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               PETER SYMONS 2 WORTHING COLLEGE 1 JANUARY 27TH 2010
                   SCORER STEVE LOCKWOOD M.O.M. JACK SYNMONS
 
                                     "THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY"
With Peter Synoms scoring the winning goal in the dying seconds of the game it made a long journey back from a cold Southampton Leisure Centre, Worthing deserved at least a point from this encounter but it was not meant to be. Traveling away with the bare eleven would mean that it was always going to be a tough match, but Worthing rose to the challenge and played some of their best hockey to date.
Matches against Peter Symons are traditionally a bad tempered, feisty affair, but not so today, the match was played in a tough, though respectful spirit both sides playing some great quality hockey. Last time we played Peter Symons at home we lost 12-1 so a 2-1 lose away was not a massive disappointment, we are improving as an Academy side and this result is proof that our Hockey is going in the right direction, who knows a Worthing victory in our next encounter ! Well done guys you played some awesome hockey, hopefully we can take that into our cup match against Beacon on Friday                                                                                                        

basketball match report 27/1/10

Worthing college V Angmering

we came into todays game expecting a very tough challenge facing a very talented Angmering side. we had to be focused for 40 minutes to steal a win!

from the opening tip the game was very tight. louis harris opened the scoring for us with a smooth score inside. ian marshall was aggressively attacking their hoop & scored some tough baskets but Angmering answered. both teams struggled to break loose in the first quarter. Angmering were ahead 3 points after the opening 10 minutes 22-19

going into the 2nd quarter we stressed tough defense & the game plan was to get to the basket. our defense stepped up & was sparked by lucy uncles & matt sharp off the bench forcing Angmering to take outside jumpshots that we rebounded well. 2 big 3 pointers from louis harris kept us going & we outscored Angmering 14-12 in the 2nd but they were still ahead 34-33 at the half!

we were in a fight & needed to step up our intensity at both ends!

as the 3rd quarter started Angmering stepped up the pressure & began to press. we didn't react well to this & coughed up the ball. our plan was to force the game inside but we settled for outside shots & were not hitting! Angmering took advantage & outscored us 18-16 in the 3rd. josh mountifield showed signs after 2 great takes to the hoop nearing the end of the period as we found ourselves down 52-49 going into the 4th!

heading into the final stanza i told the guys it would come down to who wanted it more go out & take it to them we needed to play harder & get fired up

Angmering took the early lead on the back of some great scoring drives. our defense was soft & we needed to up the pressure. each time we scored it was answered by Angmering we couldn't quite claw our way back into the game always down 2 or 4 points & time was running out! but then we found a spark, josh mountifield relentlessly attacked their hoop & scored 13 big points for us in the quarter! we didn't give up & after an amazing rebound put-back from jack ryan we found ourselves in a tied game with 22 seconds remaining! 74-74! Angmering called a time out. we needed to play some tough defense as we knew they would run a set play for a last second shot.. out of the time out Angmering did just that, ran a play for their shooter, we matched up & forced them into a tough shot that they hit! 76-74 Angmering. we called a time out of our own, 6 seconds remaining! we drew up a play for ian marshall to drive to the hoop! we needed a score to tie, or a 3 to win but sadly our play was rushed & i feel that fouls weren't called on the driving ian marshall or louis harris whom ian kicked the ball to for the final shot! sadly time ran out.the buzzer sounded & we were unable to fire up a shot! game Angmering 76-74! we let this one slip away, we had played with great fire & intensity in the final minutes of the game but we needed to bring it for the full 40! we must take that attitude into our next game. hats off to a very talented Angmering team. 

scorers;

tom wyatt- 2 points

gio corpuz- 2 points

lucy uncles- 2 points

tanaka munjeri- 2 points

ollie hunt- 3 points

jack ryan- 4 points

richard bell- 7 points

louis harris- 11 points

josh mountifield- 20 points (man of the match)

ian marshall- 21 points 

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Netball Worthing 26 Hurstpierpoint 43

Quarter Finals – County Cup

 

On a bitterly cold afternoon, the netball team took on Hurstpierpoint in the County Cup, I always thought it would be a close game, having played them in the Nationals Knock Out competition and lost by 1. Unfortunately this was not to be the case.

 

Hurst always looked like the team that wanted to win, they started stronger, were first to every ball, we appeared stationery and at times uninterested. Shooting was poor and despite their defense being smaller than our attack, they collected all the rebounds. The first quarter ended 17-5 in their favour.

