Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Sunday, 20 November 2011
Ciren 4 -2 Wasps
As I said after the match today, it is difficult to complain about today's performance. We held Cirencester for 30 minutes and had created some chances ourselves until the ref awarded an unlucky penalty.
We got back into the game in the second half with a goal from Johan after a one-v-one with the keeper. Johan got another goal after a great run down the wing.
Unfortunately Cirencester got a couple more - a slight loss of concentration from us both times. Their final goal could easily have been disallowed for a foul on Sam, who did well as our stand-in goalie due to Jonny's injured hand.
The defence had a great game - Harry, Jonny, Liam and Will A all worked well at the back. Dom and Will W marked one of their danger players out of the game. Meanwhile we created a lot of good play in midfield, just struggling to get the passes through to create the chances.
The main lesson today is to be more determined to win the 50/50 balls and challenge harder for the clearances. Overall a really good game of football!
Captain's MoM (chosen by Liam): Jonny for a strong defensive display.
Coach's MoM: Nick for a dominant game in midfield (and being muddiest).
Training Monday as normal
Next match: Sunday 27 at HOME to Chiseldon - note this is an AFTERNOON kick off. Meet at 2 for 2.30pm
We got back into the game in the second half with a goal from Johan after a one-v-one with the keeper. Johan got another goal after a great run down the wing.
Unfortunately Cirencester got a couple more - a slight loss of concentration from us both times. Their final goal could easily have been disallowed for a foul on Sam, who did well as our stand-in goalie due to Jonny's injured hand.
The defence had a great game - Harry, Jonny, Liam and Will A all worked well at the back. Dom and Will W marked one of their danger players out of the game. Meanwhile we created a lot of good play in midfield, just struggling to get the passes through to create the chances.
The main lesson today is to be more determined to win the 50/50 balls and challenge harder for the clearances. Overall a really good game of football!
Captain's MoM (chosen by Liam): Jonny for a strong defensive display.
Coach's MoM: Nick for a dominant game in midfield (and being muddiest).
Training Monday as normal
Next match: Sunday 27 at HOME to Chiseldon - note this is an AFTERNOON kick off. Meet at 2 for 2.30pm
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Wasps 2 - 4 Sevenfields
A game of two halves today.
We were under pressure immediately after letting in two soft goals. The key lesson is we must play with 100% concentration from the outset. We were unlucky to have a goal disallowed (not sure why - but then I wasn't clear what was happening quite a lot of the time today!)
The second half was much better. We were more determined and "won" the second half 2-0 after a penalty for Johan and a goal from Arthur.
It was a difficult match today. We need to keep calm and play our own game of football no matter what the opposition do or say.
Captain's MoM (chosen by Tom): Liam for consistently positive, attacking play
Coaches' MoM: Johan for working hard to create the opportunities.
Training Monday as normal.
Next match: Away at Cirencester meet at 12 for 12.30 kick off.
We were under pressure immediately after letting in two soft goals. The key lesson is we must play with 100% concentration from the outset. We were unlucky to have a goal disallowed (not sure why - but then I wasn't clear what was happening quite a lot of the time today!)
The second half was much better. We were more determined and "won" the second half 2-0 after a penalty for Johan and a goal from Arthur.
It was a difficult match today. We need to keep calm and play our own game of football no matter what the opposition do or say.
Captain's MoM (chosen by Tom): Liam for consistently positive, attacking play
Coaches' MoM: Johan for working hard to create the opportunities.
Training Monday as normal.
Next match: Away at Cirencester meet at 12 for 12.30 kick off.
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Greenmeadow 3 - 0 Wasps
Despite the final score there were lots of positives from this game.
We had a strong first half and played the better football. Some good chances were created and some of the passing was fantastic. Unfortunately a last minute goal left us one down at the break.
The second half was more challenging and the defence was heavily tested. Jonny made some good saves and the whole defence worked hard (the main lesson here is that the midfield need to come back and help out more quickly.) A couple of lapses resulted in two goals. But overall an improvement on the last match v Greenmeadow.
Captain's MoM (chosen by Johan): Tom for his midfield creativity
Coaches MoM: Will A for another strong defensive display
Training Monday as usual.
Next Sunday at home to Sevenfields (used to be Penhill Knights), meet at 10 for 10.30 kick off.
We had a strong first half and played the better football. Some good chances were created and some of the passing was fantastic. Unfortunately a last minute goal left us one down at the break.
The second half was more challenging and the defence was heavily tested. Jonny made some good saves and the whole defence worked hard (the main lesson here is that the midfield need to come back and help out more quickly.) A couple of lapses resulted in two goals. But overall an improvement on the last match v Greenmeadow.
Captain's MoM (chosen by Johan): Tom for his midfield creativity
Coaches MoM: Will A for another strong defensive display
Training Monday as usual.
Next Sunday at home to Sevenfields (used to be Penhill Knights), meet at 10 for 10.30 kick off.
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Sunday 6/11
Sunday's fixture is confirmed:
06/11/11 14:00 pm Greenmeadow Youth B v Wanborough Juniors U13 @ Lydiard Park
Please meet at 1.30 at Lydiard.
06/11/11 14:00 pm Greenmeadow Youth B v Wanborough Juniors U13 @ Lydiard Park
Please meet at 1.30 at Lydiard.
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