Southern Youth League - Lewisham U18s 2 Dorking U18s 4

Dorking U18s extended their lead at the top of the Southern Youth League South Section to 5 points with a competitive win at Lewisham.

 

The win makes it a good week for Dorking FC following the first team's solid 2-0 win earlier in the week over Sandhurst Town at Meadowbank.

 

The Under 18s are having a fine season, still unbeaten in the league, but manager Simon Coffey knew that the trip to Lewisham would prove one of the sternest tests for his side so far this season.  The team now boasts 6 players with first team experience under their belts and the confidence given from first team exposure is being sensibly turned to the Dorkign Under 18s advantage by Coffey and his management team.

 

A two hour journey in rush hour traffic to the SE London club did not help preparations, but Chicks youngsters were out of the blocks quickly nonetheless , a hapless Lewisham defender inadvertently scoring an own goal from a whipped cross from Lewis Armstrong under pressure from Dorking striker Ryan Stewart.

 

1-0 at half time, Dorking stepped it up in the second period, Stewart making it 2-0 from a Jack Murrell cross soon after the break.  LEwisham were making a game of it though and pulled a goal back soon after, but Dorking were able to extend their lead to 3-1 midway through the half when a Harry Maneh half volley from the edge of the box sailed past the keeper, then Josh Clark scored a header from a corner to make it 4-1 with 15 minutes to go.  Lewisham kept pushing and were awarded two penalties in quick succession, keeper Henry Warne saving the first, but unable to keep out the second as the home side reduced the arrears.  Dorking were content to see out the game to claim yet another win.  Dorking Under 18s face Balham at home in the League Cup on Wednesday 23 November, kick off at Meadowbank 7-45pm.

 

Team - Henry Warne, Marcus Legg, Josh Clark, Connor Torrisi, Isaac Philpott, Lewis Armstrong, Jack Murrell, Darryl Jeeves, Tom Coffey (c), Harry Maneh, Ryan Stewart subs Callum Worsfield, Steven Batchelor, James Baker

 

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Brockham Badgers Black U11s v Milford Pumas U11s (South Surrey League)

First home game of the season was going to be a big challenge.  Milford Pumas were top of the league.

 

It was a bright start by both teams.  Milford clearly had real talent among their ranks, with a never-say-die centre half and an ultimate-predator up front.

 

Brockham's defence struggled early on with their marking and coming to terms with the offside law.  But it was Brockham who drew first blood.  Oliver and Ezra played a one-two.  Ezra headed it neatly down for Oliver to beat a couple of players and return the ball for Ezra to slot home.

 

Milford soon fought back.  Their striker turned at the halfway line and ran directly for goal.  Joe Allen did his best to put in the tackle but a delightful chip gave Freddy in goal no chance.  One-one.

 

Henry, Toby and Morgan really gave Brockham some legs and some bite.  They began to overwhelm Milford for a period.  Then when Henry won a free-kick he lofted it perfectly into the box for Oliver to pop it home and restore Brockham's lead.  The quality of dead ball deliveries from Henry and Lucas throughout the game was exceptional.  Both boys' free-kicks and corners were fantastic.

 

Milford soon pulled it back to level pegging with another breakaway from halfway. 

 

Half-Time: Brockham Badgers Black 2 Milford Pumas 2

 

The second half started all Badgers.  Morgan was driving the side on the right and was unlucky when a header hit the bar.  There was strong running throughout the game from Morgan who stamped his authority on the game.  Lucas went close and made some fine runs down the left as well as some fantastic crosses.

 

It was a Lucas cross that eventually landed perfectly for Toby to smash in from close range.  Toby, as ever, was the ultimate team player: running, tackling, making the right pass; Toby can do it all.

 

Before Milford tried to get back into the game but then Ezra wriggled past two defenders and beat the keeper with accuracy to give badgers a two goal cushion. 

 

Then Milford really came at them.

 

Freddy was inspired in goal making saves he had no right to make.  Joe and jack were a solid unit in the centre of defence.  Morgan threw himself at every shot.  Toby and Henry shielded the defence and blocked everything they could reach.  Lucas ran down attackers and Adam made some outstanding clearances.  It was a real team effort.

 

At times it seemed impossible that the Milford team hadn't scored, as wave after wave of attacks produced chance after chance.  Then with Brockham totally under the cosh they managed a breakaway that saw Toby snathc his second and Brockham's fifth.

 

It was a flattering score-line, but the right team won.

 

Final Score: Brockham Badgers Black 5 Milford Pumas 2

 

Team: Freddy Gil, Morgan Hamilton, Lucas Woolley, Jack Duncan, Joe Allen, Toby Evans, Henry Lucas, Oliver Yeates, Ezra Charles, Adam Bower

 

Man of the Match: Morgan Hamilton (Defence won the day and Morgan was super committed and released the ball early)

 

Report: Jason Charles

 

 

RE: Brockham Badgers U10A 3 - 1 Elm Grove Colts U10A (Epsom & Ewell Premier Division)

 

 

Brockham continued their excellent run with another victory at the Big Field, keeping them in 4^th position with games in hand. The home team started brightly, pressuring Elm Grove and pinning them back in their own half. Harrison Watts and Conan Torpey both hit the woodwork and it looked like it was going to be a frustrating day for Brockham. Watts worked hard down the right hand side and game the Elm Grove left back tough job. Just before half time a well weighted cross by Watts was met by Ed Russ whose shot was parried by the keeper but Joe Rabbetts followed up, as per the managers instructions, gaving the home team a 1-0 lead.

