Mitcheldean SC 2 v 0 Abbeymead Rovers
GYAFL U11 League
Sunday 8th January 2006
Trips out to the Forest of Dean have not been very lucky for Rovers and the trend continued for this first game of the New Year. On a cold and grey drizzly January Sunday, Abbeymead Rovers suffered an unfortunate defeat away to Mitcheldean S.C. Events did not start too well with a number of the Abbeymead players arrival delayed due to the effects of a road traffic accident .Mitcheldean kindly agreed to a delay in the kick off.
As the report writer was also caught up in the delay and did not arrive until late, the first half details will be brief. The midfield of Gareth Davies, Hadley Gilbert, Matt Ball and Tiff Eden were battling hard in a tightly contested midfield. Up front Kieran Smith and Joshua Harris had to work hard against a good Mitcheldean defence. The Abbeymead fullbacks Liam Phelps and Adam Crabbe had to be alert facing some sprightly opposition on the wings. There had to be good solid defensive work in the middle by Nate Crosby and Barnaby George. Jacob Ellmore in goal made a couple of fine saves to keep a clean sheet at half time. Nate Crosby came to the rescue on one occasion clearing off the line.
The introduction of Danny Baxter on the right wing as a substitute gave Abbeymead an added threat up front. A good run and then cross led to a fine shot by Kieran Smith which was only just wide.
HT MITCHELDEAN S.C. 0 v 0 ABBEYMEAD ROVERS
Adam Thrall and Tom Rich came on for Abbeymead. The second half was a closely contested battle. Both Mitcheldean and Abbeymead?s most dangerous play happened when the ball was worked wide. The Mitcheldean keeper made a couple of fine saves from Tiff Eden and Danny Baxter.
Mitcheldean took the lead after Abbeymead failed to fully clear the ball following a corner. From a crowded area the Mitcheldean forward was able to place the ball wide of the goalkeeper. A tactical change saw Abbeymead push forward looking for an equaliser but they seemed destined not to score. A goal bound shot by Kieran Smith was unfortunately blocked by his own player.
From a break away Mitcheldean were able to score a second to secure all three points and bring to end an afternoon of disappointment for Abbeymead.
HT MITCHELDEAN S.C. 2 v 0 ABBEYMEAD ROVERS
Abbeymead Rovers: Jacob Ellmore, Adam Crabbe, Nate Crosby, Liam Phelps, Barnaby George, Hadley Gilbert, Tiff Eden, Matt Ball, Gareth Davies, Joshua Harris, Kieran Smith: Subs: Tom Rich, Adam Thrall, Danny Baxter.
Sunday 8th January 2006
Trips out to the Forest of Dean have not been very lucky for Rovers and the trend continued for this first game of the New Year. On a cold and grey drizzly January Sunday, Abbeymead Rovers suffered an unfortunate defeat away to Mitcheldean S.C. Events did not start too well with a number of the Abbeymead players arrival delayed due to the effects of a road traffic accident .Mitcheldean kindly agreed to a delay in the kick off.
As the report writer was also caught up in the delay and did not arrive until late, the first half details will be brief. The midfield of Gareth Davies, Hadley Gilbert, Matt Ball and Tiff Eden were battling hard in a tightly contested midfield. Up front Kieran Smith and Joshua Harris had to work hard against a good Mitcheldean defence. The Abbeymead fullbacks Liam Phelps and Adam Crabbe had to be alert facing some sprightly opposition on the wings. There had to be good solid defensive work in the middle by Nate Crosby and Barnaby George. Jacob Ellmore in goal made a couple of fine saves to keep a clean sheet at half time. Nate Crosby came to the rescue on one occasion clearing off the line.
The introduction of Danny Baxter on the right wing as a substitute gave Abbeymead an added threat up front. A good run and then cross led to a fine shot by Kieran Smith which was only just wide.
HT MITCHELDEAN S.C. 0 v 0 ABBEYMEAD ROVERS
Adam Thrall and Tom Rich came on for Abbeymead. The second half was a closely contested battle. Both Mitcheldean and Abbeymead?s most dangerous play happened when the ball was worked wide. The Mitcheldean keeper made a couple of fine saves from Tiff Eden and Danny Baxter.
Mitcheldean took the lead after Abbeymead failed to fully clear the ball following a corner. From a crowded area the Mitcheldean forward was able to place the ball wide of the goalkeeper. A tactical change saw Abbeymead push forward looking for an equaliser but they seemed destined not to score. A goal bound shot by Kieran Smith was unfortunately blocked by his own player.
From a break away Mitcheldean were able to score a second to secure all three points and bring to end an afternoon of disappointment for Abbeymead.
HT MITCHELDEAN S.C. 2 v 0 ABBEYMEAD ROVERS
Abbeymead Rovers: Jacob Ellmore, Adam Crabbe, Nate Crosby, Liam Phelps, Barnaby George, Hadley Gilbert, Tiff Eden, Matt Ball, Gareth Davies, Joshua Harris, Kieran Smith: Subs: Tom Rich, Adam Thrall, Danny Baxter.
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