Brickhill vs Aylesbury
With two first team regulars away today, a new formation was required and Angus stepped into goal with Ewan dropping back to defence to replace Cameron. A strong wind and low sun made conditions difficult for both sides. However, the game started well with the Hawks making some sublime passing moves through midfield and both sides making full use of the pitch.
Perseverence paid off and just before 15 minutes, Josh netted a storming shot with his right foot after a magnificent link up with Fred. Not to be outdone, Aylesbury took the game to the other end and won two corners in quick succession - to no avail.
The game continued apace and some excellent football was on display. Could this be our day? Hawks were building their moves from midfield and Niall, showing great ball control, flicked the ball through to Elijah who put it away.
However, by the end of the first half, Aylesbury had levelled the score, their first goal almost happening by accident and their second being a superb shot which gave Angus no chance. Our defenders were put to the test for the rest of the half and the break was a welcome breathing space.
After the whistle, the wind continued to play a part making goal kicks and high balls unpredictable. Both teams maintained their quality into the second half and for the observers it was an even and well balanced game. Hawks won a corner and Josh put away his second of the match.
By this time, the desire to win was strong on both sides and the physicality of the game notched up a level. Aylesbury levelled and in the last 5 minutes went one ahead. Final score Brickhill 3 - Aylsebury 4.
Well done everyone - you didn't win, but I think that was the best football you've played for a long time. The results will come if you continue to play like that.
Special mentions to Jay for fitting effortlessly into the team and to Angus for a stirling performance in goal, and to Ewan for some attacking defending.
Monday, 10 November 2008
Sunday, 2 November 2008
Sunk at Sundon
Sundon Park Rangers vs Brickhill
The old cliche of football being a game of two halves was never truer than today!
Brickhill started well and went on the attack from the beginning, winning a couple of corners in the first few minutes. Ewan managed a left foot shot which almost went in. Looked like we were in for a thriller! And so it proved to be. Dom's reactions were quick as a fox, Sam Hall took a ball in the face, the game was end to end with Sundon never looking much of a threat. Only the sticky pitch looked like upsetting the run of play.
Some strong build up play between Niall and Fred gave Ali a chance to score his debut goal. 1-0 to Brickill after about ten minutes. This seemed to fire both teams up and Sundon launched a series of attacks, one of which resulted in Dominic plucking the ball almost from the foot of a Sundon player with lightning reactions.
Sandra and Darren made a switch when Sam H was injured. Angus came on despite feeling unwell and made some strong challenges. There was some strong defending at both ends and Brickhill seemed to at last have grasped the princple of taking chances when they arose. All were playing with one aim in mind - to consolidate the score. Sam Crouch ran one of the opposition off the ball in what was a certain goal scoring opportunity. After sustained intimidation from his marker, Niall let his feet do the talking and lobbed the keeper from a tight angle near the side line to make it 2-0.
Half time arrived and Brickhill players and supporters were upbeat.......
35 minutes later, somehow the score was Sundon 3 - Brickhill 2. This was despite a string of fantastic saves from a very brave and hard working Dom, some intelligent reading of the game from Niall, some good defending from all the back four and solid play from everyone else. No-one made any mistakes and everyone contributed to the team effort.
We didn't have luck with us today, but take heart from the performance boys - it will come!
The old cliche of football being a game of two halves was never truer than today!
Brickhill started well and went on the attack from the beginning, winning a couple of corners in the first few minutes. Ewan managed a left foot shot which almost went in. Looked like we were in for a thriller! And so it proved to be. Dom's reactions were quick as a fox, Sam Hall took a ball in the face, the game was end to end with Sundon never looking much of a threat. Only the sticky pitch looked like upsetting the run of play.
Some strong build up play between Niall and Fred gave Ali a chance to score his debut goal. 1-0 to Brickill after about ten minutes. This seemed to fire both teams up and Sundon launched a series of attacks, one of which resulted in Dominic plucking the ball almost from the foot of a Sundon player with lightning reactions.
Sandra and Darren made a switch when Sam H was injured. Angus came on despite feeling unwell and made some strong challenges. There was some strong defending at both ends and Brickhill seemed to at last have grasped the princple of taking chances when they arose. All were playing with one aim in mind - to consolidate the score. Sam Crouch ran one of the opposition off the ball in what was a certain goal scoring opportunity. After sustained intimidation from his marker, Niall let his feet do the talking and lobbed the keeper from a tight angle near the side line to make it 2-0.
Half time arrived and Brickhill players and supporters were upbeat.......
35 minutes later, somehow the score was Sundon 3 - Brickhill 2. This was despite a string of fantastic saves from a very brave and hard working Dom, some intelligent reading of the game from Niall, some good defending from all the back four and solid play from everyone else. No-one made any mistakes and everyone contributed to the team effort.
We didn't have luck with us today, but take heart from the performance boys - it will come!
Friday, 31 October 2008
Brickhill B vs Brickhill A
No match report - just a list of goal scorers to celebrate a comprehensive 10 -1 cup win!
