Match reports from weekend 25th March

Hi all

The double team boys had an away match at Wortley Juniors Blues. They drew the first match 1-1, see below for match report from the second match:

Result: 0 – 5

We travelled to sunny Wortley to take on the team that had beaten us 2 – 0 earlier in the season. After a strong start from both teams, neither team was able to break the deadlock. Half time and 0 – 0, we discussed some areas that we could improve and set to work to get a win and another 3 points. A very strong second half saw some great build up play and 5 goals, solid defending and some brave goalkeeping allowed the boys to keep a well-deserved clean sheet. The MOM award was the hardest decision that we have had to make in recent weeks, due to the fact that all the team had played well.

Goals – Spencer 2, Joseph 2, Harvey 1

MOM - Harvey

The single team boys had a home match vs Tingley Tigers, who are riding high near the top of the league.

Result - 0-5

In warm conditions, the boys started off well, with a missed chances at both ends. Through a mixture of heat and injuries, the subs were well used. Howver, we tired towards the end of the first half, conceding a couple of goals.

The boys continued to battle bravely in the second half with some good goalkeeping and hard work in midfield,  however Tingley scored another 3 goals towards the end of the match.

Despite the scoreline, our defending is improving, with the focus for training on Thursday night to be on improving our passing and shooting.

The friendly team boys had a credible 0-0 draw, with a memorable save from Jack Dawson keeping Tingley out, whilst a great save from their keeper kept Harry from scoring what would have been the winning goal!

Match reports from the weekend

Hi all

a busy weekend, with the single team boys having 2 matches vs Hunslet & Tingley Athletic, with the double-team boys away at Rothwell Juniors.

The single team boys had a difficult match against a Hunslet team with some additional players from the home match a few weeks back. Despite going ahead via a corner from Connor, some fantastic finishes saw Hunslet go 3-1 ahead before another goal from a corner from Cameron leaving the score 2-3 at half time. Unfortunately, a school trip to scarborough the previous week saw some of the boys run out of steam in the second half, mixed with a couple of great goals from Hunslet. Finale score 6-2 to Hunslet.  The friendly team drew 2-2 with Hunslet, with Luca impressing in midfield and scoring a great goal.

MOM - Luca

On sunday, they were away to Tingley Athletic. We focussed on improving the defending for this match and it paid off. Despite going 1-2 down early on, the boys fought well, defending far better than the previous match and deservedly won 2-1 with 2 goals from Harry, the second goal a fantastic individual effort.  The friendly team also won 3-1.

MOM - Harry

the double-team boys lost the first match 4-0. See below for report from 2nd match: 

Rothwell Juniors  vs. Rothwell Town  

Result: 2 - 2

Derby day! With lots of the boys missing training last week, we didn’t have time to work on some problem areas from the week before. But this didn’t matter, as they were all up for the match. A very strong start and we created some good chances but no goals. 0 – 0 at half time. Some changes were made and off they went again in search of goals. Finlay collected the ball, checked the wind speed and then let fly with a mighty kick, one bounce, the keeper fumbled and one nil, great celebration as Finlay almost completes a lap of honour. Then they equalise with a spectacular effort right into the top corner. With 7 minutes remaining it was end to end stuff, on comes Spencer he was put through with some great passes, bang! 2 – 1. With only minutes remaining a mix up at the back let them in to level and the match ended at 2 – 2. What a game and once again great team performance with everybody putting in 100%. See you on Thursday.

MOM - Finlay

Match details for the weekend 17th & 18th March

Hi all

The two-team boys are away to Rothwell Juniors on Sunday 18th March. They play at Fleet Lane, Oulton. Kick off times to be confirmed by George.

The single team boys are away on both Saturday & Sunday.

Saturday 17th March, away vs Hunslet Club, Hillidge Road, Leeds LS10 1BP. Kick off  at 10.30, please arrive for 10.00am.

Sunday 18th March, away to Tingley Athletic, their ground is The Crescent, Casson Avenue, off Common Lane, East Ardsley, WF3 2EG. The Tingley coach has requested that we avoid parking on Casson Avenue as residents have been complaining. This match kicks off at 10am, please arrive for 9.30.

We will be having a league and friendly match on both days.

If your child can't make any of these matches, please let me know (07540 309434).

thanks
Andy

Report from weekend 11th March

Hi all

the 2-team boys had a difficult away match vs Colton on Sunday. The first match ended in a 3-1 defeat, see below for a match report from the second match:

Result: 1 – 0
In glorious conditions, we took on Colton Juniors. With a couple of new faces in our squad the team adapted well and dominated for the first ten minutes, but couldn’t manage to get a goal. In a very tight game Colton came back at us and some good defending helped to keep the score to 0 – 0 at half time. With some changes made we set out to break down their defence, all the boys put in a good shift, but we tired near the end and got caught on the break, after a couple of good blocks the ball was eventually scrambled over the line. 1 nil with only a couple of minutes to go. We pushed for the equaliser but it wasn’t to be. Well done to you all and we will be working on a few things in training this week to get us ready for our next fixture.
MOM - Ethan

Next weekend (17th/18th) is going to be a busy one, with the 2-team boys away at Rothwell Juniors and the single team boys away at Hunslet on Saturday and Tingley Athletic on Sunday. More info re locations to be provided later this week.

cheers
Andy

Match Reports from the weekend

Hi all

All the boys did well yesterday, see below for match reports.

First team - to follow

Second team match, Rothwell Town vs Hunslet Club 

Result: 5 – 0

The second team put in the performance of the season yesterday, against a physical team on a very boggy pitch. We have been working on our passing in training and the boys did this to good effect in very tricky conditions. Some of the play was a joy to watch and we were in control from start to finish. Josh put in the performance of the day, tracking back and scoring a well deserved hat trick. Well done to you all and hopefully we can keep this unbeaten run going!

Single team match Rothwell Town vs Shadwell United

Result - 1-7

Despite the horrific freezing conditions and the delay in starting, the boys battled well against a team challenging for the league title. Although it was a heavy defeat in the end (mainly thanks to their 5.9 inches tall no.7) and having lost Cameron & Connor to the conditions before half time, the boys heads never went down, their passing game is improving and special mention goes to Jack Johnston for scoring a cracking goal.

Remember next weekend only the 2-team league boys have a match, the single team boys return to action for 2 matches on the 17th & 18th March.