Lion's starting eleven: Fildes, French, Turkentine(C), A.Potten, J.Mason, Dye, Griffin, Hansen, A.Jefferies, Rees,Elliott
Ref:I.Brown
Breachwood were under pressure from Lifestyles for sustained periods of time in the first half. Inevitablly Lifestyles scored. Their forward intercepted Turkentines clearence and returned into the Lion's net from 18 yards which goalkeeper Andy Fildes was unable to do much about .
Elliott had a chance for Breachwood at the other end from range but Lifestyles doubled their lead from a deep freekick that was headed in at the back post for two nil. Breachwood fought back, James Mason embodied that commitment.
Breachwood got their chance with an Adam Jefferies freekick chipped over the wall, Hansen missed kicked but a calm Dan Dye made sure for 2-1 just before half time.
Breachwood continued the fight back but it was end to end with both sides hitting the bar. The Lion's defensive quartet were a lot stronger in the second half , Dye & Griffin also found more space in between midfield.
Striker Martin Rees held the ball up well, followed by a well laid pass to Paul Elliott on the right wing, a low struck shot caught the Lifestyles keeper off guard for the equaliser at 2-2
Both sides had their moments. Breachwood looked more threatening from set pieces but it was set piece that was the sucker punch at the other end, a Lifestyles corner headed home from 5 yards with ten minutes remaining that gave them the 3 points with the final score at 3-2
Lions man of the match: James Mason
Thank you to our supporters
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Sunday, December 09, 2012
Lion's 4 v 3 Chequers
Lion's starting eleven: Drury, French, Turkentine(C), Lewis, J.Mason, Dye, Taaffe, Griffin, A.Jefferies, Hanson, Rees
Chequers had scored an early goal from a flick on, however debutant Martin Rees equalised after going round the Chequers keeper. Breachwood attacked with width thanks to wingers Brendan Hanson & Adam Jefferies but after chances at both ends, the long first half ended 1-1 at half time.
Dan Dye was the midfield dynamo that got Breachwood firing on all cylinders at the beginning of the second half. It paid off when Matin Rees scored his second to give Breachwood the lead before it was extended to 3-1 by Richard Taaffe who is no stranger to the Lion's scoresheet.
Just like last season Chequers fought back to 3-3 with two goals, one unfortunately going in off Lion's defender Graham French. James Drury later saved a stinging shot from Carl Thompson.
Breachwood had plenty left in attack thanks to Captain Turks, and James Mason steaming forward from defence.
The experienced warrior John Griffin picked up a booking for late tackle.
Richard Taaffe picked out the perfect pass deep in midfield to Brendan Hanson out on the right, who chested the ball down before a slide rule pass enabled Martin Rees to complete his hatrick and deliver the Lion's three points.
Final score 4-3
Man of Match: Martin Rees for the debut hatrick.
Substitute not used: Adam Potten
Thank you to our supporters who braved the cold.
Chequers had scored an early goal from a flick on, however debutant Martin Rees equalised after going round the Chequers keeper. Breachwood attacked with width thanks to wingers Brendan Hanson & Adam Jefferies but after chances at both ends, the long first half ended 1-1 at half time.
Dan Dye was the midfield dynamo that got Breachwood firing on all cylinders at the beginning of the second half. It paid off when Matin Rees scored his second to give Breachwood the lead before it was extended to 3-1 by Richard Taaffe who is no stranger to the Lion's scoresheet.
Just like last season Chequers fought back to 3-3 with two goals, one unfortunately going in off Lion's defender Graham French. James Drury later saved a stinging shot from Carl Thompson.
Breachwood had plenty left in attack thanks to Captain Turks, and James Mason steaming forward from defence.
The experienced warrior John Griffin picked up a booking for late tackle.
Richard Taaffe picked out the perfect pass deep in midfield to Brendan Hanson out on the right, who chested the ball down before a slide rule pass enabled Martin Rees to complete his hatrick and deliver the Lion's three points.
Final score 4-3
Man of Match: Martin Rees for the debut hatrick.
