Thornhill 4 v 2 Maindy Corries
Today we went out with more of a plan, using Evan as a sweeper and making sure we kept the ball down and ran the wings. The team did as they were told and it paid off.
The game started superbly with some nice mid-field play from Shaun leading to an opening goal from Chris within 5 minutes. It wasn't long before Jake got in on the action with a fantastic run up the wing leading to a very nice goal. The mid-field were working great and our defence was cutting out the challenges well. The next highlight was James Makin's subtle shoulder barge!!!. Maindy then got one back after an awkward bounce left Jack just outside his area unable to punch the ball clear.
Thornhill were a little rattled now with only one goal in it but James Doyle made a great break down the wing and some crosses back and forth with Jake which took the Maindy defence apart leaving Jake a chance to float a stunning goal into the net.
Maindy did not let their heads drop and kept up the challenge leading to a goalmouth scramble that resulted in the second goal. At half time we were 3-2 up and new legs went onto the pitch to relieve some of the lads who had given their all in the first half.
The second half was again dominated by our Wingers James D and Jake and then Jamie with Shaun showing great strength in the centre until his football boots disintegrated!!!
Chris got his second goal from a lovely break through the middle and the game then played out to a 4-2 win. My only fright was when Nozza picked up the ball!!! (play the whistle next time).
A great morning with everyone giving 100% almost impossible to give a man of the match as so many people played well, but for doing exactly what we said and stopping so many long balls it goes to Evan this week. Well done.
Saturday 26 September 2009
Friday 25 September 2009
Training Time Change
As the light is getting bad we will train from 6.00pm to 7.30pm on Thursday the 1st Oct.
hope this is OK for everyone.
Simon.
hope this is OK for everyone.
Simon.
Saturday 19 September 2009
Match Report 19/09/09
Thornhill v Avenue Hotspur.
Very much a game of two halves, where we improved a lot. The first half didn't go well for us with some great football by Avenue Hotspurs and I must comment on the fair decision by the ref when the keeper was injured. Long balls over the top to some top notch strikers led to 7 goals. But moving Dan into defence gave us some extra control in the last 15 minutes and we started to challenge a bit more.
The second half started with some tactical changes, Evan playing as sweeper stopped the long ball threat, and we could start to play our passing game. This payed off with a well struck cross from James Gough taking a massive deflection to give us a goal. Leo followed this with a great shot to give us our second. We then missed a series of chances and I thought we were going to slip back when Avenue scored 2 more, but eventually Chris got 2 with some fine shooting.
Well done lads we learnt a lot today. All of you worked hard so it's hard to pick a man of the match. But for 100% commitment this week it goes to Leo Llewellyn.
Very much a game of two halves, where we improved a lot. The first half didn't go well for us with some great football by Avenue Hotspurs and I must comment on the fair decision by the ref when the keeper was injured. Long balls over the top to some top notch strikers led to 7 goals. But moving Dan into defence gave us some extra control in the last 15 minutes and we started to challenge a bit more.
The second half started with some tactical changes, Evan playing as sweeper stopped the long ball threat, and we could start to play our passing game. This payed off with a well struck cross from James Gough taking a massive deflection to give us a goal. Leo followed this with a great shot to give us our second. We then missed a series of chances and I thought we were going to slip back when Avenue scored 2 more, but eventually Chris got 2 with some fine shooting.
Well done lads we learnt a lot today. All of you worked hard so it's hard to pick a man of the match. But for 100% commitment this week it goes to Leo Llewellyn.
Tuesday 15 September 2009
Match Report 15th September
Thornhill Athletic B A.F.C. v Radyr
After a hard fought win on Saturday the team were very tired but had high expectations of todays game.
Radyr had a strong team with some very big players who simply out paced us in the first half. Thornhill had some highlights with a great penalty saved by Jack (from a classic foul by Harry!) and some very good football by Jake Evans on the wing and David in defence.
The scoreline going into the secound half was not good but the team picked themselves up and played better football after a half time break. (Why do we always do better in the secound half, is there something in the oranges?)
