5/12/09
U11's Saturday FA Shield
Hucknall Sports 0 Lowdham Colts 2
Hucknall Humbled in Cup
Bright winter sunshine illuminated Newstead Recreational Ground for this FA Shield Match between Division 2 leaders Hucknall Sports and Division 1 Lowdham Colts.
Winning the toss Hucknall chose to play with the wind at their backs and started slowly. The crisp passing and movement of the previous week had deserted the team but they still managed to fashion decent chances with James Hallam and Oliver Bowley unlucky not to find the back of the net on a number of occasions. Whites penned Lowdham in their own half for the entire first half apart from once when just before half-time a left sided move saw the Colts winger evade Sports defence to slot coolly home to take the game into the break 1-0 to the visitors and leaving Sports wondering just how they had not managed to take one of the host of chances themselves.
Half time: Hucknall Sports Whites 0 Lowdham Colts 1
Sports took to the field in the second half with last weeks hat-trick hero Ellis Evans playing as Hallam's strike partner but Colts defended manfully and dealt well with any attacking efforts. Lowdham got their second goal of the game after following up a shot that came back off the post during a defensive mix-up by Sports. Dylan Smith had the best effort for Whites when his shot from just outside the area grazed the post. But the final whistle blew all too soon for Hucknall to signal the end of a disappointing match.
Final score: Hucknall Sports Whites 0 Lowdham 2
On a different day Sports might have been out of site after the first 15 mins, but it just was not to be their day today.
Lessons will be learnt from this game and Hucknall will back to league action next week.
Good luck to Lowdham in the next round of the Shield.
Jarrod Davies was the winner of today's Man of the Match Award for his combative display in midfield (and defence) as well as making some of the best passes of the game - well done Jarrod.
Monday, 8 March 2010
Lowdham Colts 1 Hucknall Sports Whites 5
7/11/09
Saturday U11's
Trophy
Lowdham Colts 1 Hucknall Sports Whites 5
Lacklustre Whites Win Trophy Match
Hucknall Sports Whites travelled the short distance to Caythorpe to take on Lowdham Colts in the second round of the Saturday Trophy competition on the back of an unbeaten start to the season with confidence running high.
But it was Lowdham who started the better of the two sides and Whites defence could only watch as a Colts breakaway saw the opposition crash a clear shot on goal against the woodwork. This should have provided the warning for Whites to move up a gear but a succession of poor control in midfield and neat passing from Lowdham meant that the Sports defence was working overtime to keep the score sheet clean. Thankfully, a wonderful pass from Jarrod Davies put James Hallam through on goal and he calmly slotted the ball into the net to put Whites into the lead.
All credit to Colts though as they refused to crumble and they got the goal that their play deserved with when a fantastic run from defence to attack saw Santos level the scores. Hucknall were clearly rattled at not having things their own way and Colts threatened once more but Whites Keeper Kal Orton showed great composure to side-step the attacker and make a simple pass to his defenders. Late in the Hucknall were awarded a penalty when Josh Hart was tripped in the box and but Colts keeper made a great save from Hallam to take the match into half-time with the scores level.
Half time: Lowdham Colts 1 Hucknall Sports Whites 1
Whites rang the changes at half-time with all four substitutes being introduced in an attempt to get back to the football of recent weeks. Half-time tactics where executed from the start by Hucknall and great wing play from both Dante Diriso and Jacob Barlow started to create gaps in the Colts back line. Good footwork from Oliver Bowley saw the ball crossed into the 'danger' area and Jarrod Davies flicked the ball home with the outside of his foot. Finally, the Colts resistance was broken and as fitness started to play a major part in the game Hucknall exerted their authority and closed out the game with further goals from Mitch Davies, Jacob Barlow and Ryan Towle.
Final score: Lowdham Colts 1 Hucknall Sports Whites 5
This game will hopefully serve as a lesson to Sports that you must respect your opposition at all times. It is not good enough simply to turn-up at a game expecting to have shooting practice. Players have to continue to work hard to create chances for their team mates and stick to the tactics that have seen them make a great start to the season.
