Worthing College 0-2 Priory
Worthing suffered only their 2nd defeat of the season in a game where they could have had the game easily wrapped up by half time but for some wasteful finishing. The game started very evenly with both teams attack with some creativity and creating a couple of early chances, Lauren Binfield making an impressive save from the onrushing Priory forward. Priory where competing for every ball and in the 1st 15 minutes they had the upper hand until Worthing hit their stride and started to cause Priory some real problems. Danielle Lane and Jemma Kendall started to gain control of the midfield battle with Lane making some surging runs from midfield creating several opportunities for both herself and her team mates.
Against the run of play Priory opened the scoring when a strong run and shot from Priory’s midfielder beat Binfield after taking a nasty bounce. This only led to intensified pressure from Worthing with Amy Potkin, Naomi Robinson and Emily Hale all getting in behind the Priory defence but failing to test the goalkeeper. Kendall then had a great chance but again failed to hit the target from close range. A string of corners then followed with Priory clearing off their own line twice, before Potkins chased down a lost cause and beat the goalkeeper to the ball only for the rebound to fall to the covering full back with Hale close at hand.
For the final 20 minutes of the half Binfield had become a spectator and the Priory where unable to get out of their half such was the Worthing dominance.
1-0 Half Time
Half time saw a reshuffle due to injury with Hale being removed for Chloe Debaes and Maddy Emmerton moving wide
The 2nd half started in much the same way the 1st half ended with Worthing on the front foot creating several chances with only Lane’s shot from the edge of the area testing the goalkeeper. 10 minutes in Worthing suffered another blow when Lane had to be removed due to a groin injury which again saw a reshuffle with Sophie Frost moving into centre midfield and Fleur coming on at the back despite starting to feel the effects of a virus. This seemed to take the wind out of Worthing sales and they struggled to get this dominance back as they became more and more frustrated with the missed chances.
Priory visibly grew in confidence after surviving the onslaught of over 35 minutes without conceding a goal, this led to them increasingly gaining more possession and entering Worthing’s half on more frequently. The 2nd and killer goal came when a ball was put over the top and the onrushing forward raced clear to finish in the bottom corner.
The game played out with Priory killing the game off and Worthing unable to create any more chances to get back into the game. A game that Worthing really shouldn’t have lost but if they continue to miss the chances they did then they may lose a few more games like this.
Final Score 2-0
Player of the match: Naomi Robinson – was involved in all of Worthing’s most dangerous moment and the side faded out of the game when they stopped getting her the ball.
Thursday 21 October 2010
Wednesday 20 October 2010
Hallsy's Academy Report - Week 6 Vol 2
With the half term approaching Worthing College Football Academy were looking to sign off in style with two positive performances, which should turn into positive results. The 1st XI travelled west to Chichester High School for a 1st round County Cup tie, whilst the 2nd XI took to the Worthing United stage to take on Uxbridge.
Again injuries and unavailabilities forced both sides to make changes and to go with only two substitutes apiece. However this is the reason for a large and strong squad. The 1st XI had to make positional changes as well as personnel, with the usually attacking Sam Mannings revert to left back. Dave Herbert and skipper James Fernandes also returned to the starting line up and all were hoping to a good start in this competition.
The playing surface and equipment was not particularly great, however good players need to adapt in all situations and Worthing took to the pitch confident of making their stats read 6 wins from 6 games going into half term. The game started relatively brightly, however it was seeming to pass Worthing by as sloppy passing gave the hosts opportunities to attack, which resulted in the first of the penalty kicks. The returning Fernandes had no choice but to bring down the Chichester front man and the referee had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. However Fernandes redeemed himself with a fine penalty save.
This seemed to spark Worthing into life with the midfield trio of Matt Dodd, Jordan Clark and Joe Warner getting onto the ball and beginning to make things happen. Widemen Liam O'Connor and Ryan Quirke were making well timed runs and Dave Herbert was beginning to get into the game and create chances. These chances were frequent, but were not being dispatched with Herbert, O'Connor, Quirke, Dodd and Clark all being guilty of not hitting the onion bag. The opening goal of the game did come and it was courtesy of the second penalty of the game. A fine driven pass from Mannings was latched onto by Clark and his run was upended by the advancing keeper. Clark dusted himself down and dispatched the penalty. 1-0.
