BEES 2 - 4 PRINCES VILLA
A really upbeat and pleasing performance. If we were able to score the match on clear chances created and the standard of the goals we'd be celebrating tonight!
Each time we play Princes Villa we show we have improved and have got closer to them. This was something noticed by their coaches who said only us and Ellesmere Port give them a good game - so to be just a whisker away from this 'A' team, who have a massive catchment area, is all credit to the boys!
We went 0-1 down in the first quarter before Yazan poked home from a really good move. At 1-1 we conceded a really unlucky goal right at the end of the quarter as a shot deflected off a Samuel challenge to the bottom corner - nothing we can do about those ones. 1-2 after 10 minutes.
In the second quarter, as seems each time we play PV, the wheels came off for a few minutes as they went 4-1 up through a combination of misfortune and a few weird defensive decisions to throw backwards from throw-ins (thanks Robbie for that one in training!!) and square balls back to defenders who were 3 yards from our goal (nice idea, great football, and thanks again Robbie for teaching them that!!). Only joking!!! :-)
Chris and I share the blame (mostly me to be fair) for these 5 minutes as we went too attacking and didn't think enough about experienced cover at the back. I've obviously been watching too much Liverpool these last few weeks!
At 1-4 down and for the next two quarters the game was very even and we created more clear cut chances as Emlyn in particular was able to attack, shoot and play creatively in search of goals. George was everywhere as usual and overall our shape looked decent as the game went end-to-end with both teams playing good and committed football.
The boys scored a great second with Henry picking up the ball out wide and firing low from an acute angel to set up a grandstand finish at 2-4.
MOTM went to Emlyn who throughout the game looked up, passed when he could or went on runs at the right time. Good decision making now backing up his talent.
Princes Villa have invited us to a 4-team mini-tournament with Ellesmere Port and their other team so that will be something to look forward to and we can aim to get even closer to them and EP next time. Certainly we learn far more playing in tougher matches.
Overall, we've got to be pleased with the effort levels and how we played, so well done boys.
Saturday 13 January 2018
Tuesday 9 January 2018
MATCH REPORT - SAT 6 JANUARY
BEES 9 - 3 UPTON
This was the perfect start to the New Year as the boys put in a terrific performance on the 5-side cages at Goals to revenge our poor performance and loss to Upton's weaker team (!!) in November.
We also thank Upton for bringing their team at short notice as Hope Farm cancelled.
The boys from both sides quickly got used to the non-stop format and walls of the 5-side cages and the game developed into a really fun match. After going 3-1 down the boys suddenly worked out we could pass back to the keeper when under pressure, use the walls to '1-2' our opponents and to shoot from distance at the wider goals.
George's energy dragged us back into the game and we scored 8 goals without reply from George (3), Ben (1), Henry (1), Thomas (1), Pablo (2) and Yazan (1).
The rolling subs and fluid positions worked great on a cold morning, and the format seemed to suit our quick skilful players better than the bigger lads from Upton who relied more on power than passing.
MOTM deservedly went to George for a blockbuster performance. Special mention also to Samuel who naturally defended throughout the game and understood (without being asked) the importance of marking runners and not getting drawn by the ball.
Brilliant performance and great fun for all.
This was the perfect start to the New Year as the boys put in a terrific performance on the 5-side cages at Goals to revenge our poor performance and loss to Upton's weaker team (!!) in November.
We also thank Upton for bringing their team at short notice as Hope Farm cancelled.
The boys from both sides quickly got used to the non-stop format and walls of the 5-side cages and the game developed into a really fun match. After going 3-1 down the boys suddenly worked out we could pass back to the keeper when under pressure, use the walls to '1-2' our opponents and to shoot from distance at the wider goals.
George's energy dragged us back into the game and we scored 8 goals without reply from George (3), Ben (1), Henry (1), Thomas (1), Pablo (2) and Yazan (1).
The rolling subs and fluid positions worked great on a cold morning, and the format seemed to suit our quick skilful players better than the bigger lads from Upton who relied more on power than passing.
MOTM deservedly went to George for a blockbuster performance. Special mention also to Samuel who naturally defended throughout the game and understood (without being asked) the importance of marking runners and not getting drawn by the ball.
Brilliant performance and great fun for all.
MATCH REPORT - SAT 16 DECEMBER
ELLESMERE PORT RANGERS 4 - 0 BEES
With so many players away, including some of our stronger boys, we did well to get a team out and give a debut to James.
Chris was really pleased how the boys played as EP are an organised and strong out-fit who win most of the their games.
The first and last quarters were 0-0 so the lads started brilliantly and finished really well. James was enjoying his first game and got stuck in and Ben was the Bees outstanding player today with good runs and effort levels. The boys managed some good positions and shots but we probably lacked a little bit of tackling intent and firepower.
Overall this was a decent effort against a good team, so we can take positives that for 20 minutes we were organised and kept clean sheets. Well done.
With so many players away, including some of our stronger boys, we did well to get a team out and give a debut to James.
Chris was really pleased how the boys played as EP are an organised and strong out-fit who win most of the their games.
The first and last quarters were 0-0 so the lads started brilliantly and finished really well. James was enjoying his first game and got stuck in and Ben was the Bees outstanding player today with good runs and effort levels. The boys managed some good positions and shots but we probably lacked a little bit of tackling intent and firepower.
Overall this was a decent effort against a good team, so we can take positives that for 20 minutes we were organised and kept clean sheets. Well done.
