Yr 6 - BSYL - 26th November

Two 1-0 defeats but two very different games in terms of Foxes' dominance.

The Whites hosted the Buccaneers Reds and the visitors came out on top in a cracking match. The Foxes had the bare minimum of 7 on the day and the lack of any substitutes told on the players as the game wore on, but every single player tried their hardest until the final whistle. The Reds had the best of the chances and Owen was, again, outstanding. That we only conceded one goal owed much to a string of fine saves, but also to strong defence from Seb and Aidan and really hard work in midfield by Sam and Harri. Isaac had his first full 50 mins for the Foxes and Sonny worked hard up front. The tension increased as the second half wore on and the Reds were prevented from adding to their lead. The Foxes kept on battling and had a few half-chances to capture a point.

While the result was disappointing, the coaches couldn't have been more pleased with the effort shown by the whole squad. Sam was given the captain's armband for the next fixture as recognition for a tireless performance.

The Greens were away to Brislington and were unlucky to lose 1-0 to skillful and well organized opposition. The Foxes started brightly passing and moving and fashioned a great chance for Jack C. which he and others thought that he had scored, but the referee didn't see it that way, waved play on and with the boys still celebrating or questioning the decision, Brislington broke away to score a well taken goal. The Foxes heads didn't drop and continued to dominate the remainder of the first half and on into the second. The Brislington keeper did well to keep to keep out a succession of efforts on goal.

While Brislington were always dangerous on the break they were hanging on at the end and were the team that most wanted the final whistle. This was a game the Greens deserved to win with the boys playing some good football. The coaches could not have asked for any more effort and the whole team should be proud of how they played. Special mention should go to Nick in goal who didn't put a foot wrong and Jack T. who had one of his best games at the back but the Captain's armband was awarded to Ollie C. who capped the last two months of great development with another top-notch display on the right wing.