Under 9s Match Reports

Mid Glos Mini-Soccer League
The Gary Lee Shield
Saturday 2nd October

Abbeymead progressed to the last eight of the cup after a comfortable victory against a hard working F.C. Lakers. Abbeymead started slowly - Jamal Lawrence hit a post as did Joe Wilton before Clayton Dee broke the deadlock with a clever finish from a tight angle following a quick throw from Ben Langworthy. Elliot Obee's tackle and pass found Wilton, whose cross was met by Dee for number two. Just before half time, Dee picked up a weak kick from the keeper and powerfully completed his hat-trick. The best team goal of the game followed shortly - Josh Cannon winning the ball in defence and releasing Wilton who crossed for Langworthy to score.

In the second half Abbeymead played some lovely football. Langworthy set up Lawrence for number five. Lawrence was a constant threat with his strong running and he set up Wilton for number six. Obee was influential in midfield setting up Dee for his fourth after some good close control and Wilton rounded off the scoring after some good work from Langworthy and Lawrence. Josh Cannon and Tom Claxton were solid in defence. As Abbeymead relaxed Lakers became a threat on the break and George Hall in goal, had to make an excellent save to keep another clean sheet.

Abbeymead player of the match: Jamal Lawrence
FC Lakers player of the match: Liam Morgan

Abbeymead: George Hall, Elliot Obee, Tom Claxton, Clayton Dee, Joe Wilton, Josh Cannon, Jamal Lawrence, Ben Langworthy

Mid Glos Mini-Soccer League
Saturday 22nd October 2005

Ben Langworthy opened the scoring within the first few seconds. From the kick off Clayton Dee won the ball and his pass was fired home by Langworthy. Minutes later, Langworthy returned the favour by setting up Dee for the second. A lovely move started by Elliot Obee saw Jamal Lawrence cross for Dee's second. Langworthy made it four with a strong run and shot. Lawrence went close twice before a strong cross shot made it five. The best goal of the game was a fantastic move started by Josh Cannon's tackle and pass to Obee, on to Joe Wilton, on to Langworthy whose cross was turned in by Lawrence.

The second half belonged to Clayton Dee - he scored another seven goals to take his tally to twenty-seven in the last four games. One was a superb header from an Obee corner: Lawrence, Wilton and Langworthy all setting him up for the others. Elliot Basford was superb in defence for Abbeymead throughout - calmly winning the ball and distributing it accurately. Together with Cannon, they protected their keeper, George Hall, who was rarely called into action but had to make an excellent save near the end. Langworthy also completed his hat-trick and Joe Wilton completed the scoring following Dee's unselfish pass. Brockworth battled until the end and never let their heads drop.

Abbeymead player of the match: Clayton Dee
Brockworth player of the match: Jordan Hone

Abbeymead: George Hall, Elliot Obee, Elliot Basford, Clayton Dee, Joe Wilton, Josh Cannon, Jamal Lawrence, Ben Langworthy

Mid Glos Mini-Soccer League
Saturday 15th October

Abbeymead started the match very positively and went close several times before a lovely move between Joe Wilton and Brodie Goddard-Jones set up Clayton Dee. Within minutes, Jamal Lawrence set up Dee for his second. Dee was now in inspired form and forced the keeper into a fine save before a quick throw from Wilton put Dee through for his hat-trick. Dee got his fourth with a strong run from half way - out pacing the defence and rounding the keeper. Wilton and Goddard-Jones were a constant threat and supplied Dee with plenty of good passes.

In the second half Coleford stepped up the pace and Abbeymead had to endure some robust challenges. Elliot Basford and Josh Cannon, in defence were called into action and George Hall, in goal saw some action. Elliot Obee combined well with Ben Langworthy to set up Dee for his fifth. Obee himself got number six and Jamal Lawrence finished off a strong run with good finish. Obee set up Dee for his sixth and Dee ended his contribution with a fabulous diving header from an Obee corner. Langworthy had a shot well saved before Lawrence wrapped up the scoring with his second and Abbeymead's tenth.

