Hi

Sorry this weeks report is late but with Barmitzvah’s & Arsenal play its busy busy busy.

Anyway first half is by me and the second half is by Keith.

First Half

I thought we started really well and the midfield of Louie & Connor were well in control and pushed the team forward at every chance and Morgan played well at full back. We probably should of scored two or three till good work from Connor sent Kevin through but he was stopped by a good save, however the Archie was there in put the ball away. We continued to create chances and HMH were lucky to be in the game. However right at the death they stole a equalizer. We conceded a poor corner and didn’t clear the ball properly and its 1.1 .

Second Half

Unfortunately, as the weather deteriorated, so did our defending from corners! As a mix up between josh and Frankie allowed the ball to deflect into the goal straight from the corner kick via Josh’s knee.
However, even thunder and lightening does not dampen the enthusiasm of our boys, and a deserved equaliser came, when a well delivered free kick from Charne was finished off by in form Kalid. How we didn’t manage to get a winner is beyond me.we peppered their goal, and even had the ball in their net only for Kevin to have been ruled offside. To say 2-2 was a fair result, as some of the oppositions dads did, was wishful thinking,special mention for man of the match Kevin, who played exceptionally well in midfield . Also Morgan, again had a good game in the heart of defence.
We thoroughly deserved to win this game. No question\
As for improvements. Defending corners is a massive requirement , and quickly switching play would also be useful.

Also i will add to that throw ons (which we practised on Monday).

Clear the ball at corners. Have a good week all

That was a much better performance today. A few of you were asked to play in different positions and you all did it what you were asked.

The game got off to a flyer with a very good goal from Carl, from that point we dominated the match. Louis and Tom worked hard in midfield while a change back four of Chris, Patrick, Connor and Morgan looked strong and comfortable.

Kevin managed to bag a hat-trick before half time with one if them a header from a good cross from Charney whos pace down the wing troubled them all game.

The second half started with another fine solo goal from Carl and a poachers finish from Archie. Once we got to six it allowed Keith to rotate players into different positions. Saul got the chance to play right wing and Chris upfront. We did let slip a goal which gave the opposition renewed hope but Josh pulled off a couple of fine saves and then Kahlid bagged a quick brace at the end.

We play much better when we do our quick passing game and utilise the wide players who have good pace.

Things to improve:

Throw on’s – We must of done 10 foul throws Keep feet on the floor and release the ball behind your head. (Training this week i think)

Keep on side – look across the line, sometimes run across defenders before you run forward. Midfield release the ball early.

Thanks to Daniel for refereeing the game and the parents for coming in such bad weather.

Keith’s MotM was Morgan Well done who worked hard where ever Keith asked him to play.