Substitute not used: Adam Potten
Thank you to our supporters who braved the cold.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Coach & Horses 7 v 3 Lion's
Lions starting eleven: Harrison, French, J.Mason, A.Potten, A.Jefferies, Dye, Turkentine(C), Canham, Hanson, Taaffe, Collins.
Today was a rare occassion that Breachwood had two of their proven goalscorers in the same starting line up in Richard Taaffe & Ali Collins which gave the Lions a two goal lead after fifteeen minutes. After a couple of successive corners Canham and Turkentine took a short corner, a swift one two lead to a cross along the six yard line for Taaffe to poach for one nil. The second goal was a diagonal midfield pass to the far post, where Alin Collins used his strength to hold off the defender before converting the ball past the Coach goalkeeper to give Breachwood a two nil lead.
Coach got back into the game putting defender James Mason under pressure causing his clearence to find the wrong side of the post and a own goal for 2-1. Coach then managed to swipe a 2nd goal inside the far post of the Breachwood goal for 2-2.
Adam Potten gave the Lion's brief respite storming out of defence with ball and setting up an attack but the ball was finding itself back in the Breachwood half far too often. With the momentum in the game Coach & Horses tucked away two more goals before Brendan Hanson was pulled down in the Coach Penalty area. Ali Collins stroked home a cool penalty to leave the score at 4-3 to Coach at half time.
In the second half Breachwood were unable to find the right gear to get back into the game and develop any sustained pressure on the Coach & Horses goal area. In return Coach seemed to find the extra space infront of the Lion's defence and then finding the Breachwood net a further three times.
John Griffin came on for Potten for the last fifteen minutes.
Final Score 7-3 to Coach & Horses, a disappointing result for the Lion's after such a promising start.
Thank you to our supporters.
Today was a rare occassion that Breachwood had two of their proven goalscorers in the same starting line up in Richard Taaffe & Ali Collins which gave the Lions a two goal lead after fifteeen minutes. After a couple of successive corners Canham and Turkentine took a short corner, a swift one two lead to a cross along the six yard line for Taaffe to poach for one nil. The second goal was a diagonal midfield pass to the far post, where Alin Collins used his strength to hold off the defender before converting the ball past the Coach goalkeeper to give Breachwood a two nil lead.
Coach got back into the game putting defender James Mason under pressure causing his clearence to find the wrong side of the post and a own goal for 2-1. Coach then managed to swipe a 2nd goal inside the far post of the Breachwood goal for 2-2.
Adam Potten gave the Lion's brief respite storming out of defence with ball and setting up an attack but the ball was finding itself back in the Breachwood half far too often. With the momentum in the game Coach & Horses tucked away two more goals before Brendan Hanson was pulled down in the Coach Penalty area. Ali Collins stroked home a cool penalty to leave the score at 4-3 to Coach at half time.
In the second half Breachwood were unable to find the right gear to get back into the game and develop any sustained pressure on the Coach & Horses goal area. In return Coach seemed to find the extra space infront of the Lion's defence and then finding the Breachwood net a further three times.
John Griffin came on for Potten for the last fifteen minutes.
Final Score 7-3 to Coach & Horses, a disappointing result for the Lion's after such a promising start.
Thank you to our supporters.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Lions v MBDA
Lion's starting eleven: Harrison, Lewis, Potten, Grench, Turkentine(C), Dye, A.Jefferies, Hansen, Mill, J.Mason, Paul
A patched up Lion's side face unbeaten League leaders MBDA. Breachwood started in a positive spirit whilst MBDA showed their top of the table pedigree. Dan Dye was adept at turning defence into attack for Breachwood with support from Hansen at pivital moments.
Adam Jefferies curled a quality free kick from the edge of the box which looked destined for the top corner until Andy Gibbs hand turned the ball round the MBDA post at the last moment.
James Mason had a chance at goal after the Lions showed their pace down the right wing.
At the back Capt Turks lead a defensive formation with several strong headers as well as solid defending from Potten, French and Lewis .
Half time 0-0
In the second half MBDA made a change that gave them more of a threat up front.
Mike replaced Adam Potten in defence for Breachwood.
Breachwood nearly scored when a long range shot hit the bar and bounced down but was deemed not of crossed the line. But it was MBDA that broke the dealock with a shot going under the diving Harrison in the Lion's goal.