Sam - perfectly timed for Adrian's birthday
Ewan - hat-trick
Niall - hat-trick
Elijah
Fred
CAMERON - first goal for two seasons
I can't remember the order - I'm sure someone will tell me!
An all round good performance and good practice for the forthcoming games. Keep up the good work lads!
Sam - perfectly timed for Adrian's birthday
Ewan - hat-trick
Niall - hat-trick
Elijah
Fred
CAMERON - first goal for two seasons
I can't remember the order - I'm sure someone will tell me!
An all round good performance and good practice for the forthcoming games. Keep up the good work lads!
Thursday, 30 October 2008
Fixtures to end of December
CHILTERN YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE - SUNDAY AM Fixtures
Under 13 *** Division Two
Date - 02/11/08
Sundon Park Rangers A v Brickhill Wanderers @ Leagreave Park Jnr
Date - 09/11/08
Brickhill Wanderers v Aylesbury Athletic FC @ Newnham
Date - 16/11/08
E B Lions AFC v Brickhill Wanderers @ Holmans Field
Date - 23/11/08
Brickhill Wanderers v Luton Borough Youth FC @ Newnham
Date - 30/11/08
LEAGUE CUP details tbc
Date - 07/12/08
Bedford FC A v Brickhill Wanderers @ Southfields, Bedford
Date - 14/12/08
Brickhill Wanderers v Bushmead Rovers FC A @ Newnham
Date - 21/12/08
Brickhill Wanderers v E B Lions AFC @ Newnham
Under 13 *** Division Two
Date - 02/11/08
Sundon Park Rangers A v Brickhill Wanderers @ Leagreave Park Jnr
Date - 09/11/08
Brickhill Wanderers v Aylesbury Athletic FC @ Newnham
Date - 16/11/08
E B Lions AFC v Brickhill Wanderers @ Holmans Field
Date - 23/11/08
Brickhill Wanderers v Luton Borough Youth FC @ Newnham
Date - 30/11/08
LEAGUE CUP details tbc
Date - 07/12/08
Bedford FC A v Brickhill Wanderers @ Southfields, Bedford
Date - 14/12/08
Brickhill Wanderers v Bushmead Rovers FC A @ Newnham
Date - 21/12/08
Brickhill Wanderers v E B Lions AFC @ Newnham
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
Don't lose heart!
Brickhill vs Sacred Heart
On first appearances, Sacred Heart didn't look like threatening opposition, and indeed, Brickhill had the better start with some good passing within the first few minutes. Josh had two good shots early on and there was some good link up play in our midfield. Ewan sent a shot just wide, and then he and Niall had a shot each on target. Meanwhile at the other end, Sacred Heart broke away and had a shot on goal. All our back four made some strong tackles and the game looked like being a well balanced match. However, a dip in concentration saw Sacred Heart take their opportunity and in the 11th minute, they scored.
The game then stepped up a gear and both sides increased the level of attack. Dom made a fantastic save while stretched on the floor. Ewan, Greg and Niall linked up with some excellent short passing in midfield. After an incident in the 22nd minute, which I didn't see (chatting), Brickhill were awarded a penalty. Elijah stepped up and shot... but the keeper saved it. Perhaps we didn't have luck on our side today......
In the 23rd minute, something happened for the first time this season - we put on a sub. Fred, sufficiently rested from his rib injury came on for Angus and got right to work, making good runs and getting in position for the feeds from midfield. Sacred Heart in the meantime took every opportunity which came their way, winning a corner. This was picked up by Cameron who made a run down the length of the left wing. He crossed it in and just about all our team got a touch before Sacred Heart cleared away.
Half time - Sacred Heart 1, Brickhill 0
Here are the highlights of the ten minutes of the second half - Dom made a splendid save, Ewan had a lob shot, Sam made a good block and Josh sent in a good shot.
Suddenly however, Sacred Heart upped the pace and within the space of 5 minutes put two more goals away. In an effort to gee up the Brickhill boys, Sandra changed the formation. Angus went up front, Cameron went to right back, Josh to left back and Elijah to left wing.
Sadly, luck really wasn't on our side and after a goal mouth scramble, Sacred Heart scored again. Despite all the boys making a huge effort, it wasn't our day. Dom and Cam both sustained injuries and all efforts came to nought. Sacred Heart kept working hard and managed to put a fifth away.
Here are the highlights of the ten minutes of the second half - Dom made a splendid save, Ewan had a lob shot, Sam made a good block and Josh sent in a good shot.
Suddenly however, Sacred Heart upped the pace and within the space of 5 minutes put two more goals away. In an effort to gee up the Brickhill boys, Sandra changed the formation. Angus went up front, Cameron went to right back, Josh to left back and Elijah to left wing.
Sadly, luck really wasn't on our side and after a goal mouth scramble, Sacred Heart scored again. Despite all the boys making a huge effort, it wasn't our day. Dom and Cam both sustained injuries and all efforts came to nought. Sacred Heart kept working hard and managed to put a fifth away.