 

Elm Grove came out in the second half far more aggressively and started to pass the ball around The Badgers. Within 10 minutes Elm Grove got the equaliser that they were after and if it were not for some fine stops by Huw Morgan The Badgers would have found themselves trailing. Brockham regained their shape  and with his weaker foot Russ restored the lead. With a minute left The Badgers won a corner in the same place as the previous week and Russ and Rabbetts decided to execute the same plan. Russ delivered the corner to the back post where Rabbetts ran on to finish with his head and put the game beyond Elm Grove’s reach.

 

 

 

 

 

Man of the match – Harrison Watts

 

 

 

Report by Rick Russ

Brockham Badgers U15A 4 - 4 Epsom & Ewell Colts

Four shots, four goals.  That was the bad news.  Yet again, Brockham dominated possession but were unable to convert enough chances to take all three points.  This was another good performance though.  Having gone two behind, the Badgers battled back to take a well deserved point.

All the signs were good from the start.  The black and whites were seeing the lion’s share of the ball and were looking menacing going forward.  In the early part of the first half Jordan Martin and Jack Coppin went close with a brace of shots each, with two hitting the woodwork.  The Epsom and Ewell number 4 was having a magnificent game in defence and the Colts keeper was making some smart saves.  His counterpart on the other hand, James Rabbetts, was more of a spectator.

Then it all went wrong.  A decent through ball, a cracking shot, and the boys in blue and white hoops had bagged one from one after thirty minutes.  Disappointment turned to dismay when an opportunity to clear was dithered on.  Too many touches and indecision let the Epsom striker nick the ball and Brockham were pinching themselves going into half time two goals down.

Some tactical changes at half time saw Oscar Cremmen take up the striker’s position and Justin Tarrant move into midfield.  Martin and Coppin were to hit the Colts full backs with their pace whilst the stronger midfield presence was asked to impose itself on the space between the two teams’ defensive lines.  Luck or tactical genius? Who cares – within 5 minutes Brockham were level.  Coppin provided a peach of a cross for Martin to convert with his head at the far post for the first, whilst Coppin tapped in from short range for the leveller.

Equilibrium had returned and there seemed there would only be one winner as Brockham pushed forward and saw half or dozen or more good chances go begging in the following fifteen minutes.  They were punished for their profligacy.  Losing a little discipline and shape in midfield the Badgers allowed the Colts to switch play and run at an exposed defence.  Another good through ball, an excellent finish, and the blues from Epsom were ahead again with their third shot on goal.

The Brockham boys were not to be defeated though.  Immediately seizing the initiative they made their possession advantage count.  Another good cross from Coppin was this time met by the head of Cremmen to make it 3-3, then moments later the Badgers took the lead with a surging run and finish from Martin.  With only minutes to go it was time to lock up shop.  Unfortunately the Epsom & Ewell lads found the key.  Another dithering moment between two Brockham defenders in an otherwise safe position allowed the Colts striker through one on one with Rabbetts.  Rabbetts was off his line quickly to narrow the angle, and the Colts centre forward still had much to do, but do he did, and sweetly too, instinctively lofting the ball over the advancing Rabbetts for a measured drop into the net.

In terms of shots and possession it should have been Brockham’s day, but in terms of discipline and shape the Colts could argue a draw and nobody would begrudge them.  One loss in five games and plenty of possession feels like a foundation from which the Badgers can push on.  Cremmen may even be the answer for the absent Flint.

Man of the Match:  Luke Brightman

Surrey Youth Cup U16 - Brockham Badgers U16A 11 Claygate Royals 0

Brockham Badgers U16As swept into the third round of the Surrey Cup with a comfortable win over a battling Claygate Royals team.

 

Brockham are getting stronger with each game, as shown last week when the team could so easily have beaten Premier Elite side Sandgate only to lose narrowly 2-1, and sitting handily placed in 4^th spot in the Premier Division, a good season beckons for the team.

 

Claygate came to the Big Field as underdogs, two divisions below Brockham, and a goal after just 2 minutes from Harry Ramsey set the tone for the game.  It was soon 2-0 as Mike Richardson swept the ball home, but Claygate to their credit did not give up, and although Brockham scored three more before half time, it was not all one way, Brockham keeper Dennis RApson pulling off a great save midway through the half that spoke volumes for his concentration. 

 

Claygate fought hard in the second period, Brockham adding one more just after half time, but it was only in the last 15 minutes that Brockham really made their superior status tell, running in 5 goals in quick succession, including a brace from new player Liam Steere, whose pace and determination bodes well for the rest of the season.

 

Brockham scorers for the record were George Coffey 2, Harry Ramsey 2, Liam Steere 2, Mike Richardson 2, Frankie Routlef 2, Josh Brown 2

 

Team – Dennis Rapson, Connor Baker, Will Mahoney, Matt Higgins ©, Will Bletso, Ollie Winter, Harry Morland, Josh Brown, Gecco Navalta, Ali Nicholson, Frankie Routlef, Liam Steer, George Corfield, Mike Richardson, Josh Brown

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