Beaulieu Football Club

Under 12's Bandits

Match Reports 2007/2008

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Date H/A Team
Result
WLD
Match Report?
7/5
H
Hart
2-3
L
4/5
A
Hook
3-6
W
20/4
H
California Hawks
4-2
W
14/3
H
Mytchett Athletic
3-1
W
9/3
H
Headley
4-3
W
2/3
A
Meadow Youth
7-2
L
No
17/2
A
Mychett Athletic
2-0
L
3/2
A
Wey Valley Cubs
4-2
L
27/1
A
Pinewood Panthers
4-4
D
06/01
H
Alton United Anfield
3-7
L
25/11
H
Meadway Youth
1-3
L
18/11
A
Hart Athletic
1-1
D
11/11
H
Winklebury Wizards
1-5
L
4/11
A
Curley Park Rangers Falcons
1-5
W
21/10
H
Wey Valley Cubs
2-0
W
14/10
A
Heathlands Youth
4-5
W
30/9
H
Pinewood Panthers
6-2
W
23/9
A
California Hawks
2-3
W
16/9
H
Hook United
8-2
W
Name
Last Match
Total Goals
Matt
13
George
10
Sean
10
James D
6
Callum
4
Liam
2
Luke
5
Oli S
1
15
Rob
1
Scott
2
James S
3
Oli W
1
2
16 th September 2007 Beaulieu 8 vs 2 Hook United

A strong start by both teams, but it was Beaulieu who took the advantage and went ahead with a good goal from Sean. Beaulieu kept on pressurising Hook and when the ball came to Sean, his and Beaulieu's second goal came. But this seemed to rejuvenate Hook who struck back with a good breakaway goal. But Beaulieu continued with the passing and running into space game, which let Matt in to put in Beaulieu's third. Good pressure from Hook, though, allowed them to get a second goal, so at half time, Beaulieu held a one goal advantage.

The second half started much like the first, only this time Beaulieu had the advantage of fresher legs and used this to great effect. Once this onslaught started, Hook did not have much of an answer. Goals came from James D, Callum, George, Liam and Luke. A great start to the season and a well deserved win for Beaulieu. Man of the match was awarded to Marcus.

23 rd September 2007 California Hawks 2 vs 3 Beaulieu

Beaulieu put in a very strong performance against a good Californian side, who wanted to win just as much. It was the early play that went in Beaulieu's favour, but when a long ball was played over the top, California were able to take the lead. Beaulieu then got their heads down and continued to pressure California until their first goal came from a corner. Scott finally managed to get his boot onto the ball in the box, to level the scores. With not much separating the two teams, it took a lapse of concentration from Beaulieu to allow their opponent to score their second just before half time.

Beaulieu began the second wanting to even the scores, and by passing and moving, Matt broke free and levelled the score. This then gave Beaulieu the momentum they needed to keep pressurising and half way through the second half, George got Beaulieu's third goal. The remaining 15 minutes seemed to go on forever, both teams tried hard to get another goal, but none were to be had. had the advantage of fresher legs and used this to great effect. A great continuation to the start of the season and another well deserved win for Beaulieu. Man of the match was awarded to the Team.
30 th September 2007 Beaulieu 6 vs 2 Pinewood Panthers

Immediately from the kick off, Beaulieu began their mission and that mission was to win. Beaulieu were first to the ball and kept Pinewood constantly looking over their shoulders and not letting them join the game. Beaulieu's first goal took a while to come, but a good through ball from Robert put George in play to strike his first of the afternoon. Beaulieu faced the ball well, whenever there was a dead ball kick and kept to their mission of getting to the ball first. The constant pressure that Pinewood endured finally took it's toll when George broke free to score his second goal, and shortly before the break Sean added Beaulieu's third goal of the afternoon.

