A week of record-breaking weather of biblical proportions, was matched by a record-breaking win as the Y6 Foxes Whites scored 13 goals - their highest match total ever.
The Whites were blessed with a full squad of nine all of whom ignored the rain to play some wonderful football. They were up against mid-table Felton who have been improving fast and recently won against one of the other top teams. It was only thanks to the availability of a 3G pitch, that the match went ahead.
The Foxes came out of the blocks sizzling, and our captain for the day, John, opened the scoring. A combination of pressure and some wonderful passing moves led to a torrent of goals that included lovely crosses, sublime dribbling and sheer dogged determination (well done Henry!). In the first half, Felton played 4 up front and 2 in defence but left huge gaps in midfield which the Foxes were quick to exploit and went into half time 9:1 up. The only blemish was a deserved penalty when a clearance went wrong and one of the Felton team was fouled in the penalty box. Caston did well to get a hand to it but couldn't quite keep it out.
The second half saw Felton pack their defence with at least 4 or 5 players which slowed the goal scoring by the Foxes. However, more exquisite play (John's dribbling!), a wonderfully taken solo run (Harrison) and pin point passing by everyone from the defence, through the midfield to the attack kept the goals going in.
Caston stayed alert in goal to keep another clean sheet (penalty excepted). Jack, William and Tee-Jay were superb in defence and going forward. Stanley, John, Joseph, Harrison and Henry played their hearts out to score some lovely goals. A fabulous team performance cheered on by happy and dedicated parents.
Final score Westbury Park Foxes Whites 13: Felton 1.
Goals for the Foxes Whites came from Henry Sweet (6), Harrison Nash (2), John Elderton - captain (2), Joseph McMurchie and Stanley McCormick plus an own goal by Felton.
Captain's arm band went to Henry for an imperious display and a double hat-trick. Special mention also to Al Sweet for a well-refereed match that drew compliments from the Felton coach.
Well done all!
Saturday 24 November 2012
Sunday 18 November 2012
AEK Boco Blue 2 v 0 Westbury Park Foxes U10 Girls
Foxes Girls Finally lose 'last undefeated team in u10 BGL' title!
Today saw a trip out to Hanham to play joint BGL leaders Boco Blue, who had made a tremendous start to the season.
We knew that it was going to be a big challenge to get a result out of a game against a side made up of Y5s, who had already completed a season of competitive football, particularly as they looked to bounce back from their defeat to 'form team' Portishead last week.
Before the game we focused on trying to put on our best performance of the season, so win, lose or draw, we could leave knowing that we had given it our best shot.
The first 10 minutes produced some of the best football we have seen all year from the girls as they camped in the Boco penalty box, without reward. Wave after wave of fantastic movement and passing met stubborn resistance, and we were unable to find a way through.
Boco adapted their style and went almost to a 4-2 formation, and midway through the first half it paid dividends as a break dragged our defence out wide and a well directed cross to an unmarked striker 4 yards from goal gave Betty no chance.
The game carried on in the same vane for most of the first half, with Foxes dominating possession, but Boco dangerous on the break, requiring some fantastic covering tackles from Amelia.
So unlucky to be 1-0 down at half time, especially as the ref blew for half time with Lulu clear through on goal. An enforced substitution saw Mara have to leave the game, so Lily took over on the wing. Isabelle and Molly also had a chance alternating midfield and defence.
The second half was all Foxes, as they piled forward in search of an equalizer. The 4 man Boco defence held firm, crowding out Sim's strong runs, and with 5 minutes to go the Foxes, who had gone to 1-3-2 in search of an equaliser were caught out 2 on 1 to go 2-0 down. No heads dropped and the Foxes went again, but it was not to be our day.
So a defeat, but some of the best football we have seen from the girls all season. With games in hand if we keep up this level of performance, we will have a great season!
Captain of the Week - Lulu
Girl of the Game - Amelia
Today saw a trip out to Hanham to play joint BGL leaders Boco Blue, who had made a tremendous start to the season.
