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U8 Youths Season 2007 / 2008
SPL under 8 Div 3
Farnham Dragons 2 Cougars Youth 3
The final game of the season saw the boys travel to
play the Dragons. After Sunday’s heartbreaking defeat that almost
certainly ended our title hopes Lorenzo was looking for the boys to end
the season in style.
All hopes of an entertaining game were spoiled by the
weather & a referee that made shall we say some bizarre decisions that
always seemed to be to Farnham’s benefit. By kick off the pitch was
severely waterlogged with lakes in front of both goals and in my opinion
unplayable. The game kicked off and it was clear from the start that the
boys were up for this one. Time after time they beat Farnham to the ball
and tried to play their normal passing game. Unfortunately the condition
of the pitch didn’t allow them to and despite Cougars obvious superior
football ability the conditions turned the game into a lottery. Passes
stopped short, players were unable to dribble and shots that looked goal
bound stopped dead on the spot when they landed in the lake that had
formed in front of the goal. Cougars took the lead when a long shot
landed in the lake and Chris reacted well to force the ball home. A
second goal soon followed a super in swinging corner from Benito beat
the Farnham keeper at the near post. 2-0 to Cougars and at this point it
looked like we would go on to an easy win. To their credit Farnham
rallied and pulled a goal back just before half time when a long shot
beat Ben at his near post.
The second half was very similar to the first with
Cougars taking control and forcing the play, time after time they were
beaten by the pitch conditions. Farnham shocked everyone by pulling
level; some hesitation in the Cougars defence no doubt caused by the
goal mouth lake was pounced on by a Farnham player who fired home. The
boys managed to pick themselves up and tried to press the Farnham goal.
With time running out and with Lorenzo trying to figure out why the
football gods had deserted him Cougars scored the decisive goal. A cross
shot from Sam somehow eluded the Farnham defence and more importantly
the goal area lake and nestled in the Farnham goal. 3-2 to Cougars.
A well deserved win for the boys tonight. With better
conditions I am sure that the result would have been much more in
Cougars favour. No awards were presented as all the team worked
extremely hard and had to cope with almost impossible conditions. A big
well done to everyone
Squad
Ben, Charlie, Jack, Benito (1), Paolo, Chris (1),
Matt, Luke, Sam (1) & Archie
Beaulieu Rockets 1
Cougars Youth 0
The boys travelled to face the Rockets in a game that
would go a long way in deciding the title race.
The game kicked off and it was clear from the start
the both teams were very evenly matched. Rockets made the initial
running and forced a series of corners that we defended well. Ben was
forced into two saves from fierce shots from distance. As the half wore
on Cougars started to look the better side. Chris was causing havoc down
the left and he put in a superb cross that just eluded both Archie &
Jack. Cougars went close when Matthew fired in a shot just wide from a
well worked corner. Archie showed great strength in holding off a
defender but saw his shot go over the bar. Half time came with the
scores still level.
The deciding moment of the game came when Rockets
went ahead straight from the kick off. A well crafted moved down our
left found a Rocket’s striker just outside the box who hit a powerful
shot which despite Ben’s best effort dropped agonisingly into the
Cougars goal. Lorenzo tried to rally the troops and to their credit they
all gave 100 % and didn’t let their heads drop. For the rest of the game
both teams attacked each other and we saw from both teams some good
passing and excellent defending. The boys tried desperately for an
equalizer. With time running out 2 shots went straight at the Rockets
keeper and one brushed the post and went wide. When we played the ball
into the Rockets area time after time the ball just wouldn’t fall to a
Cougars player. The game finished 1-0 to Beaulieu Rockets, the boys
deserved to get something out of this game but it just wasn’t to be.
The boys can all be very proud of themselves today.
Despite a loss that ends our title hopes they all gave 100 % and never
let their heads drop.
Man of the match went to Archie who never stopped
running and best effort went to Benito who gave his all in midfield.