Into the second half and Beaulieu continued to apply pressure to the Pinewood defence and it didn't take too long before Matt broke through and scored his first of the afternoon. Dogged determination from Matt gave him his second and Beaulieu's fifth partway through second half. At this point Pinewood decided to rejoin the party and managed to score their first of the afternoon, after a good attacking period. Shortly afterwards, Pinewood scored their second, but Beaulieu had enough left in them for Oliver S to finally get a shot on his right foot and put the score line beyond reach. Another well deserved win for Beaulieu that came from great teamwork and fantastic team spirit. A joint Man of the match award, went to George and Sean.
14 th October 2007 - Hampshire Cup - Round 2 Heathlands Youth 4 vs 5 Beaulieu

After a long journey to Poole, Beaulieu started very strongly, on a smaller pitch than they are used to. After a very short time, Oliver S finally managed to find a gap, after a few attempts, and slotted home the first goal of the afternoon. Heathlands fought back and started to put pressure onto Beaulieu, and found a hole in the midfield. This put one of their strikers through, who clashed with Marcus and was awarded a penalty. This was struck straight at Marcus, who nearly managed to keep the ball out, but now it was 1 - 1. Heathlands kept the pressure on Beaulieu, who had started to get a little sloppy, and soon the score was 2 - 1 to Heathlands. Beaulieu knuckled down, refusing to give up, and soon Oliver S found himself back in a earlier position and levelled the score.

As the second half began, Beaulieu again found themselves going a goal behind. With concentration recovered, Beaulieu began the fight back, and started playing with renewed vigour, passing the ball and running into space. A great sequence of passing ended with the ball passed to James S, who struck it first time from the edge of the box, into the net. The fluid nature seemed to be returning, and again by running an passing, a great high lob shot from George, finally put Beaulieu back in front. It remained a very tight game, and yet again after a passing and running sequence, Matt finally got his first of the day and more crucially, gave Beaulieu a 2 goal cushion. Almost immediately from kick off, Heathland put yet another ball into the Beaulieu goal. The last 5 minutes went on forever, but finally the whistle blew to end the match. A well deserved win for Beaulieu that came from determination and team spirit. Man of the match was awarded to Callum.

21 st October 2007 Beaulieu 2 vs 0 Wey Valley Cubs

With some key players missing, this was a game where questions were going to be asked and answers were going to be interesting. However the answer was that Beaulieu were not wanting and the depleted squad gave a performance they can be proud of. Against a good side, this turned out to be a tight game and few chances were going to get given, so these chances had to be taken when offered. Beaulieu's first chance came when Matt broke through and a good strike of the ball, saw him beat the keeper and put Beaulieu one up. With renewed vigour, Beaulieu continued the pressure and with an almost carbon copy of the first goal, Matt managed to beat the keeper, but the ball did not quite reach the goal line. With James S in close attendance, his boot was there for Beaulieu's second.

The second half saw two sides fight it out but ultimately it was a half of missed opportunities. Both sides had goal scoring chances, but both sides failed to capitalise. Another good win from a side playing with confidence, purpose and team spirit. Man of the match was awarded to James S.

4th November 2007 League Cup - Round 1

Curley Park Rangers Falcons 1 vs 5 Beaulieu

Two minutes and 20 seconds was all Matt needed to score the first of the afternoon for Beaulieu. Curley Park were not expecting such a strong side, but they still thought, at this point, that they could win. The Beaulieu defence, however, knew better and kept repelling the marauding strikers every time. Undeterred, Curley Park kept trying and eventually capitalised on a Beaulieu lack of concentration and got their equaliser. Beaulieu then realised that they had to increase their work rate if they were going to have a cup run and went into the break all square.

The second half saw Beaulieu gradually start to press home their advantage when first James D put Beaulieu back in front, with a well struck shot. With Beaulieu beginning to believe again, their third came from James S, who followed in on Matt's shot, when the keeper could not keep hold of the ball. When a penalty was awarded to Curley Park, they thought that they could still win the match. Unfortunately for them, Marcus performed a fantastic save, maintaining the 2 goal lead. The believe stayed with Sean, when his perfectly struck corner found the back of the Curley Park net. As if to finish off their bad day, with almost the last kick of the match, George put the score line beyond doubt, to get his first of the afternoon and Beaulieu's fifth. Yet another well deserved win for Beaulieu that again came from determination and team spirit. Man of the match was awarded to Marcus.