From here Worthing should have pressed home their advantage, but again chances went begging. Therefore with the score 1-0 at half time the word from the bench was to increase the tempo and high pressing game in addition to taking their chances, which would surely result in Worthing's progression into the second round. The second half began the same as the first, with Worthing still looking to score the "perfect" goal. Herbert and Clark the main culprits. To their credit Chichester never gave up and gave the back four of Olly Setchell, Jack Carey, Jack Boxall and Mannings many things to think about. Again the chances came, with the best coming from Matt Dodd, who expertly linked up with Joe Warner, but his volley was well blocked by the Chichester goalkeeper. Then for the first warning! The Chichester winger, who came on as a "rolling" sub jinked passed Carey and Carey clipped his heels on the way through. PENALTY number three! The same player stepped up, again Fernandes guessed right but the shot was dragged wide. Justice you may say, however minutes later Chichester were unbelievably level. A cross again from the wideman was spun upon by the Chichester number 9, who flicked the ball past Fernandes. 1-1.
So into Extra Time. Worthing needed to move the ball quicker and again TAKE THOSE CHANCES!! Coach Dave Hall was beginning to wonder if it was going to be one of those days with more chances going begging. The greatest falling to O'Connor, whose strike was somehow kept out. As it seemed as if Worthing could be there all night before they score the breakthrough finally came. Warner, Herbert and Clark were all involved with Clark expertly back heeling the ball into the path of Herbert, who drove the ball low into the corner. Relief all round!! 2-1. With this the tireless Warner came off to be replaced by debutant Jack Chandler. With time running out Worthing kept the ball well in the corners to run down the clock.
With full time came relief, however Worthing need to be more clinical in front of goal to ensure that all their hard work and excellent play is rewarded. However all in all an excellent effort this half term to come away with a 100% record!!
Meanwhile the 2nd XI looked to dust themselves down from last week's defeat with an ECFA league fixture vs. Uxbridge. According to reports the match was similar to the 1st XI's with some excellent play, but many, many, many missed chances. However with this Uxbridge seemed to punish the hosts by coming out as 2-1 winners. Worthing's scorer was Abdoulie Bah. Again for many it is hard to look beyond the result, however at the Academy we try to leave no stone unturned and we all must look beyond the result at the bigger picture, which is based upon development. To this point ALL players in the Academy have worked hard and are developing and I'm sure that with a little more belief and thought I will be reporting positive results for both teams during the next half term.
Finally I would like to thank you all for your hard work and efforts this half term. Make sure you rest up and come back fresh after the half term break.
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
Again injuries and unavailabilities forced both sides to make changes and to go with only two substitutes apiece. However this is the reason for a large and strong squad. The 1st XI had to make positional changes as well as personnel, with the usually attacking Sam Mannings revert to left back. Dave Herbert and skipper James Fernandes also returned to the starting line up and all were hoping to a good start in this competition.
The playing surface and equipment was not particularly great, however good players need to adapt in all situations and Worthing took to the pitch confident of making their stats read 6 wins from 6 games going into half term. The game started relatively brightly, however it was seeming to pass Worthing by as sloppy passing gave the hosts opportunities to attack, which resulted in the first of the penalty kicks. The returning Fernandes had no choice but to bring down the Chichester front man and the referee had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. However Fernandes redeemed himself with a fine penalty save.
This seemed to spark Worthing into life with the midfield trio of Matt Dodd, Jordan Clark and Joe Warner getting onto the ball and beginning to make things happen. Widemen Liam O'Connor and Ryan Quirke were making well timed runs and Dave Herbert was beginning to get into the game and create chances. These chances were frequent, but were not being dispatched with Herbert, O'Connor, Quirke, Dodd and Clark all being guilty of not hitting the onion bag. The opening goal of the game did come and it was courtesy of the second penalty of the game. A fine driven pass from Mannings was latched onto by Clark and his run was upended by the advancing keeper. Clark dusted himself down and dispatched the penalty. 1-0.
