Brockham Badgers Barbarians (U10) 1 - 4 Horsley FC B (Epsom and Ewell Cup Div 3)

Brockham Badgers U10 Barbarians are flying high in Division Three of the Epsom and Ewell League and were looking to gain revenge following their defeat in the first league encounter with Horsley.

Horsley started strongly and Brockham's Josh Snow made a great save to prevent a first goal, however after two minutes Horsley gained the upper hand and scored from a crossed ball which was volleyed to the back of the Brockham goal. Brockham's Arun Watkins and Lily Turner combined with some sublime passing and a strike by Callum Holder nearly levelled the game.

With five minutes left in the first half a fine Horsley strike saw the score line extend to 2 – 0.

Brockham had several chances and an open Horsley goal looked set to rebalance the score but Brockham were unable to convert the opportunity. Just before the half-time whistle, Brockham were pushing forward in numbers and a quick counter attack resulting a third Horsley goal.

In the second half Brockham regrouped and started to defend strongly whilst also rediscovering some of their passing game. However it was not Brockham's day as against the run of play, a lucky goal for Horsley saw the visitors go 4 -0 ahead.

Brockham's heads did not drop and they continued to press forward. Ben MacKenzie playing on the edge of the Horsley box managed to step past a couple of tackles and with his back to a defender turned to curve the ball towards the bottom corner of Horsley's goal to gain a well-deserved goal for the home team.

Final Score Brockham Badgers Barbarians 1 – 4 Horsley FC B

Man of the Match: Ben MacKenzie

Brockham Badgers: Thomas Ambrose, Ben Austin, William Glenn, Callum Holder, Bailey Osborne (Capt.), Josh Snow, Ben MacKenzie, Lily Turner, Arun Watkins

Brockham Badgers U15A 1 - 0 Manorcroft United

Another solid performance from Brockham Badgers U15A took their unbeaten run to five.  Despite the solitary goal, this was a convincing victory for the Badgers who dominated possession and chances.  Another highlight was the developing defensive unit of Jack Coppin, Simon Vakeva-Baird (c), Justin Tarrant, and Oli Gout, keeping a clean sheet and rarely presenting the opposition with any clear cut chances on goal, where James Rabbetts was an almost passive contributor to the game.

Once again Sam Lloyd, Luke Brightman, and Lewis Wood, set the tone for the match in midfield.  They set about pressing and passing with sharp movement from the start.  This made the work for Brockham’s defence that much easier and enabled them to co-ordinate their shape and build from the back when required.

Joe Silver and Jordan Martin added a cutting edge with width and pace on either flank, whilst Oscar Cremmen’s intelligence in the front line brought them both into play and helped link up some intricate moves with central midfield.  This was drawing the Manorcroft defense out and opening space behind them for Silver and Martin to exploit which they did to good effect, fashioning two or three solid chances in the opening fifteen minutes.

It was Lewis Wood who opened the score and settled the game with his first competitive goal of the season and what turned out to be the only goal of the game.  Manorcroft conceded a free kick 20 yards from goal which Coppin dropped in behind the defensive line.  Three Brockham players beat the off-side trap and were on hand to take advantage when the Manorcroft keeper palmed the ball away.  The visitors defence had not responded as quickly and any one of the three black and whites might have scored.  It was Wood that took his chance though with an intelligent nod with his head across the keeper when delaying momentarily for the ball to drop to his feet would have been potentially intercepted.

George Gomes continued the good work in midfield when Lloyd was rested for a patch but the game deteriorated in the second half as clumsy and silly challenges rattled in and resulted in three booking for Manorcroft players who ended the game with ten men.  Luc Jhugroo and Tom Hampshire stepped in mid-way through the second half to add some fresh momentum and see the game out for a well deserved three points.

Man of the Match: simon Vakeva-Baird and Justin Tarrant

Brockham Badgers U10 Barbarians 3-2 Oxshott Royals B (Epsom & Ewell Youth Football League), Saturday 27th November 2011

Brockham Badgers U10 Barbarians earned a hard fought victory over Oxshott Royals in this Epsom & Ewell Division Three fixture on the Big Field. Barbarians hoped to get back to winning ways after an indifferent performance last week where they were defeated for only the second time in the league this season.

The opening period of the game saw early chances for both teams, a slick passing move from the Barbarians saw Callum Holder test the Oxshott goalkeeper with a shot that he could only spill to Arun Watkins but the goalkeeper redeemed himself with a fine save from Watkins. Moments later an exquisite pass from Ben MacKenzie put Holder through on goal but his attempted lob hit the Oxshott crossbar and bounced to safety.

Barbarians opened the scoring on seven minutes, Lily Turner orchestrating a one, two with Holder before putting MacKenzie through to finish a fine move. Having fallen behind Oxshott turned up the tempo, Barbarian defenders William Glenn, Bailey Osborne and Ben Austin were on hand to make several vital interceptions, however Oxshott’s pressure paid dividends on thirteen minutes with an equalising goal as Barbarians failed to clear a corner.

Barbarians responded with goals either side of half time to put them in a commanding position. Holder gained assists for both goals, firstly squaring the ball across the Oxshott penalty area to provide Watkins with a simple tap in, then providing a pass behind the Oxshott defence for MacKenzie to finish for his second goal of the game.

A late Oxshott goal made for an interesting finale but Barbarians held on for a deserved 3-2 victory.

