The Foxes travelled to Thornbury, with the two teams level on points in second and third place in the table. To add extra spice to the game, Thornbury had thoroughly deserved their win earlier in the season where they played the better football and ran out 6-2 winners. The Foxes were determined not to allow a repeat performance.
Almost from the first whistle the away side dominated the play, and it was hard to work out how some of the chances, created through high quality passing football, were not been converted. After about 20 minutes, Ollie S, fresh on as a substitute, coolly slotted away a through ball that split the Thornbury defence. Not long after the same player made it two as Thornbury allowed the ball to run into the box.
2-0 at half time, but with the home side taking the advantage of the slope there was all to play for.
As expected Thornbury came out intent on narrowing the gap but the game was put beyond doubt when Nick curled a great shot into the corner of the goal from the edge of the box. This was followed by a deserved goal for Sam, and only some very good keeping kept the score to 4-0.
Another encouraging performance from the Foxes with all of the squad making a significant contribution against a very good side. Omar contributed one of his most complete games, causing the Thornbury defence trouble all game. Sam put in a captain's performance. Nick, Joe and Dom dominated midfield and the back three were excellent.
Man of the match, however, went to Owen for an outstanding display at the base of the midfield.
Saturday 28 February 2015
Monday 9 February 2015
Year 9 BSYL - Bishopston 2 - 2 Foxes, 07/02
The top of the table clash ended with points being shared after an absorbing
and competitive 70 minutes. The frosty morning meant that the pitch at BAWA was
tricky, with the ball bouncing and skidding through, but in many ways this just added to the spectacle.
Bishopston started with the advantage of the slight slope and had the best of the first half, although Archie was rarely troubled, really only being called on once to make a fine one-on-one save. After 20 minutes, however, the home side did take the lead when our marking for once let us down. Reassuringly, we carried a threat throughout the half, with Omar, supported in particular by Ed and Jack, working hard to create a couple of decent chances but we just could not find a good enough finish.
The second half half was a completely different story as we dominated possession, carving out a succession of chances from both open play and set pieces. Omar took his two goals very neatly, one from a fine pass from Ed and the second from a great run by Harri. Owen took a string of threatening corners, none of which quite got the necessary finishing touch.
To Bishopston's credit, they never game up and, on a rare foray into the Foxes half, a scrambled passage of play led to the equaliser with only a couple of minutes to go.
A great game, with all of the Foxes contributing but Danny was named as the man of the match for a great performance in centre midfield.
Bishopston started with the advantage of the slight slope and had the best of the first half, although Archie was rarely troubled, really only being called on once to make a fine one-on-one save. After 20 minutes, however, the home side did take the lead when our marking for once let us down. Reassuringly, we carried a threat throughout the half, with Omar, supported in particular by Ed and Jack, working hard to create a couple of decent chances but we just could not find a good enough finish.
The second half half was a completely different story as we dominated possession, carving out a succession of chances from both open play and set pieces. Omar took his two goals very neatly, one from a fine pass from Ed and the second from a great run by Harri. Owen took a string of threatening corners, none of which quite got the necessary finishing touch.
To Bishopston's credit, they never game up and, on a rare foray into the Foxes half, a scrambled passage of play led to the equaliser with only a couple of minutes to go.
A great game, with all of the Foxes contributing but Danny was named as the man of the match for a great performance in centre midfield.
Tuesday 3 February 2015
BSYL Year 9 - Foxes 2 - 2 Rockleaze, 31/01
An entertaining game of football, played in a very good spirit, ended with the points being shared. The Foxes had the best of the first half and goals from Ollie S and Omar took them into a 2-0 lead. Further chances were created but not taken, either through the good work of the Rockleaze keeper or inaccurate finishing, before Rockleaze pulled one back.
The strengthening wind gave the away side a definite advantage in the second half and Rockleaze scored again from a long clearance from their own half that bounced into into the Foxes' box. The game turned scrappy as the conditions worsened and Rockleaze could have grabbed all three points but for the intervention from the woodwork and a great save from Owen.
Man of the match, for the second week running, was Tom for a great effort in man marking Rockleaze's danger man.
Sunday 1 February 2015
BGL u12 Westbury Park Foxes 1 v 0 Emersons Green Juniors
Foxes win ugly!
After last weeks disappointment the girls were fired up for the arrival of Emersons Green.
A new Referee, and the Foxes were reduced to 11 as Izzy fell foul of the earring rule! Harsh, but sadly out of our control…….
The Foxes started brightly, and it became clear that the opposition had defence in mind, as they lined up with a back 4 and 2 holding midfielders!
The Foxes had all the possession and, despite moving the ball from side to side with confidence, the final ball into the box found Sim surrounded, by 3 or 4 opponents.
The away team were defending resolutely, closing down quickly and being strong in the tackle.
The Foxes switched tack and pushed Daisy further forward, with a message for her and Lulu to test the 'keeper from distance. After a couple of shots wide Daisy unleashed a pile driver from outside the box into the corner. 1-0, and surely the floodgates would open...
The Foxes continued to have all the possession and territory, but were unable to get a second and the half ended with the home keeper having not yet touched the ball!
Expecting more of the same in the second half, the Foxes started confidently with a fine passing move from kick off.
