Aside from writing the match reports for the Under 15's, I also have the pleasure of watching & reporting on the Under 16's (when the venues & kick-off times aren't battling against each other..!)
They really are a pleasure to watch, and anyone who watches junior(?) football will acknowledge,
Very little ones = 1 ball & 12 children chasing around EVERYWHERE that it goes with very little actual passing.
and as they get older this goes through various phases whereby less players chase the ball & passing starts to take place.
The Under 16's play adult football. They don't tend to think about making options for teammates, they instinctively just do it.
The reports below have been brought across from a previous blogsite & will be updated more regularly in future.
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14th Oct 2007
Under 16’s – Division 1
Aylesbury Vale 1 – Chalfont Saints 7
Aylesbury Vale Under 16’s had a nightmare 1st half to their game yesterday (Sunday). Chalfont Saints started the game with an all-out attack into the Vale end with Saints forward Sam Cook finishing off the first assault in only 90 seconds. A shock to the system, Vale held the game a little better but in the main was still dominated by the visiting side. Aylesbury’s Jordan Wilson had the first & closest chance on goal when he headed the ball against the far post from a free kick. But Chalfont came back even stronger than before and it seemed nothing was going to slow them down, second forward, Steve Park, who like his team mate had lightening speed pushed the goal tally to 2 in the 18th minute with Sam Cook adding another on the 23rd. The game was hard but settled for a short period until another attack at the Vale keeper came on the half hour mark. A full power shot was deflected by the keeper as he slid in to retrieve, it came back to just short of halfway and Saints’ Aaron Benmore took his chance to volley the ball back at goal, with the keeper still getting to his feet, the ball hit the back of the net unchallenged. Steve Park was back for his final attack 3 minutes later with a well-timed clear run from a through ball.
Second half & a completely different mindset from Vale. The opening ten minutes proved a far more level game with both sides taking on the challenges & fairly equal levels of possession. Chalfont did however get the upper hand with Aaron Benmore claiming his 2nd goal in the 54th minute. The ball was played among the Vale team with more confidence & precision but any error and Saints were ready to seize an opportunity. A run down the right wing by Chalfont gave one such chance in the 65th minute but left with an awkward angle was only able to deliver the ball straight into the keepers’ hands. Half an hour through the second half & both sides made substitutions. Aaron Grant was brought back on the pitch for Vale & he was determined to reduce the goal deficit. Six minutes back on and that reward was his. As the game moved into added time Chalfont took a final attack at the Vale goal. As the ball was swung in, Vales’ keeper got a punch on it but only as far as the waiting Sam Cook. The keeper caught off his line, with no options to get back. Aylesbury Vale 1 - Chalfont Saints 7.
18th Nov 2007
Under 16’s – Division 1
Loudwater 2 - Aylesbury Vale 0
Aylesbury Vale Under 16’s were away to Loudwater yesterday (Sunday) determined to improve on last weeks result. Less than 90 seconds in & Vale were looking on target for the opening goal, but with the wind howling down the pitch (from end to end), Aaron Grant lifted the ball inches over the bar. Loudwater became the 1st to score in the 12th minute, a throw in from the left of the pitch and they managed to find the hole in Vales defence with Ben Perfect finishing it off. Solid performances from both teams gave an evenly matched game, Vales lack of a striking partnership meant that the opportunities that came along weren’t finished cleanly enough. Loudwater doubled their lead just before halftime with Stuart Gillespie getting his head to an incoming cross, which had the outstretched Nathan Davis unable to get his fingers to it.
The second half continued with much the same performances from both sides & Vale were by no means looking like being out of the running. A strong Vale attack in the 50th minute was only denied by the actions of keeper Ben Elliott as he collided with the incoming Vale forward. Equal possession through until 8 minutes before full-time, a corner given to Aylesbury saw disappointment for Vales Sean Gallagher when his head in was saved on the line. This half was looking to finish in an almost identical way to the first. 2 minutes of play left and Loudwater charged forward, the cross in was headed towards an outstretched Nathan again, this time he managed to push the ball well clear of the crossbar.
