behind him who in turn would venture forward down the left giving excellent support to Finn. On the right, a similar partnership, with Dash whose work in creating havoc every time he approached the Lions' den was always reinforced by the excellent Harry.
Special mentions also to Rayane who has developed calmness and dependability in defence, Reuben who made some key interceptions outside his area, Dominik who was strong as ever and whose positioning was much improved and Oskar P who is now at the top of his form in both midfield and attack.
A knee injury to Dash suddenly allowed Harry an opportunity in right midfield which he grasped with everything he had. The scores were level, play came over from the left, Harry received the ball centrally, dribbled forward taking the goalkeeper to the right before cleverly sliding the ball back across the goalie into the net. Scenes of joy! A winning goal and a winning performance from our Wolf of the Week, Harry!
U10 Royals
The U10 Royals extended their unbeaten run to 8 consecutive games, winning 7 of the games. After conceding our first goal in 5 games, we bounced back with a great goal by Marcus, sliding in and poking it under the diving goalkeeper. We continued to press the opponents, and prevented them from having many clear cut chances. A spectacular corner taken by Harrison ricocheted off of the far post and then off of a defender to put us infront, followed by another quick goal by Zain sealed the deal, taking us to 3/3 wins in the new league! Player’s POTM went to Marcus for his resilience and got his deserved goal, Managers POTM went to Nate for his constant press, and incredible support play when out of possession, as we worked on in training! Up the purps
U10 Spitfires
A battling performance today saw the U10 Spitfires fight back from 3-1 down to win 4-3. The boys showed character after going 3-1 down, trying to maintain their passing game on a tricky pitch, with goals coming from Bushy x2, Charlie and Freds. There were strong performances from Alfie and Zach, with MoM going to goalkeeper Charlie for important saves from several free kicks.
U12 Panthers
Under 12 panthers played a friendly today away to St Francis Rangers who play in the division above us. We played 11 a side in preparation for moving to this next season.
This was the first time the boys have tried it and we haven't worked on it in training but they played fantastically and came out 2-1 winners, and it could have been more comfortable with a little more composure at the right time.
We took the lead early following a goalmouth scramble and the last touch unfortunately came off a St Francis defender. St Francis pulled a goal back but Jake scored a 2nd for us.
The boys showed real grit and determination to get over the line and Ryan made some fantastic saves in goal. The back 4 in particular all played well as did the rest of the boys.
Many of the Match went to Liam for his fantastic positional play at left back, tucking round when needed and being an outlet to help drive us forward.
Well done boys.
U12 Spitfires
U12 Spitfires had a faultless performance at home to BTC Shark winning 2-0. From the start you could see the boys were up for it and battled hard for every ball and the passing was excellent. The boys dominated the 1st half and got the goal their play deserved when Mikail Field sweetly struck from outside the box into the top corner. 2nd half was played much the same in which we dominated but BTC did create the odd chance which we defended well and looked solid. Our 2nd goal came from out of nothing but full credit to Ethan Cripps for chasing down the ball causing both the defender and keeper to panic leaving an open goal which Ethan finished well with his left foot. Every player has a great game today and POM was shared between 2 players today, firstly Ethan Cripps who chased every ball and got a goal he so deserved and secondly to Mikail Field who was all over the pitch and scored a cracker. So proud of these boys today who worked hard with a depleted squad but all round pleased with what a great team they have become.
U13 Panthers
Southside AFC Youth Wolves 2
AFC Stoneham Panthers 5
One of our best games of the season. Some outstanding performances but more importantly a fantastic team effort. We went 2-0 down within 11 mins from Southside’s first real attack of the game and then a penalty.
We then scored two within 5 mins to bring us back to 2-2 by half-time with goals from Jude and Jack.
We went on to another three in the 2nd half - one from Harry, the other two from Jude for his hat-trick!
What a game!
U14 Panthers
Incredibly proud of the 10 boys who battled to 2-2 draw at home to Blackfield & Langley. Despite being well in the game, we came in for half time at 0-2. The second half the boys dominated the majority and scored through Tomi Mengyi. Shortly afterwards Brandon MCclory found an equaliser to earn a well deserved point.
U14 Wolves
Fantastic away day for the boys today, first half was very close either team could have come in on top but was 0-0. After the break and a few changes boys started to turn through the gears and quickly took a 2 goal lead good strong head from Alfie W from a corner quickly followed by 1st for Jayden. Romsey got themselves back in the game from a corner before a fantastic press from up top saw the ball drop to Max to lob the goalie from 35yrds out, boys continued to press well and some lovely through balls spilt Romsey open and allowed Jayden another 2 to complete his hat trick, boys continued to work hard right up to the final whistle which allowed another late goal from Floyd to seal a great victory for the boys. Full time 6-1
Men of the match went to Jayden and Max.
Great team spirit today and some great football played very worthy winners.
U14 Knights
U14 Knights beat Upper Clatford away 12-0 in the Quarter Final of the Testway League Cup. With 6 goals scored in each half there were Hatricks for Ewan & Ben braces for Elliot, Waseem & Will S.
MOM goes to Ewan for a well earnt hatrick. His movement, timing of runs plus some great finishing was brilliant to watch today. Thoroughly deserved.
U14 Royals
U14 Royals got off to a slow start and found themselves 2-0 down at halftime to 2nd in the league Whiteley. We started the second half with a better work ethic and improved attitude. Goals from Daniel Wrycraft and Ashton Pitter saw us back in the game. We continued to create chances but lost our shape and had tired legs in the closing minutes of the game. A goal 3 minutes from time, saw Whiteley take 3 points. A disappointing result after getting back level.
A great team effort, well done Royals.
U16 United
U16 United 3 - 0 Follands
Hindley (44)
Finch (48)
Wilcock (62)
Gayton
U16 Panthers
The U16 Panthers returned to action after a 6-week break, picking up where they left off with a 5-0 romp against Southbrook, but it could have been so different.
After the boys started strongly, having a goal ruled out for offside and missing an array of chances, everybody watched, as on a rare attack, the Southbrook forward rounded Liam Small in goal and seemed guaranteed to simply stroke the ball home. However, he hadn’t accounted for Adam Lee, who appeared from nowhere with a phenomenal block; a match saving block, keeping the scores level. Such moments define games and seasons and truth be known, there was only one result from that point onwards.
Positive, free flowing football ensued, and once Sam Holder opened the scoring with a clever back heeled finish, the goals flowed and the eventual score line could have been double what it was. Goals followed from Dylan Cross, Billy Tierling, Jude Cowan and Luke Collins Smith, but just as notable was the effort, attitude and style of play that the whole squad showed until the final whistle. Not the first time that’s been said.
Man of the match could have been awarded to an array of players, but deservedly went to Adam Lee for THAT block.
Well done to all of our youth teams today.