Amongst many good second half performances there are four in particular that are worthy of note: Jarrod Davies and Mitch Davies won the midfield battle and Kieran Wilson and Dylan Smith stood strong in defence.
However, the winner of the Man of the Match Award was Harry Saxton. His calm play from centre-back saw him bringing the ball forward and making wonderful passes that were reminiscent of Franz Beckenbauer at his best. The entire crowd watched in awe as his 25-yard strike smashed the cross-bar to deny him his first goal for the club.
Well done Harry - it was a pleasure to watch such a mature performance.
Saturday U11's
Trophy
Lowdham Colts 1 Hucknall Sports Whites 5
Lacklustre Whites Win Trophy Match
Hucknall Sports Whites travelled the short distance to Caythorpe to take on Lowdham Colts in the second round of the Saturday Trophy competition on the back of an unbeaten start to the season with confidence running high.
But it was Lowdham who started the better of the two sides and Whites defence could only watch as a Colts breakaway saw the opposition crash a clear shot on goal against the woodwork. This should have provided the warning for Whites to move up a gear but a succession of poor control in midfield and neat passing from Lowdham meant that the Sports defence was working overtime to keep the score sheet clean. Thankfully, a wonderful pass from Jarrod Davies put James Hallam through on goal and he calmly slotted the ball into the net to put Whites into the lead.
All credit to Colts though as they refused to crumble and they got the goal that their play deserved with when a fantastic run from defence to attack saw Santos level the scores. Hucknall were clearly rattled at not having things their own way and Colts threatened once more but Whites Keeper Kal Orton showed great composure to side-step the attacker and make a simple pass to his defenders. Late in the Hucknall were awarded a penalty when Josh Hart was tripped in the box and but Colts keeper made a great save from Hallam to take the match into half-time with the scores level.
Half time: Lowdham Colts 1 Hucknall Sports Whites 1
Whites rang the changes at half-time with all four substitutes being introduced in an attempt to get back to the football of recent weeks. Half-time tactics where executed from the start by Hucknall and great wing play from both Dante Diriso and Jacob Barlow started to create gaps in the Colts back line. Good footwork from Oliver Bowley saw the ball crossed into the 'danger' area and Jarrod Davies flicked the ball home with the outside of his foot. Finally, the Colts resistance was broken and as fitness started to play a major part in the game Hucknall exerted their authority and closed out the game with further goals from Mitch Davies, Jacob Barlow and Ryan Towle.
Final score: Lowdham Colts 1 Hucknall Sports Whites 5
This game will hopefully serve as a lesson to Sports that you must respect your opposition at all times. It is not good enough simply to turn-up at a game expecting to have shooting practice. Players have to continue to work hard to create chances for their team mates and stick to the tactics that have seen them make a great start to the season.
Amongst many good second half performances there are four in particular that are worthy of note: Jarrod Davies and Mitch Davies won the midfield battle and Kieran Wilson and Dylan Smith stood strong in defence.
However, the winner of the Man of the Match Award was Harry Saxton. His calm play from centre-back saw him bringing the ball forward and making wonderful passes that were reminiscent of Franz Beckenbauer at his best. The entire crowd watched in awe as his 25-yard strike smashed the cross-bar to deny him his first goal for the club.
Well done Harry - it was a pleasure to watch such a mature performance.
West Bridgford Wallabies 2 Hucknall Sports White 8
20/2/10
Saturday U11's Division 2
West Bridgford Wallabies 2 Hucknall Sports White 8
Whites Goal Feast
Early morning frost was burnt off by the winter sun just in time to for the referee to give this game between West Bridgford Wallabies and Hucknall Sports the go-ahead. Sports had got the better of the first meeting between the two teams earlier this season, but recent performances meant that Hucknall could take nothing for granted and had to be on their toes from the first whistle.