From here Worthing should have pressed home their advantage, but again chances went begging. Therefore with the score 1-0 at half time the word from the bench was to increase the tempo and high pressing game in addition to taking their chances, which would surely result in Worthing's progression into the second round. The second half began the same as the first, with Worthing still looking to score the "perfect" goal. Herbert and Clark the main culprits. To their credit Chichester never gave up and gave the back four of Olly Setchell, Jack Carey, Jack Boxall and Mannings many things to think about. Again the chances came, with the best coming from Matt Dodd, who expertly linked up with Joe Warner, but his volley was well blocked by the Chichester goalkeeper. Then for the first warning! The Chichester winger, who came on as a "rolling" sub jinked passed Carey and Carey clipped his heels on the way through. PENALTY number three! The same player stepped up, again Fernandes guessed right but the shot was dragged wide. Justice you may say, however minutes later Chichester were unbelievably level. A cross again from the wideman was spun upon by the Chichester number 9, who flicked the ball past Fernandes. 1-1.
So into Extra Time. Worthing needed to move the ball quicker and again TAKE THOSE CHANCES!! Coach Dave Hall was beginning to wonder if it was going to be one of those days with more chances going begging. The greatest falling to O'Connor, whose strike was somehow kept out. As it seemed as if Worthing could be there all night before they score the breakthrough finally came. Warner, Herbert and Clark were all involved with Clark expertly back heeling the ball into the path of Herbert, who drove the ball low into the corner. Relief all round!! 2-1. With this the tireless Warner came off to be replaced by debutant Jack Chandler. With time running out Worthing kept the ball well in the corners to run down the clock.
With full time came relief, however Worthing need to be more clinical in front of goal to ensure that all their hard work and excellent play is rewarded. However all in all an excellent effort this half term to come away with a 100% record!!
Meanwhile the 2nd XI looked to dust themselves down from last week's defeat with an ECFA league fixture vs. Uxbridge. According to reports the match was similar to the 1st XI's with some excellent play, but many, many, many missed chances. However with this Uxbridge seemed to punish the hosts by coming out as 2-1 winners. Worthing's scorer was Abdoulie Bah. Again for many it is hard to look beyond the result, however at the Academy we try to leave no stone unturned and we all must look beyond the result at the bigger picture, which is based upon development. To this point ALL players in the Academy have worked hard and are developing and I'm sure that with a little more belief and thought I will be reporting positive results for both teams during the next half term.
Finally I would like to thank you all for your hard work and efforts this half term. Make sure you rest up and come back fresh after the half term break.
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
Thursday 14 October 2010
Banter with Bridges - Week 3
Peter Symonds 0-10 Worthing College
Worthing travelled to Peter Symonds College in the 2nd round of the ESFA Cup after a bye in the 1st round. The game started very quickly when a ball over the top caused a mix up in the Worthing defence which nearly sore an own goal scored within 10 seconds of kick off. Worthing then settled into the game and got on the front foot, they were technically much better than their opposition and passed the ball at a tempo that Symonds couldn’t live with. The 1st goal however took 15 minutes to come before which Worthing had created several clear cut chances that they went onto miss a theme that would continue all afternoon. The 1st goal was scored by Emily Hale after good work down the left by herself and she beat the keeper at her near post.
The Symonds goal then went on to lead a charmed life for much of the remaining half an hour with Worthing hitting the woodwork 4 times and the Symonds goalkeeper making some very good saves. It wasn’t until Chloe Debaes fired home from close range after good work by Maddy Emmerton that the lead was doubled and that’s how it stood at half time.
2-0 Half time.
The 2nd half was to prove less frustrating for Worthing with more of their chances going in instead of hitting the goalkeeper or the woodwork, although it was to be struck a further 3 times in the 2nd half.
The 3rd goal came after 5 minutes of the 2nd half and again it came after good work by Emmerton and Alex Fagan this time Emmerton adding the final touches curling to ball into the far corner from 20 yards out. This seemed to break any resistance Symonds had and the game was then played solely in the Symonds half for the rest of the game. A fourth quickly followed as Debaes added her 2nd of the afternoon. Amy Potkins then got in on the act to score her 1st of the afternoon, followed by a quick fire double from Naomi Robinson to make the score 7-0 with 20 minutes to go. Potkins got her 2nd of the afternoon when she chased down a lost cause beating the keeper to it and rolling the ball into an empty net. Danielle Lane made it 9-0 with a well taken goal before Potkins rounded off the scoring with a couple of minutes remaining to get her 2nd hat-trick in 2 weeks and make the score 10-0.