Abbeymead player of the match: Josh Cannon
Coleford player of the match: Ben Reed

Abbeymead: George Hall, Elliot Obee, Elliot Basford, Clayton Dee, Brodie Goddard-Jones, Joe Wilton, Josh Cannon, Jamal Lawrence, Ben Langworthy

Cheltenham Youth League
Saturday 8th October

The Falcons made an excellent start to their first home game of the season, putting together some good passing football and creating several opportunities in an exciting first half. Eventually, the Falcons took the lead in the first half when Jack Boyce put Jack Ashmead through and Jack's shot was too good for the goalkeeper. Churchdown Panthers also contributed to an exciting first half by making a number of chances for themselves. In the second half the Falcons continued to apply pressure around the Churchdown goal and eventually added two further goals from Adam Reade, one from close range after a scramble in the area. Towards the end Churchdown applied pressure themselves and managed to pull a goal back but ran out of time before they could score again. An excellent game - well done to both teams.
Falcons Man-of-the-match: Adam Reade.

In the Falcon's second game Cheltenham YMCA 'A' produced a very strong performance and eventually ran out as worthy 3-1 winners. YMCA 'A' took the lead in the first half following a free kick outside the Falcons area. However, a good move from the Falcons on the stroke of half time enabled Daniel Lutman to slot home an equaliser and set up an exciting second half. In the second half YMCA 'A' continued to play good football and created several chances, which kept the Falcons goalkeeper busy. Eventually, YMCA 'A' went into the lead again following a well planned short corner, which the Falcons were slow to react to. Shortly afterwards YMCA 'A' added a spectacular third goal direct from a corner. Despite being 3-1 down the Falcons continued to play good football and created a couple of excellent chances but were unable to add to their one goal before the final whistle. Another excellent game - well done to both teams.
Falcons Man-of-the-match: Sam Ashmead

Cheltenham Youth League
Saturday 8th October

Abbeymead started the game well, with McCauley Palmer, Matt Kent and Tom Betts playing well in midfield. Joe Taylor made some good runs and bringing him down was the only way of stopping him. Unfortunately, decisions weren't going Abbeymead's way, and we could have had a number of free kicks in dangerous positions. The score was 1 - 0 at the break, but having played well. Then Southside scored another, and then another soon after from strong running and passing. Then, in the last minute, a Southside corner which Sam Kent came for and missed, was turned in by Oliver Pritchet's arm in an attempt to clear it.

Player of the day: Joe Taylor

Cheltenham Youth League
Saturday 9th October

A strong start from Abbeymead kept the Cheltenham YMCA defence on the back foot for the first few minutes. Then a good attack from YMCA forced a corner, which was played to the back post and the volley was spectacularly saved by goalkeeper Sam Kent at his near post. Oliver Pritchet played brilliantly in the first half, providing good balls up to Joe Taylor who made some strong runs towards goal. Sam Benzie and Kieran Gittings played well in defence, with Tom Betts in front of them. In the second half, Ryan Smith came on in goal, with Sam Kent moving up into midfield. Towards the end, YMCA missed some chances and Jay Singhera and Sam Benzie played well, this time with Pritchet in front of them. The Eagles held on for a deserved draw and their first point of the seasons.

Mid Glos Mini-Soccer League
League Cup - The Gary Lee Shield
Saturday 2nd October

Abbeymead dominated this game from the first whistle. Clayton Dee could have had a hat-trick before Jamal Lawrence opened the scoring with a strong run and shot. Lawrence hit the post before Brodie Goddard-Jones got the second with an excellent long shot. Dee scored the third firing home from close range. The best move of the game with some excellent first time passing involving Dee and Lawrence ended in Joe Wilton volleying against the bar. Dee got three more before half time with Wilton and Elliot Obee with an excellent long shot completing the first half scoring.

Abbeymead made several positional changes in the second half and it took them a while to settle down. Ben Langworthy's quick throw in set up Jamal Lawrence for a cool finish. A lack of concentration meant that Elliot Basford had three Stonehouse attackers to deal with, which, for once he could not manage and the striker was through to beat George Hall in goal for the only time. Wilton set up Josh Cannon for number ten. The best goal of the game came when Goddard-Jones slipped the ball to Langworthy whose cross was fired home by Wilton. Dee set up Cannon for his second and Dee rounded off the scoring with two late goals to take his tally to six.

Abbeymead player of the match: Clayton Dee
Stonehouse player of the match: Cameron Fry

Abbeymead: George Hall, Elliot Obee, Elliot Basford, Clayton Dee, Broadie Goddard-Jones, Joe Wilton, Josh Cannon, Jamal Lawrence, Ben Langworthy