West Bridgford started the game well and their charge forward from the kick-off nearly caught Sports back-line napping. However, a clearance from Hucknall found its way, via midfield, through to Jacob Barlow who made no mistake when blasting the ball into the net to take an early lead. Wallabies heads did not drop though and soon they had brought the scores level with a well taken goal of their own. A throw-in from Sports midfielder William Brown was headed on to Jarrod Davies who found striker James Hallam in space in the penalty area to force the ball into the net for the second Sports goal. Then good play by Kieran Wilson found Oliver Bowley out wide and his cross from the goal-line found its way to Barlow who battled well to slot in his second. Sports were not done just yet and Hallam scored his second just before half-time to make the score to 4-1
Half time: West Bridgford Wallabies 1 Hucknall Sports White 4
The combination of Dante Dirsio and Ryan Towle were introduced for the second half and almost immediately paid off when the two combined to release Diriso for a wonderful right wing run and cross that Wallabies managed to scramble clear. Whites were sensing more goals and Barlow got his hat-trick after Bowley found him in space in the penalty area once again. Then Bowley, having had a goal disallowed for off-side earlier in the match, got in on the scoring when finding the net from close range after a great cross from Diriso once again. Bowley and Hallam could have added to their goal tallies when clear on goal but the Bridgford goalie saved well on both occasions. Wallabies continued to play football and credit to them for putting Whites defence under pressure and scoring a second goal from a long range shot. But Hucknall Striker Hallam had the final word when his shot was deflected into his own goal by Wallabies centre-back and then just to make sure of his own hat-trick Hallam finished well for Sports eighth goal of the game in the closing minutes.
Final score: West Bridgford Wallabies 2 Hucknall Sports White 8
This was a much improved performance by Hucknall not only for the goals but also for the manner in which they played. All the boys can consider this a job well-done, in particular the wingers who made the best of a boggy pitch.
James Hallam, Oliver Bowley, Jarrod Davies, Kieran Wilson and a great second half performance from Dante Diriso all figured in the choice of Man of the Match for this game.
However, for the second time in three weeks, wonderful left-wing play and a great hat-trick saw the award going to Jacob Barlow - brilliant Jacob, well done.
Saturday U11's Division 2
West Bridgford Wallabies 2 Hucknall Sports White 8
Whites Goal Feast
Early morning frost was burnt off by the winter sun just in time to for the referee to give this game between West Bridgford Wallabies and Hucknall Sports the go-ahead. Sports had got the better of the first meeting between the two teams earlier this season, but recent performances meant that Hucknall could take nothing for granted and had to be on their toes from the first whistle.
West Bridgford started the game well and their charge forward from the kick-off nearly caught Sports back-line napping. However, a clearance from Hucknall found its way, via midfield, through to Jacob Barlow who made no mistake when blasting the ball into the net to take an early lead. Wallabies heads did not drop though and soon they had brought the scores level with a well taken goal of their own. A throw-in from Sports midfielder William Brown was headed on to Jarrod Davies who found striker James Hallam in space in the penalty area to force the ball into the net for the second Sports goal. Then good play by Kieran Wilson found Oliver Bowley out wide and his cross from the goal-line found its way to Barlow who battled well to slot in his second. Sports were not done just yet and Hallam scored his second just before half-time to make the score to 4-1
Half time: West Bridgford Wallabies 1 Hucknall Sports White 4
The combination of Dante Dirsio and Ryan Towle were introduced for the second half and almost immediately paid off when the two combined to release Diriso for a wonderful right wing run and cross that Wallabies managed to scramble clear. Whites were sensing more goals and Barlow got his hat-trick after Bowley found him in space in the penalty area once again. Then Bowley, having had a goal disallowed for off-side earlier in the match, got in on the scoring when finding the net from close range after a great cross from Diriso once again. Bowley and Hallam could have added to their goal tallies when clear on goal but the Bridgford goalie saved well on both occasions. Wallabies continued to play football and credit to them for putting Whites defence under pressure and scoring a second goal from a long range shot. But Hucknall Striker Hallam had the final word when his shot was deflected into his own goal by Wallabies centre-back and then just to make sure of his own hat-trick Hallam finished well for Sports eighth goal of the game in the closing minutes.
