Monday, 24 October 2011
League: Bovingdon Panthers Red 3-3 Herons
Today we faced a rampant Bovingdon team that has been scoring for fun, beating teams convincingly and not leaking goals. The boys were up for this one with captain Liam pumping them up just before kick off. Archie started the game upfront alongside James S.
I can safely say that this was the best match that I've watched in a long time. Archie was unlucky not to have opened the scoring when his shot was parried by the goalkeeper... into Ricc's path who was on hand to tap the ball home. 0-1. Herons played some fantastic football and were confident enough to play the ball back in order to go forward. The second goal came when the ball was played across the front of goal and found its way to James S. Needless to say he burried it to make it 0-2. The game was by no means one way traffic. Herons' back four were tremendous and saw off a number of attacks. Bovingdon managed to pull a goal back just before half time, going in 1-2.
The second half was alot like the first except a little more in favour of the home team. They managed to get the equaliser and then take the lead. 3-2. Our heads didn't go down and we kept pressing. This really is a different team to last season, at this point the boys would have conceded defeat and let in more goals. Not this season though. Corner after corner, finally the equaliser came. Liam crossed in well and Samson was there, infront of the keeper to head the ball in. 3-3. I jumped up and celebrated, it was a goal that we deserved. The final whistle went before we could grab another.
Goals: Ricc (1), James S (1), Samson (1).
I can safely say that this was the best match that I've watched in a long time. Archie was unlucky not to have opened the scoring when his shot was parried by the goalkeeper... into Ricc's path who was on hand to tap the ball home. 0-1. Herons played some fantastic football and were confident enough to play the ball back in order to go forward. The second goal came when the ball was played across the front of goal and found its way to James S. Needless to say he burried it to make it 0-2. The game was by no means one way traffic. Herons' back four were tremendous and saw off a number of attacks. Bovingdon managed to pull a goal back just before half time, going in 1-2.
The second half was alot like the first except a little more in favour of the home team. They managed to get the equaliser and then take the lead. 3-2. Our heads didn't go down and we kept pressing. This really is a different team to last season, at this point the boys would have conceded defeat and let in more goals. Not this season though. Corner after corner, finally the equaliser came. Liam crossed in well and Samson was there, infront of the keeper to head the ball in. 3-3. I jumped up and celebrated, it was a goal that we deserved. The final whistle went before we could grab another.
Goals: Ricc (1), James S (1), Samson (1).
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
U12 League Cup Senior groups
The draw for the U12 league cups have been made today. Archie and the boys find themselves in the senior tournament which consists of all the teams in the top two West Herts Youth League under 12 divisions. There are four groups of four (as below) and teams that finish 1st & 2nd progress:
Monday, 17 October 2011
League: Herons 4-0 Leverstock Green Willows
Today Herons took on Leverstock Green Willows who were mid table at the start of the day. This was to be Archie's second of the season and his team mates have been running riot in his absence. He started the game upfront alongside James S.
The boys started very well and they just about had the run of the first half. Archie was working hard at putting the pressure on and had a few efforts on goal. Ricc was unlucky not to have opened the scoring after a sweet left footed volley was saved well by the Leverstock goal keeper. After a couple more opportunities JJ was on hand to tuck the ball away from close range after James S played in a low cross. 1-0.
After half time it was obvious that the opposition were tiring and our boys had plenty more stamina and took advantage. John scored the second, taking advantage of a loose ball and volleyed it in. 2-0. Liam was causing havoc with his corners putting them right in the mix. Sure enough we took advantage of the deliveries and Archie headed the ball into the back of the net to make it 3-0. By this time Leverstock were playing to keep the score down but Thomas made it four with a lovely toe poke. 4-0. Archie had a spell on the side lines then returned to play centre mid alongside Ricc and they played very well together impressing the coaches. Both boys can pick a pass out and are confident on the ball, this might be a position that Archie will find himself in a few more times this season.
Altogether a good game with some cracking football being played. Archie gelled well with the team and looked as though he's been playing with them all season.
GOALS: JJ (1), John (1), Archie (1) & Thomas (1)
Next week's opponents are Bovingdon Panthers Red who are currently unbeaten, scoring 38 and conceeding only 3 in the three games that they've played. It will be a difficult one for sure.
The boys started very well and they just about had the run of the first half. Archie was working hard at putting the pressure on and had a few efforts on goal. Ricc was unlucky not to have opened the scoring after a sweet left footed volley was saved well by the Leverstock goal keeper. After a couple more opportunities JJ was on hand to tuck the ball away from close range after James S played in a low cross. 1-0.
After half time it was obvious that the opposition were tiring and our boys had plenty more stamina and took advantage. John scored the second, taking advantage of a loose ball and volleyed it in. 2-0. Liam was causing havoc with his corners putting them right in the mix. Sure enough we took advantage of the deliveries and Archie headed the ball into the back of the net to make it 3-0. By this time Leverstock were playing to keep the score down but Thomas made it four with a lovely toe poke. 4-0. Archie had a spell on the side lines then returned to play centre mid alongside Ricc and they played very well together impressing the coaches. Both boys can pick a pass out and are confident on the ball, this might be a position that Archie will find himself in a few more times this season.
Altogether a good game with some cracking football being played. Archie gelled well with the team and looked as though he's been playing with them all season.
GOALS: JJ (1), John (1), Archie (1) & Thomas (1)
Next week's opponents are Bovingdon Panthers Red who are currently unbeaten, scoring 38 and conceeding only 3 in the three games that they've played. It will be a difficult one for sure.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
League: Harpenden Colts Cobras 0-5 Herons
Another game and yet another win. It would seem that the boys have found their game right at the beging of the season. Archie wasn't here for this one again and will face stiff competition if he's to get into next weekends squad!
GOALS: Ricc (4) & James S (1).
GOALS: Ricc (4) & James S (1).
Friday, 7 October 2011
League: Herons 14-0 St. Albans City Youth West
Well, the scoreline say's it all.
Unfortunately for Archie he wasn't involved in this game... but I suppose it was fortunate for the opposition who took enough of a beating.
GOALS: Ricc (4), John (3), James S (3), Harry (1), Thomas (1) , Martin (1) & CC (1).
Well done boys.
Unfortunately for Archie he wasn't involved in this game... but I suppose it was fortunate for the opposition who took enough of a beating.
GOALS: Ricc (4), John (3), James S (3), Harry (1), Thomas (1) , Martin (1) & CC (1).
Well done boys.
Thursday, 6 October 2011
County Cup 1st round: Knebworth Town 6-0 Herons
Herons were knocked out of the county cup by Knebworth Town. This was a team that we encountered at the Evergreen 6-a-side tournament during the summer who were a very strong outfit with Luton academy players.
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