 

Changes were made but sadly this had little effect on the game, although we conceded less goals, 9 we only scored 5 – the score at the end of the second quarter was 24-10.

 

A further change was made at half time and during the third quarter, Worthing College started to play netball, we went on a roll scoring 8 goals without response and started to believe in ourselves, this rattled the opposition and they started missing shots and throwing balls away. Sadly Caitlin collided with the goal post, splitting her lip and inside of her mouth and with blood pouring everywhere, she had to leave the court. This meant the team had to be reshuffled again and we won that quarter 11-7.

 

Going into the last quarter 31-21 down was hard but 10 goals in netball is never too much and if we had started the 4^th quarter as we started the 3^rd we would have been in with a chance. Sadly we did not and the final score was 43-26.

 

A massive disappointment for me, as although on the night the best team won, sadly the Worthing College team did not turn up and play, apart from 10 mins.

 

We have some footage of the horror show which we will look at in depth and try and establish what went so badly wrong and why before we go and face Brockenhurst next Wed in the BCS Cup.      

 

basketball match report 20/1/10

Worthing V Varndean

having beaten Varndean once already we knew we had to come in & take care of business from the opening tip

we won the tip & got straight to work. Ian Marshall opened the scoring & we were away. scores from Tom Wyatt & Louis Harris kept us rolling & we got away from our opponent outscoring them 17-8 in the 1st quarter!

as the 2nd quarter started we made some changes & ran the bench. everybody contributed well & our defence was sparked by Lucy Uncles & Mutalib 'MIMO' Habib forcing Varndean into turnovers & missed shots! a great score & a foul shot from Ollie Hunt finished the score & going into halftime we led 42-17 ( we outscored Varndean 25-9 in the period )

the game was in the bag as we were playing well together so we just had to finish strong & stay focused to close it out.

as the 3rd quarter started Tom Wyatt went on a scoring run of his own netting the first 7 points of the period! followed by a Louis Harris 3 pointer from deep! again we freely substituted & again saw great contributions from our bench! we had played some awesome 'D' & held Varndean to only 6 points in the 3rd, scoring 22 points ourselves! we had a convincing 64-23 lead heading to the final stanza!

i changed the whole line up going into the 4th to give our reserves some much needed court time. Varndean kept playing hard & scored the first 6 points of the 4th! our guys rallied & came back fighting showing great character & team work with some great scores from Tanaka Munjeri Varndean had outscored us in the 4th quarter 22-13 but the game had been in the cooler before the final 10 minutes a great all round performance from worthing securing the 77-45 win!

scorers;

Stuart Nayer- 2 points

Matt Sharp- 2 points

Lucy Uncles- 3 points

Jack Ryan- 4 points

Josh Mountifield- 5 points

Mutalib 'Mimo' Habib- 6 points

Tanaka Munjeri- 6 points

Ian Marshall- 10 points

Ollie Hunt- 10 points

Tom Wyatt- 11 points

Louis Harris- 18 points

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Sussex Uni Netball 24Worthing College 33

After weeks of no games, the Netball Academy 1^st Team took up the offer of a “friendly” against Sussex Uni 1^st and 2^nd Teams. A depleted squad of 8 players made the

snowy journey to Brighton to thankfully play indoors !

 

With no Nicky Gatland and Briony Short, it was a new centre court formation with Lizzy Northeast, Laura Finlay and Caitlin Kay. The opposition appeared older and bigger but we were not daunted and got off to a flying start taking the lead right from the start with excellent shooting from Amber O’brien. The centre court trio were outstanding, probably the best game Lizzy has ever had and Caitlin used all the work we have been doing with timing interceptions to great effect – I lost count of the number of balls she intercepted.

Always a pleasure for a coach when what is worked on it training comes through into the game.

 

The first quarter ended 12 -7 to Worthing. Sussex Uni were clearly stunned and several changes were made to their team – with only one sub – we made one change with Emma Mountford coming on at GA, Georgia moving to WA and Laura going to C. This had little effect on the game as we continued where we left off, excellent defense work from all players and strong attack, 2^nd quarter ended 23 – 14 to Worthing.

 

Again Sussex used more players – my players fitness levels were excellent – all the circuits and spinning classes over the last few weeks certainly paid off. Lizzie came back on at C and continued where she had left off, Sussex came back at us at the start of this quarter but we maintained our composure and despite a few wobbles in the shooting dept, ended the third quarter 30-20 to Worthing.

