U12's Saturday Division 1
12/ 3 /11
Vernon Colts 4 Hucknall Sports 4
A rock hard pitch welcomed Hucknall Sports U12's to Vernon Park for their League One match against Vernon Colts. In the previous meeting Sports had contrived to throw away a two goal lead to lose 4-2 but the boys arrived in good heart and ready to play.
Disappointingly for Sports management all training drills and match instructions were forgotten by the players and within 10 mins of the start Hucknall found themselves 2-0 down. Sloppy play throughout the entire team meant that Vernon did not need to work very hard for their lead. Injury to Ellis Evans meant that an early switch was enforced and Dante Diriso entered the fray. Sports settled down a little and some chances started to appear but the large frame of Vernon's goalie denied both James Hallam and Buckly Gibson-Brown in one-on-one situations. The off-side flag caught out both teams but Sports were probably the most guiltly of not looking along with line when in promising attacking positions. Finally Hucknall's breakthrough came with a well taken goal by Charlie Blatherwick and it looked like Sports had turned a corner only for more sloppy play to gift Vernon their third goal just before half-time.
Half time: Vernon 3 Hucknall Sports 1
Oliver Bowley (right-wing) and William Brown (centre midfield) entered the game as second half substitutes but once again Sports defence failed clear their lines and Vernon took a 4-1 lead with only 20 mins left on the clock - Game over , well not quite!
Finally, Sports decided to start playing football and the rewards duly arrived. Firstly the ever-dangerous Hallam burst clear to smash a shot into the far left corner of the goal and then simple play between Bowley and Diriso saw Hallam grab his double with another well taken goal. Brown played a lovely ball inside the Vernon right-back for Jacob Barlow to cross for Blatherwick to score his second of the game and in a stunning ten minute spell Sports were level - phew! Hucknall sensed victory and great work by Gibson-Brown split the Vernon defence only to see the ball narrowly evade Hucknall's on-rushing forward line. In a thrilling end to the match more chances were created and all credit to Vernon's man-mountain goalie for keeping out a late effort from Hallam to keep the scores level.
Full time: Vernon Colts 4 Hucknall Sports 4
You would think that coming back from 4-1 down with 20 minutes remaining to snatch a draw would be cause for celebration but Sports management and supporters couldn't help feeling that this was a missed opportunity.
Football is a simple game, but today Hucknall contrived to make life very difficult for themselves by forgetting the basics.
The Man of the Match award went to Jacob Barlow for showing that one Sports player at least took the lessons learnt on the training ground onto the pitch - Brilliant display of wing-play Jacob and many congratulations.
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Classy Sports fail to break down Valley
U12's Saturday Division 1
5/6/11
East Valley 2 Hucknall Sports 0
8 weeks after their last match Hucknall Sports U12's finally got back to football action with an away match against East Valley at their new ground in Arnold.
Heavy rain made for difficult conditions, but the Valley pitch was in great shape and the match was never in doubt.
Hucknall started the game playing some composed football and held possession well against a combative Valley side. Winger Jacob Barlow managed to find space to use his lightning speed to great effect to get around the back of the opposition, but his final delivery was well defended and clear chances were hard to find for Sports.
Valley took the lead by pouncing on a loose ball just outside the penalty area and scored from a lofted shot that looped agonisingly over Hucknall's keeper and into the back of the net. Sports kept playing attractive football and showed some great inter-play in tight areas of the pitch to show that training ground drills are beginning to sink in but Valley moved into a two goal lead when towering Striker Lavontie Raekwon capped off his return from injury with a well taken goal made of pure strength and guile. An unfortunate slip from striker Hallam with the goal at his mercy encapsulated Sports season and heading for the break keeper Kal Orton kept his team in the game with a penalty save.
Half time: East Valley 2 Hucknall Sports 0
Oliver Bowley and live-wire Buckly Gibson-Brown entered the game as second half substitutes seeking to provide some better threat for Sports in the attacking half of the pitch but once again with Hucknall having the majority of possession they still could not muster a clear chance on goal. Long range efforts from Dante Diriso, Captain Thomas Eastwood and Gibson-Brown were all that Hucknall had to show for their skill and effort. Ryan Towle, Dylan Smith and Joe Newton shut out Valley at the other end of the pitch but Sports just could not find a way to goal.
Full time: East Valley 2 Hucknall Sports 0
It's hard to find the words to describe how frustrating this season is proving to be, but there are plenty of games left for Sports to secure enough points to preserve their status as a Division One team.
Man of the Match today went to the well deserving Dylan Smith. His tackling skill and ability going forward were a pleasure to watch and appreciated not just by his own team but also the opposition Manager. Well done Dylan and we look forward to many more memorable games with you in a Red and White shirt.
5/6/11
East Valley 2 Hucknall Sports 0
8 weeks after their last match Hucknall Sports U12's finally got back to football action with an away match against East Valley at their new ground in Arnold.
Heavy rain made for difficult conditions, but the Valley pitch was in great shape and the match was never in doubt.
Hucknall started the game playing some composed football and held possession well against a combative Valley side. Winger Jacob Barlow managed to find space to use his lightning speed to great effect to get around the back of the opposition, but his final delivery was well defended and clear chances were hard to find for Sports.
Valley took the lead by pouncing on a loose ball just outside the penalty area and scored from a lofted shot that looped agonisingly over Hucknall's keeper and into the back of the net. Sports kept playing attractive football and showed some great inter-play in tight areas of the pitch to show that training ground drills are beginning to sink in but Valley moved into a two goal lead when towering Striker Lavontie Raekwon capped off his return from injury with a well taken goal made of pure strength and guile. An unfortunate slip from striker Hallam with the goal at his mercy encapsulated Sports season and heading for the break keeper Kal Orton kept his team in the game with a penalty save.
Half time: East Valley 2 Hucknall Sports 0
Oliver Bowley and live-wire Buckly Gibson-Brown entered the game as second half substitutes seeking to provide some better threat for Sports in the attacking half of the pitch but once again with Hucknall having the majority of possession they still could not muster a clear chance on goal. Long range efforts from Dante Diriso, Captain Thomas Eastwood and Gibson-Brown were all that Hucknall had to show for their skill and effort. Ryan Towle, Dylan Smith and Joe Newton shut out Valley at the other end of the pitch but Sports just could not find a way to goal.
Full time: East Valley 2 Hucknall Sports 0
It's hard to find the words to describe how frustrating this season is proving to be, but there are plenty of games left for Sports to secure enough points to preserve their status as a Division One team.
Man of the Match today went to the well deserving Dylan Smith. His tackling skill and ability going forward were a pleasure to watch and appreciated not just by his own team but also the opposition Manager. Well done Dylan and we look forward to many more memorable games with you in a Red and White shirt.
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