Final score: West Bridgford Wallabies 2 Hucknall Sports White 8
This was a much improved performance by Hucknall not only for the goals but also for the manner in which they played. All the boys can consider this a job well-done, in particular the wingers who made the best of a boggy pitch.
James Hallam, Oliver Bowley, Jarrod Davies, Kieran Wilson and a great second half performance from Dante Diriso all figured in the choice of Man of the Match for this game.
However, for the second time in three weeks, wonderful left-wing play and a great hat-trick saw the award going to Jacob Barlow - brilliant Jacob, well done.
Hucknall Sports White 2 Cotgrave Colts 1
6/2/10
Saturday U11's Division 2
Hucknall Sports White 2 Cotgrave Colts 1
Battling Win for Whites
Mild weather greeted both sides as they arrived in Newstead for this Division 2 match between Hucknall Sports and Cotgrave Colts. Earlier in the season Sports had romped to an 8-0 victory over Colts but after their fantastic win over second placed Radcliffe it was a totally different Cotgrave side this weekend.
Whites started steadily, but for the second week running they found it difficult to get their silky passing game going on a heavy pitch. Hucknall striker James Hallam had the best of the early chances but Colts keeper stood firm and kept his team in the game early on with a string of fine saves. Sports were awarded a penalty when a clumsy tackle by the Cotgrave central defender felled Hallam. Up stepped Jacob Barlow, seemingly oblivious to the pressure of the moment, to took the ball low into the bottom corner. Hucknall pressed for a second but Colts defended well and took the match into the break with the score 1-0 to Hucknall.
Half time: Hucknall Sports Whites 1 Cotgrave Colts 0
Injuries to James Hallam and the early withdrawal of Ellis Evans and Oliver Bowley meant that a reshaped Hucknall took to the pitch in the second half with William Brown and Tyler Johnstone forming a new strike partnership. A thundering run and cross from Kieran Wilson presented a gilt-edged chance to Sports but they just could not force the ball into the net. Cotgrave began to find space in midfield and started to pressure Sports defensive line. The scores were levelled when Colts intercepted a clearance and scored a neatly taken goal.
The game really hotting up now and this was a real test for Hucknall, probably the toughest game the team had played in all season. Sports keeper Kal Orton produced two great saves, one with his face to stop Colts from going into the lead. Then thankfully for Whites a strong run from Jarrod Davies saw the ball find its way to Jacob Barlow who slotted into the net for his second of the game. Still Cotgrave refused to admit defeat. A poor tackled on Joe Newton forced yet more changes for the last minutes of the game with James Hallam playing at right-back but as Hucknall were about to bundle the ball into the net for their third the final whistle blew.
Cotgrave fans celebrated a fantastic battling performance by their boys and Sports looked mightily relieved to secure victory.
Final score: Hucknall Sports Whites 2 Gotgrave Colts 1
Hucknall Management rated Sports ten-out-of-ten for effort, but only three-out-of-ten for performance. However, to win games when not playing well keeps the points adding up at the top of the league.
Man of the Match was a competition between Goalkeeper Kal Orton and two-goal Winger Jacob Barlow with the final decision going to Barlow who remained cool under pressure for both his precious goals - well done Jacob (and Kal).
Saturday U11's Division 2
Hucknall Sports White 2 Cotgrave Colts 1
Battling Win for Whites
Mild weather greeted both sides as they arrived in Newstead for this Division 2 match between Hucknall Sports and Cotgrave Colts. Earlier in the season Sports had romped to an 8-0 victory over Colts but after their fantastic win over second placed Radcliffe it was a totally different Cotgrave side this weekend.