We knew that it was going to be a big challenge to get a result out of a game against a side made up of Y5s, who had already completed a season of competitive football, particularly as they looked to bounce back from their defeat to 'form team' Portishead last week.
Before the game we focused on trying to put on our best performance of the season, so win, lose or draw, we could leave knowing that we had given it our best shot.
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| Still Smiling! |
Boco adapted their style and went almost to a 4-2 formation, and midway through the first half it paid dividends as a break dragged our defence out wide and a well directed cross to an unmarked striker 4 yards from goal gave Betty no chance.
The game carried on in the same vane for most of the first half, with Foxes dominating possession, but Boco dangerous on the break, requiring some fantastic covering tackles from Amelia.
So unlucky to be 1-0 down at half time, especially as the ref blew for half time with Lulu clear through on goal. An enforced substitution saw Mara have to leave the game, so Lily took over on the wing. Isabelle and Molly also had a chance alternating midfield and defence.
The second half was all Foxes, as they piled forward in search of an equalizer. The 4 man Boco defence held firm, crowding out Sim's strong runs, and with 5 minutes to go the Foxes, who had gone to 1-3-2 in search of an equaliser were caught out 2 on 1 to go 2-0 down. No heads dropped and the Foxes went again, but it was not to be our day.
So a defeat, but some of the best football we have seen from the girls all season. With games in hand if we keep up this level of performance, we will have a great season!
Captain of the Week - Lulu
Girl of the Game - Amelia
Saturday 17 November 2012
Y6 Foxes Whites go top in U11 BSYL 17 Nov
After many weather-affected matches, the Y6 Foxes Whites played their first match of the season on home turf and hosted league leaders Thornbury in a top of the table clash. Several Foxes sported new "crazy" hairstyles but seemed to have recovered well from their pre-match disco!
In a highly competitive match both teams played some excellent football. Playing down a slight slope, the Foxes Whites went into an early lead with a well-taken goal from Stanley. Continual pressure from the Foxes then led to Thornbury conceding an own-goal. Henry then battled through both the goalie and the Thornbury defence to score a third so that the Foxes were 3:0 up at half-time. The second half saw the goal of the match when John took the ball in his own half and ran from half-way to finish with a superb left-footed shot. Tee-Jay added a far-post fifth goal to complete an outstanding Foxes performance.
The Foxes continued to create chance after chance and only some exceptional keeping by the Thornbury goalkeeper kept the scoreline down. Harrison went close several times but today it just didn't happen for him.Thornbury kept pressing for a break-through until the final whistle, and only outstanding defence by Jack and William, together with a brilliant finger tip save from Caston kept the sheet clean. The best performance of the year so far - well done all!
Result: Westbury Park Foxes Whites won 5:0.
Squad: Harrison, Caston, Henry, John, Jack (C), William W, Tee-Jay, Stanley.
In a highly competitive match both teams played some excellent football. Playing down a slight slope, the Foxes Whites went into an early lead with a well-taken goal from Stanley. Continual pressure from the Foxes then led to Thornbury conceding an own-goal. Henry then battled through both the goalie and the Thornbury defence to score a third so that the Foxes were 3:0 up at half-time. The second half saw the goal of the match when John took the ball in his own half and ran from half-way to finish with a superb left-footed shot. Tee-Jay added a far-post fifth goal to complete an outstanding Foxes performance.
The Foxes continued to create chance after chance and only some exceptional keeping by the Thornbury goalkeeper kept the scoreline down. Harrison went close several times but today it just didn't happen for him.Thornbury kept pressing for a break-through until the final whistle, and only outstanding defence by Jack and William, together with a brilliant finger tip save from Caston kept the sheet clean. The best performance of the year so far - well done all!
Result: Westbury Park Foxes Whites won 5:0.
Squad: Harrison, Caston, Henry, John, Jack (C), William W, Tee-Jay, Stanley.
Monday 12 November 2012
Training in Pyjamas for U10 Foxes Girls!