MBDA scored a second relatively quickly after an attempt at goal went in off the head of French and then off the head of Turkentine trying to make a desperate last gasp attempt of keeping the ball out of the net.
Another MBDA attack hit the Lions bar, the follow up shot was saved by the Lion's keeper but the loose ball was poked into the Lions net by MBDA for 3-0.
Breachwood were still defiant but threats to Andy Gibb's goal began to dwindle in the last fifteen minutes.
David Farr replaced Steve Mills for the Lion's
Another MBDA attack but this time Harrison pushed a drving shot over the bar.
In the last ten minutes MBDA scored twice more, one headed in under the bar from a corner and then the last was sweetly struck shot that Lion's goalkeeper couldn't prevent from going into the far side of the net.
Though MBDA won 5 nil, the scoreline masks a valiant Breachwood effort, particularly in the first half, from a patched up team suffering from injuries.
Lion's man of the match: Capt Turks.
Thank you to our supporters.
Dan Dye got the kit cleaning!
A patched up Lion's side face unbeaten League leaders MBDA. Breachwood started in a positive spirit whilst MBDA showed their top of the table pedigree. Dan Dye was adept at turning defence into attack for Breachwood with support from Hansen at pivital moments.
Adam Jefferies curled a quality free kick from the edge of the box which looked destined for the top corner until Andy Gibbs hand turned the ball round the MBDA post at the last moment.
James Mason had a chance at goal after the Lions showed their pace down the right wing.
At the back Capt Turks lead a defensive formation with several strong headers as well as solid defending from Potten, French and Lewis .
Half time 0-0
In the second half MBDA made a change that gave them more of a threat up front.
Mike replaced Adam Potten in defence for Breachwood.
Breachwood nearly scored when a long range shot hit the bar and bounced down but was deemed not of crossed the line. But it was MBDA that broke the dealock with a shot going under the diving Harrison in the Lion's goal.
MBDA scored a second relatively quickly after an attempt at goal went in off the head of French and then off the head of Turkentine trying to make a desperate last gasp attempt of keeping the ball out of the net.
Another MBDA attack hit the Lions bar, the follow up shot was saved by the Lion's keeper but the loose ball was poked into the Lions net by MBDA for 3-0.
Breachwood were still defiant but threats to Andy Gibb's goal began to dwindle in the last fifteen minutes.
David Farr replaced Steve Mills for the Lion's
Another MBDA attack but this time Harrison pushed a drving shot over the bar.
In the last ten minutes MBDA scored twice more, one headed in under the bar from a corner and then the last was sweetly struck shot that Lion's goalkeeper couldn't prevent from going into the far side of the net.
Though MBDA won 5 nil, the scoreline masks a valiant Breachwood effort, particularly in the first half, from a patched up team suffering from injuries.
Lion's man of the match: Capt Turks.
Thank you to our supporters.
Dan Dye got the kit cleaning!
Saturday, November 03, 2012
Website
The main website was hosted on free webspace from my BT email account. Now BT have closed down free webspace. The full website will be back up and running once I can get it up onto a paid hosted server , probably with the domain supplier. Uploading all the old files so might take a while to configure etc. But in the meantime the address will point to the blogspot that has the match reports. Any questions george@breachwoodlions.com
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Coopers Utd 2 v 4 Lion's
Lion's starting eleven: Drury, French, J.Mason, P.Farr, A.Potten, Turkentine(C), A.Jefferies, Griffin, Lewis, Canham, Taaffe.
Breachwood played in unfamilar Old Barclavians shirts, helping out the teams on the other Chells pitch who had both turned up in the same coloured kits, & the Lion's swapping shirts with one team to help them out.
Despite a couple of solid defensive clearences from Graham French,Breachwood went one nil down within the first ten minutes when a Coopers corner popped out to the edge of crowded players and the unmarked Coopers player hit the ball low into the Lion's net.
A few minutes later Pete Farr landed awkardly after jumping for the ball, twisting his ankle in the process which meant an early substitution, with George Harrison joining the game.