10-0 Full Time
Scorers: Maddy Emmterton, Danielle Lane, Emily Hale, Naomi Robinson x 2, Chloe Debaes x2, Amy Potkins x 3.
Player of the match: Amy Potkins – for her 2nd hat-trick in 2 weeks.
Worthing travelled to Peter Symonds College in the 2nd round of the ESFA Cup after a bye in the 1st round. The game started very quickly when a ball over the top caused a mix up in the Worthing defence which nearly sore an own goal scored within 10 seconds of kick off. Worthing then settled into the game and got on the front foot, they were technically much better than their opposition and passed the ball at a tempo that Symonds couldn’t live with. The 1st goal however took 15 minutes to come before which Worthing had created several clear cut chances that they went onto miss a theme that would continue all afternoon. The 1st goal was scored by Emily Hale after good work down the left by herself and she beat the keeper at her near post.
The Symonds goal then went on to lead a charmed life for much of the remaining half an hour with Worthing hitting the woodwork 4 times and the Symonds goalkeeper making some very good saves. It wasn’t until Chloe Debaes fired home from close range after good work by Maddy Emmerton that the lead was doubled and that’s how it stood at half time.
2-0 Half time.
The 2nd half was to prove less frustrating for Worthing with more of their chances going in instead of hitting the goalkeeper or the woodwork, although it was to be struck a further 3 times in the 2nd half.
The 3rd goal came after 5 minutes of the 2nd half and again it came after good work by Emmerton and Alex Fagan this time Emmerton adding the final touches curling to ball into the far corner from 20 yards out. This seemed to break any resistance Symonds had and the game was then played solely in the Symonds half for the rest of the game. A fourth quickly followed as Debaes added her 2nd of the afternoon. Amy Potkins then got in on the act to score her 1st of the afternoon, followed by a quick fire double from Naomi Robinson to make the score 7-0 with 20 minutes to go. Potkins got her 2nd of the afternoon when she chased down a lost cause beating the keeper to it and rolling the ball into an empty net. Danielle Lane made it 9-0 with a well taken goal before Potkins rounded off the scoring with a couple of minutes remaining to get her 2nd hat-trick in 2 weeks and make the score 10-0.
10-0 Full Time
Scorers: Maddy Emmterton, Danielle Lane, Emily Hale, Naomi Robinson x 2, Chloe Debaes x2, Amy Potkins x 3.
Player of the match: Amy Potkins – for her 2nd hat-trick in 2 weeks.
Worthing U18 XV 24 Hurstpierpoint U18 XV 17
Beautiful surroundings and a pleasant day the setting for the Daily Mail round 2 cup match. Worthing fresh from a substantial educational experience last week were keen to get right back on the horse, and so they did.
The game was hotly contested from start to finish and probably should have been over as a contest long before its official conclusion. Hurst went in front with a well struck penalty (an idea not o give the chap too many opportunities with the boot then?) but Worthing went hard and scored a controversial try in the corner with Green (ball in the wrong hand but a good finish all the same).
Hurst penaltied back taking it out to 6-5. Lyons went over for the second Worthing score in the corner, unfortunately unable to convert, 10-6 Worthing at the half.
Penalty back Hurst, 10-9 Worthing and all to play for. Parker scored a cheeky try down the blind side and Lyons converted from near the touch line and all seemed well with the world at 17-9. But that would not be consistent with the way this group of players get things done. So with a charitable turn Worthing went on a penalty committing spree and were lucky to keep players on the field and out of the bin. Then disaster for the visiting side as an exceptional try was scored by the Hurst centre beating a number of players and dotting in the corner fortunately not converted. 17-17 and all to play for in the last 6mins.
Worthing struggled in the line out and could not put phasers together owing to mistakes at the breakdown, where a penalty against was the norm. So concerted pressure was never obtained therefore closing the game out became impossible. Hurst were a threat in broken play and counter attacked well on a number of occasions leaving hearts pounding a little harder than desired on the touchline. Eventually Worthing got a driving maul on the go making meters into opposition 22. From there confidence gained and a driving maul from open play created the scoring opportunity for Wigzell and the important conversion by Lyons went over. Breathing space for the last 4mins however Worthing still couldn’t get the two score lead.
