Thursday 25 October 2007
Cumnor U7s v Stanford Youth U7s Sat Nov 3rd
Two friendly fixtures against Stanford are now confirmed at the Closes. Kick off is at 10.30, please be at the ground by 10. There is also training for the U6s.
Monday 15 October 2007
Saturday 13 October 2007
Cumnor U7s v Kingston U7s 13th Oct 2007 (friendly)
U7s v Kingston... another storming display by Cumnor.
Despite a mix up with the kit, Cumnor emerged unbeaten in another friendly fixture (perhaps we should always play in red?)
The A's held their shape and put together some crisp passing moves to ensure a stunning 5-0 win.
Adam M was a strong presence in goal and commanded his area well. Rory continued his excellent form from last week and made some telling interceptions. In midfield, Ollie and James battled hard for the ball and distributed well. Particular credit must go to James who almost didn't play due to a recent illness. Out wide, Will and Ben were a constant threat to Kingston... and they also tracked back extremely well to contain the dangerous Kingston number 7, Tommy. Up front, capt. Fyn showed his natural goalscoring instincts with three beautifully taken goals.
In the first half, Cumnor pressed forward from the whistle. Will made some fine breaks, hugging the left touchline and setting Fyn up for goal number 1. A lively Ben C scored the second when his smart shot was deflected in off an unfortunate defender. Tim made sure that Ben rightly claimed the goal! More slick passing saw Will put Fyn through for his second and a lead of 3-o at half-time.
We changed it around for the second-half with Ollie finally getting his chance in goal. The dynamic Adam M slotted nicely into midfield and pushed forward with real purpose. Will got the fourth goal burying a difficult chance with his right foot before Fyn finished off his hat-trick in true O'Shea style. James took a much-needed breather at the back and Rory came into midfield and really got stuck in.
Well done everyone... and bragging rights for Ben C when he goes back to school on Monday and faces all his Kingston friends!
The B's fought well and deserved their 1-1 draw. Ben Mc was once more very assured in goal in the first half. Joe - our player of the week last week - was superb in defence yet again and was well partnered by Adam W. In midfield, Toby, Henry and Binky fought for every ball. Laurie started up front but was much happier dropping into midfield where he could be right in the thick of the action.
Cumnor made some excellent breaks with Toby being especially dangerous out wide and on the edge of the box. In an astute tactical move by the coaches(!), Binky was pushed up front and within seconds was through on goal. Showing nerves of steel he slid the ball past the goalie for a 1-0 lead. Kingston pressed forward and managed to draw level just before half-time.
In the second-half, Henry replaced Ben Mc in goal and made a brilliant save with his feet which kept us in the game. In a fast, end-to-end half, both teams tested each other to the limit. Joe, Toby and Laurie tackled hard and both Binky and Adam W took knocks. Adam M was called on as a late replacement and made some powerful runs. For the second week running Adam W made a telling interception with his back to the ball (great awareness, Adam!)
The game finished 1-1 and for the second week running, the boys showed real character and fight.
It was an excellent day and we were made to feel very welcome by the Kingston players, coaches and parents (great bacon butties, too!)
That means we've played 4, won 3 and drawn 1. What an excellent start to the season.
Player of the Week for his all round play and excellent attitude: Toby
Golden Boot 13/10/2007
Fyn 5
Will 4
Ollie 2
Ben 2
Henry 1
Binky 1
Rory 1
Toby 1
James 1
Training for U6s and U7s on Sat Oct 20th at Cumnor School
Next match: Stanford Youth at home Sat Nov 3rd (tbc)
Despite a mix up with the kit, Cumnor emerged unbeaten in another friendly fixture (perhaps we should always play in red?)
The A's held their shape and put together some crisp passing moves to ensure a stunning 5-0 win.
Adam M was a strong presence in goal and commanded his area well. Rory continued his excellent form from last week and made some telling interceptions. In midfield, Ollie and James battled hard for the ball and distributed well. Particular credit must go to James who almost didn't play due to a recent illness. Out wide, Will and Ben were a constant threat to Kingston... and they also tracked back extremely well to contain the dangerous Kingston number 7, Tommy. Up front, capt. Fyn showed his natural goalscoring instincts with three beautifully taken goals.
In the first half, Cumnor pressed forward from the whistle. Will made some fine breaks, hugging the left touchline and setting Fyn up for goal number 1. A lively Ben C scored the second when his smart shot was deflected in off an unfortunate defender. Tim made sure that Ben rightly claimed the goal! More slick passing saw Will put Fyn through for his second and a lead of 3-o at half-time.
We changed it around for the second-half with Ollie finally getting his chance in goal. The dynamic Adam M slotted nicely into midfield and pushed forward with real purpose. Will got the fourth goal burying a difficult chance with his right foot before Fyn finished off his hat-trick in true O'Shea style. James took a much-needed breather at the back and Rory came into midfield and really got stuck in.
Well done everyone... and bragging rights for Ben C when he goes back to school on Monday and faces all his Kingston friends!
The B's fought well and deserved their 1-1 draw. Ben Mc was once more very assured in goal in the first half. Joe - our player of the week last week - was superb in defence yet again and was well partnered by Adam W. In midfield, Toby, Henry and Binky fought for every ball. Laurie started up front but was much happier dropping into midfield where he could be right in the thick of the action.