The passing improved with more accurate play leading to far better secound half score line and thornhill challenging the Radyr goal for significant periods of the secound half. This unfortunately didn't lead to a goal but the Radyr coaches commented on our improvement during the game, as did the excellent ref Dec.
The final score didn't really reflect our commitment or skill on the day and we should take heart from the fact that we improved during the game rather than letting it slide.
My man of the match for Thornhill would be Jake Evans for his huge efforts on the wing.
After a hard fought win on Saturday the team were very tired but had high expectations of todays game.
Radyr had a strong team with some very big players who simply out paced us in the first half. Thornhill had some highlights with a great penalty saved by Jack (from a classic foul by Harry!) and some very good football by Jake Evans on the wing and David in defence.
The scoreline going into the secound half was not good but the team picked themselves up and played better football after a half time break. (Why do we always do better in the secound half, is there something in the oranges?)
The passing improved with more accurate play leading to far better secound half score line and thornhill challenging the Radyr goal for significant periods of the secound half. This unfortunately didn't lead to a goal but the Radyr coaches commented on our improvement during the game, as did the excellent ref Dec.
The final score didn't really reflect our commitment or skill on the day and we should take heart from the fact that we improved during the game rather than letting it slide.
My man of the match for Thornhill would be Jake Evans for his huge efforts on the wing.
Saturday 12 September 2009
Match Report 12-09-09
Under 15 B league
Trowbridge F.C. v Thornhill Athletic B F.C.
The game started well with both teams playing some good football. Both teams had some great chances with Trowbridge playing looping long balls over the top to their pacey striker. The Thornhill keeper Jack Coliandris kept them in the game with some superb diving saves. Eventually though Trowbridge got through and scored a great first half goal. The score stayed 1-0 until half time.
The second half started with an early penalty to Thornhill for a hand ball in the box. Chris Jugessur stepped up and neatly finished it in the bottom corner. This was followed by a lovely goal chipped over Trowbridge’s keeper by James Makin. Both teams kept the pressure on well until a break by James Makin and Chris Jugessur led to a goal from a header by Chris. With the score at 1-3 Trowbridge really put the pressure on leading to some more fantastic saves from the Thornhill keeper Jack Coliandris and some very hard work from the Thornhill defence. Eventually a beautifully floated corner went in for Trowbridge.
With only one goal in it the intensity of the game went up a notch and the referee did a great job of keeping things fair. Nearing the end of the game Thornhill made another good break from some skilful midfield play leading to a great goal from James Doyle. The game finished 2-4 to Thornhill a great win to start the season. Man of the match for Thornhill was the keeper Jack Coliandris.
Well done to all the lads who played today. See you all on Thursday for training.
Trowbridge F.C. v Thornhill Athletic B F.C.
The game started well with both teams playing some good football. Both teams had some great chances with Trowbridge playing looping long balls over the top to their pacey striker. The Thornhill keeper Jack Coliandris kept them in the game with some superb diving saves. Eventually though Trowbridge got through and scored a great first half goal. The score stayed 1-0 until half time.
The second half started with an early penalty to Thornhill for a hand ball in the box. Chris Jugessur stepped up and neatly finished it in the bottom corner. This was followed by a lovely goal chipped over Trowbridge’s keeper by James Makin. Both teams kept the pressure on well until a break by James Makin and Chris Jugessur led to a goal from a header by Chris. With the score at 1-3 Trowbridge really put the pressure on leading to some more fantastic saves from the Thornhill keeper Jack Coliandris and some very hard work from the Thornhill defence. Eventually a beautifully floated corner went in for Trowbridge.
With only one goal in it the intensity of the game went up a notch and the referee did a great job of keeping things fair. Nearing the end of the game Thornhill made another good break from some skilful midfield play leading to a great goal from James Doyle. The game finished 2-4 to Thornhill a great win to start the season. Man of the match for Thornhill was the keeper Jack Coliandris.
Well done to all the lads who played today. See you all on Thursday for training.
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