This game was originally away but Abbeymeads pitch was unfit so it was switched to Lambourn. The lads struggled to get going and made hard work of the first 15 minutes with Abbeymeads going close a couple of times but some good defending by Daniel and Bradley and a couple of saves from Aaran kept them out. Lambourn started to get on top with Daniel going close and then Harley scored a the opener after a corner caused a goalmouth scramble. We continued to come forward and another scrappy goal was scored this time by Declan, Luke had a couple of good chances before half time but the first half finished 2 - 0
The weather turned at half time and the rain got heavier which made the ball like a bar of soap and stopped either side from getting there passing going. Howard came on for Luke and went into midfield and was soon in the action with a couple of strong runs down the left one resulted in the keeper making a great save to keep him out. The resulting corner saw Declan score one of the goals of the season with a superb volley that the keeper did not even see. Matthew came on for Harley and put in some strong tackles on the right and when the ball broke he hit a good shot which the keeper saved well. Luke came back on for Kieron and soon after added a fourth with a well taken goal. Bradley hit a fierce free kick which was cleared off the line and also had another long range effort pushed around the post.Abbeymeads pushed forward at the end and credit to Aaran who had been a spectator for long periods but made a great save low down to keep a clean sheet.
Final score 4 - 0, probablythe poorest overall performance of the season but we still won easily to keep the run going we have now scored 37 goals and conceded just 7.
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Sunday, 22 November 2009
Purton Youth A Away League Cup 2nd Round
Purton Youth A 0 - 4 Lambourn Sports
Lambourns impressive start to the season continues, unbeaten in the league and with confidence high they played Purton A from the division above them in the second round of the League Cup. Lambourn poured forward from the off and quickly raced into a 3 goal lead through a brace from Luke Plumb and a well taken goal from Kieron Ratcliffe . Aaron Smillie in goal was just a spectator as Purton only really had 2 shots on goal first half. 0 - 3 half time
The second half started like the first but with the wind behind them Purton offered more of a threat but the back pairing of Daniel Bayliss and Bradley Skeats were awesome and it was from a throughball by Skeats that he found Plumb who rounded the defender and struck home his hat trick. Declan Rackham in midfield made some great runs that the Purton defence had no answer to and with Harley Brizell whipping crosses in from the right the Purton goalmouth was leading a charmed life. The Goalkeeper in the second half made 3 great saves near the end as Purton pressed but Lambourn made sure of the win by bringing on Howard Hughes for Ratcliffe and he made some great tackles in difficult conditions.
Final Score 0 - 4 Fantastic result and the lads are growing in confidence week on week bring on whoever in the next round.
The second half started like the first but with the wind behind them Purton offered more of a threat but the back pairing of Daniel Bayliss and Bradley Skeats were awesome and it was from a throughball by Skeats that he found Plumb who rounded the defender and struck home his hat trick. Declan Rackham in midfield made some great runs that the Purton defence had no answer to and with Harley Brizell whipping crosses in from the right the Purton goalmouth was leading a charmed life. The Goalkeeper in the second half made 3 great saves near the end as Purton pressed but Lambourn made sure of the win by bringing on Howard Hughes for Ratcliffe and he made some great tackles in difficult conditions.
Final Score 0 - 4 Fantastic result and the lads are growing in confidence week on week bring on whoever in the next round.
Monday, 16 November 2009
Fairford at Home
Lambourn anticipated a hard game against Fairford who were one place above us in the league but from the off the lads were on top. Some good passing early on between Harley, Decland and Kieran lead to some good chances but the goalkeeper made some good saves. Fairford threatened a couple of times but Bradley and Daniel protected Ciarhan in goal from having to make any meaningfull saves. A pass out of defence from Bradley found Kieran who passed to Luke he shot well which was defended but the ball fell to Declan who stroked it home. Howard came on for Harley and he was straight into action with a good run that was stopped just before he was about to score and the ball went out for a corner. Bradley whipped in the resulting corner and Declan headed home to make it 2- 0 at half time.
The second half was one way traffic with Luke and Kieran being denied on at least 5 occasions by the goalkeeper. Harley came on for Howard half way throught the second half and Lambourn continued to pour forward, from another corner Kieran knocked the ball to the edge of the box where Bradley smacked a fierce shot first time which whistled past the post. Towards the end of the game a momentary lack of concentration allowed Fairford to attack with 4 against 2 and they got a well taken goal back with 3 minutes left. After another couple of spurned chances from Lambourn the last minute saw Fairford press forward and in the last minute they won a corner which resulted in a goalmouth scramble that saw Bradley clear off the line before the whistle blew for a good win the only dissapointment was that it was not by a bigger margin.
Final score 2-1
Still unbeaten and back to the top of the league, we are back to the cup next week with a tough game away to Purton from Division 1 but with only Lambourn and Swindon Rangers in Div 1 now being the only unbeaten teams in all four divisions confidence is high.
The second half was one way traffic with Luke and Kieran being denied on at least 5 occasions by the goalkeeper. Harley came on for Howard half way throught the second half and Lambourn continued to pour forward, from another corner Kieran knocked the ball to the edge of the box where Bradley smacked a fierce shot first time which whistled past the post. Towards the end of the game a momentary lack of concentration allowed Fairford to attack with 4 against 2 and they got a well taken goal back with 3 minutes left. After another couple of spurned chances from Lambourn the last minute saw Fairford press forward and in the last minute they won a corner which resulted in a goalmouth scramble that saw Bradley clear off the line before the whistle blew for a good win the only dissapointment was that it was not by a bigger margin.
Final score 2-1
Still unbeaten and back to the top of the league, we are back to the cup next week with a tough game away to Purton from Division 1 but with only Lambourn and Swindon Rangers in Div 1 now being the only unbeaten teams in all four divisions confidence is high.
Sunday, 8 November 2009
Away to Cirencester
After finally finding the venue at the second attempt we were presented with a very poor surface it was also so small that it was probably Under 6 since the lads had played on such a small pitch.
From the first whistle you could tell this was always going to be an awkward game as there was no room on a compact playing area for the lads to get any sort of passing game going. The ball spent more time off of the pitch during both halves but when it did stay on Lambourn had the better chances with Bradley and Kieron going close. At the other end Aaron had little to do and even had to take power off of his kicks so that he would not clear the other goal. Half Time 0 - 0
The second half was exactly the same as the first although with the wind against Aaron could kick full power. Declan , Harley and Kieron could not get there passing game going as there was no width and Luke did not have the normal space to run into when Daniel and Brad found him with balls over the top. The second half finished without any real meaningfull attempts on goal for either side.
Full Time 0 - 0 . A game ruined by a ridiculously small pitch
From the first whistle you could tell this was always going to be an awkward game as there was no room on a compact playing area for the lads to get any sort of passing game going. The ball spent more time off of the pitch during both halves but when it did stay on Lambourn had the better chances with Bradley and Kieron going close. At the other end Aaron had little to do and even had to take power off of his kicks so that he would not clear the other goal. Half Time 0 - 0
The second half was exactly the same as the first although with the wind against Aaron could kick full power. Declan , Harley and Kieron could not get there passing game going as there was no width and Luke did not have the normal space to run into when Daniel and Brad found him with balls over the top. The second half finished without any real meaningfull attempts on goal for either side.
Full Time 0 - 0 . A game ruined by a ridiculously small pitch
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