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.
Saturday, 17 November 2012
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.
Sunday, 21 October 2012
Westbury Park Foxes 3 v 3 Portishead Town
Great comeback clinches a point for the u10 Girls!
After a week off from the league last week the girls were in a confident mood for the visit of Portishead Town.
With captain Izzy winning the toss we started playing up the slope. Whilst the Foxes made most of the early running, it was clear that Portishead had clearly either recruited well, or installed Pep Guardiola as their coach, as their big midfielders quickly imposed themselves on the game and made a mockery of the league table. Playing a lone striker they exploited the sloped well and took an early lead after 2 of their players were allowed into the penalty box unchallenged to coolly slot under Betty.
Then disaster stuck as a Portishead corner was not cleared and they were able to tap in from close range to make it 2-0.
With Molly and Amelia on to shore up the defence, the Foxes went forward again and were unlucky when the keeper was just able to prevent a Lily strike at the near post.
Going in 2-0 down was a whole new experience. Luckily the second half was much better. A steady stream of pressure allowed Sim to score from close range, and we could see the confidence returning.
A foul just inside the opposition half allowed Lulu to send a sidewinder goalwards, which bounced in front of the keeper who could only parry into the net. The turnaround was complete moments later when a fierce corner from Lulu could only be deflected into the net by the first defender. 3-2 was a remarkable turnaround, but tragically in the final 30 seconds a rare Portishead breakaway found their unmarked striker who again slotted cooly home.
3-3, was a fair reflection on the match, and a useful reminder that we need to improve our tackling, even if the opposition are bigger, and work on defending as a team, especially as our next 3 league matches are against very good opponents.
Girl of the Game - Ruby
After a week off from the league last week the girls were in a confident mood for the visit of Portishead Town.
With captain Izzy winning the toss we started playing up the slope. Whilst the Foxes made most of the early running, it was clear that Portishead had clearly either recruited well, or installed Pep Guardiola as their coach, as their big midfielders quickly imposed themselves on the game and made a mockery of the league table. Playing a lone striker they exploited the sloped well and took an early lead after 2 of their players were allowed into the penalty box unchallenged to coolly slot under Betty.
Then disaster stuck as a Portishead corner was not cleared and they were able to tap in from close range to make it 2-0.
With Molly and Amelia on to shore up the defence, the Foxes went forward again and were unlucky when the keeper was just able to prevent a Lily strike at the near post.
Going in 2-0 down was a whole new experience. Luckily the second half was much better. A steady stream of pressure allowed Sim to score from close range, and we could see the confidence returning.
A foul just inside the opposition half allowed Lulu to send a sidewinder goalwards, which bounced in front of the keeper who could only parry into the net. The turnaround was complete moments later when a fierce corner from Lulu could only be deflected into the net by the first defender. 3-2 was a remarkable turnaround, but tragically in the final 30 seconds a rare Portishead breakaway found their unmarked striker who again slotted cooly home.
3-3, was a fair reflection on the match, and a useful reminder that we need to improve our tackling, even if the opposition are bigger, and work on defending as a team, especially as our next 3 league matches are against very good opponents.
Girl of the Game - Ruby
Saturday, 20 October 2012
Y6 Whites battle Ingleside to win 4:2 on 20 Oct
The Foxes Y6 Whites were magnificent today against a strong and very physical Ingleside team. Ingleside arrived having lost only one of their 4 previous league matches scoring 20 goals in the process. It was going to be a tough match.
Right from the first whistle (thanks Al!) the Foxes competed for every ball. It didn't take long before Stanley scored a corker from just to left of the goal. The Foxes then stood firm against a skilful, determined and very combative opposition. Despite creating numerous chances, the second goal just wouldn't come until late in the first half when Stanley slotted home his second. Unfortunately a lapse in concentration allowed Ingleside to score almost immediate and gave them hope.
In the second half Jack put the Whites two goals up again with a magnificent long-range shot and Caston kept Ingleside out with a fabulous save. Several more chances went begging and although the Foxes should have been 4 or 5 up, Ingleside made them battle for every ball. Eventually they pulled one back, but Stanley popped up to score his hatrick for a final score of 4:2 to the Foxes.
Every one of the Foxes played their hearts out today. They were asked to concentrate on trying their hardest and they did exactly that. All nine of them deserved to be "Man of the Match" but the Captain's armband was awarded to Stanley for his 3 goals. Well done all!
Squad: Harrison, Joseph, Stanley, Jack, Caston, Tee-Jay (C), John, Henry, William W.
Sunday, 7 October 2012
Downend Flyers 0 V 8 Westbury Park Foxes
The girls came away with another amazing result, winning 8-0 away to Downend.
However there is more to the story than the score line suggests...
Downend started strongly and defended very well as team. Despite a great attacking Foxes display, with Mara and Lily on the wing and Ella and Simmy through the centre, the black and white stripes of Downend blocked any clean shots on goal.
When the opposition did break in numbers, Molly and Amelia stood strong in defence and Lulu (on goalkeeping duty in Betty's absence) was quick off her line to snub out any danger.
Mara and Lily's relentless running eventually paid off and a chance fell to Simmy that she put away with aplomb.
The Foxes were relieved to go into half time 1-0 up.
Despite playing slightly up hill in the second half the Foxes turned up the heat and attacked as a unit. Mara and Lily played a great passing game, looking for their team mates early and creating numerous chances. Within 3 minutes we were 4-0 up with goals from Lily (2) and Simmy (1). With Lulu desperate to join in the action Ella kindly offered to go in goal and Lulu helped secure another 4 goals with some great cross field passes to Mara on the left. Mara got one herself before Simmy got 2 more and Lily one more.
New recruits Millie and Ruby came in at the back and played like veterans snubbing out any breaks with confidence.
Thanks to Mark Beswetherick, who with Martin away, stood in to help Graham maintain the unbeaten record.
Well done the Foxes!
Girl of the game - Mara
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