Breachwood began the process of getting into the game and starting to find feet with Capt Turks and John Griffin driving the midfield, and then for the attack to being able to find the space to whip in the crosses and force a sucession of corners. Harrison could of done better with one particular header. At the other end Goalkeeper James Drury was focused in the Lions penalty area to be alert to thwart any Coppers attacks.
Richard Taaffe pulled out wide on the left wing and crossed the ball to the far post, Harrison nodded it back into the space where Adam Jefferies steamed in to drill the ball home for 1-1
Before half time James Mason managed to carry the ball out of defence for a rampage forward but it was 1-1 at half time.
After the break Breachwood tried to capitalise on their momentum from the end of the first half with Griffin & Turks getting the ball moving. Coopers had a couple of dangerous spells,but nothing seemed ot phase full backs Adam Potten or the calm Scott Lewis.
Adam Jefferies played a clever ball over Coopers defensive line for Taaffe to run onto into the penalty area only to be fouled resulting in a penalty, Turkentine sent the Coopers keeper the wrong way to give Breachwood a 2-1 lead.
The game looked wrapped up when Harrison's headed flick on gave Taaffe a run on goal with a cool finish for a 3-1 lead.
However Coopers still had the fighting spirit with a great goal driven in from outside the box to keep the game interesting at 3-2.
Breachwood managed to recover some breathing space when Sam Canham who had been causing Cooper problems for most of the game down the right wing whipped in the sort of cross that centre forwards just love into that space in front of the six yard box, a small bounce tee'd up Taaffe to complete his trademark brace and a 4-2 Lion's lead.
As Coopers tried to get back into the game, with minutes remaining, there was no messing from Breachwood defenders Mason and Potten happy with John Smith style clearences into touch.
A great game between two competitive sides, with Breachwood winning 4-2
Lion's man of the match: the energetic James Mason
Substitute not used: David Farr
Thank you to our supporters for making the journey, especially those not feeling 100%
Harrison got the kit cleaning!
Breachwood played in unfamilar Old Barclavians shirts, helping out the teams on the other Chells pitch who had both turned up in the same coloured kits, & the Lion's swapping shirts with one team to help them out.
Despite a couple of solid defensive clearences from Graham French,Breachwood went one nil down within the first ten minutes when a Coopers corner popped out to the edge of crowded players and the unmarked Coopers player hit the ball low into the Lion's net.
A few minutes later Pete Farr landed awkardly after jumping for the ball, twisting his ankle in the process which meant an early substitution, with George Harrison joining the game.
Breachwood began the process of getting into the game and starting to find feet with Capt Turks and John Griffin driving the midfield, and then for the attack to being able to find the space to whip in the crosses and force a sucession of corners. Harrison could of done better with one particular header. At the other end Goalkeeper James Drury was focused in the Lions penalty area to be alert to thwart any Coppers attacks.
Richard Taaffe pulled out wide on the left wing and crossed the ball to the far post, Harrison nodded it back into the space where Adam Jefferies steamed in to drill the ball home for 1-1
Before half time James Mason managed to carry the ball out of defence for a rampage forward but it was 1-1 at half time.
After the break Breachwood tried to capitalise on their momentum from the end of the first half with Griffin & Turks getting the ball moving. Coopers had a couple of dangerous spells,but nothing seemed ot phase full backs Adam Potten or the calm Scott Lewis.
Adam Jefferies played a clever ball over Coopers defensive line for Taaffe to run onto into the penalty area only to be fouled resulting in a penalty, Turkentine sent the Coopers keeper the wrong way to give Breachwood a 2-1 lead.
The game looked wrapped up when Harrison's headed flick on gave Taaffe a run on goal with a cool finish for a 3-1 lead.
However Coopers still had the fighting spirit with a great goal driven in from outside the box to keep the game interesting at 3-2.
Breachwood managed to recover some breathing space when Sam Canham who had been causing Cooper problems for most of the game down the right wing whipped in the sort of cross that centre forwards just love into that space in front of the six yard box, a small bounce tee'd up Taaffe to complete his trademark brace and a 4-2 Lion's lead.
As Coopers tried to get back into the game, with minutes remaining, there was no messing from Breachwood defenders Mason and Potten happy with John Smith style clearences into touch.
