Ah. Oh well. As England have found out over the years you can learn a great deal from defeat and both Foxy squads need to learn a fair bit.
The Whites like to entertain and it was great to see a seven goal thriller at St Ursula's against Shirehampton. the one real probelm was that it was the away team that scored the late and decisive goal in the final minute to win 3-4.
We started strongly and dominated, leading 2-0 with goals from Sonny and Sebastian, with a screamer from 20 yards out. Things then went a bit wobbly either side of half time as Shire then upped the pace and punished defensive errors with three goals in quick succession. To the Whites credit this woke them up and we created a number of very good chances and even more half chances before Jacob scored to set up an exciting finish. Shire then clinched the points when a lightning counter attack down the left was finished off from close range.
The Greens had an 'away' game, aslo at St Ursula's and came up against a good Bishop Road side. With many of the squad (5 in total, and a sixth arriving late) the Greens drafted in some talented year five players to bolster the team.
Bishop Road started the brightest and put us under waves of pressure for most of the first half, but a counter attacking move by the Foxes with Josheph breaking down the right and feeding Jack C to slot home. 1-0 to the Foxes, and shortly after Harrison tested the keeper from the half-way line! But just before the break Bishop Road got the breakthrough they deserved and equalized. 1-1
Half time and the second half found the Foxes asleep. Bishop Road took advantage and from a corner scored with a great header into the top corner. The Foxes then went in search of an equalizer and we were hit on the break as good passing split the defence and another good finish led to another goal 3-1. Chances then came thick and fast and Bishop Road cleared a good Foxy shot off the line, while at the other end a penelty was saved by TJ at the other end. More good fottball from Bishop Road took the score to 5-1 before agood consolation goal from Jack C ended the match on a slightly brighter note.
Congratulations to Bishop Road who played good football throughout and were deserved winners. The Captains Armband this week went to Ollie K. who didn't put a foot wrong, but special mention must go to the year 5s who although being a year younger did the year 6s proud.
Sunday 25 September 2011
Saturday 24 September 2011
Y2 v Bishop Road (A) - Our First Game!
Our first ever league game, and a tricky away fixture at Bishop Road.
A sunny morning produced two close games and two not-so-close ones. Our two evenly matched teams produced valiant displays against a strong and well-organised squad of Buccaneers who eventually won all four games.
The loudest cheer of the day though was reserved for the moment in Match 3 where Acer's goal took the Foxes into a lead, but we eventually lost 3-4, despite a second from Acer and a net-bursting free kick from Jamie.
We all learned a lot, especially the coaches. Possibly our tactics were not quite spot on, and we shouldn't have been so lenient in pre-season training. But despite the scoreline, we all enjoyed ourselves - the first of many.
A sunny morning produced two close games and two not-so-close ones. Our two evenly matched teams produced valiant displays against a strong and well-organised squad of Buccaneers who eventually won all four games.
The loudest cheer of the day though was reserved for the moment in Match 3 where Acer's goal took the Foxes into a lead, but we eventually lost 3-4, despite a second from Acer and a net-bursting free kick from Jamie.
We all learned a lot, especially the coaches. Possibly our tactics were not quite spot on, and we shouldn't have been so lenient in pre-season training. But despite the scoreline, we all enjoyed ourselves - the first of many.
Sunday 18 September 2011
Year 6 - BSYL 17th September. Two games. Two wins.
So, after playing each other last week, round two saw the Foxes taking on 'real' opposition for the first time in the League.
The Greens were away to Stoke Lane AFC and the travelling supporters enjoyed a hard fought 3-2 victory, if not the weather. The Foxes started brightly, working hard and playing some good attacking football and the reward came with a penalty in the 10th minute. Danny struck it well but the keeper managed a good save. Never daunted, more good work by the Foxes opened up the Stoke Lane defence once more and this time Omar made no mistake cooling slotting home. 1-0.
Stoke Lane remained dangerous on the counter and a few minutes later Archie was forced to make a good save which just happened to take place outside his area. Fortunately, the free kick flew wide.
The second half was more balanced and Stoke Lane scored first with a well worked free kick which left Archie unsighted. 1-1. Then from the kick off Danny weaved his way through their midfield giving the ball to Jack who fed Omar for his second goal of the match. 2-1. Jack was the supplier of the third foxes goal with a great pass to Danny who thumped it into the far corner. 3-1. Stoke Lane were far from beaten though, and played some fine passing football to score their second. 3-2.
The game ended with Stoke Lane in control and the Foxes had to work hard for the last few minutes to hang on. The coaches were very pleased with the hard work and commitment of the team and Harry F. was awarded the Captain's armband for next week after his hard work on the right hand side.
The Whites were at home against Buccaneers (Bishop Road) Whites. St Ursula's again provided a delightful surface despite the driving rain.
The Foxes started very brightly and probably should have been 4 or 5 up at half time. As it was after going 2-0 up with goals from Joey and Raul we allowed the Buccaneers to pull one back after a goal mouth scramble just before the break.