Holding on Worthing managed to take it out 24-17, plenty more to work on but round 3 and still in the hat.
Effort 6/10, skill 6/10, four trys and some good inter-play in periods.
The game was hotly contested from start to finish and probably should have been over as a contest long before its official conclusion. Hurst went in front with a well struck penalty (an idea not o give the chap too many opportunities with the boot then?) but Worthing went hard and scored a controversial try in the corner with Green (ball in the wrong hand but a good finish all the same).
Hurst penaltied back taking it out to 6-5. Lyons went over for the second Worthing score in the corner, unfortunately unable to convert, 10-6 Worthing at the half.
Penalty back Hurst, 10-9 Worthing and all to play for. Parker scored a cheeky try down the blind side and Lyons converted from near the touch line and all seemed well with the world at 17-9. But that would not be consistent with the way this group of players get things done. So with a charitable turn Worthing went on a penalty committing spree and were lucky to keep players on the field and out of the bin. Then disaster for the visiting side as an exceptional try was scored by the Hurst centre beating a number of players and dotting in the corner fortunately not converted. 17-17 and all to play for in the last 6mins.
Worthing struggled in the line out and could not put phasers together owing to mistakes at the breakdown, where a penalty against was the norm. So concerted pressure was never obtained therefore closing the game out became impossible. Hurst were a threat in broken play and counter attacked well on a number of occasions leaving hearts pounding a little harder than desired on the touchline. Eventually Worthing got a driving maul on the go making meters into opposition 22. From there confidence gained and a driving maul from open play created the scoring opportunity for Wigzell and the important conversion by Lyons went over. Breathing space for the last 4mins however Worthing still couldn’t get the two score lead.
Holding on Worthing managed to take it out 24-17, plenty more to work on but round 3 and still in the hat.
Effort 6/10, skill 6/10, four trys and some good inter-play in periods.
Wednesday 13 October 2010
Hallsy's Academy Report - Week 5 Vol 2
After a well attended training week both Academy sides were hit by
injuries and late drop outs. The 1st XI missed Lee Mottershead (calf),
Lewis Jenkins (ankle ligaments) and his brother Dec (unavailable) whilst
the 2nd XI had Josh Butler (knee and back), Shawn Chikowore and Andy
Herrington (both unavailable) not at the disposal of coach Danny Cullip.
With these players missing the 1st XI kept with the same back four as
they started vs Woking last time out. Sam Mannings came into the
starting line up to replace Dave Herbert who dropped to the bench. The
final change saw Ryan Quirke come in for the injured Lee Mottershead.
Their opponents were local rivals Varndean. For the victor a place in
the 3rd round of the ESFA National Cup.
The game started fairly evenly with both teams looking to play and apply
pressure, however it was Worthing who seemed to have the more
territorial advantage. As the half continued chances were few and far
between with a Jack Boxall and Jordan Clark shot only chances of real
note. Worthing were fairly dominant, however they needed to be weary of
the more direct Varndean ball, one of which led to a cross shot that was
safely wide. Half time 0-0.
The tie was very much in the balance with the home side playing the
attractive football, whilst the visitors looked to "park the bus" and
break when required.
The chat at half time was based on doing the same as the previous 45,
but at a quicker tempo, yet more patient. The start of the second half
was again positive with winger Liam O'Connor getting twice to the
byline, only for his crosses to elude Mannings and Clark. Even with this
start the visitors seemed to be more open with their play and looked to
take more risks. However the back four of Boxall, Jack Carey, Dan Heward
and Olly Setchell were excellent in their positioning and solidarity.
Then came the breakthrough. Varndean tried to play the ball out the
back, only for pressure by Clark, who pounced on the ball and then slot
the ball past the desparing goalkeeper. 1-0. With the tightness of the
tie a second goal was vital and there should of been one. Matt Dodd
volleyed the ball home, but the goalkeeper was adjudged to have been
fouled. Worthing made their only change with Herbert coming on for the
tireless Mannings. He and Clark combined late in the game only for a
lunging defender to save the day for Varndean.
