With the mid-winter break finally over, the U8s were itching to get out on the field and face a fired-up Carterton.
Match One
Despite missing some key players, Cumnor put in a spirited display and were unlucky to let in 4 answered goals. Ed made a series of cracking saves in goal and Fyn and James E went close on several occasions. There was some great link play between Adam M and Ben Mc and Toby made a number of heroic tackles. Rory was his usual commanding self at the back but had his work cut out to contain an on-form Carterton.
Match Two
A much better team performance with Henry M barking orders from between the sticks, Joe and Adam W rottweiler like at the back and excellent midfield/forward play between James S, Laurie, Binky and a lively Henry S. Cumnor were desperately unlucky to concede a last minute equalizer and deserved the win. Congratulations to James S and birthday boy Laurie who both bagged their debut goals. Well done.
Player of the Week: For taking charge and non-stop bravery Henry M
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Sunday, 30 November 2008
Cumnor Shine Away At Tower Hill Stars
A great way to end the year with two excellent 4-0 wins.
In freezing conditions, Cumnor put in two excellent team performances. Credit must go to the boys for staying focussed in difficult circumstances. It's not easy playing half a match, then going off, then coming back and playing another half. Well done too, for staying warm: something the coaches were in their new training tops!
We passed the ball nicely through midfield with James S putting in some lovely touches. Will scored two goals, Adam M 3 and both boys hit the woodwork on numerous occasions. Ollie and Ben Mc also got a goal each and Joe too, snuck one in at the end of the second match. James S will eventually open his account for the season and was unlucky not to get on the score sheet.
Binky and Henry M were outstanding in defence and Henry S made some excellent breaks. Toby tackled hard, so did James E and Ed. Rory was given the freedom to attack but still tracked back and covered well. Fyn was lively on the wing despite being unwell.
Fantastic effort to go into our mid=season break with two comprehensive wins. We're a great passing team with excellent defenders and great finishers. If we work hard on our calling, tackling and positional play there's no reason why we can't enjoy a successful 2009.
Player of the week: for his passing and shooting, James S.
In freezing conditions, Cumnor put in two excellent team performances. Credit must go to the boys for staying focussed in difficult circumstances. It's not easy playing half a match, then going off, then coming back and playing another half. Well done too, for staying warm: something the coaches were in their new training tops!
We passed the ball nicely through midfield with James S putting in some lovely touches. Will scored two goals, Adam M 3 and both boys hit the woodwork on numerous occasions. Ollie and Ben Mc also got a goal each and Joe too, snuck one in at the end of the second match. James S will eventually open his account for the season and was unlucky not to get on the score sheet.
Binky and Henry M were outstanding in defence and Henry S made some excellent breaks. Toby tackled hard, so did James E and Ed. Rory was given the freedom to attack but still tracked back and covered well. Fyn was lively on the wing despite being unwell.
Fantastic effort to go into our mid=season break with two comprehensive wins. We're a great passing team with excellent defenders and great finishers. If we work hard on our calling, tackling and positional play there's no reason why we can't enjoy a successful 2009.
Player of the week: for his passing and shooting, James S.
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Mixed Fortunes Against Tower Hill
Cumnor ended their sequence of drawn matches with a home victory and defeat against Tower Hill. Although the results don't truly explain what happened.
In match one, Cumnor were made to work hard to stay with a slick Tower Hill. At times, we struggled in the tackle and taking control of the game. There were some notable performances however, Ed did very well in goal and Rory was his usual reliable self despite carrying an ankle injury.
When Cumnor broke, they did so at speed with both Bens, Will and Adam getting the ball forward to Fyn. Cumnor took the lead through (who else) Fyn when he smashed the ball in from 15 yards. Tower Hill got an equalizer just before half-time with an unstoppable shot powering past Ed.
In the second-half, Cumnor got off to the worst possible start when Rory unluckily conceded a penalty. 1-1. Cumnor started to play with more urgency as the match entered a nail biting stage. Will made a lovely turn and pass to feed Fyn who chanced his luck from way outside the box. It paid off. 2-2. in the closing minutes, both teams could have snatched victory but it was left to Liam (making a very promising debut) to smash home the winner with seconds left. 3-2.
In the second match, Cumnor put on a better performance and were extremely unlucky to lose 2-0. Henry S made several great charges in the first half, ably supported by James S. Joe and Toby were strong and quick in midfield and Adam W made some very important challenges. Laurie continued roaring up and down the wing and Binky did well in goal. But our star player was Henry M who took all he's learnt in training onto the match pitch. He was strong, bold and commanded the players around him. Excellent work, Henry.
In the second-half, Binky came out of goal and almost scored a great goal, forcing a smart save from the Tower Hill goalie. Cumnor fought for every single ball and were desperately unlucky to go behind. We could have drawn level in the last seconds but unfortunately, luck wasn't with us and Tower Hill scored their second with the last kick of the game.
A strange day then, where the winning Cumnor team were a little lucky to get the victory and the losing team unlucky to lose. The players from match one need to work on their calling and their tackling. The players from the second game need some more passing work.
Player of the Week: easy choice this week, someone who is taking on board what the coaches are saying - Henry M.
In match one, Cumnor were made to work hard to stay with a slick Tower Hill. At times, we struggled in the tackle and taking control of the game. There were some notable performances however, Ed did very well in goal and Rory was his usual reliable self despite carrying an ankle injury.
When Cumnor broke, they did so at speed with both Bens, Will and Adam getting the ball forward to Fyn. Cumnor took the lead through (who else) Fyn when he smashed the ball in from 15 yards. Tower Hill got an equalizer just before half-time with an unstoppable shot powering past Ed.
In the second-half, Cumnor got off to the worst possible start when Rory unluckily conceded a penalty. 1-1. Cumnor started to play with more urgency as the match entered a nail biting stage. Will made a lovely turn and pass to feed Fyn who chanced his luck from way outside the box. It paid off. 2-2. in the closing minutes, both teams could have snatched victory but it was left to Liam (making a very promising debut) to smash home the winner with seconds left. 3-2.
In the second match, Cumnor put on a better performance and were extremely unlucky to lose 2-0. Henry S made several great charges in the first half, ably supported by James S. Joe and Toby were strong and quick in midfield and Adam W made some very important challenges. Laurie continued roaring up and down the wing and Binky did well in goal. But our star player was Henry M who took all he's learnt in training onto the match pitch. He was strong, bold and commanded the players around him. Excellent work, Henry.
In the second-half, Binky came out of goal and almost scored a great goal, forcing a smart save from the Tower Hill goalie. Cumnor fought for every single ball and were desperately unlucky to go behind. We could have drawn level in the last seconds but unfortunately, luck wasn't with us and Tower Hill scored their second with the last kick of the game.
A strange day then, where the winning Cumnor team were a little lucky to get the victory and the losing team unlucky to lose. The players from match one need to work on their calling and their tackling. The players from the second game need some more passing work.
Player of the Week: easy choice this week, someone who is taking on board what the coaches are saying - Henry M.
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