Final score, Sacred Heart 5 - Brickhill 0.
A long drive home, but better luck next week boys. Keep going!
Monday, 13 October 2008
County Cup Encounters
Brickhill vs Luton Borough
Boyed up by last week's victory, the Hawks hoped to repeat their winning performance and duplicate the fantastic cup run of last season. Luton turned out to be one of the biggest and tallest sides many of us had ever seen, and as a Div 1 side, we knew it would be a challenge to get a result out of this game.
Within moments of the kick off, Dom made a great save from a Luton power shot, and the score remained level until Luton scored after 10 minutes. Our defence remained strong and we held well in midfield through a continuous barrage of attacks. Unfortunately, Luton were stronger and two more goals went in, one off the post.
However, the Hawks kept their heads up, even after some of the worst supporter behaviour I have ever witnessed at junior level, and we ended the half with two very strong attacks which involved most of our players. Things were looking up for the second half and the Hawks came out after the break in determined mood.
Dom was put under pressure straight away and made a spectacular save which drew admiration from both sets of supporters. Cameron seemed to have the measure of his much taller opponent and made a fierce run down almost the entire length of the left wing. Both Sams were fearless in defence, Ewan and Greg held well in the centre and Niall created many chances. Suddenly, from good build up play, Josh found the back of the net; 3-1 and hotting up!
Luton went on the attack again and all our defenders had to work hard to prevent them from increasing their tally. Brickhill however had found their form and some exciting play ensued. An attack was launched from the midfield area and a chance fell for Elijah - just wide! Minutes later Ewan and Niall combined to score Brickhill's second goal. 3-2 and everything to play for!
Determined defending again from Brickhill but after a period of continued pressure, Luton managed to score to make it 4 -2. Dom remained alert and made a spectacular save, but shortly after, Luton scored again effectively putting the game out of reach for Brickhill.
However, the Hawks didn't let their heads go down - Greg had a shot just wide, Dom saved another blinder and Niall ran up to the last seconds.
A good and well disciplined display from all the players. And what a shameful lot of litter louts Luton turned out to be!!
Boyed up by last week's victory, the Hawks hoped to repeat their winning performance and duplicate the fantastic cup run of last season. Luton turned out to be one of the biggest and tallest sides many of us had ever seen, and as a Div 1 side, we knew it would be a challenge to get a result out of this game.
Within moments of the kick off, Dom made a great save from a Luton power shot, and the score remained level until Luton scored after 10 minutes. Our defence remained strong and we held well in midfield through a continuous barrage of attacks. Unfortunately, Luton were stronger and two more goals went in, one off the post.
However, the Hawks kept their heads up, even after some of the worst supporter behaviour I have ever witnessed at junior level, and we ended the half with two very strong attacks which involved most of our players. Things were looking up for the second half and the Hawks came out after the break in determined mood.
Dom was put under pressure straight away and made a spectacular save which drew admiration from both sets of supporters. Cameron seemed to have the measure of his much taller opponent and made a fierce run down almost the entire length of the left wing. Both Sams were fearless in defence, Ewan and Greg held well in the centre and Niall created many chances. Suddenly, from good build up play, Josh found the back of the net; 3-1 and hotting up!
Luton went on the attack again and all our defenders had to work hard to prevent them from increasing their tally. Brickhill however had found their form and some exciting play ensued. An attack was launched from the midfield area and a chance fell for Elijah - just wide! Minutes later Ewan and Niall combined to score Brickhill's second goal. 3-2 and everything to play for!
Determined defending again from Brickhill but after a period of continued pressure, Luton managed to score to make it 4 -2. Dom remained alert and made a spectacular save, but shortly after, Luton scored again effectively putting the game out of reach for Brickhill.
However, the Hawks didn't let their heads go down - Greg had a shot just wide, Dom saved another blinder and Niall ran up to the last seconds.
A good and well disciplined display from all the players. And what a shameful lot of litter louts Luton turned out to be!!
Sunday, 5 October 2008
Hawks soar to victory!
Well, the title says it all..... but here's the highlights.
With Fred out for some weeks with a rib injury, Angus took his place up front - would the new look line up pay off?
Result
Barton 1 : 2 Brickhill Wanderers
With Fred out for some weeks with a rib injury, Angus took his place up front - would the new look line up pay off?
- The Hawks came out flying and went on the attack straight away. Passing was good from the start and the midfield looked to be in business, pushing forward and giving space for the defence to make their own runs when necessary.
- Half way through the first half, Ewan received the ball outside the penalty area and took a shot which went over the keeper into the back of the net.
- Very strong defending from all the defence with good passes forward
- Intelligent passing within and from the midfield
- Forwards ready to receive the ball at all times
- Dom's safe hands, even with a wet slippery ball
- Good pass through from Greg to Niall who tapped it round the keeper to a waiting Elijah who found the back of the net
- Staying calm even though the last few minutes were interminable
Result
Barton 1 : 2 Brickhill Wanderers
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