Squad
Ben, Charlie, Luke, Jack, Benito, Paolo, Chris, Sam,
Archie & Matt
Cougars Youth 0 Guildford FC 2000 4
The boys hosted Guildford in a crucial top of the
table clash. The reverse fixture earlier in the season had ended in a
thrilling 0-0 draw and everyone was looking forward to the return match.
The mood in the Cougars camp was that we would have a slight advantage
playing at home on our larger pitch. How wrong we were.
Outfought, outplayed and outclassed are three words
that I didn’t expect to aim at the boys this season but today we were
played off the park by a superb performance by Guildford.
The danger signs were there from the start Guildford
were quicker to the ball and seemed to want it more than our boys.
Guildford pushed us back and only some last ditch defending and superb
goalkeeping from Ben kept them out. Guildford made the deserved
breakthrough when their number 6 picked up the ball just outside the
Cougars area and fired an unstoppable shot into the top corner.
Guildford continued to force the play and almost added a second a low
shot looked destined for the corner only to be kept out by a superb save
by Ben. Guildford added a second on the stroke of half time when an in
swinging corner was deflected into the Cougars goal. Half time 0-2.
The boys did improve after the break and did put more
pressure onto Guildford but time after time found their way blocked by
Guildford’s excellent number 3 who seemed to have the measure of our
strikers. At the other end Guildford always looked dangerous and hit us
twice when we tried to push forward. On both occasions they had
outnumbered our defenders took advantage with some excellent passing to
score two further goals both leaving Ben with no chance. The closest we
came to scoring was two long range efforts from Paolo.
The game finished 4-0 to Guildford by far our
heaviest defeat of the season and our first home defeat.
Man of the match went to Ben who made a series of
superb saves to keep the score respectable. Best effort went to Luke &
Charlie.
Squad - Ben, Jack, Luke, Benito, Paolo, Chris, Matt,
Archie & Charlie
2/3/08 Woking Cougars Youth 3 Fleet Town Kestrels
0
The boys hosted a Fleets side whose recent results
suggested they would provide a stiff test.
Cougars gained the upper hand from the kick off and
forced the play. Despite having a lot of possession the boys were unable
to create any clear chances. Half chances fell to Matt and Jack who both
fired wide. Fleet almost scored on the break when a fierce shot was well
saved by Ben. Cougars finally took the lead when Paolo showed great
strength and speed by racing between 2 Fleet players and shooting low
into the Fleet goal. At half time Cougars led 1-0.
At the start of the second half the boys lost their
shape and allowed Fleet to press our goal. Some good work by Charlie &
Luke kept them out. Gradually the boys found their way again and took
control. They scored a second goal after some good work by Chris who
beat his marker and crossed for Jack to score into the roof of the net.
Cougars were now in total control. Paolo twice shot narrowly wide when
through on goal. Jack was denied by a good save by the Fleet keeper. A
third goal came after Benito showed great strength to hold of a Fleet
defender and then with a slide rule pass released Paolo who made no
mistake this time and lashed the ball home.
The game ended 3-0. Another good performance from the
whole team.
Man of the match went to Jack and best effort went to
Matthew
Squad
Ben, Charlie, Luke, Jack (1), Benito, Paolo (2),
Chris, Matthew,
3/2/2008 Cougars
4 Farncombe Gladiators 0
The boys kicked off the second half of the season
with a tricky test against a Farncombe team who had held us to a draw
earlier in the season. With things being so tight at the top of the
table (4 teams potentially separated by 1 point!) a win was needed to
keep us in the hunt.
Farncombe started the better and forced the play
without really threatening the Cougars goal. They forced a series of
corners which in the main the boys defended well. Only once was Ben
forced into action when he saved bravely at a forwards feet. Gradually
Cougars started to improve and forced Farncombe back. Some good link up
play created several good chances the best falling to Paolo who shot
narrowly wide. Cougars made the breakthrough on the stroke of halftime,
Paolo’s fierce shot was parried by the Farncombe keeper, Archie reacted
quickest to score with the rebound. 1-0 to Cougars at half time.