11th November 2007 Hampshire Cup - Round 3 Beaulieu 1 vs 5 Winklebury Wizards

For the first time this season, Warbrook was being used in anger, and after only 80 seconds, the nets were catching a ball. Only trouble was, it was catching a ball kicked by a Winklebury player. At the restart, Beaulieu began to find their feet against a very strong and determined opponent. Eventually, it was a high ball into the Winklebury box that showed their weakness, when the keeper failed to catch the ball properly, which allowed James D in to level the score. With some great play from both teams, the first half finished with Winklebury leading by one goal, but still anybodies game.

Into the second half and both teams were playing some very good football. Ultimately, though, it was Winklebury that were the stronger team, as they gradually went further ahead by scoring three further goals in the second half. Beaulieu fought proudly and came close on a number of occasions, but this was not going to be their day. All the Beaulieu players performed well against Winklebury, and should be heartened by their performance. Man of the match was awarded to Scott.
18th November 2007 Hart Athletic 1 vs 1 Beaulieu

With the rain just starting to fall as the match kicked off, Beaulieu began as the more confident team. It was always a tangerine shirt that got to the ball first, marking the Hart defense play save time after time. The breakthrough by Beaulieu came from a long throw in by Callum, which finally came across the penalty area, for Luke to strike home Beaulieu's first and only goal of the afternoon. For the rest of the first half, Beaulieu tried everything but each time they were unsuccessful.

Into the second half, and the wind and rain coming relentlessly, Beaulieu carried on as they had in the first half. The cold conditions were having an effect on both teams, as both teams squandered various chances. With 5 minutes left to play, Hart struck a high ball into the Beaulieu area which managed to find it's way into the Beaulieu net. All square. Beaulieu then tried everything to get one back, but even after 6 consecutive corners, a draw was all that was on offer. Men of the match this week went to all 15 wet and cold player.

25th November 2007 Beaulieu 1 vs 3 Meadway Youth

Beaulieu started by far the most threatening and confident team, and for the first 15 minutes, looked like the only team that was going to score. That all changed when Meadway managed go one up, against the run of play. Shortly after that, Meadway struck again as Beaulieu responded slowly to another attack. With the Beaulieu manager suffering from apoplexy on the side lines, the whistle finally blew for the end of the first half.

With the normal defensive line up restored, Beaulieu still looked nervous and weren't playing with the normal flowing style. With Meadway's third goal scored, Beaulieu began their fight back. By passing and running, Beaulieu finally broke through and scored, from a good strike by Matt. With time running out, Beaulieu continued to battle, but ultimately it was to be their first defeat of the season. Man of the match was awarded to Matt.

6th January 2008 League Cup - Round 2

Beaulieu 3 vs 7 Alton United Anfield

A little over two minutes was all Oli S needed to score the first goal of the afternoon. A little over two minutes later and the score sheet was all square as Alton woke up and started playing football. Unfortunately for Beaulieu, this was also the point at which Beaulieu stopped playing football. Over the remaining 25 minutes of the first half, Alton hit the back of the Beaulieu net a further five times.

Following a half time pep talk, Beaulieu came out a new team and started playing as we know they are capable of. From the ball being mainly in the Beaulieu half, it suddenly remained in the Alton half. After a good spell of pressure, Beaulieu finally grasped the initiative and pulled a goal back, courtesy of Sean. There now followed a great spell by Beaulieu, which resulted in another goal, this time from Oli W. Alton look all at sea, but they dug deep and found another goal before the end. The match was definitely a game of 2 halves for Beaulieu. Had their second half performance been in both halves, then victory could have been theirs. Poor first half, great second half.

27th January 2008 Pinewood Panthers 4 vs 4 Beaulieu

A great start by Beaulieu immediately put Pinewood on the back foot, but following some sloppy passing, Pinewood slipped through to score the first of the day. Undeterred, Beaulieu carried on playing as before, confidently pushing forward but the went and repeated the same mistake and were now two behind. A fight back was now needed and that begun when Oli S thumped home Beaulieu's first. However Pinewood had other ideas and were soon two in front again when they scored their third. As half time approached, Beaulieu got another goal back courtesy of Oli S again.