The sub-less Buccaneers had a stronger second half, but they could not turn their pressure into goals, with Seb and Harri outstanding in the Foxes’ defence, Owen again having a storming match and Joey putting every ounce of his energy into tackling back as well as launching attacks. After one fine save from Owen the ball was played up to Sam who tried his luck from long range and the wet ball squirmed through the keeper.
As with the Greens, the Whites ended up soaking up pressure but they were equal to the task. Harri was singled out, from a team-worth's of great performances, to wear the Captain's arm-band next week.
Well done to all.
The Greens were away to Stoke Lane AFC and the travelling supporters enjoyed a hard fought 3-2 victory, if not the weather. The Foxes started brightly, working hard and playing some good attacking football and the reward came with a penalty in the 10th minute. Danny struck it well but the keeper managed a good save. Never daunted, more good work by the Foxes opened up the Stoke Lane defence once more and this time Omar made no mistake cooling slotting home. 1-0.
Stoke Lane remained dangerous on the counter and a few minutes later Archie was forced to make a good save which just happened to take place outside his area. Fortunately, the free kick flew wide.
The second half was more balanced and Stoke Lane scored first with a well worked free kick which left Archie unsighted. 1-1. Then from the kick off Danny weaved his way through their midfield giving the ball to Jack who fed Omar for his second goal of the match. 2-1. Jack was the supplier of the third foxes goal with a great pass to Danny who thumped it into the far corner. 3-1. Stoke Lane were far from beaten though, and played some fine passing football to score their second. 3-2.
The game ended with Stoke Lane in control and the Foxes had to work hard for the last few minutes to hang on. The coaches were very pleased with the hard work and commitment of the team and Harry F. was awarded the Captain's armband for next week after his hard work on the right hand side.
The Whites were at home against Buccaneers (Bishop Road) Whites. St Ursula's again provided a delightful surface despite the driving rain.
The Foxes started very brightly and probably should have been 4 or 5 up at half time. As it was after going 2-0 up with goals from Joey and Raul we allowed the Buccaneers to pull one back after a goal mouth scramble just before the break.
The sub-less Buccaneers had a stronger second half, but they could not turn their pressure into goals, with Seb and Harri outstanding in the Foxes’ defence, Owen again having a storming match and Joey putting every ounce of his energy into tackling back as well as launching attacks. After one fine save from Owen the ball was played up to Sam who tried his luck from long range and the wet ball squirmed through the keeper.
As with the Greens, the Whites ended up soaking up pressure but they were equal to the task. Harri was singled out, from a team-worth's of great performances, to wear the Captain's arm-band next week.
Well done to all.
Saturday 10 September 2011
Year 6 - Bristol Saturday Youth League Debut
So - it wasn't the Downs and it wasn't the Friendly League but the new season started in fine and pretty familiar fashion.
For the League season we have split the squad in two. The Greens (Archie, Ollie K, Ian,Danny, Ollie C, Jack T, Harry, Omar, Nick, Max, Sam P and Jack C) and the Whites (Owen, Seb, Harri, Aidan, Isaac, Joey, Sam L, Raul, Jacob, Alec and Sonny).
The two Westbury Park Foxes teams met in their opening BSYL fixture in the beautiful setting of St. Ursula's. Those watching enjoyed a thrilling and hard fought 3-3 draw.
The Greens started more brightly and Owen pulled off a fine one handed save to deny Danny. The Whites edged into it and Joey took his chance well after Archie, Ollie k and Ian had done well to block a series of opportunities.
Max opened the scoring for the Greens, finishing off a fine through ball from Nick, but that just provoked the Whites. A stylish hat trick for Joey and a string of high quality saves from Owen put the Whites 3-1 up.
Not to be out done, and showing real resolve, the Greens dug in deep and rallied with goals from Omar and Danny to level the scores and set up an exciting final 5 minutes, in which both sides had chances to win. With almost the last kick of the game Danny was again denied by Owen as his free kick was tipped onto the bar.
All in all a great start with both teams playing some good football.
Thanks to Mr B for reffing the boys so well.
For the League season we have split the squad in two. The Greens (Archie, Ollie K, Ian,Danny, Ollie C, Jack T, Harry, Omar, Nick, Max, Sam P and Jack C) and the Whites (Owen, Seb, Harri, Aidan, Isaac, Joey, Sam L, Raul, Jacob, Alec and Sonny).
The two Westbury Park Foxes teams met in their opening BSYL fixture in the beautiful setting of St. Ursula's. Those watching enjoyed a thrilling and hard fought 3-3 draw.
The Greens started more brightly and Owen pulled off a fine one handed save to deny Danny. The Whites edged into it and Joey took his chance well after Archie, Ollie k and Ian had done well to block a series of opportunities.
Max opened the scoring for the Greens, finishing off a fine through ball from Nick, but that just provoked the Whites. A stylish hat trick for Joey and a string of high quality saves from Owen put the Whites 3-1 up.
Not to be out done, and showing real resolve, the Greens dug in deep and rallied with goals from Omar and Danny to level the scores and set up an exciting final 5 minutes, in which both sides had chances to win. With almost the last kick of the game Danny was again denied by Owen as his free kick was tipped onto the bar.
All in all a great start with both teams playing some good football.
Thanks to Mr B for reffing the boys so well.
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