With time running out Worthing seemed nervy and Varndean took the
initiative and almost forced extra time, but the cross shot avaded all
and sundry. So as the whistle went Worthing booked a place in round 3,
but definitely knew they were in a game!
Meanwhile the 2nd XI headed to Lewisham and it could have been so much
better if they were not denied a second goal to make the score 3-2.
However the hosts went on to win 4-1. Coach Danny Cullip was happy with
the teams play except for a funny 20 minutes.
All in all another developmental week for the Academy, where lessons are
being learnt and I'm sure it won't be long before both sides are on the
end of the positive results they deserve.
Onwards and upwards,
Hallsy
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) wireless device
injuries and late drop outs. The 1st XI missed Lee Mottershead (calf),
Lewis Jenkins (ankle ligaments) and his brother Dec (unavailable) whilst
the 2nd XI had Josh Butler (knee and back), Shawn Chikowore and Andy
Herrington (both unavailable) not at the disposal of coach Danny Cullip.
With these players missing the 1st XI kept with the same back four as
they started vs Woking last time out. Sam Mannings came into the
starting line up to replace Dave Herbert who dropped to the bench. The
final change saw Ryan Quirke come in for the injured Lee Mottershead.
Their opponents were local rivals Varndean. For the victor a place in
the 3rd round of the ESFA National Cup.
The game started fairly evenly with both teams looking to play and apply
pressure, however it was Worthing who seemed to have the more
territorial advantage. As the half continued chances were few and far
between with a Jack Boxall and Jordan Clark shot only chances of real
note. Worthing were fairly dominant, however they needed to be weary of
the more direct Varndean ball, one of which led to a cross shot that was
safely wide. Half time 0-0.
The tie was very much in the balance with the home side playing the
attractive football, whilst the visitors looked to "park the bus" and
break when required.
The chat at half time was based on doing the same as the previous 45,
but at a quicker tempo, yet more patient. The start of the second half
was again positive with winger Liam O'Connor getting twice to the
byline, only for his crosses to elude Mannings and Clark. Even with this
start the visitors seemed to be more open with their play and looked to
take more risks. However the back four of Boxall, Jack Carey, Dan Heward
and Olly Setchell were excellent in their positioning and solidarity.
Then came the breakthrough. Varndean tried to play the ball out the
back, only for pressure by Clark, who pounced on the ball and then slot
the ball past the desparing goalkeeper. 1-0. With the tightness of the
tie a second goal was vital and there should of been one. Matt Dodd
volleyed the ball home, but the goalkeeper was adjudged to have been
fouled. Worthing made their only change with Herbert coming on for the
tireless Mannings. He and Clark combined late in the game only for a
lunging defender to save the day for Varndean.
With time running out Worthing seemed nervy and Varndean took the
initiative and almost forced extra time, but the cross shot avaded all
and sundry. So as the whistle went Worthing booked a place in round 3,
but definitely knew they were in a game!
Meanwhile the 2nd XI headed to Lewisham and it could have been so much
better if they were not denied a second goal to make the score 3-2.
However the hosts went on to win 4-1. Coach Danny Cullip was happy with
the teams play except for a funny 20 minutes.
All in all another developmental week for the Academy, where lessons are
being learnt and I'm sure it won't be long before both sides are on the
end of the positive results they deserve.
Onwards and upwards,
Hallsy
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) wireless device
Friday 8 October 2010
Netball Round Up - Week 2
Sussex County Cup - Worthing B 19 Hurst A 26
This was expected to be a very one sided affair following Hurst’s thrashing of Worthing’s A team last year in the same competition however Worthing’s B team went out, determined to prove they were worthy opponents.
The focus in training this week was defense and it was delightful as the coach to see the players all working hard to put into practice the work done on Monday. We took an early lead but Hurst pulled back and at quarter time we were two goals down. The team was left the same with the starting 7 realising that fitness is still an area that needs work. The instructions remained the same, look after the ball and remain tight in defense across all areas of the court.
Hurst came out hard in the 2nd quarter having made a couple of changes and where we started to tire, they started to take the game away and the 2nd quarter ended 16 – 10.
We made three changes at half time, moving Rachel Piper to C replacing Erin Collier, Jodie Beaney came on at WA, replacing Sian Rance and Yasmin O’Brian on at WD. The instruction was to continue to defend hard.
