Wolverton T`moths 1 v 3 NPTFC (u13`s)

[darren2]

All,

The u13`s played their latest league game away to top of the table Wolverton Tigermoths, our first league away game for some time !!.

With our previous results against Wolverton going against us and with Wolverton sitting pretty at the top of the table, we knew today we had our work cut out,.....................But you cannot buy work rate, team ethic and true grit that this Newport side had in abundance today, a more detailed report will follow and good luck to Andy and the boys for the remainder of the season, but I could not be prouder of the boys today, well done, and we push on together as a TEAM.

Darren.

[jojo]

W’verton Tigermoths Whites v NPTFC u13 Lions

Well we knew this would be a hard match, the last 2 encounters this season hadn’t gone the Lion’s way, even though in the last league game the White’s had won it in the 37th min of the 2nd half!! This time the Lions were playing away from home, on what seemed like a tiny pitch, we just hoped they could adapt their game accordingly!

The team lined up with Sonny in goal, Scott L, Dylan, Callum and Jamie in defence, Archie, Edgar, Nathan, Charlie HP and Shayne in a 5-man midfield and Charlie T up front. Sub was Charlie B, with Joe and Scott H away and Alex not playing due to illness (nice to see you Alex, get better soon).
The first few minutes of the match saw most of the play in the middle of the pitch, each team would occasionally break free but the ball was soon thumped back into the cramped midfield. The Whites forced Sonny into a save, and then Dylan and Jamie are called on to clear the ball from a Whites throw.
8th min and the Lions show some of the quick passing football that we witnessed last week. Shayne, Nathan, Edgar, Charlie HP and Charlie T all were playing one touch football on a pitch that suited that style.
11th min the Whites break through and get the ball in the back of the net 1-0
14th min Archie puts a cross into the box under pressure from 2 defenders, but Shayne just can’t reach the ball. 15th min Edgar battles down the left, freeing up Shayne who puts it through to Charlie T and his effort gets cleared. The Whites then break and the ball gets scrambled into the Lions penalty area, someone tries a chip in but Sonny saves on the rebound off the post.
21st min Shayne travels with the ball down the right and crosses to Charlie T, and out to Charlie HP who tries a chip over the keeper, but it goes just over the bar.
22nd min Nathan puts a great ball into Charlie HP, then back to Nathan who puts it back into the box to Charlie T but goes out for a corner. Charlie HP takes the corner and Archie’s shot hits the post.
Scott L then comes off for Charlie B.
26th min The Lions break and a shot goes in which the goalie fumbled, it comes out to Shayne who puts it in the back of the net 1-1!!!!
28th min Charlie T has a shot on goal but it’s just wide. From the goal kick the Whites break and Sonny saves whilst being shielded by Dylan. The Whites continue to pressure, but Jamie,Callum, Dylan and Charlie B are able to stop any real shooting attempts.
35th min Charlie B clears up to Archie, who puts the ball through to Charlie T and his shot comes off the post.

Second Half
In the 1st min Sonny is forced into a save, the Lions have trouble clearing the ball away until Edgar thumps it into midfield, only for it to come back in and Sonny make a second save. The play is still pretty even between the two teams, although the Lions seemed to be getting more chances and were linking up really well.
11th min Archie puts the ball into Charlie T who puts it in the back of the net 1-2!!!!
12th min Lions win a free kick just in the half way line, Dylan takes, Shayne takes a touch and it reaches Charlie HP, who puts it past the keepers reach!! 1-3!!!!!!
This meant that we had a nerve-racking last 20mins as to whether the boys could hold on. Almost immediately after the last goal the Whites break, but put their shot wide. Then again in the 15th min the Whites have a throw and the resulting shot in Sonny palms away and the rebound goes wide.
Scott L then comes on for Jamie.
Both teams then have a series of chances, Sonny is forced into a couple of saves, and Shayne, Nathan, Charlie T and Archie all have opportunities cleared.
31st min Nathan puts in a cross and it goes well wide of the penalty area (bloomin’ small pitch!!) Nathan then has a shot at chipping the keeper, but it goes over the bar, Edgar also tries a shot that the keeper saves.
33rd min Archie puts the ball into Shayne who chips it over the out of position keeper, and as the Newport fans cheer watching the ball head towards goal the keeper runs back and clears it off the line!!
The Lions continue to fight, and still put scoring chances into the box, with Nathan and Archie both forcing saves. Sonny is then called on in the 38th min and makes a flying save, pushing the ball up to Scott L, and the ref blows for full time. How much the win meant was etched on the boy’s faces and the cheers from the supporters were the loudest this season! The Lions had raised their game and matched the play of the Tigermoths, and at times had bettered it, what more could you ask for! 3 points from the league leaders, something not many people thought they could do, and on a slightly smaller pitch than they were used to!
Man of the Match went to the whole team, as it really was a team performance, well done boys you did yourselves, Darren and all of us proud!!!

Jo


A big thank you to all those who saved up the sports vouchers, we managed to earn enough to get some new balls amd net. Thanks to Tova for collecting and sorting it all out.