A great game between two competitive sides, with Breachwood winning 4-2
Lion's man of the match: the energetic James Mason
Substitute not used: David Farr
Thank you to our supporters for making the journey, especially those not feeling 100%
Harrison got the kit cleaning!
Sunday, October 21, 2012
County Cup: Lion's 2 v 5 Markyate
Lions starting eleven: Drury, French, J.Mason, A.Potton, Hansen, A.Jefferies, Canham,Dye, Taaffe, D.Farr, Collins
With an ever growing injury list, a makeshift Lion's team took on Markyate in the County Cup. Whilst Breachwood we able to contain the early threat, Collins had limited opportunity up front. However half way through the first half Markyate converted a loose ball in the Lions penalty area for one nil. Shortly after Breachwood levelled through a Collins corner that was poked home by Taaffe. David Farr had a close effort on goal.
Half time 1-1
Early second half Markyate were gifted the lead through a poor Breachwood back pass leaving their forward an open net. They increased their lead through a deflected shot that went in off defender Graham French. Markyate were now 3-1 up.
George Harrison replace David Farr in midfield.
Adam Jefferies played a diagonal ball over the the Makyate defence playing a high line, Ali Collins beat the off side trap before dinking the ball over the outcoming Markyate goalkeeper to keep Breachwood in the game at 3-2.
As a battle weary Breachwood pushed on trying to get back on even terms especially through the dogged determination of Sam Canham, the Lion's became vulnerable to the counter attack. With tired legs beginning to show Markyate scored twice again in the last ten minutes, the 5-2 scoreline slightly flattering the visitors from the other side of the airport.
Breachwood man of the match: Sam Canham
Thank you to our supporters
With an ever growing injury list, a makeshift Lion's team took on Markyate in the County Cup. Whilst Breachwood we able to contain the early threat, Collins had limited opportunity up front. However half way through the first half Markyate converted a loose ball in the Lions penalty area for one nil. Shortly after Breachwood levelled through a Collins corner that was poked home by Taaffe. David Farr had a close effort on goal.
Half time 1-1
Early second half Markyate were gifted the lead through a poor Breachwood back pass leaving their forward an open net. They increased their lead through a deflected shot that went in off defender Graham French. Markyate were now 3-1 up.
George Harrison replace David Farr in midfield.
Adam Jefferies played a diagonal ball over the the Makyate defence playing a high line, Ali Collins beat the off side trap before dinking the ball over the outcoming Markyate goalkeeper to keep Breachwood in the game at 3-2.
As a battle weary Breachwood pushed on trying to get back on even terms especially through the dogged determination of Sam Canham, the Lion's became vulnerable to the counter attack. With tired legs beginning to show Markyate scored twice again in the last ten minutes, the 5-2 scoreline slightly flattering the visitors from the other side of the airport.
Breachwood man of the match: Sam Canham
Thank you to our supporters
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Lion's 3 v 2 Coach & Horses
Lions starting eleven: Drury, French, Lewis, ?, J.Mason. Dye, Turkentine(C), Knight, O.Mason, Taaffe, Collins
Breachwood got a great start with an early goal from Richard Taaffe. Sam Cannon replaced Ollie Mason after he went down awkwardly breaking his thumb and dislocating his wrist in the process. Coach & Horses hit the post before then levelling the score before halftime.
In the second half Collins restored the Lion's lead after a great show of strength an a cut back from Cannon. Coach Horses levelled the scores again on the counter attack getting behind the Lion's last defender and pushing the ball past Drury inside the far post.
At 2-2 the game had a very competitive tempo with both sides trying to ge the upper hand. Brendan Hansen replaced Liam Knight in midfield.
With ten minutes to go James Mason and Richard Taaffe picked out Collins from the by line who laid the ball back for Cannon to strike the ball sweetly home from just over 18 yards for his first goal for the club and ensured the Lion's got all three points. Turkentine nearly extended the lead with a header that the Coach keeper somehow managed to keep out.