Girls round up
Saturday
A superb day for female football at AFC Stoneham with many great victories!
We have shown the results of our older teams below with our U16 Girls beating Eastleigh 7-1 and our U14 Eagles defeating Stubbington 3-1 to both reach the semi finals of the Hampshire Cup.
The Purps also beat Eastleigh at U14 level with our Lionesses winning 2-0 whilst our U18s defeated Romsey 5-0 both in league matches.
We have highlighted two other great games from Saturday which illustrate yet again the huge progress the club is making around girls football.
U11 Girls
AFC Stoneham Tornadoes 3
AFC Stoneham Pumas 2
WOW!! SUPER proud of both sets of girls is an understatement today…
A Stoneham derby today Tornadoes V Pumas…
AFC Stoneham is fortunate to have two girls teams both playing top division football for their age and both sets of girls dedicated to the game putting in 110%…
The game was a mixture of halves, some missed opportunities, great tackles, superb passing, banging shots and to top it off great sportsgirlship afterwards with high fives and fist pumps
Superb parent interaction and coaching cuddles afterwards
Best wishes to both teams next week against different opponents!
Club view:
We have received many reports on the above game all wishing to let us know how super proud we as a club should be of both teams.
This was a wonderful game with exemplary behaviour from every player, manager,coach and parents.
Everyone involved brought huge credit to our club. Thank you .
U13 Girls
Home to Winchester City who sit top of the league. A game we had to win to stand any chance of pushing for the Div 3 title….
A very evenly matched first half saw both teams giving everything. Not many chances on offer. With 25 minutes on the clock Winchester broke free off the left and fired a low shot past Flo to make it 0-1. The girls took a while to recover, when a shot hit a high Winchester hand in the box and we won a penalty. Cherice Johnson stepped up, and stroked it home in the bottom corner! 1-1… all to play for. The half finished that way.
We asked the girls for an extra 10-15% in the second half, my word they gave it…. the game was end to end and all of a sudden very open. Iris Wakely, through on goal… hit the post! Goal mouth scramble, shot block, shot block…. how have we not scored?!!
Then Winchester won a free kick on the edge of the box, they struck it in the top corner…. BUT super Florence Page leaped high to deny a certain goal! Outstanding.
End to end, when Iris has laid Lillie Banks through 1 on 1… could she…. ?? ….. Go on Lillie…. The crowd held their breath ….. 2-1!!!!! Limbs everywhere in the sideline!!!
But then backs against the wall, under pressure defending for our lives and the ref has given a penalty to Winchester for handball…. But the girl has put it wide! Still 2-1….
Corner after corner for Winchester… we stood firm… and there was the final whistle!
FT AFC Stoneham 2-1 Winchester City
11 unbeaten, we march on… up the Purps
Club view:
Our U13 girls only started playing football in the summer and have been formed into a super team now enjoying great success with a manager ,Steve, who should undoubtedly be a sports reporter with his wonderful match reports !
As a new team the U13 girls epitomise what our club is trying to achieve with girls football .Fantastic!
A huge well done to all of our girls teams on yesterday's superb set of results.
Girls Saturday Round Up
AFC Stoneham Panthers U10
Romsey Town Lionesses U10
The first time the girls have met up since the Christmas break and the game was played in the cold, heavy rain.
The Panthers took the lead early in the first quarter through Jessica H but were pegged back to 1-1 by Romsey.
Jessica H then added a further six goals in the next 2 quarters with Mirela also scoring a well deserved goal.
The parity rule evened things up at the end with Jessica P scoring in the final quarter.
Well done to Abigail (twice), Jess P and Georgia for going in goal in the weather.
Away team POM - Jess H
Parents POM - Jess H
Managers POM - Mirela
U11 Panthers
Portsmouth 0
AFC Stoneham 2
Momentous result today, beating the league leaders and keeping a clean sheet.
I was proud of the level of play in the first half but we found another level in the second half. I’ve never seen us so calm in possession and with our unrivalled ability to transition from defence to attack and vice versa, we were able to dominate a very good team.
Our players must be proud of their achievement. We are now the highest placed team in our league and into the cup semi finals
It’s also important to acknowledge that we played a different formation today, we explained it in the warm up. The switch to wing backs was designed to nullify their wingers and relied on our central midfielders creating with movement and 1-2s. I honestly cannot believe that 9 & 10 year olds can take on and execute that level of tactical information
In one phase of play we won 12 consecutive 1v1s. I saw defenders making incredible choices, playing safe or breaking lines with passes. We look comfortable with a proper goalie. Our wing backs were outrageously good, dominating defensively and clever in possession. Our 4 midfielders today did everything, won it, shared it and were a constant goal threat. Our quality of decision-making in possession is incredible. In attack we have varying threats, and we saw some great link up play as well as a desire to run in behind and lead the press.
I feel like mentioning individuals would detract from what was the best team performance I’ve seen. Considering we were missing 2 important players, everyone had to deliver, and did, big time. That said, our trophy winners Roxy and Phoebe, often unsung heroes, will get a name check. They were an unbreakable foundation for the team today.
As managers we expect a lot and it was pleasing to see them exceed expectation over and over again.
U16 Girls JPL
AFC Stoneham 3
Bridgewater Blacks 0
On a cold very wet Saturday afternoon Stoneham U16JPL girls hosted Bridgewater Blacks. Stoneham dominated the first quarter with plenty of shots on target but failed to beat a very good Bridgewater keeper. At half time the result remained 0-0.
However second half the girls came out with an assertive determination which paid off with Stoneham’s first goal coming from a brilliant curling left foot from Molly Gladwell. Bridgewater fought hard however they were unable to break down the home teams solid defence. Second goal came from Ede Buchele after a powerful run and taking it round the keeper to place the ball in the back of the net.
Third goal came from Kayleigh Maishman after a great delivery from a corner for her to score. Another great win for the PURPs
Well done girls for three great results in awful weather !!
Sunday Round Up
U7 Spitfires
U7 Spitfires' first game back after the Christmas break was a cold and wet one vs. Hamble Club Youth Typoons. The first quarter saw both teams having lots of the ball but both unable to score. The second quarter Hamble grew into the game quicker, switched on, and scored a brace before halftime. Spitfires were looking to get back into the game, but a mix-up at the back gave Hamble another. Spitfires did not give up, though, and managed a fine solo goal through Charlie Liburd with a rasping finish from outside the box and also converting a penalty. Archie R also had a great game marshalling the defence and getting stuck in, and Joey showed great link up play! All players showed character and gave some great ideas on what to do! Playee of the match to Charlie for his goals and fantastic movement on and off the ball!