Brockham: Joshua Snow, Ben Austin, William Glenn, Bailey Osborne, Ben MacKenzie, Arun Watkins, Lily Turner, Callum Holder

 

Southern Youth League - League Cup - Dorking U18s 3 Balham U18s 2

Dorking U18s moved into the quarter finals of the Southern youth League League Cup with a hard fought 3-2 win over Balham, a team looking strong favourites to win the league's Central Division.  With Dorking U18s top of the South Division, this was a good test for Simon Coffey's team.

 

Balham were the better side in the first half, surging into a two goal lead and Dorking had to dig deep as they went into the second half 2-0 down.

 

But in a game of two halves, Dorking were as good in the second period as Balham had been in the first.  Harry Maneh put Dorking back into the game before an own goal drew Chicks youngsters level, the Balham defender caught in a difficult position running into his 6 yard box with Ryan Stewart waiting to tap the ball in behind him, only for the defender's clearance to find his own team's net.

 

Dorking sensed a winner now and it was Harry Maneh who scored the winner for Dorking to complete a good comeback and give Dorking U18s a home tie in the next round against Oakwood, with either Lingfield or South Park awaiting the winner in the semi final.

 

Dorking - H Warne, M Legg, J Clark, C Torrisi, I Philpot, J Baker, T Coffey (c), C Worsfold, J Murrell, H Maneh, R Stewart subs S Batchelor, L Armstrong, M Ward, J Aninger

 

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Leatherhead Colts 2 - 3 Brockham Badgers U15A

Brockham Badgers U15A came through a real test of character by winning an enthralling game against local rivals Leatherhead 2-3, continuing a little run that sees them four games unbeaten.  While Leatherhead took an early lead it was Brockham that set the tone for the game, epitomised by the performance of vice captain Sam Lloyd who pestered the Colts from start to finish with determined challenges, constant pressing, and good link up play in midfield.

It was game on from the start.  Both teams were pressing play and it was clear the midfield battleground was where the game would be won.  When the Badgers conceded following a parried shot and follow-up tap-in after five minutes no panic set in as they seemed to be playing with no fear and a passion to win for each other. 

It was important to respond and boy they did just that.  Jordan Martin received the ball wide on the left by-line and  ten yards into the greens’ half with his back to goal.  A quick turn inside onto his favoured right and without hesitating he punched a lofted shot toward the Leatherhead goal having spotted the keeper off his line.  If the BBC were filming it would definitely have made goal of the month.  It dropped into the Leatherhead goal and the audacious nature of the goal gave Brockham a shot in the arm and put the Colts into a ten minute period of shock.

For the next phase Brockham flew into fair but strong challenges, winning nearly every 50/50 ball, getting the ball into space and running at the Colts defence.  Before too long the Badgers took the lead.  A chip from right to left from Martin dropped over Oscar Cremmen’s shoulder onto his natural left and he instinctively buried it with power on the half volley from 15 yards.  Stunner.

Shortly after, Joe Silver’s commitment on the left flank was rewarded as he made the score sheet with his head.  Leatherhead had conceded a free kick 25 yards from the right of goal.  Jack Coppin, who was having a belter of a game at left back, zipped the ball in, an aerial contest saw the ball flicked on, and Silver finished into the roof of the Leatherhead net at the far post.

Half time gave Brockham the opportunity to gather themselves for the war of attrition to follow.  The Colts came out to play and commanded a good percentage of possession in the second half.  Numerous probing balls were testing the Brockham defence from wide and central positions but the Justin Tarrant and Simon Vakeva-Baird pairing at the centre of the black and whites defence was soaking it up, and Oli Gout was matching Coppin’s performance at left back with an equally impressive match of his own at right back.

Leatherhead did score a deserved second but the relentless work rate of Lloyd, Luke Brightman, Lewis Wood, and latterly George Gomes in midfield was both frustrating the Colts and posing a threat on the counter for them to contend with at times also.  Luc Jhugroo made a cameo appearance at centre forward, on for Cremmen, and his natural defensive instincts and energy levels pressed and harried the green’s back line until the final whistle blew.

Man of the Match:  Sam Lloyd

 

 

 

Ashstead Colts U10B 2 - 0 Brockham Badgers U10 Barbarians (Epsom and Ewell Cup Div 3)

A strong home performance by U10 Ashstead Colts B against Brockham Badgers Barbarians produced a 2-0 result and three points for the home side in Division Three of the Epsom and Ewell League.

The game opened with a midfield battle and chances at each end. On seven minutes Brockham's goalkeeper, Josh Snow, denied Ashstead by making a stretching save steering the ball over the top of the goal. The corner was well defended by Thomas Ambrose and cleared down the wing but a long range strike saw the ball come back with real pace straight into Brockham's goal and Ashstead were 1-0 ahead.

The second half started with the same open play as the first with open play and chamges at both ends. Ben MacKenzie was now making trademark probing runs down the left wing placing Ashstead under increased pressure. Unfortunately as Brockham started to push forward looking for the equaliser they became stretched at the back and a quick counter attack by Ashstead saw Brockham's defence outnumbered. A simple pass allowed Ashstead to get one on one with Brockham's keeper and after a brave save, the loose ball was an easy tap resulting in Ashtead going 2-0 in front.

Brockham countered quickly with Callum Holder now running at the Ashstead defence. The pressure on Ashstead continued to build but Brockham were unable to get a goal (despite three corners in quick succession). A last late strike by Badgers winger Ben Austin fizzed wide summing up a disappointing morning for the Badgers.

Man of the Match: Josh Snow

Brockham Badgers: Thomas Ambrose, Ben Austin, William Glenn, Callum Holder, Bailey Osborne (Capt.), Josh Snow, Ben MacKenzie, Lily Turner, Arun Watkins,

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