The second half was very much like the first with
Farncombe starting very brightly and forcing the play. Some solid
defending by Charlie & Luke kept them at bay. Cougars scored a second
goal against the run of play. Chris rolled the ball to Benito from some
distance out hit a shot that arrowed into the top corner of the goal.
This spurred the boys on and a superb third followed, a fast passing
move involving Chris & Archie found Paolo in space and this time he made
no mistake and lashed the ball home. Cougars were now in control and
Paolo added a fourth goal before the end. The one time that Farncombe
did threaten the Cougars goal they were denied by a good save by Ben.
Well done to everyone today for a good win that keeps
us firmly in touch at the top of the table.
Man of the match went to Benito after another superb
display in the middle of midfield and best effort went to Ben who kept
his 5th clean sheet of the season.
Ben, Charlie Jack, Luke, Benito(1), Paolo(2),
Archie(1), Chris & Matt,
20/01/08 Cougars 3
Beaulieu Rockets 1
Cougars entertained Beaulieu in a crucial top of the
table clash. A win was vital for Cougars who at the moment top the
league but are closely pursued by a number of teams who have games in
hand.
From the kick off it was clear that this was going to
be a tough game, both teams looked evenly matched. Early on Beaulieu
forced the pace with their number 3 trying to threaten the Cougars goal
but some good work by the Cougars midfield kept him at bay. After about
4 minutes Cougars put a good move together and the ball fell to Paolo
who with his trusty left foot fired home to score, 1-0 Cougars. Cougars
gained confidence and started to force play. Some good passing moves by
Benito, Jack, Paolo and Archie forced Beaulieu into some desperate
defending. Cougars had a golden chance to extend the lead when they were
awarded a penalty for handball. Benito’s well struck shot was superbly
saved by the keeper, Jack on the follow up shot narrowly wide. When
Beaulieu did break they found there way blocked by Luke and Charlie. The
boys led 1-0 at half time but the game was far from over.
The second half kicked off. Some good passing found
Matthew on the right who accelerated past the Beaulieu defence and
crossed to Paolo who slammed the ball home into the roof of the net.
This seemed to rock Beaulieu and Cougars took control. The forwards were
passing to each other and only some excellent defending by Beaulieu kept
them out. A third goal came after some good work by Chris when he
dribbled past two defenders and shot low past the keeper. Cougars pushed
forward looking for more, this allowed Beaulieu to play on the break and
they forced a corner. A goal mouth scramble followed the corner and a
mistimed tackle by a Cougars player led to a Beaulieu penalty which they
converted. 3-1 Cougars. The last few minutes of the game saw both teams
pushing for goals, Ben managed to parry a shot that then looped over him
and seemed to be rolling into the goal but he somehow recovered to
smoother the ball on the line.
The game finished with a vital Cougars win. The boys
played some excellent passing football and were worthy winners.
Man of the match went to Luke who was superb at the
back and best effort went to Matthew who put in some excellent work in
the second half.
Squad
Ben, Charlie, Luke, Jack, Benito, Paolo (2), Chris
(1), Archie & Matt
6/01/08 Abbey Rangers
1 Cougars 5
The first game of the year saw the boys face a tricky
looking away game against a team who were just below us in the league.
Cougars almost scored straight from the kick off when
Benito burst up the middle and shot narrowly wide. The boys forced the
play but were unable to really test the Abbey keeper. Paolo and the
Abbey number 6 were involved in a titanic battle on the left wing.
The first goal was going to be important and it came
from an unlikely source. A Cougars corner fell to Jack on the edge of
the area he turned and shot with his left foot and fired home for his
first ever goal. This spurred Cougars on and the boys pushed Abbey back.