U8 Spitfires
Spitfires started 2022 off in style with an excellent performance against Pace Panthers. Some really nice passing and great finishing made for a faultless performance. Every player played their part and everyone of the boys had a great game. Henry Polkinghorne and Brody Hibberd where on fire in front of goal and Harvey Whyte done something today for the 1st time this season. POM could of gone to anyone today but awarded to Theo Yaldren who battled hard for the team and the determination to win every tackle. Really proud of all the boys today, well done ‘mini Spitfires’
U8 Panthers
Unlucky today boys. We played some really good football at times and could have easily been the reverse score if it wasn’t for their great defending and goalkeeper’s. We created so many chances, and just need to remember to shoot on site. The boys never gave up and kept going which was a please to watch. It was just one of those days we wasn’t going to win. Taking nothing away from Southside, they deserved the win.
David done well in goal with some great saves. Oliver and James defended well, and made some good interceptions and passes. Lucas was great in midfield, battling and passing and managed to get on the scoresheet. Ollie and Harry played well in both midfield and attack, and were both unlucky not to score. Jenson was a menace up front and also scored a goal. But my man of the match went to Henry.
His drive, determination, tackling and passing was a pleasure to watch. He never gave up, and also scored. Well done Henry. Well done all of you.
U9 Spitfires
A great performance from the boys today against a spirited Hythe & Dibden team. The team went one down in the first few minutes of the game but didn’t concede again until a penalty was awarded against us in the 4th quarter. All the boys were really on their games today. Everyone could have been man of the match, the honour went to Reuben, who did some great tackling and popped up with a goal as well. Blake, Marley & Myles were great in defence. Tomo and Sam showed some great speed on the wings and nice passing with Jakub in the middle.
Goals for Jakub 3, Reuben 1, Blake 1 & Sam 2. Well done boys!
U9 Royals
AFC Stoneham U9 Royals
The boys got off to a slow start on a frozen slippery pitch, Archer was brought into action and made a few good saves to start the game. The 2nd quarter saw a great attacking display with Mikaile, Lucas, Aron and Dexter combining brilliantly throughout to break down the Marchwood defence. The Royals continued to dominate the game, a few stand out moments were Henry and Leo’s long range goals as well as couple of perfect slide tackles from Danny. Jafha and Aron also scored as well as an own goal from a great Dexter corner. MOTM went to Leo for silky skills, an assist and two superb goals. A top start to the year, well done boys!
U10 Spitfires
A great start to the new year for the Under 10 Spitfires with a very strong performance and convincing win. The first quarter saw Charlie pull off two great saves, with the team really coming alive in the second quarter with 5 goals. A further 3 goals came in the remaining quarters with today’s goal scorers being Bushy, Alfie and Zack. The defence stood strong throughout, achieving a well deserved clean sheet, and being involved in several of the goals and chances by playing it out from the back. Man of the match was a tough decision after such a good passing team performance, with Alfie being awarded the trophy. Well done boys.
U10 Jaguars
AFC Stoneham Jaguars v North Baddesley.
Great to be back and an excellent start to the new year for the Jags.
Right from kick off every player was energised and enthusiastic about the game.
From a solid defence along with great passing and holding the Jags completely dominanted this game from start to finish.
A hatrick from Sammie and a brace from Alex and 1 for Ollie was only bettered by 4 goals from Egit which included a great solo effort form one end of the pitch to the other to finish the game.
MOM Alex
Coaches Player Egit
U10 Wolves
The Wolves started the second half of the season with a first class team performance.
After learning our final new formation, there was once again the mid-game switch, but this time during play rather than during a break, meaning on-field decision making and communication were crucial and fortunately these were carried out well.
There were some outstanding performances, notably in goal from Reuben who commanded the area by often coming off his line to bravely dive at the feet of attackers, from Dominik who showed determination in defence combined with good positioning and firm tackling, from Oskar P who adapted well to his first game in midfield giving him more space to run with the ball as well as an opportunity to show off both his shooting and marking abilities, and from Dash who successfully switched when needed from right defender to right attacker and then to left midfielder.
Wolf of the Week is the ever reliable Adam who is starting to enjoy his move from midfield to attack. He tracked back effectively, covered more of the pitch than ever before and was rewarded today in his shooting.
From a winning position we partly closed the game out, but not completely so as to still prioritise player development over the result. This meant mistakes could still be made - and were - but this in turn meant it was those who made mistakes who became today's true winners.
U10 Royals
The U10 Royals got off to the dream start in their new division after their recent promotion. They brushed off the cobwebs from Christmas very quickly through Jake, and took a lead midway through the first quarter. From there it was simply onwards and upwards, with goals from Marcus, including a great header from a corner, to give us our 3rd consecutive game without the opposition scoring! The team were happy to be back playing again after the break, and their performance showed how much they missed it all.
Player’s player of the match went to Marcus for his goals and for never giving up
Coaches player of the match went to Hari, who did not make a single mistake in that game, keeping us with a clean sheet for today. Up the purps!
U11 Tigers
The Tigers had a fully-fit squad for the first time since November with Covid hitting the boys hard in the lead-up to Christmas, with a perfect surface down in Fawley to kick-off 2022 -despite the disastrous weather the last few days
Both teams created chances in the first half with Stoneham Tigers arguably on top but it was the home team who took the lead first. A string of amazing saves from Jack Binns kept the Tigers in the game.
However, Fawley quickly scored a second and it would have been easy for the Tigers' heads to drop. The boys' positive attitude and eagerness to continue sticking to our principles enabled Oliver Lewandowski (yes that is his real name!) to find a reply and we went into the interval just a goal behind.
Shortly into the second-half and Fawley grabbed two in quick succession. Stoneham Tigers managed to earn themselves a number of corners in rapid fashion and scored from both, courtesy of Miles Griffiths to narrow the gap.
The last ten minutes was all purple as the boys searched for an equaliser but a late goal from Fawley, after a superb initial save from Jack Binns, rounded the game off.
Despite the result, the Tigers can truly be proud of themselves with a can-do attitude from the first whistle to the last and always stuck to our team principles.
Special shout-outs for Zachary Simmonds, Alfie Talbot and Jack Binns. Our matchday leader was Vinnie Hamstead.
U12 Panthers
Under 12 Panthers finished our league fixtures to with a 4-1 win away at Baddesley. We had a good start to the game and played football I the right way. It then became more of a battle as the pitch started to cut up more and get boggier in places. Goalscorers today were Jake, Sam Warner, Ben and Isaac. Player of the match went to Liam at left back who put in some great tackles, was always an outlet on the left and helped drive us forward.
We will finish in the top 2 but where depends on the results in the last couple of games for Hamble, who have 2 games left to play.
We now just wait to find out what the league are doing to create more fixtures as it must be too early for the season to finish.
U16 United
Hythe and Dibden 2 - 4 United
Clark (13)
Wilcock (49)
Rich (54)
Ngombi (65)
Spencer (MotM)
U16 Athletic 10
U16 Winchester City 0
Well done to all of our teams !!
