BEES TOURNAMENT REPORT - PREES - SAT 24 JUNE

PREES TOURAMENT

In the Bees first proper tournament with short games we did exceptionally well. The most pleasing aspect was how we improved with every game as we got used to the short games and pace.

In the first game we lost to Shawbury 4-1 as the lads were caught a bit surprised at the pace against a decent opposition. George scored a fine goal.  

In the 2nd game we were winning 1-0 with a couple of minutes to go after Yazan had scored. Some silly errors at the back let Worthen FC back in and frustratingly we conceded 2 late goals.

Our 3rd game pitched us against the hosts Prees FC and we earned a very solid 0-0 draw. We battled much harder in this game and our determination really warranted a win.

In our 4th game against Walsall we played the best football of the day as Samuel and George got stuck into the opposition and Ben and Henry found space to run. Henry scored a lovely 10 minute hat-trick, for a super 3-0 win.

Our results placed us in the Shield group and with two more matches we felt we could do well.

We played Bunbury in a very enjoyable game which we won 3-2 (Henry 2, George 1). Samuel's save, tipping over the bar, from a thunderbolt shot will be one of the memories of the season. If we had a golden glove award that save would win it!

In our final match we replayed Prees FC and this time around we won 3-0 to show how we'd improved over the day. Henry bagged his 6th and 7th and Ben got a deserved goal after excellent displays all day.

We didn't select a player of the tournament but;

Samuel's improvement was evident since understanding he can be physical! He loves a tackle!

Isaac played through the pain barrier all day and was in the wars! He was a warrior.

Henry got 7 goals and he was very happy with that! Enough said.

Ben's running and passing was brilliant - back to his best!

George's tackling and running was super. He scored 2 goals as well! All rounder.

Thomas is getting more physical every week...to match his undoubted skills!

Yazan gave us the unexpected in attack (and defence!) and showed some great skills!


Well done boys.

BEES MATCH REPORT - SAT 10 JUNE

BEES 1 - 6 CHESTER NOMADS 'A'

With the Bees playing 7v7 for only the second time this season against a very big and strong Nomads side, we were not quite sure what to expect.

 

The boys started the better of the two teams going 1-0 up within the first 5mins courtesy of a well struck goal by Yazan following a nice through ball from midfield. We were enjoying a good spell of procession and playing some nice football before Nomads beat us the counter and equalized just before the end of the first quarter. 

As the 2^nd quarter began, we still looked good and were very much holding our own, until the referee awarded Nomads a penalty for a handball (Thomas) on the goal line – a little harsh in my mind as the ball would have hit his chest, but there you go!! Pablo tried his best to keep it out, but unfortunately it was not to be. The Bees continued to battle hard and looking dangerous on the break.  There were some really nice link up plays between Emlyn, Ben and Henry, and some strong tackling from Samuel, George and Oliver, but we were just unable to convert the chances. Mid way through the quarter Nomads doubled their lead with a high shot that Pablo was only able to parry, unfortunately dropping to an oncoming player at the back post. 

With Nomads 3-1 up going into the 3^rd quarter it was always going to be a struggle, however this was not made any easier by the fact that the boys appeared to run out of steam.  Previous hard battling and running was less effective and had it not been some heroic goalkeeping by Ben, Nomads would have scored more than just the one goal in this quarter. 

Unfortunately, in the final quarter the bees could not mount a comeback and Nomads scored a further 2. That said, the play did intensify and there were a couple of lovely moves from the back that resulted in some close efforts.  Of note, Yazan’s goal kick to Oliver on the left, quick pass down the line to Henry who beat his player to cross to Thomas, who’s first time strike narrowly missed the outside edge of the post.  And there was almost a carbon copy down the right. 

MOTM was shared by all the boys as they all worked really hard, against a bigger and stronger side. All in all a positive display by everyone, just not a favourable result.

Thank you to all the parents for your help in putting away the goals and cones - much appreciated

 

BEES MATCH REPORT - SAT 3 JUNE

BEES 13 - 4 HOPE FARM FC

This was a really enjoyable game to watch as the boys played some attractive passing football and looked very much like a team trying to do the right things. They also looked like they were having great fun in a match which was open and energetic.

The goals were spread amongst the team and the fight for top goal scorer will go to the wire! Henry (3), Yazan (2), Pablo (2), Emlyn (2), Ben (2), Oliver (1) and Samuel (1).

The boys looked really organised from set pieces and we are starting to think about when we can take a quick goal kick or throw, when to go long or diagonal and when is a short corner on! 

We scored goals and created lots of chances through quick thinking and we can see the boys have learnt that it is important to remain switched on to the opportunities we can make this way (rather than Chris and I directing them all the time). The boys also worked out the oppositions weaknesses and we hunted them down from their goal kicks.

The boys were very happy with their performance - nice photo Enrique. MOTM went to Isaac who was really committed and busy around the pitch.

Well done. Our 16th win of the season with goals scored now at 116!!