A second goal followed when Archie reacting to his own flick on from a
throw in out muscled the Abbey defence and stroked the ball home past
the Abbey keeper. Abbey almost pulled a goal back just before the break
but some good handling by Ben denied them. Half time and Cougars led
2-0. Despite our advantage Abbey were still very much in the game.
Abbey again nearly scored shortly after the kick off
when Cougars stood off and allowed the Abbey forward time and space to
shoot narrowly wide. Cougars scored a much needed third goal when Paolo
reacted to a weak goal kick and fired home. A fourth goal followed
following some excellent play, Matt passed the ball to Archie who in
turn found Paolo on the edge of the area. Paolo looked up and fired home
into the bottom corner leaving the keeper with no chance. To their
credit Abbey kept going and were rewarded with a goal when one of there
forwards scored after some hesitation in the Cougars defence and could
have scored again but were denied but some good work by Ben. Cougars
scored a fifth goal when Archie reacted quickest to a loose ball and
fired home. More chances fell to Cougars with both Jack and Matt forcing
the Abbey keeper into saves. At the other end Benito, Luke and Charlie
superbly marshalled the Cougars defence.
A great performance by the boys against a strong
Abbey team. MOM went to Jack and best effort to Paolo.
Squad
Ben, Charlie, Benito, Luke, Jack (1), Paolo (2),
Archie (2) & Matt
09/12/07 Teddington 2 Cougars Youth 0
The boys suffered their first defeat this season
against a much improved Teddington side.
Our task wasn’t helped by the fact that due to
sickness we could only field 7 players out of which 3 had also been
suffering from various ailments.
The game kicked off in awful conditions. Neither team
were able to gain control as both sets of midfield attempted to win the
ball. Early on it was clear that some of our boys lacked their usual
zest and as the half wore on Teddington started to look the most likely
to score. Ben was forced into 2 good saves to deny them. Teddington
scored just before half time when their striker did well and outpaced
the Cougars defence and fired home giving Ben no chance. At half time we
trailed 1-0.
Lorenzo did his best to rally the boys at half time
but it was clear that 1-2 of them were suffering the effects of being
ill prior to the game. To their credit they carried on playing as they
didn’t want to let their team members down.
The second half was very much like the first with
both midfields trying to gain control. Both teams probed the others
defence without really threatening to score. Lorenzo switched the boys
around in an effort to keep them warm. Teddington scored a second goal
straight from a throw in when a wonder strike cannoned off the under
side of the bar and into the Cougars goal. Charlie suffered an injury
and was unable to carry on leaving us with 6 players. To their credit
the boy’s heads didn’t drop and played some good football forcing a
number of corners but were unable to take advantage.
We were all glad when the ref blew up for full time.
Well done to Teddington for a win they deserved. All the boys gave 100%
today in very difficult circumstances it will be interesting how they
react to this loss. Best effort went to Charlie who played much of the
game whilst clearly under the weather. A big well done to both Luke and
Benito who put in big performances despite being far from 100%. Man of
the match went to Ben who again showed why he is Cougars number 1.
Ben, Charlie, Jack, Luke, Benito,
Paolo, & Matt
25/11/07 Guildford FC 2000 0 Cougars Youth 0
The boys travelled to free scoring Guildford in what
looked like was going to be a tough test against a team that had been
previously playing at a higher level. We were all surprised by the size
of the Guildford pitch which was by the far the smallest the boys have
played on so far. Lorenzo who was concerned that the game would develop
into a trial of who could hoof up field the best asked to use a bigger
pitch but this was refused.
From the kick off the boys found it hard to adapt to
the smaller pitch with little space to work in and a Guildford team who
were clearly full of confidence and closed our boys down very quickly.
Guildford forced a number of corners but good defending by Charlie at
the back kept them at bay. As the half wore on our boys began to gain
confidence and started to threaten the Guildford goal. Both Benito and
Paolo were involved in a physical midfield battle which they were
winning much to the dismay of the home support who wanted a free kick
every time they won a tackle. The Guildford keeper was forced into 3
good saves using his feet to deny Benito, Archie & Paolo. With so little
space to work in both teams found it hard to get any sort of passing
game going. Half time 0-0.