Saturday 8/1/22 Hamworthy United - away 3pm - Wessex Premier League
Tuesday 11/1/22 Portsmouth FC - away 7.30pm - Hampshire Senior Cup
Saturday 15/1/22 Shaftesbury FC - home 3pm - Wessex Premier League
Wednesday 19/1/22 Baffins Milton Rovers - away 7.45pm - Wessex Premier League
Saturday 22/1/22 AFC Portchester - home 3pm - Wessex Premier league
Tuesday 25/1/22 Brockenhurst - home 7.45pm - Russell Cotes Cup
Saturday 29/1/22 Horndean - home 3pm - Wessex Premier League
The club were delighted to receive the Wessex Premier League team of the month award for November recently presented by Mr. Greg Dickson from the Wessex League.
Pictured are Greg, Captain Jim Orvis, President Geoff Smith and Chairman Mark Stupple.
Happy New Year!
AFC Stoneham would like to wish all of our players, parents ,managers and coaches a very happy new year We would also like to take the opportunity to thank our sponsors , supporters and every club volunteer a prosperous new year as well.
Through a challenging year for everyone our club has continued to grow, develop and flourish. Without all of the above fantastic people that would not be possible and we are extremely fortunate and grateful . Thank you !
Have a wonderful 2022.
St Mary's Church - Present packing
Our first team were delighted to make a contribution recently to packing presents for the homeless and families effected by Covid at St Mary's Church in Southampton.
All of the boxes are due to be delivered this weekend around different parts of Southampton.
Thank you guys for contributing to and supporting a great initiative
U10 Spitfires Xmas presents !
A great Xmas present to each one of our U10 Spitfires from team manager Jon.
A football with club badge ,players name and a wonderful powerful message on: "I want you to believe deep in your heart that you,re capable of achieving anything you set your mind to, that you will never lose you either win or learn".
Well done Jon and all of the Spitfires !!
Sunday Round Up
U8 Panthers
Panthers U8 Report What a game to finish the year off with, against our wolves team, both teams played well but we never looked like losing after the 2nd period. Our evergy, determination and drive was too much for them. David was again brilliant in goal, with some fine saves and good kicking out. Oliver and James defended brilliantly with some good passing out from the back. Ollie and Harry were both in fine form, tackling and passing the ball and both of them scored. Henry, bossed the midfield, with some crunching tackles and powerful shots, and got got the scoresheet twice. Jenson was all over the pitch today, bagged himself a hat trick and was tackling when needed, especially with the last ditch tackle against their player, But my man of the match went to Lucas today, even though he didn’t score, his all round football was a pleasure to watch, tackling, passing through, shooting and moment was excellent today. Well done Lucas, well done all of you today, one proud manager. Final score 8-3 win.
U8 Spitfires
U8 Spitfires ended the year against Bursledon Stars and played some excellent football. Dominated possession and scored 2 great team goals. Elliott Finch & Zach Curtis scoring the goals. Superb performances by all the boys and a great end to the year. POM went to Zach Curtis got great defending and a well taken goal.
U10 Royals
U10 Royals had an amazing game to end off the year.
Through implementing the work from training, the royals didn’t allow the opposition to have a proper shot on goal and caused their defence nothing but trouble and scored plenty of goals, including a hat trick from Nate and a wonder goal from Jake, who took a fantastic touch, turned past a defender and lashed the ball top bins!
Purp of the match was a very difficult choice, with 10/10 performances from everyone on that pitch but it went to Jake today for his goal. Special mentions go to Marcus and Noah for their incredible team play and plenty of assists between them.
U10 Spitfires
A strong team performance today from the Under 10 Spitfires with a hat trick from man of the match Bushy, and also a goal from Freds. The boys played some great football, passing it around well and having several chances being saved or hitting the bar. Wishing everyone at the club a wonderful Christmas.
U10 Wolves
U10 Wolves report:
We almost saw a Christmas thriller as the Wolves were swarmed into first half submission by the Warsash Wasps, before providing a sting of their own to win an end-to-end second half.
It was a slow start with players not keeping to roles or positions. Dominik gave us reason to cheer with some good saves in his first game as goalkeeper before the boys did finally settle, although there was a second half mountain to climb that was very nearly scaled.
It was time for more width and more running, and with this came more spirit and flair. Fuku was excellent as he began to dominate the left side, first scoring himself then setting up Oskar P for his much deserved first goal of the season (although he still claims an earlier one as well). Then it was Adam, now charging down the right, who finished well to score our third before Fuku cut inside and shot with composure for his second and the Wolves' fourth.
Special mention to Dash who produced the defensive moment of the game, chasing back from half-way to reach then tackle their excellent centre forward as he was about to shoot, before bringing the ball calmly out of defence. His speed and skills are always a joy to watch but his additional passion and determination today in the face of some adversity makes Dash our Wolf of the Week.
Well done everyone on a gutsy second half and nearly an amazing comeback.
U11 Lions
Really good performances today in spite of the result, a good fight to end 2021 from the Lions.
Man of the match goes to Olly for his brilliant performance. Positives definitely to be taken today, but first a well deserved break for the team. Bring On 2022, Up The Lions!
Totton and Eling Allstars v AFC Stoneham Spitfires U13.
We arrived for our top of the table clash against Totton, with only a bare 11 players. It was a closely contested first half with chances at both ends. Sadly, a minute before half time Logan received an injury and was unable to play any further part in the game. 0-0 half time and we were down to 10 men. The second half proved how deep the boys can dig when under pressure. The whole team were awesome , defending wave after wave of attacks. Unfortunately we conceded in the 68th minute losing 1-0. This was sadly the last game for Sean Light as he moves on to a new challenge. Sean and his family will be greatly missed.
U14 Wolves
Much better performance from the boys today another very hard thought Derby day but same result.
Boys battled hard and had to handle multiple moments of pressure throughout the game. Boys took the lead from a great back post header from George B before Panthers equalised in second half. Both goalies pulled out some fantastic saves today a cracking shot from Alfie p saw a fine save from Panthers. Game continued to be end to end before Kyle sneaked a late goal in to finish a great move. George E continued to pull of some good saves before deep in deeper injury time we unfortunately conceded again.
Game finished 2-2
U14 Panthers match report
U14 Panthers played out a tight 2-2 draw vs the Wolves. The boys went behind in the first half, and despite missing a number of opportunities came in 1-0 down. During the second half Will Hosmer equalised before the wolves added a second. Will scored however scored again to level up the scores. The players voted Kunashe Musonza as man of the match. Managers man of the match was the excellent Thomas Cole. A huge thank you also to Fin Morgan for keeping goal in the second half.
U13 Panthers
AFC Stoneham Panthers U13. 3
Romsey Town Cougars U13. 2
3 league wins in a row, so really pleased with how the boys have worked over the last few weeks.