We had an excellent third quarter winning the quarter 6 -2 bringing the deficit back to two goals and all to play for in the last quarter.
The first 5 mins of the last quarter was manic with lost possession from both teams, unfortunately our shots did not go in initially and Hurst started to stretch their slender lead – the game ended 19-26. It was an excellent performance from the 2nd team and one that with luck would have seen them going through to the next round.
Down to the 1st team to beat Bhasvic B next week in the cup.
This was expected to be a very one sided affair following Hurst’s thrashing of Worthing’s A team last year in the same competition however Worthing’s B team went out, determined to prove they were worthy opponents.
The focus in training this week was defense and it was delightful as the coach to see the players all working hard to put into practice the work done on Monday. We took an early lead but Hurst pulled back and at quarter time we were two goals down. The team was left the same with the starting 7 realising that fitness is still an area that needs work. The instructions remained the same, look after the ball and remain tight in defense across all areas of the court.
Hurst came out hard in the 2nd quarter having made a couple of changes and where we started to tire, they started to take the game away and the 2nd quarter ended 16 – 10.
We made three changes at half time, moving Rachel Piper to C replacing Erin Collier, Jodie Beaney came on at WA, replacing Sian Rance and Yasmin O’Brian on at WD. The instruction was to continue to defend hard.
We had an excellent third quarter winning the quarter 6 -2 bringing the deficit back to two goals and all to play for in the last quarter.
The first 5 mins of the last quarter was manic with lost possession from both teams, unfortunately our shots did not go in initially and Hurst started to stretch their slender lead – the game ended 19-26. It was an excellent performance from the 2nd team and one that with luck would have seen them going through to the next round.
Down to the 1st team to beat Bhasvic B next week in the cup.
Thursday 7 October 2010
Hockey Academy Report
WORTHING 1 HAVANT 1
GOAL SCORER ALEX MASON
PLAYER OF THE MATCH KELLY STEVEN
IT WAS NICE TO HAVE A FRIENDLY MATCH FOR THE MIXED, AND HAVANT TURNED OUT TO BE WORTHY OPPONENTS. WORTHING STARTED OUT VERY BRIGHTLY AND DOMINATED FOR THE FIRST 20 MINUTES, ALEX MASON SCORING THE OPENING GOAL IN THE 14 MINUTE, AFTER MANY CHANCES HAD BEEN CREATED. ONCE AGAIN THE STORY WAS SIMILAR TO LAST SEASON, WORTHING CREATING MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO SCORE BUT FAILING TO PUT OUR CHANCES AWAY, HENCE A DISAPPOINTING DRAW. THOUGH ON THE WHOLE A GOOD PERFORMANCE WITH BOTH GOALIES HAVING GREAT GAMES, BUT WE NEED TO PUT OUR CHANCES AWAY!
ROB WARNER
GOAL SCORER ALEX MASON
PLAYER OF THE MATCH KELLY STEVEN
IT WAS NICE TO HAVE A FRIENDLY MATCH FOR THE MIXED, AND HAVANT TURNED OUT TO BE WORTHY OPPONENTS. WORTHING STARTED OUT VERY BRIGHTLY AND DOMINATED FOR THE FIRST 20 MINUTES, ALEX MASON SCORING THE OPENING GOAL IN THE 14 MINUTE, AFTER MANY CHANCES HAD BEEN CREATED. ONCE AGAIN THE STORY WAS SIMILAR TO LAST SEASON, WORTHING CREATING MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO SCORE BUT FAILING TO PUT OUR CHANCES AWAY, HENCE A DISAPPOINTING DRAW. THOUGH ON THE WHOLE A GOOD PERFORMANCE WITH BOTH GOALIES HAVING GREAT GAMES, BUT WE NEED TO PUT OUR CHANCES AWAY!
ROB WARNER
Banter with Bridges - Week 2
Its not often you go away from home score 7 and lose but that is the fate Chichester suffered on Wednesday against a much changed Worthing Side in this 15 goal thriller were there was never more than a goal between the two sides. After a slow start from Worthing they fell behind to a simple long ball that was flicked on and Chichester quick forward out raced them and put the ball home. Worthing slowly got themselves back into the game and equalized through good work down the right between Naomi Robinson and Amy Potkins with Robinson applying the finishing touches. Worthing never fell behind again in the game after that, Danielle Lane then got her 1st of the afternoon with a fine solo run and finish from midfield.
