Yr 6 - BSYL, 8th October

The Y6 Foxes boys stormed back into action, after a two week layoff from league fixtures. Both teams recorded impressive wins in very different games, despite the absence of head coach Andy on a fact-finding and training weekend in the Isle of Wight.

The Whites travelled for the first time to Brislington FC. Once sufficient numbers of the squad (and the ref) had found the ground (tip: don't use satnav, just stay on the A4, last turning left before the ring road), the match began with the Foxes streaming forward and creating several early chances, with Raul in particular coming close several times. Joey opened the scoring with a thunderbolt free kick, then added two more either side of the break. At this stage the Foxes seemed in control, and could have been up by more, but...when the Foxes failed to clear the box and Brislington's star player pounced to sweep one in for the home side, the Foxes began to falter while the home side grew in confidence. Another followed for them from a long free kick high into the net. Then, when a momentary defensive hesitation allowed the Brislington star to nip in for a third, alarm bells were ringing and it was "deja vu all over again" (see match report v. Shirehampton, 24/9/11...).

With parents from both sides in fine voice, and chances at both ends, it seemed at one stage that the Foxes might suffer another reverse. But tireless tackling and chasing from Harri TD, Aidan and later Jacob kept the home team out. Then, when the Foxes won a corner on the left with 7 minutes to go, Sam L floated a perfect ball into the goalmouth, which an unfortunate home defender could only nod in. The Foxes battled well until the end and hung on for an uncomfortable 4-3 win, in a hard fought but sporting contest.

Meanwhile, across town at leafy St. Ursula's, it was a somewhat different story as the Greens hosted Rockleaze Rangers, who were unfortunate to fine the Foxes in fine form. The Foxes started the brightest and a good passing move released Jack down the left who crossed for Danny who made no mistake. 1-0. The second goal soon followed as Omar headed home at the back post from a Danny corner.

Rockleaze fought hard and produced some good football and a few minutes later a fine pass opened up our defence, and the Rockleaze forward dribbled around Archie only for Ollie K. to clear on the goal-line This near miss seemed to galvanize the Greens and a free kick gave Jack the opportunity to drive the ball home from a good 20 yards out. Jack then turned supplier with a great cross from which Danny scored his second.

Corners continued to provide a real threat to Rockleaze and the next goal came from another great Danny corner which Max thumped home. Then a flurry of goals: Ollie C. crossing for Omar to score: Nick providing for Ollie K ; and then Max doing the same for Omar. More goals came from Danny, Omar, Ollie K. and at the final whistle Danny once more. Rockleaze can feel unlucky at the score-line having worked hard all game and their heads never dropped, but the final score was 12-0 to the Greens.

The coaches were obviously pleased with the display but most of all pleased that even when well on top the Greens kept playing proper football.

Ollie C. won the Captain's armband with a top-notch game on the right wing.
Well done Greens.