Whites started steadily, but for the second week running they found it difficult to get their silky passing game going on a heavy pitch. Hucknall striker James Hallam had the best of the early chances but Colts keeper stood firm and kept his team in the game early on with a string of fine saves. Sports were awarded a penalty when a clumsy tackle by the Cotgrave central defender felled Hallam. Up stepped Jacob Barlow, seemingly oblivious to the pressure of the moment, to took the ball low into the bottom corner. Hucknall pressed for a second but Colts defended well and took the match into the break with the score 1-0 to Hucknall.
Half time: Hucknall Sports Whites 1 Cotgrave Colts 0
Injuries to James Hallam and the early withdrawal of Ellis Evans and Oliver Bowley meant that a reshaped Hucknall took to the pitch in the second half with William Brown and Tyler Johnstone forming a new strike partnership. A thundering run and cross from Kieran Wilson presented a gilt-edged chance to Sports but they just could not force the ball into the net. Cotgrave began to find space in midfield and started to pressure Sports defensive line. The scores were levelled when Colts intercepted a clearance and scored a neatly taken goal.
The game really hotting up now and this was a real test for Hucknall, probably the toughest game the team had played in all season. Sports keeper Kal Orton produced two great saves, one with his face to stop Colts from going into the lead. Then thankfully for Whites a strong run from Jarrod Davies saw the ball find its way to Jacob Barlow who slotted into the net for his second of the game. Still Cotgrave refused to admit defeat. A poor tackled on Joe Newton forced yet more changes for the last minutes of the game with James Hallam playing at right-back but as Hucknall were about to bundle the ball into the net for their third the final whistle blew.
Cotgrave fans celebrated a fantastic battling performance by their boys and Sports looked mightily relieved to secure victory.
Final score: Hucknall Sports Whites 2 Gotgrave Colts 1
Hucknall Management rated Sports ten-out-of-ten for effort, but only three-out-of-ten for performance. However, to win games when not playing well keeps the points adding up at the top of the league.
Man of the Match was a competition between Goalkeeper Kal Orton and two-goal Winger Jacob Barlow with the final decision going to Barlow who remained cool under pressure for both his precious goals - well done Jacob (and Kal).
Dunkirk Colts 1 Hucknall Sports White 3
30/01/10
Saturday U11's Division 2
Dunkirk Colts 1 Hucknall Sports White 3
Sports happy to be back
As of Friday evening this match did not have a pitch to play on, but thanks to Sports Match Controller Derek Day the game was able to be reversed from an away fixture at Clifton Bridge to Wigwam Lane, local parent Greg Davies was drafted in as a last minute referee and after a morning pitch inspection and 8 weeks after they last played, Hucknall Sports Whites finally got back league football with a match against Dunkirk Colts.
Whites were slow into their stride and looked extremely rusty whilst a bumpy pitch made controlling the ball difficult. Sports confidence ebbed away as the mistakes continued and Dunkirk looked to take advantage but thankfully Kal Orton in the Hucknall goal was alert to any dangers and protected his goal well. Hucknall managed to find a way forward at last and forced a number of corners but a particularly heavy ball made it difficult to find the penalty spot from the resultant crosses.
Finally, Sports got their act together and a great run and cross from James Hallam set up Jacob Barlow for Sports first goal.
Half time: Dunkirk 0 Hucknall Sports Whites 1
Substitute Ryan Towle was introduced for the second half and immediately effected Whites performance with some great wing play and crosses. But it took a James Hallam goal, from a Towle cross, for Whites to finally settle and start to play like the top-of-the-table side that they are. Within moments Hallam had made it three for Hucknall with another goal created by clever wing-play. Further substitutions were made with Kieran Wilson, Will Brown, Josh Hart and Tyler Johnstone getting a chance to show what they could do. Hucknall's confidence returned as they finally found their rhythm and spread the ball around with style.