 

By this time, the girls were complaining it was too hot (rugby boys please take note !!). Laura Finlay was unable to continue due to a foot injury, Lizzie manfully continued despite a sore throat. This was our poorest quarter but to be fair, they had a squad of around 20 players to our 8. We lost this quarter by 1 but were never in danger of losing the game.

 

Excellent team performance, if we take this into Tuesdays Sussex K/O Cup game against Hurstpierpoint we will be fine.

 

I would also like to thank my guiders who manager to secure the side door of the mini bus which would not shut to enable us to get home safely, those knots were something else.

 

Thanks girls – it was a pleasure

 

Tina      

 

Man of the Match – Lizzy Northeast    

     

Worthing 51- BHASVIC 5

Worthing made a comprehensive winning start to their 2010 campaign. 24 players got pitch time showing good skills and high levels of fitness in the cold wet and windy conditions at the home of Worthing College Rugby ‘Worthing Leisure Centre’. Staying off the pitch during the inclement weather conditions of the past few weeks had allowed the game to go ahead although standing water was evident in some of the more horizontally challenged parts of the field.

 

Nevertheless come 2pm chocks away, stick it in the mixer, up the anti, pass out the ammunition lets go to war its ‘Game On’. Early signs were good with the players dismissing the rain from mind and even if temperatures were low the skill level was high. Worthing heated up the chilly proceedings very early in the match with excellent running lines, quick ball and offloading that even the best of professional players would have been proud of. While the opposition were putting up an excellent defensive display there are only so many tackles that can be made before it T-R-Y time. All of a sudden the flood gates were open and Worthing hit for a 5pointer, Hills must have spent a few notes on the kicking boots because they were top of the range, he hit all but one of his shots in the worst of kicking conditions. At one stage a delusional member of the crowd suggested he was as good as me. Come on people, this is the non-fiction section, www.really?.com is where that supporter needs to visit, but thanks for attending though.

 

Onwards and wave after wave bashed crashed and penetrated the defensive line of the visitors with all players playing their part in keeping the massed onlookers happy at missing ‘Doctors’ ‘Bargain Hunt’ and ‘Cash in the Attic’. BHASVIC were manful in their efforts and managed to score mid way through the half after a slight misunderstanding between the Worthing back three (Nice Kick Bobbiieeee!). This was the lowest point of the entire day for the home team but not for Conroy-Smith as the entire team patted him on the back and told him to forget the mistake, nothing better for trying to forget than everyone reminding you.

 

A few changes at the half for the home side and sure as bears utilise the great outdoors for number twos the game went on with the visitors playing some good rugby with ball in hand. Unfortunately missing some of their more influential players meaning anything near respectability would suffice in the second instalment. Although the score line would not tell that story the on field efforts need mentioning in a positive light as rain, mud, puddles and a completely dominant opposition could not break their spirits. Worthing continued where they had left off the first period and new players trying to make a mark on proceedings showed the depth of talent throughout the playing group.

 

More tries, kicks and tackles followed Worthing getting the better of most confrontations and collisions. Eventually this took its toll with the visitors going down to 14 players having no bench the injury finally taking the determined 13 off after playing hurt for 30mins (man points). The extra man the home side now enjoyed made the defensive task even greater culminating with Dowglass crossing the line after some very good play by the entire side. It was fitting that MOM Hills nudged the extras and the Referee called Neither Side early.

 

The 6 week gap between games was worth the wait as an indifferent training week was completed with a strong performance. It is apparent that there is still work to be done if this group of players are to reach the standards some already believe themselves to achieved. Winning is a habit and a good one, some one has to come first so why not us, but that does not happen at the expense of manners, humility and endeavour, areas at this stage I am unsure we fully appreciate as a squad…. I may be wrong?

 

A big week to come with a possible county cup ¼ final being the next game, I think a few players have forcefully thrown their hats in to the ring, so good on you.

 

 

 

Hallsy's Academy Report - Christmas Edition

After another week off developing their power climbs both teams were in supposedly back in action this week, however after a mid morning pitch inspection Worthing United's pitch was deemed dangerous, which led to the cancellation of the 2nd XI game against Lewisham. This means that the 2nd XI go the long term with only one defeat to their name, which is great effort and all of the Academy should be proud of this record.

A further pitch inspection at Gosport gave a more positive outcome and therefore the 1st XI made the short trip along the coast to Gosport Borough FC to play division higher Fareham in the ECFA Cup.

