The Foxes moved to second in the table with a second win over Ashley Down in
two weeks. Following last weeks cup victory, we carried on our good form
into the league in a game switched from a waterlogged Muller Road to the 3G at
St Bedes.
Ashley Down took an early lead but the Foxes were playing well from the start
and created a number of chances before Omar scored his first of the day
from an Ollie C corner. Other goals were added by Sam, Harry and Danny, with Omar ending up with four.
Tom was man of the match for his best performance so far for the
Foxes.
Sunday 25 January 2015
Sunday 18 January 2015
Year 9 - BSYL Cup : Foxes 5 - 0 Ashley Down
The Cup holders overcame tough resistance from Ashley Down in the BSYL Cup on
Saturday. While all of the other cup-ties fell foul of the weather, the
conditions were perfect for football on the 3G at St Bedes. The visitors started
the stronger and dominated the first 15 minutes. The Foxes struggled with the
basics, missing both tackles and passes, but Ashley Down, always first to
the ball, failed to convert a couple of good chances. The introduction of Omar and Tom for the Foxes changed the balance of the game and the home
side started to dominated. Several half chances where created before, with
seconds to go of the first half, a fine corner from Ollie C was headed in by
Dom.
Two quick goals at the start of the second half reinforced the shift in the balance of the play, as first Danny converted a penalty and then Omar scored with a delightful chip from the edge of the box, both created by Ollie C. More chances and two offside goals followed, before corners from Sam were finished by Ed and Harri.
The Foxes man of the match was Nick for an all-action performance in midfield.
Two quick goals at the start of the second half reinforced the shift in the balance of the play, as first Danny converted a penalty and then Omar scored with a delightful chip from the edge of the box, both created by Ollie C. More chances and two offside goals followed, before corners from Sam were finished by Ed and Harri.
The Foxes man of the match was Nick for an all-action performance in midfield.
Year 9 - BSYL: Foxes 14 - 1 Deerswood
The Foxes started 2015 with a comfortable victory in blustery conditions. Playing with the wind at our backs in the first half, we dominated from the whistle, keeping the ball on the floor and using the width of the St Bedes pitch. Early goals came from Dom, Danny and Nick, finishing a great team move with a one-two in the box with captain Lawes before sliding the ball home. Omar came off the bench to great effect collecting a quick-fire haul of four goals. In between Deerswood scored a well taken goal from the edge of the area.
he second half followed a similar pattern with Dom completing his hatrick, to add to goals from Sam and Sonny before Omar once again joined the action to grab three more.
There were strong performances throughout the Foxes squad with Harri impressing at right back, but man of the match went to Danny for high quality, an all-round midfield performance.
Year 9 - BSYL, Foxes 2 - 7 Bishopston, 13/12
A curious game which saw the Foxes play with skill and control but the visitors taking all three points due to clinical finishing from Tom Broome and a strong performance throughout.
After last weeks disappointing game, the Foxes were much more composed and competitive. The first 15 minutes saw the home side dominate possession before a long ball caught our defence and Broome slotted away his chance. The pattern of the game was set and repeated far too often, with the Foxes not helped by an injury to Owen which resulted in the third goal and lead to Danny having to take the gloves.
To their credit the Foxes never gave up and Sam pocketed two deserved goals but it was one of those days and a game to be forgotten.
Man of the match - Sam.
After last weeks disappointing game, the Foxes were much more composed and competitive. The first 15 minutes saw the home side dominate possession before a long ball caught our defence and Broome slotted away his chance. The pattern of the game was set and repeated far too often, with the Foxes not helped by an injury to Owen which resulted in the third goal and lead to Danny having to take the gloves.
To their credit the Foxes never gave up and Sam pocketed two deserved goals but it was one of those days and a game to be forgotten.
Man of the match - Sam.
Year 9 BSYL - Foxes 2 - 6 Thornbury, 29/11
The Foxes tasted defeat at St Bedes for the first time since moving to the 3G and, without doubt turned in their worst performance of the season. Thornbury, having never beaten the Foxes in this age group in the BSYL, dominated the game from first to last and thoroughly deserved the three points.
Two break goals in the first half left the home side with a mountain to climb, and despite goals from Danny and Omar, Thornbury took full advantage of the Foxes pressing to get back into the game, taking their chances very well. In goal, Owen did not have a chance with any of them and actually made some very good saves from other chances.
Ed was awarded the man of the match for a tireless and skilful performance.
