U13's Saturday Davison 2
Wollaton Hall 3 Hucknall Sports 6
17/09/11
Sports second game of the season took them to Wollaton Park for a game against newly promoted Wollaton Hall.
During a pre-season friendly Hall had shocked Sports by playing well to win 4-3 and with only 11 players available Hucknall knew they had to pull out a special performance get anything from this game.
Short of players Sports had to juggle their line-up for this match and selected Welsh Wizard Ellis Evans to play along side James Hallam in attack and Harry Saxton filled in at centre half with Joe Newton.
Five minutes into the game Dylan Smith released Hallam with an amazing pass that allowed him to continue his fine start to the season with a goal made out of pure pace and skill as he rounded the Wollaton defence to fire an angled shot over the head of the keeper to put Sports into a lead.
Hucknall were absolutely rampant and Tom Eastwood scored his second of the season with a well taken goal and then Evans smashed in an exquisite volley that wouldn't have been out of place in the Premiership to put Sports 3-0 up.
On a rare break Wollaton were foiled by a magnificent save from Kal Orton and then with half time approaching Oliver Bowley put in a great corner that Captain Mitch Davies smashed into the back of the net with a trademark towering header.
Phew, what wonderful half of football from Sports - probably their best ever.
Half Time: Wollaton Hall 0 Hucknall Sports 4
Injuries to Bowley, Hallam, and Smith meant that Sports effectively started the second half with only 8 fit players but they continued to play a fantastic brand of football. Charlie Blatherwick put in another stunning performance at the heart of midfield showing a wonderful range of passing and vision. He looked all set to cap his day with a goal only to see it balloon over the bar after a bad bobble. Playing through the pain, Hallam turned creator and his blistering wing play set up Evans for a well deserved second.
Sports were out on their feet and inevitably gaps started to appear. Newton, Saxton, Diriso and Smith defended brilliantly well and behind them keeper Orton pulled off a string of great saves late on. All credit to Wollaton Hall for never giving in and two quick goals provided a spark of revival. But any chance of a shock comeback were shattered when Bowley smashed in a shot from just inside the box to seal victory for Sports. Hall grabbed a late consolation but Sports ran out winners for the second week running.
Final Score: Wollaton Hall 3 Hucknall Sports 6
This was a truly heroic performance by Sports that was built on a fantastic passing game and wonderful team spirit. Having no substitutes available meant tiredness was always going to play its part but Sports boys gave absolutely everything for the team and got their rewards.
Some many good performances once again made picking a Man of the Match very difficult but on this occasion the stand out performance was clear to all. With one of the best creative performances witnessed for a long long time today's winner was Ellis Evans - absolutely awesome, well done Ell and we look forward to more of the same.
Saturday, 17 September 2011
Winning start for Sports
U13's Saturday Davison 2
Hucknall Sports 3 Clifton AW 1
10/11/11
Sport welcomed Clifton AW to new home ground Goosedale Sports Complex for this opening game of the season.
Kicking off early in great late summer weather and playing on the 'Cottage' pitch everything was set for both teams to put on a great display of football.
Understandably, both teams looked a little rusty in the early stages but eventually Sports midfield of Oliver Bowley, Mitch Davies, Charlie Blatherwick and Tom Eastwood took control and started to find their range to create great openings for their Strikers. Jacob Barlow made the most of space on the left to get around the back of All Whites defence and on the other flank James Hallam put in a fine performance that terrorised his markers. Sports were unlucky not to go ahead from a high looping shot from Blatherwick but finally found the net through a Tom Eastwood header after a fine run and cross from Hallam. This was followed almost immediately by a goal for Hallam after good work from Barlow once again.
Clifton's attacker was finally set free after a well worked moved but Sports Keeper Kal Orton was alert and dived bravely at the feet of the on rushing striker to make a block.
Sports were rampant and drove forward for more goals but just could not find the net.
Half Time: Hucknall Sports 2 Clifton AW 0
Hucknall continued were they left off in the first half and found ways to get around the back of Clifton time and again. Barlow once more providing a massive threat with his fantastic wing play.
A trip on Blatherwick in the penalty area went un-noticed but Sports stretched their lead to three when Ellis (Welsh Wizard) Evans bundled the ball into the net after another great cross from Barlow to the far post.
Late in the game Sport defence came under some pressure as Clifton tried to find a way back into the game. Mitch Davies blocked a free kick on the edge of his box only to see the ball bounce back to Clifton who sent a looping shot over the unlucky Orton. Davies continued his fine Captains performance with a couple of towering headers to clear the lines from threatening All Whites corners and saw his team home to clinch a win in their first game of the season.
Final Score: Hucknall Sports 3 Clifton 1
Great performance by the entire team with fantastic team play and attitude throughout.
Seems unfair to pick a Man of the Match with so many great displays but today's award went to James Hallam for a truly amazing performance of strength and speed that set the pulses racing with excitement every time he got the ball - Brilliant James, well done.
Hucknall Sports 3 Clifton AW 1
10/11/11
Sport welcomed Clifton AW to new home ground Goosedale Sports Complex for this opening game of the season.
Kicking off early in great late summer weather and playing on the 'Cottage' pitch everything was set for both teams to put on a great display of football.
Understandably, both teams looked a little rusty in the early stages but eventually Sports midfield of Oliver Bowley, Mitch Davies, Charlie Blatherwick and Tom Eastwood took control and started to find their range to create great openings for their Strikers. Jacob Barlow made the most of space on the left to get around the back of All Whites defence and on the other flank James Hallam put in a fine performance that terrorised his markers. Sports were unlucky not to go ahead from a high looping shot from Blatherwick but finally found the net through a Tom Eastwood header after a fine run and cross from Hallam. This was followed almost immediately by a goal for Hallam after good work from Barlow once again.
Clifton's attacker was finally set free after a well worked moved but Sports Keeper Kal Orton was alert and dived bravely at the feet of the on rushing striker to make a block.
Sports were rampant and drove forward for more goals but just could not find the net.
Half Time: Hucknall Sports 2 Clifton AW 0
Hucknall continued were they left off in the first half and found ways to get around the back of Clifton time and again. Barlow once more providing a massive threat with his fantastic wing play.
A trip on Blatherwick in the penalty area went un-noticed but Sports stretched their lead to three when Ellis (Welsh Wizard) Evans bundled the ball into the net after another great cross from Barlow to the far post.
Late in the game Sport defence came under some pressure as Clifton tried to find a way back into the game. Mitch Davies blocked a free kick on the edge of his box only to see the ball bounce back to Clifton who sent a looping shot over the unlucky Orton. Davies continued his fine Captains performance with a couple of towering headers to clear the lines from threatening All Whites corners and saw his team home to clinch a win in their first game of the season.
Final Score: Hucknall Sports 3 Clifton 1
Great performance by the entire team with fantastic team play and attitude throughout.
Seems unfair to pick a Man of the Match with so many great displays but today's award went to James Hallam for a truly amazing performance of strength and speed that set the pulses racing with excitement every time he got the ball - Brilliant James, well done.
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