Guildford stepped it up after the break and forced
the play. Ben was called into action making by my count 4 top class
saves to deny Guildford. Lorenzo changed the formation around and pushed
Jack to right midfield. This seemed to help the boys out as they
gradually started to get back into the game as an attacking force. On 3
occasion’s Jack went on runs along the right out pacing the Guildford
players only to be denied by some great last ditch defending by
Guildford. As the final whistle approached both teams tried to grab the
3pts. Guildford went close when their striker fired wide form 5 yards
and a run and cross by Jack flashed agonisingly across the Guildford
goal mouth.
The final whistle went and the game finished 0-0.
Both sets having given 100% and neither deserved to loose. I have to say
well done to the ref who despite a lot of pressure from the home support
managed the game very fairly.
Man of the match went to Ben who had his busiest game
by far and produced a number of good saves. Best effort went to Jack who
when moved to right midfield was Cougars biggest attacking threat.
Squad - Ben, Jack, Luke, Benito, Paolo, Chris, Matt,
Archie & Charlie
23 / 11 /07 Meadow Sports A 1 Cougars Youth 1
Friendly
The boys faced a daunting task as they travelled to
face local rivals Meadow Sports A who play in the Premier League some 3
divisions above our boys.
From the kick off Meadow showed their class forcing
the pace. Some good tracking back by the midfield and desperate
defending by Jack and Charlie kept the scores level. As the game
progressed our boys started to grow in confidence and they started to
threaten the Meadow goal. A superb corner from Benito flashed across the
Meadow goal just out of the reach of 2 Cougars players. Cougars took the
lead after some excellent work by Jack, breaking from the midfield he
tried to beat 2 Meadow defenders, despite loosing the ball he didn’t
give up and forced the Meadow defender to panic and hit the ball against
her own post Stefan following up poked the ball home. Half time 0-1
Cougars.
A momentary loss of concentration at the start of the
second half by Cougars allowed a Meadow forward to break free in the
area and fire home the equaliser.
From then on it became a great game of football
with both teams playing end to end fast flowing attractive football.
Chris & Archie were causing panic in the Meadow ranks with excellent
link up play. Cougars went close on a number of occasions. The Meadow
keeper denied Paolo twice, Matt and Archie with good saves. At the other
end great defending by Benito, Luke & Charlie kept the lively Meadow
forwards at bay.
The game ended 1-1 and the boys secured a well
deserved draw against by far the best opposition they have faced this
season. What was more satisfying than the result was the level of
performance by all the boys who matched the opposition step for step.
A big thank you to our hosts Meadow who looked after
the boys well after the game providing them with much needed hot snack
Ben, Charlie, Jack, Luke, Benito, Paolo, Chris,
Archie, Matt & Stefan (1)
18/11/07 Cougars Youth 4
Potley Lions 0
The boys played
host to a Potley team looking to continue their excellent start to the
season.
The deadlock was
broken within seconds of the start. A loose pass from a Potley player
was pounced on by Archie who sidestepped a Potley challenge and coolly
fired home into the bottom left corner of the goal 1-0 Cougars.
Cougars tried
hard for the second goal. Archie went close on couple of occasions.
Despite Cougars forcing the play with Benito and Paolo winning
everything in midfield Potley always looked dangerous on the break and
almost scored an equaliser against the run of play when their number 22
broke free in the Cougars area and fired a shot towards the near post as
the opposition parents started to celebrate a goal Ben denied them with
a stunning save at his near post.
The much needed
second goal came after a superb flowing move. Potley tried to push
forward but a great challenge by Jack stopped them. Jack then came
forward with the ball and slid a pass to Archie, who looked up beat one
defender and then squared it to Paolo who fired home into the roof of
the net. A third soon followed when Archie shot from outside the area,
some hesitation in the Potley defence allowed the ball to find the
bottom corner of the net. So we half time came and it was 3-0 to
Cougars.