Final score 3-2
Thank you to our supporters
Breachwood got a great start with an early goal from Richard Taaffe. Sam Cannon replaced Ollie Mason after he went down awkwardly breaking his thumb and dislocating his wrist in the process. Coach & Horses hit the post before then levelling the score before halftime.
In the second half Collins restored the Lion's lead after a great show of strength an a cut back from Cannon. Coach Horses levelled the scores again on the counter attack getting behind the Lion's last defender and pushing the ball past Drury inside the far post.
At 2-2 the game had a very competitive tempo with both sides trying to ge the upper hand. Brendan Hansen replaced Liam Knight in midfield.
With ten minutes to go James Mason and Richard Taaffe picked out Collins from the by line who laid the ball back for Cannon to strike the ball sweetly home from just over 18 yards for his first goal for the club and ensured the Lion's got all three points. Turkentine nearly extended the lead with a header that the Coach keeper somehow managed to keep out.
Final score 3-2
Thank you to our supporters
Sunday, September 09, 2012
AJS Tyres Broadhall 2 v 1 Lion's
Lion's starting eleven: Drury, A.Jefferies, French, Chapman(C), Lewis, O.Mason, J.Mason, Hansen, Griffin, Taaffe, Collins.
A hopeful start from Breachwood with some competent play, but lacked the final connection. AJS absorbed the Breachwood pressure and counter attacked. Twice AJS nearly took the lead but for goaline clearences from Ollie Mason and Graham French. AJS managed to pinch a goal before half time for a one nil lead.
In the second half Danny Jefferies replaced James Mason. Early on James Drury had to turn a low shot round the post. Later an AJS forward was able to attack the Breachwood defence before finding the top corner of the net for two nil.
So often Breachwood threatened to spring Ali Collins but he finaly got a couple of chances after some great work from Taaffe,the crossfield shot was pushed out only into the feet of Ollie Mason inside the six yard box to get one back for the Lion's
Pete Farr replaced Graham French and David Farr repalced the injured Adam Jefferies ten minutes from the final whistle.
Final score 2-1 to AJS
Lion's man of the match Jmes Drury
Thank you to our supporters.
A hopeful start from Breachwood with some competent play, but lacked the final connection. AJS absorbed the Breachwood pressure and counter attacked. Twice AJS nearly took the lead but for goaline clearences from Ollie Mason and Graham French. AJS managed to pinch a goal before half time for a one nil lead.
In the second half Danny Jefferies replaced James Mason. Early on James Drury had to turn a low shot round the post. Later an AJS forward was able to attack the Breachwood defence before finding the top corner of the net for two nil.
So often Breachwood threatened to spring Ali Collins but he finaly got a couple of chances after some great work from Taaffe,the crossfield shot was pushed out only into the feet of Ollie Mason inside the six yard box to get one back for the Lion's
Pete Farr replaced Graham French and David Farr repalced the injured Adam Jefferies ten minutes from the final whistle.
Final score 2-1 to AJS
Lion's man of the match Jmes Drury
Thank you to our supporters.
Monday, September 03, 2012
Lions 2 v 2 MKS Carpentry
Lion’s starting eleven: Drury, J.Mason, Chapman, French,
Lewis, Dye, Griffin, Turkentine(C), O.Mason, Hansen ,Taaffe
Having been promoted into Division One, Breachwood started the new season with vigour against MKS Carpentry.
The 2nd half was a much more even affair with the Lion’s best chance being a rifled shot for Turkentine that was turned round the post at the last moment.
MKS won a penalty after their forward was clipped by Scott Lewis. The Penalty taker put the ball past new goalkeeper James Drury to level the scores at 2-2. MKS had another penalty appeal turned down.
The game ended 2-2
Lion’s Man of the match was Dan Dye for a sublime midfield performance.
Substitutes not used: A.Potton, D.Farr
Thank you to our supporters.
Having been promoted into Division One, Breachwood started the new season with vigour against MKS Carpentry.
For the first 40 minutes the momentum was with the Lion’s. James
Mason who had switched to right back let rip two great shots that came close
thanks to passes from Taaffe and Hansen. The MKS goalkeeper earned his own MKS man
of the match performance , and it looked as if the early Lion’s pressure would
be in vain until a Capt Turks played an early pass into the space between the
MKS goalkeeper and the last defender. Ollie Mason stormed into the Penalty area
to accept the opportunity to score the Lion’s first goal of the new campaign.