Chichester then equalised with a carbon copy of the 1st goal, again poor defending and the same forward ran through to finish past Corrine Wilson 1 on 1. Potkins then got her 1st of the afternoon with a well taken goal from around the penalty spot, but once again Chi equalised this time through a bundled goal were Worthing failed to clear their lines. Lane got her 2nd of the afternoon with a great strike from the edge of the area with her weaker foot to take the game to half time at 4-3.
Some stern words were spoken about the defending in the 1st half especially about letting two long balls lead to two goals.
Strangely Worthing defended much better as a team in the 2nd half but went on to concede more goals than they did the 1st due to individual errors and a great free-kick from range. Chi quickly made it 4-3 after the break despite Worthing enjoying most of the early possession, Worthing replied to make it 5-4 when Sophie Frost nodded the ball in from close range after a scramble on the Chi goal line, the 1st of several goalmouth scrambles on the Chi line in the 2nd half. But yet again Chi equalised from another individual error at the back allowing the forward to go through 1 on 1 and again finish past the helpless Wilson.
Lane then completed her hat-trick after another strong run and finish from midfield, this came at a period that Lane started to become more and more influential in the game. Worthing were now much the dominate side but continued to make sloppy mistakes this time Wilson let a shot slip through her finger and roll onto the net to make it 6-6! Potkins then got her 2nd goal of the afternoon after good work down the right from Naomi Robinson to make it 7-6 with 15 minutes remaining. A free kick from 25 yards again brought the score to 7-7, with the final 10 minutes remaining there was still another goal in it. Potkins got the winner from close range after yet another strong run from Lane. After this goal for the this game the finish was very quiet and Worthing comfortably saw out the result for the final 5 minutes.
Final score Worthing 8-7 Chichester
Scorers: Danielle Lane x 3, Amy Potkins x 3, Sophie Frost, Naomi Robinson
Player of the match: Danielle Lane – for dominating the midfield, getting on the score sheet 3 times and providing two other goals in the game.
Chichester then equalised with a carbon copy of the 1st goal, again poor defending and the same forward ran through to finish past Corrine Wilson 1 on 1. Potkins then got her 1st of the afternoon with a well taken goal from around the penalty spot, but once again Chi equalised this time through a bundled goal were Worthing failed to clear their lines. Lane got her 2nd of the afternoon with a great strike from the edge of the area with her weaker foot to take the game to half time at 4-3.
Some stern words were spoken about the defending in the 1st half especially about letting two long balls lead to two goals.
Strangely Worthing defended much better as a team in the 2nd half but went on to concede more goals than they did the 1st due to individual errors and a great free-kick from range. Chi quickly made it 4-3 after the break despite Worthing enjoying most of the early possession, Worthing replied to make it 5-4 when Sophie Frost nodded the ball in from close range after a scramble on the Chi goal line, the 1st of several goalmouth scrambles on the Chi line in the 2nd half. But yet again Chi equalised from another individual error at the back allowing the forward to go through 1 on 1 and again finish past the helpless Wilson.
Lane then completed her hat-trick after another strong run and finish from midfield, this came at a period that Lane started to become more and more influential in the game. Worthing were now much the dominate side but continued to make sloppy mistakes this time Wilson let a shot slip through her finger and roll onto the net to make it 6-6! Potkins then got her 2nd goal of the afternoon after good work down the right from Naomi Robinson to make it 7-6 with 15 minutes remaining. A free kick from 25 yards again brought the score to 7-7, with the final 10 minutes remaining there was still another goal in it. Potkins got the winner from close range after yet another strong run from Lane. After this goal for the this game the finish was very quiet and Worthing comfortably saw out the result for the final 5 minutes.
Final score Worthing 8-7 Chichester
Scorers: Danielle Lane x 3, Amy Potkins x 3, Sophie Frost, Naomi Robinson
Player of the match: Danielle Lane – for dominating the midfield, getting on the score sheet 3 times and providing two other goals in the game.
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