Fairford Youth Away

A very dissapointing game where we were second best in the tackles for large parts of the game, we had the worst possible start as from our kick off we lost the ball missed two tackles and conceded a soft shot to go one behind after 8 seconds!!! Time and time again we got into good situations but the final ball or shot was weak, towards the end of the half Declan scored an eqauliser from a goalmouth scramble. Moments later we hit the post when in a good position and a couple of other shots were saved by the goalkeeper. Half time 1 - 1
The second half started in similar fashion as the first, we conceded a silly free kick just on the corner of the area and from the resulting shot Aaron made a good save but could only push it onto Kieran and the ball fell to the Fariford striker who tapped it into an empty net. The last 15 minutes was spent camped in Fairfords half Daniel did a great job on his own at the back as Bradley was pushed up to get the equaliser. We hit the woodwork a further two times and had numerous great chances including a volley from a yard out that somehow went over but for the last ditch tackles and great saves from the Fairford keeper the score would have been a lot different. Final Score 2 - 1

We need to pick ourselves up and respond with a big win away to Abbeymeads next week. Although the league looks a lot tighter we must not forget that Fairford, Calne and Cirencester all have to play each other in the run in we just need to keep winning and watch who buckles under the pressure.

Away Friendly at Ardington

Lambourn were looking for revenge against the last team to beat them way back in early August. Lambourn played some really good football and from the off were cutting through the Ardington defence like a knife through butter. It was not long before the pressure paid off and Luke scored the opener after good work first from Harley in centre midfield and then a great ball in from Kieran. Ardington started to come forward more but Daniel and Bradley were protecting Ciarhan in goal superbly and played some really nice balls under pressure out to the wingers Howard and Kieran. Bradley fed the ball out to Kieran who went past 2 players and cut in before hitting a great shot for number 2. After more close misses for a number of players Lambourns dominance payed off with another good goal from Luke to make it 0 - 3. Just before half time Ardington started to apply pressure and after a couple of failed clearances Bradley mis timed his tackle to give away a penalty, Ciahran was very unlucky not to stop the penalty getting both hands on the ball. 1 - 3 Half Time
The second half was one way traffic for long periods and nearly every outfield player had a chance to extend the lead but the Ardington goalkeeper made at least 8 or 9 great saves. Towards the end it was a chance to change the formation around and go 1 at the back and in the last 5 minutes Ardington came back into it more with Aaron in goal making a couple of good saves. Then with about a couple of minutes left a Lambourn break broke down leaving Bradley 1 against 4 and Ardington took full adavantage to score a late consolation.
2 - 3 Full Time A great win against the last team to beat us who are looking like winning their league in the Oxford Mail Boys League, probably one of the best all round team performances with the only dissapointment being that we did not win by more.

Cirencester at Home

Lambourn started brightly Luke going close early on but after 5 minutes Cirencester scored the opener. Harley nearly equalised shortly afterward but was just wide with his shot, not long afterwards he did equalise from a corner. Cirencester continued to press and nearly took the lead again, the game was end to end and just before half time Kieran hit the post with a great shot, as the second half finished Lambourn knew they were in a game. Half time 1 - 1
The second half started and it was 5 minutes in before Lambourn had there first chance when Brad fired just wide. Cirencester were dangerous on the break and shot over when clean through. Howard came on for Kieran but it was Ciren that nearly took the lead after a goal mouth scramble and were unlucky again but Aaron made a good save. With 5 minutes to go Declan had a good run and shot that the goalkeeper could only parry and Howard followed up to make it 2 - 1. Bradley and Daniel stood firm in defence and Lambourn could of sealed it when Luke ran clean through but shot just wide , it would have been harsh on Cirencester who gave Lambourn there toughest test of the season. Final score 2- 1