Two break goals in the first half left the home side with a mountain to climb, and despite goals from Danny and Omar, Thornbury took full advantage of the Foxes pressing to get back into the game, taking their chances very well. In goal, Owen did not have a chance with any of them and actually made some very good saves from other chances.
Ed was awarded the man of the match for a tireless and skilful performance.
Sunday 11 January 2015
U12 Friendly Westbury Park Foxes 2 v 1 FC Highnam Devils
Foxes Shake Off The Devils!
With no league action for nearly a month, and with a tough league split to come, the Foxes lined up a friendly fixture against the Gloucester league champions, FC Highnam Devils.
The opposition, who are unbeaten in their league, were also in need of a competitive game ahead of a cup tie against fellow BGL side Wotton, and made the long trip from Highnam in time for a 10am kickoff at BAWA.
The Foxes' coaches had been working on a plan to make us harder to break down, and today provided the perfect opportunity to try different players in a slightly changed formation.
With Millie B joining the regulars, the Foxes kicked off with the sun on their backs.
From the kick off the Foxes went on the offensive, using both wings effectively and enjoying the lions share of possession and territory.
As the half drew on Highnam started to get their passing game going, and pressed forwards but found themselves caught out offside too often for their coaches liking, as the new look Foxes back line started to gel.
Midway through the first half the deadlock was broken as Lily found the back of the net. The Foxes looked more relaxed, and soon doubled the lead as a delightful diagonal ball from Lulu split the defence, for Sim to run on and score.
A 2-0 half time lead and the Foxes looked impressive, but, with a chance for some tactical words from their coach, Highnam came out in the second half and really contested well, exploiting the wings with some neat passing, and really testing the Foxes defence.
The away side pulled a goal back from a fantastic near post volley from a corner that Betty could do nothing about. From there on in the game opened up with the Foxes pressing and unlucky not to add to their tally, and Highnam hitting hard on the break. It looked like they might get something from the game, but the Foxes 'keeper was off her line to block the imposing strikers shot.
So 2-1 at the end. A really competitive game against a strong side, which was just what was needed to blow away the cobwebs after Christmas.
All the girls played exceptionally well, and the side looked much better balanced, thanks to Graham Mourinho's tactical masterstroke!
So a tough game next week at BLU, with a chance to start the new league format all square!
Captain of the Week: Lily
Girl of the Game: Rhiannon
Girl of the Game (as voted by FC Highnam): Sim
Many thanks to Mark BW for being today's man in black!
With no league action for nearly a month, and with a tough league split to come, the Foxes lined up a friendly fixture against the Gloucester league champions, FC Highnam Devils.
The opposition, who are unbeaten in their league, were also in need of a competitive game ahead of a cup tie against fellow BGL side Wotton, and made the long trip from Highnam in time for a 10am kickoff at BAWA.
The Foxes' coaches had been working on a plan to make us harder to break down, and today provided the perfect opportunity to try different players in a slightly changed formation.
With Millie B joining the regulars, the Foxes kicked off with the sun on their backs.
From the kick off the Foxes went on the offensive, using both wings effectively and enjoying the lions share of possession and territory.
As the half drew on Highnam started to get their passing game going, and pressed forwards but found themselves caught out offside too often for their coaches liking, as the new look Foxes back line started to gel.
Midway through the first half the deadlock was broken as Lily found the back of the net. The Foxes looked more relaxed, and soon doubled the lead as a delightful diagonal ball from Lulu split the defence, for Sim to run on and score.
A 2-0 half time lead and the Foxes looked impressive, but, with a chance for some tactical words from their coach, Highnam came out in the second half and really contested well, exploiting the wings with some neat passing, and really testing the Foxes defence.
The away side pulled a goal back from a fantastic near post volley from a corner that Betty could do nothing about. From there on in the game opened up with the Foxes pressing and unlucky not to add to their tally, and Highnam hitting hard on the break. It looked like they might get something from the game, but the Foxes 'keeper was off her line to block the imposing strikers shot.
So 2-1 at the end. A really competitive game against a strong side, which was just what was needed to blow away the cobwebs after Christmas.
All the girls played exceptionally well, and the side looked much better balanced, thanks to Graham Mourinho's tactical masterstroke!
So a tough game next week at BLU, with a chance to start the new league format all square!
Captain of the Week: Lily
Girl of the Game: Rhiannon
Girl of the Game (as voted by FC Highnam): Sim
Many thanks to Mark BW for being today's man in black!
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