Dunkirk scored a goal that their endeavour deserved when they capitalised on a mis-hit goal kick to score high into the top corner. But the game was all but over and the final whistled blew to signal a winning start to the New Year for Sports.
Final score: Dunkirk 1 Hucknall Sports Whites 3
Man of the Match candidates for this game included James Hallam for a great exhibition of leading the front line, Kal Orton for great goalkeeping and Jarrod Davies for a versatile display that saw him start as a midfielder and end as a centre-back.
However, the eventual winner was Mitch Davies for a wonderful performance in midfield both for driving the team forward and helping in defence - a tireless exhibition of never-say-die football.
Winning 'ugly' when not playing well is the best way to summarise this game, but Sports remain unbeaten in the league and credit to the boys for keeping that run going.
Saturday U11's Division 2
Dunkirk Colts 1 Hucknall Sports White 3
Sports happy to be back
As of Friday evening this match did not have a pitch to play on, but thanks to Sports Match Controller Derek Day the game was able to be reversed from an away fixture at Clifton Bridge to Wigwam Lane, local parent Greg Davies was drafted in as a last minute referee and after a morning pitch inspection and 8 weeks after they last played, Hucknall Sports Whites finally got back league football with a match against Dunkirk Colts.
Whites were slow into their stride and looked extremely rusty whilst a bumpy pitch made controlling the ball difficult. Sports confidence ebbed away as the mistakes continued and Dunkirk looked to take advantage but thankfully Kal Orton in the Hucknall goal was alert to any dangers and protected his goal well. Hucknall managed to find a way forward at last and forced a number of corners but a particularly heavy ball made it difficult to find the penalty spot from the resultant crosses.
Finally, Sports got their act together and a great run and cross from James Hallam set up Jacob Barlow for Sports first goal.
Half time: Dunkirk 0 Hucknall Sports Whites 1
Substitute Ryan Towle was introduced for the second half and immediately effected Whites performance with some great wing play and crosses. But it took a James Hallam goal, from a Towle cross, for Whites to finally settle and start to play like the top-of-the-table side that they are. Within moments Hallam had made it three for Hucknall with another goal created by clever wing-play. Further substitutions were made with Kieran Wilson, Will Brown, Josh Hart and Tyler Johnstone getting a chance to show what they could do. Hucknall's confidence returned as they finally found their rhythm and spread the ball around with style.
Dunkirk scored a goal that their endeavour deserved when they capitalised on a mis-hit goal kick to score high into the top corner. But the game was all but over and the final whistled blew to signal a winning start to the New Year for Sports.
Final score: Dunkirk 1 Hucknall Sports Whites 3
Man of the Match candidates for this game included James Hallam for a great exhibition of leading the front line, Kal Orton for great goalkeeping and Jarrod Davies for a versatile display that saw him start as a midfielder and end as a centre-back.
However, the eventual winner was Mitch Davies for a wonderful performance in midfield both for driving the team forward and helping in defence - a tireless exhibition of never-say-die football.
Winning 'ugly' when not playing well is the best way to summarise this game, but Sports remain unbeaten in the league and credit to the boys for keeping that run going.
East Valley 2 Hucknall Sports White 8
28/11/09
Saturday U11's Division 2
East Valley 2 Hucknall Sports White 8
Magic Performance from the 'Welsh Wizard'
Perfect playing conditions greeted Hucknall as they arrived at Goosedale Sports Complex to play East Valley for the second week running.
Regular centre-back Harry Saxton was missing for this game so Whites reorganised and played a back line of Joe Newton, Mitch Davies and Dylan Smith.
From the first whistle Whites played with the style and confidence of a team that is unbeaten in the League this season and set about East Valley with a ferocious appetite for goals. Jarrod Davies provided the muscle-in-midfield and won everything that went near him, but as well as winning the ball he also showed fantastic composure to make telling and dangerous passes time and again. Alongside Jarrod, his new midfield partner Ellis Evans refused to be outdone and he too showed just what a dangerous player he can be when given time on the ball. Up front James Hallam sacrificed everything for his team mates showing that he is much more than a goal-machine and he had a hand in many of the goals that Whites scored in the first half.