Romsey took the lead on 8 mins from a corner. We then pulled the game level on 16 mins from a throw-in through to David who took on a couple of players before smashing it in the top right corner. Great goal! Romsey took the lead again on 33 mins with a break down the left to make it 1-2 at half-time.
We were awarded a penalty for handball on 43 mins which was saved by the goalie but nicely followed up by Karlos to make it 2-2. The game then descended into a bit of a scrappy affair but the boys kept going and we were awarded another penalty with 2 mins to go when David broke down the left and was fouled through on goal. David calmly stepped up to take it with a controlled placement into the bottom right-hand corner to win the game 3-2!
We've played better this season and not come away with anything so it was great to pocket the three points and another win. Well battled today boys.
U14 Knights
An injury & illness depleted U14 Knights lost at home 3-4 to Salisbury. Goals were from Sam B, Ben and Adrian.
MOM was Will. Exemplary performance from a player that wouldn't give up and continually wanted more from everyone in the team. Deserved more today but have to swallow the loss and move on.
U15 Spitfires
Spitfires ended the year at home to Netley Royals and spent majority of the 1st half defending but the boys defended so well which was topped off by a penalty save from Braydon Morgan. 2nd half the boys offered more threat going forward and Harry Cull put the boys ahead with a sweet strike. Game then turned into a defending master class and looked like the win was ours but in the space of 2 mins went from being 1 up to 2-1 down and this being in the last few mins. Gutted for the boys as deserved more. POM went to Braydon Morgan who was outstanding in goal with not only his penalty save but 3 excellent saves at 1 nil keeping the boys ahead.
U16 United 3 - 1 Salisbury
Pietrzyk (17)
Wilcock (51)
Gayton (79)
Clark (MotM)
Well done to all of our teams who were playing their last game of 2021
Girls Saturday Round Up
U10 Panthers
AFC Stoneham Panthers 4
Romsey Town Lionesses 0
The Panthers last game of the year was arranged by the league against a team from the league above to assess the level of both teams.
The Panthers played some of their best football of the season and ended up comfortable 4-0 winners thanks to a hat trick from Jessica H and a lovely top corner finish from Jessica P.
Away team POM - Georgia
Parents POM - Georgia
Managers POM - Emily
The girls then had their Xmas party at Ninja Warrior. They’ve come so far from three players at the start of August to the team they are now!
U11 Girls Tornadoes
AFC Stoneham Tornadoes 6
Whiteley 0
An excellent performance by the Tornadoes this morning away to a Whiteley squad.
Tornadoes dominated both halves and created their own opportunities with no luck given to them and fought for every chance they made.
We had three further chances by way of alledged offside and a further disallowed penalty due to a blatant foul so the score line could have been higher but a pre Christmas win keeps the girls motivated over the festive period!
U11 Girls Pumas
Stubbington 4 - 5 Pumas
What a great way to sign off 2021, with a hard fought win away to 3rd place Stubbington. They are always tough opposition and today the girls dug in, battled, and the game was decided by a few moments of genuine quality in the final third. It’s important to say we won despite missing 2 talented players today.
The opposition managers were effusive in their praise ‘your girls go from strength to strength’ and ‘technically your players are another level, some of them should play for academies’. I’m sure one day they will!
It’s been a disruptive year but John, Waca and Nick have held the team together, and we’ve finished up joint top, with players developing both technically and tactically. Admittedly, we’ve lost some coaching attributes but we’ve gained others, and i think that means that when the girls are confronted with a challenge now, they just dig deep. Bravo
Layla N, you’ve been the busiest keeper we’ve ever had, and you’ve stepped into the team brilliantly.
At the back, Sophie started slowly but made vital tackles in the last 10 minutes, it could’ve been 5-5. Believe in yourself, limitless potential.
Roxy, still on the mend but showed her usual tenacity in the tackle.
Abbi J. What A Performance. Absolutely exploded as a player in the last month or so, quality of passing, bravery on the ball, great decision making. Vital today.
Phoebe. Roy Keane-esque performance. You
don’t win tough away games like that without players who are willing to put it all on the line. Real rock today at CDM.
Nancy. Your ability to deliver performances like that at the moment are a testament to your mental strength. Driving midfield display, one of the best I’ve seen from any player, wonderful range of passing and a vital goal . Managers Player , your mum will be very proud
Lauren. Played centrally today, gave us heart and fight in the middle, and recognised by the Opposition Always looked to create and showed some great awareness defensively.
Martha. Up against their strong RM you gave us stability and shape and never gave up.
Aaliyah. The only player who could compete with their No 7 for pace. Really dynamic performance on the wing, you were a threat and one of the few players who won their 1v1 when attacking
Erin. You don’t half moan when you don’t get the ball but when you had it, you made things happen. Scored from the edge of the box and the corners were on point today.
Abbie. Scored twice, played 5 different positions and was influential in all. Training on Monday was one of the best training displays I’ve seen, carried that into the game and I was stood right behind your top bins finish for the 2nd. Enjoyed watching that fly in
2021 has been a bit up and down for us all but the one thing that doesn’t change is the commitment and quality of our daughters performances on the pitch.
I’ve seen some magical moments and look forward to what the NY will bring. Enjoy your success Pumas but remember ‘hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard’ so make sure you get the football out over Christmas
U13 girls report
Long drive away at Bognor Regis.
A game we dominated from start to finish however there were times we needed our ever reliable goalkeeper, Flo, to step up and she did with some high quality saves.
We came in 1-1 at HT with an opening goal from Grace Davie.
Grace Davie then scored again for 1-2. Hetti Webb scored a cracker from 25 yards for 1-3 and then Cherice Johnson topped it off with a nice turn and finish from 18 yards.
FT Bognor Regis 1-4 AFC Stoneham
A convincing win to finish 2021 on an 8 game unbeaten run. These girls are improving every game and we are up to 3rd in the league!!
Purps U14 girls Lionesses 2
Eastleigh ITC 2
A game reminiscent of my school report, ie 'could do better & doesn't work hard enough' just about sums up the Purps performance today. Most of the team appearing to be in self isolation for long periods of time.
A scrappy game throughout, played to Eastleighs strengths, and they deserved to be 1 up at half time.
The Purps started the 2nd half better, and a Chloe assist set up Amy to equalise after holding off defenders well. Then, as if by magic, the Purps reverted back to the 1st half performance, letting Eastleigh bully them around, and within 2 mins the Purps were behind again. A well taken goal by Essex with 10mins to go felt like a robbery and more than we deserved (but we'll take the point)
A couple of girls stood out, Annabel was tireless in midfield, and Brewer was excellent at the back, constantly in the right place at the right time.
So the year ends with another draw, but it won't take much to turn these games around into wins.
Happy Christmas everyone
COYP
Well done to all of our girls teams !!