Following the half time talk, Beaulieu knew they needed to produce something, but try as they might, it was Pinewood who scored again to put themselves two in front again. So, with it all to do, Beaulieu kept their heads and kept plugging away, trying to get back into the game. And this they did, thanks to a great goal from Luke. With the clock now running out, a great run by George down the right wing, saw him shoot but hit the post. The rebound was received by Oli S, who collected his hat trick and put Beaulieu back on level terms. All credit to Beaulieu for never giving in and continually plugging away. Man of the Match was awarded to George

3rd February 2008 Wey Valley Cubs 4 vs 2 Beaulieu

A small pitch home advantage meant that Beaulieu were going to have to work hard today, in order to make an impression. Following a tentative start by both teams, Beaulieu kept trying to play the better football, but were being frustrated by Wey Valley having other ideas. Beaulieu's persistence was eventually rewarded when good shot by George slipped through the hands of the Wey Valley keeper. With Beaulieu failing to capitalise on their one goal lead, Wey Valley continued to pressurise and got their equaliser a short while later, followed by their second, right on the half time whistle.

For the first half of the second half, Beaulieu allowed Wey Valley to rum amuck. Beaulieu were losing the ball in Wey Valley's half, who then cleared the ball into Beaulieu's half. Wey Valley then got two more goals from set pieces, before Beaulieu found their fight. Proper tackling started and a desire to win the ball began, and before we knew it George had scored another his second goal. Beaulieu had really left themselves with too much to do in too short a time, but showed good spirit in trying to the end.

17 th February 2008 Mytchett Athletic 2 vs 0 Beaulieu

Beaulieu had 75% of possession today, but failed to take advantage of this superior play. An apparent lack of desire to win the ball and pass to a fellow player ultimately cost them dear. For the first 10 minutes, the ball hardly came out of the Mytchett half, but when it did, it found itself in the back of the Beaulieu goal. It appeared that Beaulieu had it covered, but try as they might, a goal did not happen.

he second half was the same story, only this time it took 20 minutes before Mytchett broke out of their half, for the 2 nd time and found the Beaulieu net. Must try harder is what Beaulieu's school report will say.

9th March 2008 Beaulieu 4 vs 3 Headley

Before the game had really started, Beaulieu were 2 goals down following some opportunist shooting by the Headley attack. Yet again, all credit to Beaulieu, as they did not lose their composure or panic, but started to play football with the composure that they are capable of. Beaulieu started getting to the ball first and following a good period of attack, Matt struck home Beaulieu's first. A belief began to return to the team and with good approach playWith Meadway unbeaten in all their outings so far this season, Beaulieu continued to fight for the ball and look for more cohesive than in previous games. With Meadway playing a long ball game, Beaulieu struggled to contain Meadway, conceding a further 3 goals before half time, but also managed to pull one back thanks to a super long range strike from Callum.

ollowing a half time chat, that pointed out the Meadway tactics, Beaulieu were far more effective in the second half. Playing Meadway at their own game, saw Beaulieu having more of the ball and putting Meadway under more pressure. Beaulieu's second goal again came from a strike from outside the penalty area from George. Following some indifferent performances from Beaulieu, this was a much better effort from a team of 11 players, who were ultimately beaten by the potential league winners.

13th April 2008 Beaulieu 3 vs 1 Mytchett Athletic

After a 5 week break, due to match cancellations, Beaulieu put in a solid performance considering the long gap since they last played. As soon as the whistle blue, under clear blue skies, Beaulieu put Mytchett under immediate pressure and kept the ball in the Mytchett half. Beaulieu created many chances, but were unlucky in not scoring. The break through finally came when Sean received the ball on the right wing and put in a perfect cross, allowing Oli S to head home Beaulieu's first. Beaulieu then settled and started playing with more confidence, but although they created many chances, Beaulieu were unable to add to their score line.