They really are a pleasure to watch, and anyone who watches junior(?) football will acknowledge,
Very little ones = 1 ball & 12 children chasing around EVERYWHERE that it goes with very little actual passing.
and as they get older this goes through various phases whereby less players chase the ball & passing starts to take place.
The Under 16's play adult football. They don't tend to think about making options for teammates, they instinctively just do it.
The reports below have been brought across from a previous blogsite & will be updated more regularly in future.
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14th Oct 2007
Under 16’s – Division 1
Aylesbury Vale 1 – Chalfont Saints 7
Aylesbury Vale Under 16’s had a nightmare 1st half to their game yesterday (Sunday). Chalfont Saints started the game with an all-out attack into the Vale end with Saints forward Sam Cook finishing off the first assault in only 90 seconds. A shock to the system, Vale held the game a little better but in the main was still dominated by the visiting side. Aylesbury’s Jordan Wilson had the first & closest chance on goal when he headed the ball against the far post from a free kick. But Chalfont came back even stronger than before and it seemed nothing was going to slow them down, second forward, Steve Park, who like his team mate had lightening speed pushed the goal tally to 2 in the 18th minute with Sam Cook adding another on the 23rd. The game was hard but settled for a short period until another attack at the Vale keeper came on the half hour mark. A full power shot was deflected by the keeper as he slid in to retrieve, it came back to just short of halfway and Saints’ Aaron Benmore took his chance to volley the ball back at goal, with the keeper still getting to his feet, the ball hit the back of the net unchallenged. Steve Park was back for his final attack 3 minutes later with a well-timed clear run from a through ball.
Second half & a completely different mindset from Vale. The opening ten minutes proved a far more level game with both sides taking on the challenges & fairly equal levels of possession. Chalfont did however get the upper hand with Aaron Benmore claiming his 2nd goal in the 54th minute. The ball was played among the Vale team with more confidence & precision but any error and Saints were ready to seize an opportunity. A run down the right wing by Chalfont gave one such chance in the 65th minute but left with an awkward angle was only able to deliver the ball straight into the keepers’ hands. Half an hour through the second half & both sides made substitutions. Aaron Grant was brought back on the pitch for Vale & he was determined to reduce the goal deficit. Six minutes back on and that reward was his. As the game moved into added time Chalfont took a final attack at the Vale goal. As the ball was swung in, Vales’ keeper got a punch on it but only as far as the waiting Sam Cook. The keeper caught off his line, with no options to get back. Aylesbury Vale 1 - Chalfont Saints 7.
18th Nov 2007
Under 16’s – Division 1
Loudwater 2 - Aylesbury Vale 0
Aylesbury Vale Under 16’s were away to Loudwater yesterday (Sunday) determined to improve on last weeks result. Less than 90 seconds in & Vale were looking on target for the opening goal, but with the wind howling down the pitch (from end to end), Aaron Grant lifted the ball inches over the bar. Loudwater became the 1st to score in the 12th minute, a throw in from the left of the pitch and they managed to find the hole in Vales defence with Ben Perfect finishing it off. Solid performances from both teams gave an evenly matched game, Vales lack of a striking partnership meant that the opportunities that came along weren’t finished cleanly enough. Loudwater doubled their lead just before halftime with Stuart Gillespie getting his head to an incoming cross, which had the outstretched Nathan Davis unable to get his fingers to it.
The second half continued with much the same performances from both sides & Vale were by no means looking like being out of the running. A strong Vale attack in the 50th minute was only denied by the actions of keeper Ben Elliott as he collided with the incoming Vale forward. Equal possession through until 8 minutes before full-time, a corner given to Aylesbury saw disappointment for Vales Sean Gallagher when his head in was saved on the line. This half was looking to finish in an almost identical way to the first. 2 minutes of play left and Loudwater charged forward, the cross in was headed towards an outstretched Nathan again, this time he managed to push the ball well clear of the crossbar.
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