Evans opened the scoring with a brace of goals followed by a goal each from Jarrod Davies, Ryan Towle and Jacob Barlow to take Hucknall into the break leading 5-0.
Half time: East Valley 0 Hucknall Sports Whites 5
Sports introduced last weeks hero goalkeeper William Brown as a replacement striker and welcomed back Kieran Wilson to the team after an absence of 3 weeks for the second half. Ryan Towle continued his good goal scoring form with his second goal of the game and Evans completed his first hat-trick of the season with a well taken effort from a narrow angle. East Valley's lightening fast forward line scored two well taken goals to show that they had not thrown in the towel, but Hucknall closed out the game with a well deserved goal from super-striker James Hallam.
Final score: East Valley 2 Hucknall Sports Whites 8
Hucknall's Management and Coaches thought last weeks performance was good, but today's was 'out of this world'.
Sports are playing wonderful football at the moment and can't wait for next weeks Cup clash with Division One opponents.
The list of contenders for Man of the Match would include the entire squad after today's performance and Jarrod Davies in particular can once again consider himself unlucky to miss out.
But the worthy winner was the new look 'Welsh Wizard' Ellis Evans, not just for his goals but also for a magnificent show of incisive midfield passing - well done Ellis and keep wearing the headband.
Saturday U11's Division 2
East Valley 2 Hucknall Sports White 8
Magic Performance from the 'Welsh Wizard'
Perfect playing conditions greeted Hucknall as they arrived at Goosedale Sports Complex to play East Valley for the second week running.
Regular centre-back Harry Saxton was missing for this game so Whites reorganised and played a back line of Joe Newton, Mitch Davies and Dylan Smith.
From the first whistle Whites played with the style and confidence of a team that is unbeaten in the League this season and set about East Valley with a ferocious appetite for goals. Jarrod Davies provided the muscle-in-midfield and won everything that went near him, but as well as winning the ball he also showed fantastic composure to make telling and dangerous passes time and again. Alongside Jarrod, his new midfield partner Ellis Evans refused to be outdone and he too showed just what a dangerous player he can be when given time on the ball. Up front James Hallam sacrificed everything for his team mates showing that he is much more than a goal-machine and he had a hand in many of the goals that Whites scored in the first half.
Evans opened the scoring with a brace of goals followed by a goal each from Jarrod Davies, Ryan Towle and Jacob Barlow to take Hucknall into the break leading 5-0.
Half time: East Valley 0 Hucknall Sports Whites 5
Sports introduced last weeks hero goalkeeper William Brown as a replacement striker and welcomed back Kieran Wilson to the team after an absence of 3 weeks for the second half. Ryan Towle continued his good goal scoring form with his second goal of the game and Evans completed his first hat-trick of the season with a well taken effort from a narrow angle. East Valley's lightening fast forward line scored two well taken goals to show that they had not thrown in the towel, but Hucknall closed out the game with a well deserved goal from super-striker James Hallam.
Final score: East Valley 2 Hucknall Sports Whites 8
Hucknall's Management and Coaches thought last weeks performance was good, but today's was 'out of this world'.
Sports are playing wonderful football at the moment and can't wait for next weeks Cup clash with Division One opponents.
The list of contenders for Man of the Match would include the entire squad after today's performance and Jarrod Davies in particular can once again consider himself unlucky to miss out.
But the worthy winner was the new look 'Welsh Wizard' Ellis Evans, not just for his goals but also for a magnificent show of incisive midfield passing - well done Ellis and keep wearing the headband.
Hucknall Sports Whites 3 East Valley 0
21/1 1/09Saturday U11's Division 2
Hucknall Sports Whites 3 East Valley 0
Towle's Hat Trick wins it for Whites
Having witnessed the terrible weather conditions on Saturday afternoon you would be forgiven for thinking that this might mean a 'kick and run' approach to football but neither Hucknall or East Valley were prepared to play that way and instead put on a real treat for the football connoisseur.