The second half
started and almost straight from the kick off Chris nearly scored a shot
from the edge of the area hit the inside of the post but somehow stayed
out. Much like the first half Cougars were in charge but had to be
careful they didn’t get caught on the break by Potley and especially
their number 22 who once again forced Ben into a good save this time
above his head.
Cougars scored a
fourth goal when Archie pounced on a goal kick and fired home past the
stranded Potley keeper for a superb hat trick.
Further chances
fell to Cougars the best fell for Paolo who somehow blasted over from 3
yards out.
It finished 4-0
to Cougars against a good Potley team which extends the boys unbeaten
run to 10 games this season. Man of the match went to Archie who was
back to his best and best effort was awarded to the whole team for an
excellent all round performance.
Squad - Ben,
Jack, Luke, Benito, Paolo (1), Chris, Archie (3), Matt & Charlie
11/11/07 Cougars Youth 2
Guildford City Tigers 1
A depleted Cougars side travelled to face a tough
looking away fixture against a Tigers team who had a 100% record coming
into this game.
From the start Cougars were the better side with most
of the play taking part in the Saints half. Despite the forwards showing
a lot more commitment than last week we were unable to break down a very
strong Saints defence. Jack when close with two efforts from outside the
area, the first was saved just under the bar and the second went
narrowly wide with the keeper beaten. Just as everyone was preparing for
half time Cougars forced a corner. Benito drove the ball to the near
post trying to find Paolo who was worrying the defence, instead it
somehow rolled over the line into the net. The goal was awarded to
Benito; So Cougars led 1-0 at half time.
The second half was similar to the first with Cougars
forcing the issue, time after time it appeared that great work from
Paolo, Matt and Chris would produce a second goal only to be denied by
some good defending. As the half wore on it was apparent that our boys
were tiring against a team who had the advantage of having 3
substitutes, so the next goal was going to prove vital. It came Cougars
way when a poor back pass was chased down by both Chris & Matt showing
great commitment; forcing the Saints keeper to handle the ball outside
his area. From the resulting free kick up stepped Benito and fired the
ball home. Saint’s then tried to go on the attack throwing everything at
Cougars but found there way blocked by Jack & Luke. With about 2 minutes
to goal a miss hit clearance from a Cougars player fell to a Saints
player who tucked the ball home past Ben’s despairing dive. 1-2 Cougars
led and despite seven very tired players they managed to see the game
out and extend their unbeaten run to 9 games this season.
A great effort again this week from all the boys all
of whom could easily have won one of the awards. Man of the match went
to Benito who just sneaked it courtesy of his two goals. Best effort
went to Jack who was again solid at the back.
Squad
Ben, Jack, Luke, Benito (2), Paolo,
Chris, Matt,
4/11/07 Cougars Youth 0
Guildford Saints B 0
The boys were held to a goalless draw by a determined
Saints team. Right from the start it was clear that some of our boys had
been partying too late last night as time after time they stood off
allowing Saints to play. When we did have the ball we seemed to be
unable to pass. This allowed the opposition to grow in confidence. By
the time Cougars woke up the first half was almost over. Paolo was
unlucky when he pounced on a mix up in the Saints defence only to be
denied by a good save.
The boys did improve in the second half and forced
the play but for some reason our forwards seemed hesitant and were
unable to get shots away. On the odd occasion when Saints did break
Luke and Charlie were able to stop them. The boys forced a series of
corners and a goal would surely come. But Saints who could sense their
first point of the season defended superbly. A shot by a Cougars player
was saved at full stretch by the Saints keeper. With time fast running
out Jack nearly broke the deadlock but was denied by another good save.
A disappointing performance from the boys who should
have claimed all 3 pts. They were a shadow of the team that we saw last
week. Training will be interesting on Friday!
Man of the match was Luke and best effort was Matt.