Cumnor made some excellent breaks with Toby being especially dangerous out wide and on the edge of the box. In an astute tactical move by the coaches(!), Binky was pushed up front and within seconds was through on goal. Showing nerves of steel he slid the ball past the goalie for a 1-0 lead. Kingston pressed forward and managed to draw level just before half-time.
In the second-half, Henry replaced Ben Mc in goal and made a brilliant save with his feet which kept us in the game. In a fast, end-to-end half, both teams tested each other to the limit. Joe, Toby and Laurie tackled hard and both Binky and Adam W took knocks. Adam M was called on as a late replacement and made some powerful runs. For the second week running Adam W made a telling interception with his back to the ball (great awareness, Adam!)
The game finished 1-1 and for the second week running, the boys showed real character and fight.
It was an excellent day and we were made to feel very welcome by the Kingston players, coaches and parents (great bacon butties, too!)
That means we've played 4, won 3 and drawn 1. What an excellent start to the season.
Player of the Week for his all round play and excellent attitude: Toby
Golden Boot 13/10/2007
Fyn 5
Will 4
Ollie 2
Ben 2
Henry 1
Binky 1
Rory 1
Toby 1
James 1
Training for U6s and U7s on Sat Oct 20th at Cumnor School
Next match: Stanford Youth at home Sat Nov 3rd (tbc)
Monday 8 October 2007
Cumnor U7's vs Eynsham U7's
Two good victories to start the season off:
Cumnor U7s had a good start to its friendly fixtures for the 2007/08 season. There was a full turn out of players for our inaugural game against Eynsham at The Closes and all those who played enjoyed the games and seemed keen to do it again!
Cumnor U7s 8 – 0 Eynsham U7’s:
Cumnor got off to a great start in the first game, passing the ball very nicely from the kick-off and spending much of the first half in the Eynsham half of the pitch. Early goals by Will and Ben put Cumnor on the front foot and these were followed up with 4 more goals by half time, Fyn scoring two, Ollie and Will adding the others. At half time Adam was relieved in Goal by Will and the formation of the team was changed somewhat.
The second half was a much tighter affair, however with Adam and James linking up well in midfield Cumnor still created more chances. Cumnor added two more goals during this period, with Ollie adding to his first half strike and Rory getting his first goal of the season.
Cumnor U7s 3 – 2 Eynsham U7’s:
The second match was much closer, however Cumnor still emerged victorious. Ben M started in goal in his very first session for the club and made a number of sharp saves. Toby was a good threat up front and linked up well with Binky and Laurie. This threat led to Cumnor getting a penalty, which was very well saved by the Eynsham keeper. However, from the resulting corner Toby scored to put Cumnor in the lead. 1-0 at half time.
Adam replaced Ben in goal for the second half and made a couple of good saves (one of which he knew very little about), however Eynsham battled back into the game to make it 1-1. Will then replaced Toby due to injury and he had an immediate impact, putting Cumnor back in front. Eynsham responded again to make it 2-2, before Henry made on final charge, shrugging off two heavy challenges and poking the ball past the Eynsham keeper to give Cumnor the win. Throughout the match Cumnor defended very well, and this was epitomised by Joe who kept the dangerous No. 9 of Eynsham in check with great tackles. For this Joe was named Player of the Week.
Cumnor U7s had a good start to its friendly fixtures for the 2007/08 season. There was a full turn out of players for our inaugural game against Eynsham at The Closes and all those who played enjoyed the games and seemed keen to do it again!
Cumnor U7s 8 – 0 Eynsham U7’s:
Cumnor got off to a great start in the first game, passing the ball very nicely from the kick-off and spending much of the first half in the Eynsham half of the pitch. Early goals by Will and Ben put Cumnor on the front foot and these were followed up with 4 more goals by half time, Fyn scoring two, Ollie and Will adding the others. At half time Adam was relieved in Goal by Will and the formation of the team was changed somewhat.
The second half was a much tighter affair, however with Adam and James linking up well in midfield Cumnor still created more chances. Cumnor added two more goals during this period, with Ollie adding to his first half strike and Rory getting his first goal of the season.
Cumnor U7s 3 – 2 Eynsham U7’s:
The second match was much closer, however Cumnor still emerged victorious. Ben M started in goal in his very first session for the club and made a number of sharp saves. Toby was a good threat up front and linked up well with Binky and Laurie. This threat led to Cumnor getting a penalty, which was very well saved by the Eynsham keeper. However, from the resulting corner Toby scored to put Cumnor in the lead. 1-0 at half time.
Adam replaced Ben in goal for the second half and made a couple of good saves (one of which he knew very little about), however Eynsham battled back into the game to make it 1-1. Will then replaced Toby due to injury and he had an immediate impact, putting Cumnor back in front. Eynsham responded again to make it 2-2, before Henry made on final charge, shrugging off two heavy challenges and poking the ball past the Eynsham keeper to give Cumnor the win. Throughout the match Cumnor defended very well, and this was epitomised by Joe who kept the dangerous No. 9 of Eynsham in check with great tackles. For this Joe was named Player of the Week.
See you all at Kingston.
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