Conditions were "fresh" to say the least, but the pitch was wide and flat, which suits Worthing's style of play. According to Fareham's coach he had "rested" players, but in a Cup competition, surely progression into the next round is key? Anyway the game began evenly with Worthing playing more of the attractive passing football. Worthing again kept the ball well, but seemed to lack the cutting edge in the final third. The best chances of the half fell to Ben Standing, Chris Churchill and a well hit Luke Jearum 25 yarder. Meanwhile at the other end debutant James Fernandez was patrolling his troops well and came out bravely twice to deny Fareham's giant number 9.

The scores were level at half time and the general consensus was that the level of performance was good, but needed to be higher up the park. Worthing needed to ensure that missed chances were not going to haunt them as has happened all too often in the past! Again the second half was a fairly even affair with possession being kept by Worthing, but the ball just not rolling for them in the final third. Chris Churchill worked tirelessly up front and at times was isolated, but had the best chance of the game for Worthing up to that point with an overhead kick that was cleared off the line. As the game neared its final quarter Worthing needed to stay focused, however a long pass was to be their downfall and was finished by their excellent number 8. 1-0. Worthing responded to this well and went close with Sam Mannings and his deflected cross, which the Fareham goalkeeper just held onto. It seemed that straight away Worthing switched off again and in a blink of an eye were 2 down. ANOTHER long ball was not cut out, which led to the Fareham striker finishing from close range. 2-0. Tactics and attitudes had to changed and it could be argued that this is what changed the game. The returning Alex Staines came on for the hardworking Churchill and Matt Dodd replaced Jack Carey in the heart of midfield. Again Worthing pressed, but it seemed to no avail and it looked like Worthing were heading out of their second National Cup competition in as many weeks. However it took an innocuous challenge on full back Ali Giammattei to turn the game on its head. With Giammattei struggling to run off a dead leg he was pushed up front and Worthing resorted to a 4-2-4 formation. With Worthing pressing the game hard Alex Staines made a 30 yard run to close down Fareham's centre half only to clip the Fareham players ankle in the process, which led to his game coming to a premature end and leaving the hosts with 10 men. With time running out Worthing were awarded a free kick on the edge of the area, which was floated in for an easy claim from the goalkeeper. However this was not so easy as while all were turning their backs the ball was dropped and it was Giammattei of all people following up to put Worthing back in the game. 2-1.

Worthing now sensed that they could force extra time and continued to press in their new attacking formation and it wasn't long until parity was restored. Good interplay led to Ben Standing running strongly and crossing for Alex Staines to bag his tenth goal of the season, which led to wild celebrations in the Fareham goal, which caused annoyance in the home dugout. 2-2. This goal ensured that an extra 30 minutes was to be played and 50p was needed to be put in the meter for the floodlights. Both teams gave their all in normal time and this showed as players were beginning to tire. Worthing looked as if they just needed to turn up to ensure the game was won, however it was ten man Fareham that went ahead for the second time with tackles missed the lively centre forward ran through to slot home. 3-2.

In the past heads would have dropped, but this side has more about themselves and have a great team spirit and this was typified in this performance. Giammattei seemed to attract the ball in dangerous areas and this was the case for his second goal, finishing cooly from 8 yards out. 3-3. Worthing again continued to press, but were keeping their shape well with players changing positions to maximise performance. Staines moved to right back and full back George Dowell into central midfield alongside the assured Jordan Clark, which pushed skipper Luke Jearum alongside Giammattei as he was tiring after the shift he had put in. This culminated in Worthing taking the lead for the first time and again it was Giammattiei, who finished exquisitely under the advancing goalkeeper to bag his hat trick. 4-3. Even though the lead was taken Fareham are not in the top league for nothing and it took an outstanding full stretch save from Fernandez to deny the Fareham number 9. This was combined with a great defensive display from the back four with Jack Boxall, moving to left back, Dodd reverting to centre half alongside Andy Heward and the constant running of Dowell. As time passed there was still time for another goal to kill off the game. An excellent run from Dowell and link up with Staines led to the ball being squared to Sam Mannings, who drove the ball hard and low into the far corner of the net. A goal which his performance thoroughly deserved. 5-3.

An awesome team performance from Worthing and one that showed much maturity and responsibility for their own performance, which shows they are all progressing in the right direction. However that ONE BALL needs to be cut out and when it is this team will surely go from strength to strength!

So after the politically correct "dark Wednesday" for the whole Academy last week I must summise that this week must be "orange Wednesday" as on this performance and others in the Academy the future "looks bright!"

A great first term for the Football Academy and long may it continue with complacency and concentration being our only enemies!