Portsmouth v AFC Stoneham
Hampshire Senior Cup
Tuesday January 11th 7.30pm
Fratton Park, Portsmouth.
We have now agreed pricing for our visit to Fratton Park on Tuesday January 11th.
This will be pay on the gate and admission prices are as follows :
Adult: £5
Senior/Young Person/Junior/Disabled: £2
Please note this is a re-arranged date from December 21st.
The club would love to see as many of our young players and parents, along with club managers and coaches, supporting the team on the night.
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Saturday Round Up
AFC Stoneham U10 Girls Panthers 1 City Ladies Rubies 2
It appears under 10 girls and strong winds and freezing temperatures don’t mix. The girls really struggled with the conditions playing into the strong wind for the first half but took the lead through a fine solo goal from Mirela.
Despite having the better chances, City Ladies Rubies scored twice to take the lead, which they held on to thanks to some very good saves from their keeper.
The two teams meet again in the quarter final of the Plate.
AFC Stoneham U11 Girls
Tornadoes 4 Down Grange 1
What a morning! The wind chill was Baltic and we also had snow at the end, thank goodness and not during the game..!
Great experience for the girls to play on actual grass in that weather - sometimes we’re a little spoilt with 3G…proper grass roots football today!
Luckily we had a squad - a bare 9 today due to various reasons against a whole village ! The opponents had circa 16 players - Almost enough for two teams and plenty of fresh legs…
Our girls fitness and ability held the game today…
Realistically without taking anything away from Down Grange we should have won 25-0…We eventually lost count of opportunities where we could have finished however their keeper had a phenomenal game and really kept them in it…Her reactions, positioning and ability to read the shots is something that you just can’t teach…only enhance and get better…rightly so, our girls nominated her player of the day.
Millie Fear had a great game today scoring all 4 goals for us…that said opportunities were taken by several other players…just not enough oomph to put the ball in the back of the net.
All of the girls put a shift in today, no subs, they ran their hearts out….hence why we’ve been increasing the CV training on Thursdays by way of ‘mainly’ game scenarios to keep them engaged…As the girls are getting older and playing in a higher ability league against higher ability opponents they become harder to play against so we need to increase what we’re doing also to keep up and get ahead…
Potd: Selena great work and energy
U11 boys JPL v Portsmouth
The under 11s had a tough game today against Pompey in the Community in the JPL. An even first quarter where both teams squandered chances, ended with Pompey 1-0 up after a lapse in defence allowed them a free run at goal. The second quarter continued in the same vain, before a penalty made it 2-0 to Pompey. At this point, our boys came alive and a lovely assist from Jacob allowed Fin to score. 2-1.
Next some excellent play out wide and a whipped in cross allowed Tyler to smash one home. 2-2
An unlucky own goal made it 3-2 to Pompey before Josh stepped up and delivered a worldly free kick to bring things level again. 3-3.
In to the second half and a great counter attack sent Ablaye on his way to score for us. 4-3.
Both teams creating chances to score and in to the final quarter it was Pompey who took advantage of a wayward clearance to equalise 4-4.
The snow started and the wind picked up but that wouldn’t deter us, as another counter attack set Jacob on his way, who calmly rounded the keeper and kept his composure to slot home. 5-4.
Another devastating counter attack from us set Jacob on his way again who finished on the half volley, beating the oncoming keeper to make the final score 6-4.
What a game, what a result. Well done U11s.
U13 Girls match report
Home to 100% record top of the league Netley at a wet, bitterly cold, and windy Stoneham.
The weather made for a scrappy first half with the two teams cancelling each other out. Not many chances to report and defences on top.
Second half was similar but we started really strongly, then conceded an unfortunate goal, the defence a bit static the ball heading towards goal and it bounced off the post hit our defender and dribbled over the line… agonising! 0-1.
We kept the pressure on but struggled to create the clear cut chances against a strong and quick defence… until a shot from outside the box from Cherice Johnson went under the Netley GK and into the net!! The crowd went crazy wild and it was no less than the girls deserved. From that moment we grew in confidence and had the better of it but couldn’t find the winner.
FT AFC Stoneham 1-1 Netley Royals
5 games without defeat now for the girls!!
U14 Girls
Winchester Kites U14 Girls 2
AFC Stoneham Lionesses
U14 Girls 2
Another superb performance from all the girls today in Arctic like conditions, against top of the division Winchester Kites.
After a dominant first 25 mins playing uphill, against a gale force wind, Stoneham somehow found themselves a goal behind. To say this was against the run of play would certainly be an understatement, and it deflated the girls confidence for the rest of the half. To their credit though they came out 2nd half firing on all cylinders, once again playing the opposition off the pitch. Annabels
equaliser surely has to be goal of the season, and was followed up by more excellent play resulting in a 'determined' Emily Essex goal.
Quite how the Kites scored their equaliser with the last kick of the game, is still beyond me, and quite possibly the opposition.
An excellent game to watch, with attractive football being played by both teams, just a pity it was the wrong result.
So many deserve a special mention today, Angel & Annabel bossed the game in centre mid, Essex and Emily Harryman look to be a good partnership up front, Saoirse who quietly goes about her game week in week out. Finally Tia in her first game for the Purps.
Bring on the game against Pompey next week!
CoyP
U16 Girls
Another great team performance v Romsey from U16 Scorpions in awful conditions.
Another 2 goals from Mia Garwin, 1 from Julia Walczak, assists from Katie Babahami and 2 from Hannah Webb
U16 JPL
Final score 5-1 to AFC Stoneham and congratulations to the girls and coaches on a great win in what was a bitterly cold afternoon!!
Well done to all of our teams
Sunday Round Up
AFC Stoneham U8
Wow, What a game today. We were a man down with Henry being ill, but that didn’t stop us producing one of the best passing performances of the season. I told the boys to work hard as a team and they didn’t disappoint. Their passing, moment, and decision making was brilliant today. David produced some excellent saves and rushing out to keep a clean sheet. James and Oliver were as ever solid at the back and Oliver even got on the score sheet. Ollie and Lucas was excellent in midfield and breaking down their attacks. Jenson ‘the Goat’ was again on target with a hat-trick, but what pleased me most was his unselfish passing in front of goal. But my man of the match today went to Harry aka ‘little messi’ his footwork, passing and movement on and off the ball was a pleasure to watch, and also bagged himself a hat-trick. Well done Harry. Well done all of you. You all deserved the award today, very proud of you all.
AFC Stoneham U8 Spitfires
U8 Spitfires came up against our very own Wolves in a great game. Standard slow start by the Spitfires found us behind in the 1st quarter giving us an uphill battle. Created numerous chances but just would not go in were as Wolves took their chances so credit to them. Brody Hibberd and Henry Polkinghorne then found the back of net and Spitfires were back in the game winning the final 2 quarters but just ran out of time. Credit to Wolves and a good game played by both teams. POM went to Theo Yaldren who was full of energy and almost got himself a goal but was also excellent defending.