Minutes later Capt Turks corner was met at the far post with a headed goal for debutant Nick Chapman.
However five minutes before half time MKS found the space to
create some confusion in the Lion’s six
yard box to keep the game alive at 2-1 at half time.
The 2nd half was a much more even affair with the Lion’s best chance being a rifled shot for Turkentine that was turned round the post at the last moment.
MKS won a penalty after their forward was clipped by Scott Lewis. The Penalty taker put the ball past new goalkeeper James Drury to level the scores at 2-2. MKS had another penalty appeal turned down.
At the other end Hansen was unable to make the most of a
counter attack to restore the Lion’s lead. Peter Farr replaced Ollie Mason in
the last fifteen minutes.
The game ended 2-2
Lion’s Man of the match was Dan Dye for a sublime midfield performance.
Substitutes not used: A.Potton, D.Farr
Thank you to our supporters.
Monday, August 20, 2012
PSF TC Wanderers 1 v 5 Lion's
I don't recall the last time the Lions had an away PSF game, this may be the first, anyway a solid result of 5-1 with goals from Taaffe, the Mason brothers, Turks & Pablo
Sunday, August 12, 2012
PSF Lion's 2 v 3 Lilley
Deja Vu, another season and another Pre Season Friendly against Lilley. Time to view some potential new players to shape up for the new season. Breachwood took the lead through Brendan Hanson after some neat midfield passing. The Lions's kept the lead until half time. Several changes in the second half changed the flow of the game. Lilley scored twice before a sharp as ever Ali Colins equalised for 2-2 In the dying minutes of the game Lilley pinched a winner for 2-3.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Lion's 4 v 3 Rileys
Lion's starting eleven: Murrell, Hill, French. A.Jefferies(C), J.Mason, Griffin, Dye,D.Jefferies, O.Mason, Blondell, Taaffe
Ref: K.Currey
Pete Murrell was playing his first game in goal for Breachwood today. Breachwood started well. Taaffe had a backheader go just wide, Ollie Mason had a shot. Adam Jefferies ventured forward and Dan Dye instinctively filled in at right back until the move was over. Hill & French paired as centre backs today both showed aerial prowess in dealing with long cross field passes from Rileys.
The Lion's finally opened the scoring with some great link up play in midfield and a quick thinking Dan Jefferies played a lovely ball for Richard Taaffe turning off the defenders shoulder for a clear shot at goal for one nil.
Ollie Mason and Adam Jefferies combined well, ending with Taaffe wrapping his boot round the ball sending it high into the Rileys goal for a two nil lead for the Lion's
Rileys long ball dropped between the the Lion's defence and the keeper. Rileys quick centre forward managed to the get to the ball before goalkeeper Pete Murrell and slid the ball past him. for 2-1
James Mason won the Lion's a corner and took it himself, nicely delivered beyond everyone except for Dan Dye at the far post to head home his first goal of the season.
Simon Blondell carved out a great chance for himself.
Lions led 3-1 at half time.
Rileys had a throw in on the right and a headed bounce went over the head of Murrell into the roof of the net for 3-2.
Centre pin in midfield, John Griffin put in the strong tackles when it mattered to break up any Rileys momentum.
Ollie Mason broke clear down the right and with a low shot across the goalkeeper, the ball hit the inside fo the far post and into the net to extend the Lion's lead to 4-2.
With fifteen minutes remaining Harrison replaced Taaffe.
Rileys pulled another goal back with five minutes remaining, with a low shot through a crowd of player from inside the Lion's penalty area.
Final score Lion's won 4-3. Taaffe was the Lion's man of the match with yet another match winning brace.
Thank you to all our supporters that have supported us this season.
Thats a wrap for another season. Roll on the the Lion's tour of Benalmadena in July
Ref: K.Currey
Pete Murrell was playing his first game in goal for Breachwood today. Breachwood started well. Taaffe had a backheader go just wide, Ollie Mason had a shot. Adam Jefferies ventured forward and Dan Dye instinctively filled in at right back until the move was over. Hill & French paired as centre backs today both showed aerial prowess in dealing with long cross field passes from Rileys.