Emersons Green though changed tactics, committing more forward and challenged the Foxes further up the pitch.
Time after time they were first to the ball, and started to catch the Foxes on the break. The girls started to get unnerved, and were guilty of losing shape and holding onto the ball too long instead of passing through the opposition as they had done in the first half. The away team grew in confidence and the Foxes were rueing the lack of a second goal that would have killed the tie off, but held on for the 3 points.
So a real game of 2 halves, and an ugly win, but much deserved on the balance of play!
Apologies for the lack of pictures, too much second half shouting!
Captain of the weeK : Molly
Girl of the Game: (Emersons Green) Daisy
After last weeks disappointment the girls were fired up for the arrival of Emersons Green.
A new Referee, and the Foxes were reduced to 11 as Izzy fell foul of the earring rule! Harsh, but sadly out of our control…….
The Foxes started brightly, and it became clear that the opposition had defence in mind, as they lined up with a back 4 and 2 holding midfielders!
The Foxes had all the possession and, despite moving the ball from side to side with confidence, the final ball into the box found Sim surrounded, by 3 or 4 opponents.
The away team were defending resolutely, closing down quickly and being strong in the tackle.
The Foxes switched tack and pushed Daisy further forward, with a message for her and Lulu to test the 'keeper from distance. After a couple of shots wide Daisy unleashed a pile driver from outside the box into the corner. 1-0, and surely the floodgates would open...
The Foxes continued to have all the possession and territory, but were unable to get a second and the half ended with the home keeper having not yet touched the ball!
Expecting more of the same in the second half, the Foxes started confidently with a fine passing move from kick off.
Emersons Green though changed tactics, committing more forward and challenged the Foxes further up the pitch.
Time after time they were first to the ball, and started to catch the Foxes on the break. The girls started to get unnerved, and were guilty of losing shape and holding onto the ball too long instead of passing through the opposition as they had done in the first half. The away team grew in confidence and the Foxes were rueing the lack of a second goal that would have killed the tie off, but held on for the 3 points.
So a real game of 2 halves, and an ugly win, but much deserved on the balance of play!
Apologies for the lack of pictures, too much second half shouting!
Captain of the weeK : Molly
Girl of the Game: (Emersons Green) Daisy
BGL u12 Westbury Park Foxes 1 v 3 Portishead Town
Fine Foxes performance undone at the end!
The first fixture of the U12a split and the Foxes faced the only team to inflict defeat this season.
Despite the 3-2 match away, the girls were convinced that the home conditions would suit better.
The girls started brightly and forced the early running, with a couple of chances going wide. With tails up the girls were quick to the tackle and breakdown, and the new defensive system seemed to be mopping up all the Portishead counter attacking play. It was a cruel therefore to go a goal behind as a failed corner clearance fell to the opposition midfielder who made no mistake from close range.
The girls continued to push forward and played some great football, but were unable to make the possession count and the half ended 0-1.
Half time and encouragement to keep playing with the same style for the next half hour and we were sure the reward would come.
Sure enough in the opening 5 minutes the Foxes were level after a great run and pull back found Mara to lash home at the back post.
With the tie level and confidence high the Foxes were keen to push home the advantage. The goal however had stung Portishead back to life and they launched a continuous phase of pressure that penned the Foxes back.
The Foxes managed to break out, but when Ella was fouled on the edge of the box the referee waved play on and allowed Portishead to break back past the prostrate winger and feed the tall striker who lashed home. Cruel on the Foxes…….
With time running out the home side had to through caution ( and Daisy) forward in an attempt to salvage something from the game, and were caught out by a breakaway as the tall away striker scored with the last kick of the game.
So a disappointing end game that could have home either way, but the girls played fantastically well and shouldn't be too own heartened as sometimes you play well and lose and others you play badly and win.
Captain of Week:
Girl of the Game:
The first fixture of the U12a split and the Foxes faced the only team to inflict defeat this season.
Despite the 3-2 match away, the girls were convinced that the home conditions would suit better.
The girls started brightly and forced the early running, with a couple of chances going wide. With tails up the girls were quick to the tackle and breakdown, and the new defensive system seemed to be mopping up all the Portishead counter attacking play. It was a cruel therefore to go a goal behind as a failed corner clearance fell to the opposition midfielder who made no mistake from close range.
The girls continued to push forward and played some great football, but were unable to make the possession count and the half ended 0-1.
Half time and encouragement to keep playing with the same style for the next half hour and we were sure the reward would come.
Sure enough in the opening 5 minutes the Foxes were level after a great run and pull back found Mara to lash home at the back post.
With the tie level and confidence high the Foxes were keen to push home the advantage. The goal however had stung Portishead back to life and they launched a continuous phase of pressure that penned the Foxes back.
The Foxes managed to break out, but when Ella was fouled on the edge of the box the referee waved play on and allowed Portishead to break back past the prostrate winger and feed the tall striker who lashed home. Cruel on the Foxes…….
With time running out the home side had to through caution ( and Daisy) forward in an attempt to salvage something from the game, and were caught out by a breakaway as the tall away striker scored with the last kick of the game.
So a disappointing end game that could have home either way, but the girls played fantastically well and shouldn't be too own heartened as sometimes you play well and lose and others you play badly and win.
Captain of Week:
Girl of the Game:
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