AFC Stoneham U8 Hurricanes
Today was Derby Day, the Hurricanes lined up against the Stoneham Lions...
The match had everything and was exciting to watch. The Hurricanes started on the front foot and dominated most of the possession in the right areas, fortunately the hard work paid off with a great individual goal from Jesse. The boys continued to amount the pressure in the next quater with a very defensive minded player scoring his first ever goal for the club 'Well done Sam!' .
The second half was a different game all together. The Lions came out strong and scored a few quick goals. The play was then end to end with both teams getting opportunities to take the win, but unfortunately for us it was the Lions who broke the deadlock . Well done Lions, a great game from all involved. Up the purps!
U9 Royals
The Royals carried on their good form with another great team performance vs Rodaway Rovers. Lucas started off the scoring with 2 goals including a goal of the season contender from nowhere! Nathaniel also scored tapping in at the back post. Special mention to Archer who saved one out of the top corner in the last minute from a freekick. MOTM today went to Oakley who was excellent in defence and midfield especially helping the team to play out from the back
U9 Panthers
U9 Panthers had a great game today, more than proving their worth following their recent promotion to the top division. After a shaky start we got in to our stride and goals from Antek and Jack, coupled with an excellent display across all positions, ensured we gave the opposition a really good game today. Players of the day were Harry, who is playing up a year and doesn’t look out of place after a really assured performance on the left side of midfield, and Charlie who has really started to excel in his preferred central midfield role, setting up countless attacks and being a pivotal player on the pitch. Well done Panthers
U10 Jaguars
v Hedge End Rangers.
It was a great start for the Jags first appearance since being promoted up the divisions.
After a quiet start (worried about new division) on a cold morning and with leaf covered pitch the Jags slowly grew into the game. With 3 players away this weekend the team rose to the challenge of playing in some unfamiliar positions.
A brace from Egit in the first half with a goal in reply from Hedge End saw the Jags go into the half time interval with a slender lead despite swandering lots of chances if front of goal.
A closer run second half saw the teams both adding one goal each to see the Jags running out winners in a great well fought encounter.
Onwards and upwards go purps.
MoM Charlie
Coaches player of the week Sammie
U10 Wolves
Every game of football asks questions of its players and today's were around opportunity and desire.
With none of the four main goal scorers playing, today gave an opportunity for others to impress. Midfielders Jude, Noah and Charlie are quickly learning their individual roles but made big strides today in learning the importance of teamwork and communication. But it was lone attacker Oskar P who really grabbed that opportunity and gave his best performance of the season so far. Linking with his midfield and working hard on his positioning, he often drove the play forward leading to goal scoring chances and Oskar himself having shots on target.
Further back, the defenders were being given a stern test by Whiteley Wanderers Hurricanes. After the unluckiest of first quarters and with 4 goals conceded in the first 20 minutes, many teams would then have been blown away! Could we still show desire? We certainly did, conceding just one more goal in the final 40 minutes helped by goalkeeper Reuben who made yet another finger-tip save and who came off his line well whenever needed.
Every single player showed great play at times, but Wolf of the Week, for grabbing that opportunity to really show what he can do, is Oskar P.
U10 Spitfires
A great team performance by the Under 10 spitfires today. A dominant first quarter saw the boys go one nil up with a goal from James. The pressure continued in the remaining quarters but several chances were missed and in the end a defender’s clearance lofted over Charlie’s head for a 2-1 loss. The boys were gutted at the end but should hold their heads up high for continuing to play football. MOM was Zack for his great play out wide.
U11 Knights
A chilly day for our home match welcoming Fawley Falcons to Stoneham Lane.
Another great performance today, the players are really starting to gel now, learn their positions and understand what we are trying to do on the pitch.
Solid defensively, hard working in midfield and clinical upfront, we passed the ball nicely and tried to play football. We are trying to be brave when in possession and to move the ball the ball quickly with confidence. When defending, we are getting back in numbers with everyone willing to run that extra yard.
Goals from Charlie Px3, Tom Sx2, Noah, Josh, Taylor, Charlie S.
Players of the day got to -
Conner for an excellent passing display and for working so hard both in midfield and on the right.
Tom for 2 quality finishes, being brave on the ball and for showing great skill.
Well done everyone!
Up the Knights!
U11 Jaguars
A well earned draw for the Jags today with some tough battles and an excellent defensive display. The game started with two quick fire goals, one from Freddie and one from Elliot both assisted by Owen who started today’s game in an unfamiliar centre midfield position however filled the spot superbly! John started the game in a centre forward role playing some lovely through balls in with some great battles in the middle of the park won him the man of the match performance! Defensively we were unlucky with both goals, however some great spells of play throughout the game against a well organised opposition. Fin made a crucial save late on in the game to keep us in it. Great performance by all the lads! #upthejags #upthepurps
U12 Spitfires
U12 Spitfires played away to Southbrook Jets in a very entertaining game which ended 6-6. Southbrook took the lead but then a wonder strike from Oliver Drew got the boys level with Harry Halligan & Makail Field scoring to put the Spitfires 3-1 up. A dubious goal pulled 1 back for Southbrook but then Harry Halligan scored his 2nd and Spitfires 4th taking a 4-2 lead into half time. A slow start to the 2nd half and a couple of mistakes found us 5-4 behind but the boys dug in and a wonderful strike from Harley Marjason got us back level @ 5-5. Southbrook then took the lead again but with the last kick of the game Harry Halligan got his hat-trick smashing home from 5 yards after a save from their GK from a great header by Seth Price. So proud of these boys’ spirit today fighting back when up against it and their never say die attitude. Well done Spitfires.
U12 Panthers
Under 12 Panthers got back to winning ways in a hard fought derby game against a much improved.
We ran out 4-1 winners with goals courtesy of a Jake hatrick and a well deserved goal from Isaac that he more than deserved for the effort put in today.
We were back playing as we had earlier in the season and need to ensure we carry that momentum forward into our upcoming games.
Man of the match went to Jake today but well done to all the boys
U13 Panthers
AFC Stoneham Panthers U13. 3
Fawley Falcon Jets U13 2
Fantastic performances all round today. The boys really turned it up a level. Fawley were unbeaten this season and we were unlucky to find ourselves 0-2 down from two penalties in the 1st half and first minute of the 2nd half.
The boys kept going and we were rewarded when Jude scored from a Karlos assist on 50 mins to bring us back into the game. Then Karlos scored from a saved Jude shot on 56 mins to make the game level. Jude then got his 2nd and the winner from a Jacob assist with 5 mins to go - amazing!
There were outstanding performances everywhere today.
Great game boys! Really proud of you all!
