It was great to see the attitude shown at Highworth carried forward into this match. In the first half we played excellent football and created lots of chances. Arthur scored the first, and Johan scored from a free-kick from outside the box for the second. Half time, 2-nil up against the undefeated league leaders - great performance all round.
Unfortunately we were a bit wayward at the start of the second half and let Brinkworth back in with two goals. Brinkworth made the most of the slope and the wind, but we battled equally hard. Another goal from Arthur and and tap-in from Harry after a good run from Johan left the final result at 4-6.
Despite the loss we can be very pleased with the game today - a clear lead at half time and continuing to score when we were a couple of goals down. Brinkworth have kept 7 clean sheets this season, yet we scored more goals against them than any other team in the league - fantastic!
Captain's MoM (chosen by Charlie) - Will A for excellent defensive work at full-back (again)
Coaches' MoM - Dominic for a superb first half in defence and his best game this season.
Training Monday (at the later time)
No training or matches over half-term. Next match is at home to Calne on 6/3
Sunday, 13 February 2011
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Sunday 13/2 at home
Reminder that we are home on Sunday to Brinkworth.
Meet at the Rec at 9.30 for 10am kick off.
Meet at the Rec at 9.30 for 10am kick off.
Sunday, 6 February 2011
Reminder - later training
Training - change of time 7.15 - 8.30pm
From next week until the end of March, the pitch is booked at St Jo's from 7.30 - 8.30pm, meeting at 7.15 for warm up
From next week until the end of March, the pitch is booked at St Jo's from 7.30 - 8.30pm, meeting at 7.15 for warm up
Highworth 2 - 2 Wasps
This was great result against one of the top teams in the league. For the first time this season everyone gave 100% for the whole match. We certainly deserved the draw and even had a couple of chances to win in the last few minutes.
Highworth had to work hard for their first goal and were lucky to get a second after a brave save by Jonny. Johan won a penalty and coolly converted it to go in 2-1 down at half time.
We made the most of the slope in the second half and forced an o.g. to tie the match.
We could have scored a few more - we hit the bar twice!
This shows we are a good team when we work hard and play football. Defence tackled well, midfield held the ball up and released it to runners, forwards created chances. All excellent football.
Apparenty we do well when we save the biscuits to full-time - perhaps we'll keep that superstition going!
Captain's MoM (chosed by Harry) - Charlie for midfield work and a header against the bar!
Coaches' MoM - Will W for his best match of the season with some fierce defending.
Next week - we need the same again against the league leaders - at home to Brinkworth
Highworth had to work hard for their first goal and were lucky to get a second after a brave save by Jonny. Johan won a penalty and coolly converted it to go in 2-1 down at half time.
We made the most of the slope in the second half and forced an o.g. to tie the match.
We could have scored a few more - we hit the bar twice!
This shows we are a good team when we work hard and play football. Defence tackled well, midfield held the ball up and released it to runners, forwards created chances. All excellent football.
Apparenty we do well when we save the biscuits to full-time - perhaps we'll keep that superstition going!
Captain's MoM (chosed by Harry) - Charlie for midfield work and a header against the bar!
Coaches' MoM - Will W for his best match of the season with some fierce defending.
Next week - we need the same again against the league leaders - at home to Brinkworth
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Sunday 6/2 and new training time
Sunday 6/2 - Away at Highworth
We are due to be away at Highworth (Elms Rec), meet at 11.30 for 12.00 kick off. Please dress warmly (esp gloves) if cold.
Training - change of time 7.15 - 8.30pm
From next week until the end of March, the pitch is booked at St Jo's from 7.30 - 8.30pm, meeting at 7.15 for warm up.
Despite the best efforts of our sponsor(!), we may still need someone to help at short notice if trains are delayed - please let me know if you are happy to be called upon!
I hope this doesn't cause anyone any problems, if it does please let me know - we could revert to the old time but would need some one to commit to be there every week as the extra adult.
We are due to be away at Highworth (Elms Rec), meet at 11.30 for 12.00 kick off. Please dress warmly (esp gloves) if cold.
Training - change of time 7.15 - 8.30pm
From next week until the end of March, the pitch is booked at St Jo's from 7.30 - 8.30pm, meeting at 7.15 for warm up.
Despite the best efforts of our sponsor(!), we may still need someone to help at short notice if trains are delayed - please let me know if you are happy to be called upon!
I hope this doesn't cause anyone any problems, if it does please let me know - we could revert to the old time but would need some one to commit to be there every week as the extra adult.
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