MATCH REPORT - SAT 2 DECEMBER
BEES 14 - 1 NOMADS AMBERS
After a narrow and frustrating loss to Nomads in October the boys were fired up and ready to go this morning. The warm-up was great, they listened well and we sensed a good high-tempo performance was on the cards.
After the 8th goal went in the Nomads coach checked that he was playing the same team from just 6 weeks ago! This wasn't surprising as we had morphed into Barcelona! We played brilliantly and probably exceeded the levels we'd hit against Tarvin.
Nomads are well organised and play two at the back, with a big lad up front, so to score 14 goals is a great achievement. The goals were spread across Ben (2), Henry (2), Oliver (1), Thomas (3), Emlyn (4) and Yazan (2).
MOTM went to all the players but special mention to Oliver whose first touch to take the ball away from danger, running into advanced positions and shooting was a real bonus for us today and going forward.
Well done boys - great performance.
After a narrow and frustrating loss to Nomads in October the boys were fired up and ready to go this morning. The warm-up was great, they listened well and we sensed a good high-tempo performance was on the cards.
After the 8th goal went in the Nomads coach checked that he was playing the same team from just 6 weeks ago! This wasn't surprising as we had morphed into Barcelona! We played brilliantly and probably exceeded the levels we'd hit against Tarvin.
Nomads are well organised and play two at the back, with a big lad up front, so to score 14 goals is a great achievement. The goals were spread across Ben (2), Henry (2), Oliver (1), Thomas (3), Emlyn (4) and Yazan (2).
MOTM went to all the players but special mention to Oliver whose first touch to take the ball away from danger, running into advanced positions and shooting was a real bonus for us today and going forward.
Well done boys - great performance.
MATCH REPORT - SAT 25 NOVEMBER
WESTMINSTER PARK 2 - 12 BEES
Wow, what a glorious morning in the freezing snow and sleet on a pitch holding water like an Olympic swimming pool.
We think we were the only game in Chester played today and we love playing against Westminster Park as their coaches are good fun and, like us, they want to play whatever the weather! BUT seriously this was not football, it was a new sport crossed between football, skim ball, and tough mudder!
To say our boys handled the conditions better is a bit of an understatement while playing but standing our for 10 minutes sub did take its toll on a couple! Samuel and George got about their usual tackling and breaking up and Emlyn showed his class to score 6 goals from all different positions.
We scored 12 great goals and bearing in mind the conditions we moved the ball better than the previous week on the perfect 4G. Scorers were Emlyn (6), Samuel (1), Henry (1), George (1), Pablo (1), Isaac (1).
MOTM was jointly awarded to George and Emlyn. Emlyn's for his goals and George for his 10,000% effort and desire to stand up to the challenge.
WELL DONE players and parents. A really great morning which we will all remember for a long time.
Wow, what a glorious morning in the freezing snow and sleet on a pitch holding water like an Olympic swimming pool.
We think we were the only game in Chester played today and we love playing against Westminster Park as their coaches are good fun and, like us, they want to play whatever the weather! BUT seriously this was not football, it was a new sport crossed between football, skim ball, and tough mudder!
To say our boys handled the conditions better is a bit of an understatement while playing but standing our for 10 minutes sub did take its toll on a couple! Samuel and George got about their usual tackling and breaking up and Emlyn showed his class to score 6 goals from all different positions.
We scored 12 great goals and bearing in mind the conditions we moved the ball better than the previous week on the perfect 4G. Scorers were Emlyn (6), Samuel (1), Henry (1), George (1), Pablo (1), Isaac (1).
MOTM was jointly awarded to George and Emlyn. Emlyn's for his goals and George for his 10,000% effort and desire to stand up to the challenge.
WELL DONE players and parents. A really great morning which we will all remember for a long time.
MATCH REPORT - SAT 18 NOVEMBER
BEES 3 - 5 UPTON JAGUARS
Coming off our best performance last week this result and performance on the 4G illustrated how its important to keep consistent and to try to play as a team and move the football forward quickly.
Upton were delighted with their first win of the season but we made it far too easy for them...before we woke up in the final quarter with Rob and Chris deciding to play those boys who seemed half awake!
After scoring first through Samuel's volley from a corner we let Upton back into the match with some generous defending and not clearing our lines. We got pinned into our half too often and panicked. Some of the half hearted 'hanging leg' tackles were also back which we had hoped we'd got rid of.
So after two pretty frustrating middle quarters we started to play at the levels we've reached in recent weeks with Samuel shoring the defence and four attackers in Ben, Henry, Emlyn and George ahead. We scored two good goals through Henry and Emlyn but we ran out of time with the boys well on top and looking like we'd score with every attack.
Lessons to be learnt are that we have to do the simple things well and tackle and work hard for each other. Great comeback though in the final 10 minutes!
Coming off our best performance last week this result and performance on the 4G illustrated how its important to keep consistent and to try to play as a team and move the football forward quickly.
Upton were delighted with their first win of the season but we made it far too easy for them...before we woke up in the final quarter with Rob and Chris deciding to play those boys who seemed half awake!
After scoring first through Samuel's volley from a corner we let Upton back into the match with some generous defending and not clearing our lines. We got pinned into our half too often and panicked. Some of the half hearted 'hanging leg' tackles were also back which we had hoped we'd got rid of.
So after two pretty frustrating middle quarters we started to play at the levels we've reached in recent weeks with Samuel shoring the defence and four attackers in Ben, Henry, Emlyn and George ahead. We scored two good goals through Henry and Emlyn but we ran out of time with the boys well on top and looking like we'd score with every attack.
Lessons to be learnt are that we have to do the simple things well and tackle and work hard for each other. Great comeback though in the final 10 minutes!
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