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| Pyjama Training For Blue Peter Appeal! |
Organised by Ella, and put through their paces by professional coach Raph from Bristol City, the girls enjoyed the added bonus of not having to get changed when they got home!
It is not too late to sponsor the girls, all for a great cause.
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| The Girls and Professional Coach Raph! |
Sunday 11 November 2012
10/11/12 - BSYL Yr 7 Ashley Down 3 - 7 Foxes
We went into this game wondering how would the Foxes cope without Owen in goal and Captain Lawes in midfield. As it turned out we managed to win, in the end quite comfortably, and actually had Sam along for the first half. However, we never really played with much fluency and Ashley Down caused us problems throughout the game.
Indeed Ashley Down carved out the better of the early chances before Ollie C scored with a fine header from a great cross from the ever-lively Jack C. After an equaliser from the home side, a strong run by Omar forced an own goal and the Foxes stretched their lead further when Danny scored his first after a slick move. Ashley Down came back with a second but the Foxes restored their two goal lead after Danny was tripped in the box and scored the resulting penalty.
The second half started with a similar pattern, with Ashley Down grabbing their third before Danny tried his luck, twice, from long range with the wet ball squirming past the unlucky keeper on both occasions. The icing on the cake came when Ollie K rounded off the scoring with a fantastic half-volley from the edge of the box for his first of the season.
Overall I think the game can be summed up as a deserved win where the whole squad played well individually but, for once, we didn't click as a team. Harri was deserved his man of the match award for his tireless work and special mention to Sonny and Nick who shared goal keeping duties in Owen's absence.
Indeed Ashley Down carved out the better of the early chances before Ollie C scored with a fine header from a great cross from the ever-lively Jack C. After an equaliser from the home side, a strong run by Omar forced an own goal and the Foxes stretched their lead further when Danny scored his first after a slick move. Ashley Down came back with a second but the Foxes restored their two goal lead after Danny was tripped in the box and scored the resulting penalty.
The second half started with a similar pattern, with Ashley Down grabbing their third before Danny tried his luck, twice, from long range with the wet ball squirming past the unlucky keeper on both occasions. The icing on the cake came when Ollie K rounded off the scoring with a fantastic half-volley from the edge of the box for his first of the season.
Overall I think the game can be summed up as a deserved win where the whole squad played well individually but, for once, we didn't click as a team. Harri was deserved his man of the match award for his tireless work and special mention to Sonny and Nick who shared goal keeping duties in Owen's absence.
13/10/12 Year 7 BSYL - Foxes 4-3 Bishopston Utd
While one of the coaches languished in Nottingham, the Foxes coped very well without him and recorded a well-deserved win.
After a couple of draws which the Foxes should have won, we picked up our first league win of the season against a strong Bishopston Utd. The Foxes started the brighter creating a number of chances in the first 10 minutes but it was the away side that took the lead with a well worked goal on the break. Omar brought the scores level with a fine finish just before halftime.
The lead swapped throughout the second half with Raul putting the Foxes 2-1 up before Bishopston brought the score back to 2-2.
The deadlock was once more short lived as good work down by Jack C gave him his first goal of the season and the Foxes third, before Omar , the Foxes man of the match, then scored another fine goal to put his side in the driving seat. Bishopston pulled one back with a minute to go when Bishopston scored their second, but time ran out for the away side and the Foxes took all three points.
An overdue but well deserved win.
After a couple of draws which the Foxes should have won, we picked up our first league win of the season against a strong Bishopston Utd. The Foxes started the brighter creating a number of chances in the first 10 minutes but it was the away side that took the lead with a well worked goal on the break. Omar brought the scores level with a fine finish just before halftime.
The lead swapped throughout the second half with Raul putting the Foxes 2-1 up before Bishopston brought the score back to 2-2.
The deadlock was once more short lived as good work down by Jack C gave him his first goal of the season and the Foxes third, before Omar , the Foxes man of the match, then scored another fine goal to put his side in the driving seat. Bishopston pulled one back with a minute to go when Bishopston scored their second, but time ran out for the away side and the Foxes took all three points.
An overdue but well deserved win.
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