Happy Christmas and New Year to ALL!!

Hallsy

Richmond 8 Worthing 35

Rich ‘wheeert?’ indeed. That was the question on a snowy Wednesday afternoon near rugby HQ, Twickenham. With the match being in doubt right up to the KO it was great news to see the game going ahead and Worthing did not take long to get into their stride scoring a good try through Brown from a Metters cross field kick.

 

The accuracy of play, focus and determination seemingly a result of the robust training attitude carried through the week and it showed from start to finish. The good beginning continued with the Worthing side stretching the Richmond defence across the field with the visiting forwards making ground with every carry and Mills and Metters controlling the cattle well into attacking positions as all farmers do.

 

The scrum again was an area of strength allowing the impressive Lowe to break strongly into the midfield on a number of occasions and create many of the attacking opportunities. One of these was clinically finished in the corner by Clare, showing speed and determination getting to the line before the covering defence.

 

Metters was having a strong influence on the game as were the forwards dominating lineout ball, scrum and the ruck area where the referee was not always consistent. The conditions were being played more effectively by the Worthing pack making meters from driving line out and producing excellent ball from the scrum unfortunately the backs were not able to make the most of the superior ball owing to the cold and snow.

 

On to the second half it was clear that Worthing were to get going as they had in the first half and poured pressure onto the changed Richmond line up. Tactical kicking of an intelligent nature consistently pushed back the home side realising the third kick is the one that kills you. More concerted pressure from the Worthing side allowed scoring opportunities and with Metters kicking penalties the score continued to build. The home side began to lose their composure, Worthing managed theirs and in so doing the referee whom binned the Richmond second row mid way through the half.

 

This was again the catalyst for scoring and the lead was extended all the way until the end of the match. Richmond did score a consolation try to add to their earlier penalty but it was the visitors that brought home the bacon missing out on three other trys being held up over the line in the latter stages of the game.

Big performances from all concerned, Lowe, Walsh and Pitchford carried well, Bush and Harcus turned ball over and the half backs managed to get the ball into advantageous parts of the field. The back three was solid playing in behind the strong defensive effort of the mid field trio, all of which leading to the final score of the 35-8 in Worthing’s favour.

 

So a distance travelled, one week on from ‘Dark Wednesday’ two good performances from the Worthing sides. Truth, endeavour and responsibility all key in a revival of standards in a week that has lowered mistakes and raised expectations, blame has no place and mediocrity no mates at the core of proceedings. A good end to the term and well done to all of the players for a strong week’s efforts long may this change continue.

 

Worthing College student scores for South of England against the North

2 Worthing College students, Jordan Lucas and Sofia Bouyi, made it through to the final 36 of the England College Women’s Football Trials on 16/12/09. This came in the form of a North vs South game at South Nottingham College.

The game was played to a very high standard with both players showing very well for the South team despite spending some of the game out of position. After an exciting game it finished 3-3 with Sofia Bouyi scoring the 3^rd goal for the South team coolly slotting home from 10 yards.

Both girls where great ambassadors for the South, Worthing College and themselves throughout the day, now is the anxious wait to see if they have made it into the final 18 players.

Worthing College

Open Evenings

13th January 2010

1730 - 1930

Netball Worthing 42 peter Symonds 35

On a bitterly cold afternoon, the girls took to the court in the BCS Cup.

 

The game started well, with Amber O’Brien converting 100% shots, and Worthing took an early lead 6-2, problems then started with centre court and concentration the lead slipped and Peter Symonds ended the first quarter 12-9. Changes were made with Emma Mountford coming on at GA and Caitlin Kay at GD, with Hannah Carey reverting to GK.

 

The centre court was still not firing on all cylinders, however Emma’s shooting was excellent and the defense was working really well, with Briony Short taking some great interceptions. The second quarter ended with Worthing leading by 8.

 

In an effort to try and sort the centre court changes were made with Amy Wilson Hardy coming on at C and Georgia Williams at WA, the opposition came out fired up and put Worthing under pressure on every pass, silly mistakes were made and the shooting accuracy went off, it was a poor quarter which left Worthing with a slender lead of 4 goals at the end of the quarter.

 

Further changes were made with Nicky and Lizzie coming back on at C and WA.  Worthing held on and in the last few mins stretched their lead to 7 goals.

It was not a convincing win and although the defensive work that we had worked in on training worked well, the centre court movement was limited.

 

Things to work on after Christmas.

 

Enjoy the break girls but make sure you keep your fitness levels up.