Wasps 4 - 1 Chiseldon

A great all-round performance today against a good Chiseldon team who didn't give up easily.

Johan started the scoring with a goal from outside the box. Arthur got the goal that he has been threatening for a while. In the second half Johan scored another after latching on to a loose ball. Finally Nick killed the game off with a huge goal from nearly at the half way line! Despite a few scares we only let in one goal.

Captain's MoM (chosen by Sam): Jonny for confident goal keeping (and being consistently good over recent games)
Coaches' MoM: Nick for his relentless movement and play in midfield (and deserved goal)

We are now 3 points off the bottom. A couple more strong performances and three/six points could take us up to 8th place. Equally we could still end up bottom if we don't keep playing right to the end of the season next week.

Next match is at HOME on Sunday vs Avondale, meet at 9.30 for 10am k.o.

Wasps 1 - 3 Highworth

This was definitely the toughest match of the season. We don't often play against such physical players who know how to use their bodies (and arms and legs and....)

The first half result was not bad - letting in 3 (downhill) against a team who constantly target such a tall, strong centre forward.

In the second half, we got the measure of them and killed their only game-plan. Solid defending and midfield play plus some good passing and running upfront meant we created more chances - including a goal for Johan and Arthur hitting the bar. So 1-0 to us in the second half - a good result.

The main learning point is to make sure we can respond to physical football (with more skilful football). We also need to make more space rather than getting trapped on the sidelines.

Captain's MoM (chosen by Tom): Sam for determined defending against their centre forward
Coaches' MoM: Arthur for being much more aware of the offside and continuing to create goal scoring chances

No matches over Easter. Local derby coming up against Chiseldon!

The next matches are:
Wed 27/04/11 18:15 Chiseldon @ Wanborough Rec
Sun 01/05/11 10:00 Avonvale Utd @ Wanborough Rec
Wed 04/05/11 18:15 Cirencester Town G @ Corinium Stadium, Cirencester (PROVISIONAL)
Sat 07/05/11 10:00 Shaw B @ Wanborough Rec

Per-Axel may run a training session over Easter at the Rec so the boys don't get too rusty. Please email him if you are available for the following:

Monday 11th April at 6pm
Monday 18th April at 6pm
Monday 25th April at 6pm

Stratton Yth 5 - 3 Wasps

A real curate's egg today.

At times, we played really well. The boys have really improved and are frequently playing some good mature football. Our set pieces are working well. Jonny's goal kicks are getting longer, Johan's corners are excellent, we are using more of the pitch and we are making lots of chances.

However, we let ourselves down at times today and Stratton took advantage. We need to challenge for every ball especially around the box. No-one should be turning their backs on the ball or swinging legs aimlessly. We have shown in recent matches that we are better than that.

It was tough match today. Stratton were always going to work hard after Wed's result and with no substitutes we tired more quickly on a big pitch.

On the positive side, we created some good chances and Tom was unlucky to have his goal ruled offside. Johan's opening goal was the result of determination and Charlie deserved to get a goal, knocking in Johan's corner. We tried hard to get back into the match in the last 15 minutes.

Captain's MoM (chosen by Nick): Tom for his midfield passing and (disallowed) goal
Coaches' MoM: Charlie - gave 100% today and scored a goal

No training tomorrow - instead we have Highworth Town at home - meet at 6 for 6.30 k.o.