Squad Ben, Archie, Jack, Benito, Paolo, Chris, Matt,
Tim & Charlie
14/10/07 Cougars Youth 4 Farnham Dragons 0
Lorenzo asked for a big effort today from the boys
after last weeks disappointing draw. It took just 20 seconds for them to
respond. A well struck shot from Benito left the visitors keeper with no
chance and found the back of the net (1-0). Cougars created numerous
chances the best of them falling to Archie but were unable to capitalise
and increase there lead. Farnham tried to push forward but were denied
by some good work from Ben between the sticks. Half time 1-0 Cougars.
After the first couple of minutes the second half was
one way traffic with Cougars surging forward playing some nice football
Again several chances were squandered before two goals from Chris and
one from Luke settled the game in Cougars favour 4-0.
Another emphatic win for the boys. A little more
composure in front of goal and they could have doubled the score line.
Man of the match went to Paolo and best effort went
to Luke.
Squad
Ben, Charlie G, Jack, Benito (1), Paolo, Chris (2),
Matt, Luke (1) & Archie
Rushmore Saints 1 Cougars Youth 3 Under 8 Seeding
Match
Lorenzo mustered the troops shortly after dawn for
the second seeding game of the season against an unknown Saints team.
The boys started as if they were still asleep
allowing the Saints midfield to start strongly forcing Cougars back
towards there own goal. Saints forced a corner that Cougars half cleared
to a Saints player whose shot deflected off a Cougars defender and found
the back of the net 1-0 Saints.
This seemed to wake the boys up, our midfield started
win the ball and began to push Saints back. A ball fell to Benito who
side stepped one player and fired a home an equaliser off the inside of
the post. 1-1.
Cougars were now in charge and a second goal seemed
inevitable but some outstanding work by the Saints keeper kept them out.
One stop to deny Archie on the stroke of half time was outstanding.
The boys came out strong in the second half. Paolo
and Benito were dominating midfield and Archie was causing havoc in the
Saints defence. Chance after chance fell to the Cougars but a
combination of good defending and excellent goalkeeping kept them out.
With about 5 minutes to play the ball fell to Chris who coolly stroked
the ball home to make it 1-2 Cougars.
A third followed when Archie beat a defender and
tucked the ball home past the Saints keeper. 1-3 Cougars.
Another good performance from the boys who are
improving every week. MOM was Benito and Archie was awarded best
effort.
Squad
Ben, Charlie G, Jack, Benito (1), Paolo, Chris (1),
Matt, Luke & Archie (1)
Teddington 1 Cougars Youth 5 Under 8 Seeding Match
The boys travelled to Bushy Park to play Teddington.
From the kick off the boys took control. Lorenzo’s
vision of total football is starting to take shape.
The boys were able to pass the ball about in midfield
and are now trying to get it out to the wingers. As Cougars pressed for
the opening goal a long ball out of defence by Teddington found there
number 10 who showed great strength to hold off the Cougars defence and
scored totally against the run of play. 0-1.
Cougars pressed for the equaliser, Jack went close
with a shot that whistled past the post. Cougars kept pressing, the ball
fell to Paolo on the left wing, he cut inside and fired home with a shot
across the keeper into the net. 1-1. Cougars were now playing great
football. They took the lead when the ball was played out to Paolo who
beat his marker and crossed into the area to find Archie who with a deft
touch flicked the ball past the keeper. 1-2.
The second half began with Cougars pushing forward.
They forced a corner. From the corner Charlie C showed great strength
and determination to force the ball home. 1-3.
Paolo added a fourth goal with a shot from outside
the area. 1-4. Cougars fifth came when another ball was played in from
the left wing which Archie was able to turn in. 1-5.
Another fine performance from the boys with them all
playing there part. Paolo was excellent and was named man of the match.
Luke was awarded best effort.
Squad
Ben, Charlie G, Jack, Benito, Paolo (2), Archie (2),
Luke, Tim & Charlie C (1)