With black clouds massing in the distance, the second half continued under blue skies and Beaulieu dominating proceedings. Mid way through the second half, Beaulieu finally got their second goal, again thanks to the head of Oli S. After some substitutions, Beaulieu got carried away and committed too many players into attack, which allowed Mytchett to counter attack and score their goal. The rain then came, which became hail before turning into torrential rain. With 6 minutes remaining, the Referee blue up due the rain causing visibility problems. After a short break, the game continued, which stayed the same with Beaulieu maintaining most of the possession. With 2 minutes remaining, Scott put an end to who was going to win by firing in Beaulieu's third goal of the afternoon. By the time the final whistle blew, everyone was soaked to the skin, but that did not matter to a jubilant Beaulieu squad. Man of the Match went to all 16 players

20th April 2008 Beaulieu 4 vs 2 California Hawks

With the need for hats, gloves and southwesters the previous week, this game was played in more seasonal normal warmth. Beaulieu started the more confident team and looked the most likely to score first. Following a succession of strong attacks, which saw Beaulieu narrowly missing the goal on a number of occasions, Beaulieu were awarded a free kick on the edge of the California box. Following a couple of touches from Scott and Oli S, Sean struck the ball which sailed into the back of the California goal. Beaulieu then took their foot off the accelerator and this allowed California to hit the woodwork before benefiting from an overlap down their left side to equalised. With half time approaching, Beaulieu then got the psychological advantage when the ball fell to Liam on the outskirts of the penalty area, who then lobbed the ball right over the goalkeeper and into the back of the net.

Just as the feeling of security was starting to set in, what with a goal advantage, so California struck back with a well taken to goal, to level the scores again. Beaulieu now dug deep and produced what they knew was needed and in two minutes effectively finished the game. A good period of attack delivered the ball to Oli S, who dribble through a couple of players, before slotting home Beaulieu's third goal. Two minutes later, Oli S repeated the same thing to put Beaulieu two goals in front. This seemed to break the spirit of California , and although they kept trying, Beaulieu had most of their options covered and maintained their lead until the end. Man of the Match was awarded to Oli Weeks.

4th May 2008 Hook 3 vs 6 Beaulieu

After an extended warm up period, Beaulieu got straight down to business and immediately put Hook under pressure, with plenty of fluent passing and running. There was a confidence in Beaulieu's play that has been missing of late, and it was this confidence that saw Beaulieu awarded a penalty. Oli S calmly walked up and fired the ball into the Hook net. One nil. With a goal advantage, Beaulieu continued to press the Hook defence, and when Robert played in James D, the second goal came. Beaulieu then started to suffer from injuries, the first being Marcus, who was proudly replaced by Jack. Then Scott came off second best in a strong tackle, winning the ball but suffering from bruising to the toes. Despite this, Beaulieu continued to push forward and were rewarded with yet another goal from Oli S.

Hook started the second half well and with the Beaulieu defence missing Scott, Hook managed to start to claw back the deficit. Oli S then stopped the advance by getting his hat trick and putting Beaulieu another goal ahead. A third from Hook gave them hope, but they hadn't figured on Luke striking in Beaulieu's 5 th . With time running out, Scott made a brave return to the field, popped in a dangerous free kick which was finally picked up by Luke and slotted into the back of the Hook net. An excellent performance from a rejuvenated Beaulieu squad. Man of the Match was awarded to Jack.

7th May 2008 Beaulieu 2 vs 3 Hart

After a hard day at school and on the warmest day of the year so far, Beaulieu's finest 16 met Hart's 11. Beaulieu initially took command of the game and kept Hart trapped inside their own half. Whenever Hart ventured into the Beaulieu half, the defensive four had them covered. The deadlock was finally broken when Lewis played the ball to Robert, who then set Oli W in motion down the right wing and sent the ball into the back of the Hart net. Beaulieu kept the pressure on Hart and were awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area. A well taken strike by Oli S then bounced off the top of the crossbar and ended up out of play. Hart then found a second wind and started to exploit some overlaps being offered by Beaulieu and with a well taken shot, levelled the score.

Hart found a desire that was missing in Beaulieu and stretched their advantage, first with a penalty, which Marcus fantastically stopped first time, but was then beaten by the follow up, and then with another well struck shot. This seemed to be the wake up call to Beaulieu who then started playing with some renewed passion. With time running out, Oli S connected with the ball in the Hart area and pulled one back. Beaulieu gamely tried to get an equaliser, but Hart maintained a strong defence and were not going to be breached, so ran out the victors. Man of the Match was awarded to Marcus.

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