Valley started the game with the wind at their backs and looked dangerous on the break with their new-look speedy forward line. A good spell of pressure by the opposition saw Whites concede a free-kick in a dangerous position but stand-in Keeper William Brown was a match for anything this game and calmly dealt with the long range effort. Hucknall started to spray the ball about neatly and both Dante Diriso and Jacob Barlow started to impose themselves on the game with some terrific wing play.
A slick move involving Oliver Bowley and Diriso created an opening for Ryan Towle to smash the ball home and soon after Towle pounced on a loose ball in the penalty area to double his total and take Hucknall into the break leading.
Half time: Hucknall Sports Whites 2 East Valley 0
Hucknall started the second half with the same line-up and Towle completed his first hat-trick for the team with a well taken goal after good work by Ellis Evans in midfield. Whites defenders still had to be on their toes to not allow East Valley a way back into the game and Keeper Brown pulled off a miraculous safe at the feet of Valley's centre-forward to bring loud applause of appreciation from both home and away fans. On a narrow pitch, Hucknall found space out wide time and again and chances were plentiful in the second half. Towle and Barlow thought they had extended Whites lead only for the referee to rule both efforts out for off-side but in the end it didn't matter as Hucknall closed down the game and celebrated a hard won victory at the final whistle.
Final score: Hucknall Sports Whites 3 East Valley 0
This was probably the best team performance of the season so far for Hucknall. Every boy contributed to the outcome of the game and selecting a Man of the Match was extremely difficult.
Jacob Barlow, Oliver Bowley, Dylan Smith and William Brown can all count themselves unlucky, but Ryan Towle's three goals coupled with some wonderful skills on both touch-lines made him a worthy winner - well done Ryan.
Hucknall Sports Whites 3 East Valley 0
Towle's Hat Trick wins it for Whites
Having witnessed the terrible weather conditions on Saturday afternoon you would be forgiven for thinking that this might mean a 'kick and run' approach to football but neither Hucknall or East Valley were prepared to play that way and instead put on a real treat for the football connoisseur.
Valley started the game with the wind at their backs and looked dangerous on the break with their new-look speedy forward line. A good spell of pressure by the opposition saw Whites concede a free-kick in a dangerous position but stand-in Keeper William Brown was a match for anything this game and calmly dealt with the long range effort. Hucknall started to spray the ball about neatly and both Dante Diriso and Jacob Barlow started to impose themselves on the game with some terrific wing play.
A slick move involving Oliver Bowley and Diriso created an opening for Ryan Towle to smash the ball home and soon after Towle pounced on a loose ball in the penalty area to double his total and take Hucknall into the break leading.
Half time: Hucknall Sports Whites 2 East Valley 0
Hucknall started the second half with the same line-up and Towle completed his first hat-trick for the team with a well taken goal after good work by Ellis Evans in midfield. Whites defenders still had to be on their toes to not allow East Valley a way back into the game and Keeper Brown pulled off a miraculous safe at the feet of Valley's centre-forward to bring loud applause of appreciation from both home and away fans. On a narrow pitch, Hucknall found space out wide time and again and chances were plentiful in the second half. Towle and Barlow thought they had extended Whites lead only for the referee to rule both efforts out for off-side but in the end it didn't matter as Hucknall closed down the game and celebrated a hard won victory at the final whistle.
Final score: Hucknall Sports Whites 3 East Valley 0
This was probably the best team performance of the season so far for Hucknall. Every boy contributed to the outcome of the game and selecting a Man of the Match was extremely difficult.
Jacob Barlow, Oliver Bowley, Dylan Smith and William Brown can all count themselves unlucky, but Ryan Towle's three goals coupled with some wonderful skills on both touch-lines made him a worthy winner - well done Ryan.
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