U13 Spitfires
FC Salisbury V AFC Stoneham Spitfires U13
The Spitfires were slow to warm up this morning. We had plenty of chances to score and came in half time 0-1 up (OG). Our defence were solid and never looked vulnerable. The boys got into the groove in the second half and played some lovely football. We went on to win 0-4 . Our scorers were Alfie Surmon , on his debut for the Spitfires, Logan Mcewan, Sean Light and an own goal.
U14 Knights
U14 Knights beat Romsey 1-0 at home this afternoon in the Tyro Div 1. The only goal in the match was a penalty taken by Elliot on 65 minutes.
Scrappy game but Stoneham had the majority of chances. Some brave saves from the opposition GK which kept us at bay until the penalty opportunity.
MOM Kenz for steping in between the posts at very short notice, being a calm presence and keeping a clean sheet.
U14 Royals
The Royals started slowly today and quickly saw themselves 1-0 down against a physically strong Totton team. Some well executed passes and a good finish saw the Royals 2-0 down at half time.
The break gave the team a chance to regroup, they came out with a different mindset and found themselves competing and creating opportunities. A worldly from outside of the box from Isaac Buchan closed the gap. The Royals had fought their way back into the game and had spells of being on top. Unfortunately after a great save, a deflection off of our player gave Totton the win at 3-1.
Super proud of all of the team today, they dug deep and didn’t give up.
MOM went to Greg Rolinson, Greg made some great saves today and kept the Royals in the game on several occasions, not bad for a stand in GK.
U14 Wolves
After our unlucky result last weekend losing 1 nil to top of the league, we hosted 2nd this weekend and unfortunately found ourselves again just on the wrong side of the result, despite boys playing some fantastic football the luck just stayed against us. Boys created many chances and defended super just caught out on a moment of lack of concentration, boys battled hard in first half and was unlucky not to break the deadlock. Second half started and was very end to end until before we knew it a long ball over the top saw our opponents take the lead, boys Continued to work hard before a lapse of concentration saw us concede again.
Boys Continued to battle and clawed 1 back but unfortunately just a consolation as final whistle went game over.
1-2
Motm went to Henry and max for some great football and good movements off the ball
U15 United
AFC Stoneham United U15s played at Oakley today in the PHYL. We had a limited squad due to recent injuries but that didn’t stop the boys digging in and working hard, after going 2 goals down a very resilient United dug in to run out 3-2 winners. All three goals were scored by Ali Nazari.
U16 Athletic
Cup games v Div 3 Littleton. 14-0
Callum Walford
Aidan Farndell
Alex Wilkie
Joel McNulty
Michael Shaw
Kyle Podolanski
Lennon Ayling
AFC Stoneham Ladies 5
Woking 0
Not the prettiest of performances today however we got the job done. @wokingfcladies made it difficult for us today but we extend our unbeaten league run to 7 games and move upto 2nd! #upthepurps
Goalscorers:
Harper
Buckingham (2)
Treweek (2)
Another top set of results from our teams.
Our coveted "Team of the day " goes to our U13 Panthers for a superb 3-2 win against previously unbeaten Fawley having been 2-0 down. Well done guys !
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Brockenhurst 1-1 AFC Stoneham
AFC Stoneham were held to a 1-1 draw on Saturday afternoon as Brockenhurst managed to snatch a late goal to deny AFC Stoneham the 3 points. James Phillips makes one change from Tuesday’s game against Bashley as Scott Hills comes in and replaces Diego Romero.
AFC Stoneham kick off for the first half, and come straight under pressure from Brockenhurst in the opening minutes of the game. Brockenhurst register the first attack at goal when Kieran O’Donnell, from 30 yards out- has a shot at goal but it’s well over the crossbar and results in a goal-kick. 11 minutes in Brockenhurst have the ball in the back of the net curtesy of Christie Ward but the linesman flag is up and is ruled out for offside.
With all the pressure from Brockenhurst, AFC Stoneham managed to win a penalty 35 yards out from goal. Jim Orvis plays a great ball into the box; Wiseman rises and meets the ball and headers it back and Scott Hills meets and hits it into the back of the net 1-0 to Stoneham on their first attack on goal. Stoneham in quick succession from the goal register another attack on goal when Ryan Penny shoots at goal from the edge of the box but it’s well wide and goes out for a goal kick.
With some of the pressure from the quick counter attacks from Stoneham, Brockenhurst find their rhythm again have a chance of levelling the score-line. When Kieran O’Donnell plays a great ball into the box where Christie Ward shoots but Tom Parker-Trott makes the save but the ball goes back into play and Jack Smith hits the rebound ball but Parker-Trott makes another great save and it goes out for a corner. Stoneham win another free kick in which Ben Clarke takes, he plays a ball into the box Cal Laycock meets the ball and lays it off to Duarte Martins who shoots but James Mayo saves.
HALF TIME – Brockenhurst 0-1 AFC Stoneham
AFC Stoneham start the second half brightly and are putting the pressure on hard for Brockenhurst as they have a few chances at goal but are ruled out for offside. Brockenhurst make the first change of the game in 52nd minute when Ronan Moore comes off and Joe Chamberlain comes on. Scott Hills finds himself in space on the edge of the box and half volleys the ball at the goal it causes some trouble for the keeper as he comes out to make the save. Brockenhurst make another 2 changes with AFC Stoneham making their first, for Stoneham we see Duarte Martins come off and replaced by Diego Romero. For Brockenhurst Lyle Simpson and Seung Woo-Yang make way for Matt Sheedy and Mitch Speechley-Price.
Another chance for AFC Stoneham when Jim Orvis plays the ball to Cal Laycock who shoots but there isnt another power behind the shot and it’s a comfortably save for the keep. Stoneham second change of the afternoon sees Ryan Penny off and Jake Thomson on. Quickly after the substitution AFC Stoneham nearly make it 2-0 when Cal Laycock has another shot at goal but again the keeper makes a decent save. AFC Stoneham make their third and final change 74 minutes in when Nathan Clements comes on and Scott Hills comes off.
Brockenhurst up their attack as a goal mouth scramble nearly results in a leveller for Brockenhurst but the AFC Stoneham defenders do well and clear the danger away. However, Brockenhurst go down to 10 men for the final 10 minutes of the game when Joe Chamberlain is sinbinned for dissent. Final few minutes of the game it looked like AFC Stoneham were going to be leaving with the 3 points but in the 89th minute Alex Haynes finds himself in space on the edge of the box and shoots and the ball goes into the back of the net, heartbreak for AFC Stoneham as they played really well in the second half.
Line-up for AFC Stoneham:-
Parker-Trott, Kerton, Dyer, Bulpitt, Wiseman, Clarke, Martins, Orvis, Laycock, Hills
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Thomson, Clements, Galloway, Campbell, Romero
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