The Lion's finally opened the scoring with some great link up play in midfield and a quick thinking Dan Jefferies played a lovely ball for Richard Taaffe turning off the defenders shoulder for a clear shot at goal for one nil.
Ollie Mason and Adam Jefferies combined well, ending with Taaffe wrapping his boot round the ball sending it high into the Rileys goal for a two nil lead for the Lion's
Rileys long ball dropped between the the Lion's defence and the keeper. Rileys quick centre forward managed to the get to the ball before goalkeeper Pete Murrell and slid the ball past him. for 2-1
James Mason won the Lion's a corner and took it himself, nicely delivered beyond everyone except for Dan Dye at the far post to head home his first goal of the season.
Simon Blondell carved out a great chance for himself.
Lions led 3-1 at half time.
Rileys had a throw in on the right and a headed bounce went over the head of Murrell into the roof of the net for 3-2.
Centre pin in midfield, John Griffin put in the strong tackles when it mattered to break up any Rileys momentum.
Ollie Mason broke clear down the right and with a low shot across the goalkeeper, the ball hit the inside fo the far post and into the net to extend the Lion's lead to 4-2.
With fifteen minutes remaining Harrison replaced Taaffe.
Rileys pulled another goal back with five minutes remaining, with a low shot through a crowd of player from inside the Lion's penalty area.
Final score Lion's won 4-3. Taaffe was the Lion's man of the match with yet another match winning brace.
Thank you to all our supporters that have supported us this season.
Thats a wrap for another season. Roll on the the Lion's tour of Benalmadena in July
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Lion's 1 v 1 Nirankari Timebridge
Lion's Starting eleven: M.Anderson, French, Fildes, Hill, R.Wharton, Dye, A.Jefferies, D.Jefferies(C), O.Mason, Blundell, Taaffe
Ref: D.Wisson
An interesting start to the game with chances for both sides. Whilst Breachwood enjoyed some possesion, Nirankari seemed to pose the greater threat in the final third, with a cross that went over Anderson's head and fortunately hit the top side of the bar out of harms way. A succession of Nirankari corners led to Anderson showing a a range of punched clearences
Breachwood had the combatant Simon Blondell back on the left but Taaffe was having to drop back to link up with Dan Jefferies playing in the centre of midfield with brother Adam Jefferies today. Dan Dye made picking up the pieces look easy. Some timely vocal shouts from Andy Fildes offered a good outlet for Breachwood.
The deadlock was broken when after a harmless back pass to the Nirankari keeper was then passed back out only to be intercepted by the fearless Ollie Mason to sweep Breachwood into the lead.
Lion's led one nil at half time.
Nirankari were increasingly frustrated with the high line kept by Wharton,Hill & French to contain the threat. All the Lion's defenders were confident in the air to cope with the long ball from Nirankari.
Richard Taaffe pulled out wide to whip in cross to be met by a solid header from Ollie Mason destined for the top corner only to be denied by a great save from the Nirankari keeper turing the ball round the post for a corner.
The best Lion's move of the game came through the Breachwood midfield with Jefferies and Dye. Ollie Mason's back heal set up perfectly for Taaffe to strike from twenty five yards only to be equalled by a good save from the keeper.
With approx 20 minutes to go, Joel Mason was on side from a early midfield pass and able to shoot low past Max Anderson from inside the Lion's penalty area to level the scores at 1-1
Final Score 1-1 probably a fair reflection on the game.
Lion's man of the match Ricky Hill for great defending.
Substitutes not used: Harrison, Murrell, Griffin, Turkentine
Thank you to our supporters
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Crooked Billet Boro 3 v 4 Lion's
Lion's starting eleven: M.Anderson, A.Jefferies, Hill, R.Wharton, French, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, O.Mason, J.Mason, Taaffe
Ref: R Pikesley
An upbeat start for the Lion's , Dan Jefferies havin a pop from range and Ollie Mason's shot flashed accross the Billet goal. Adam Jefferies growing in stature in his current role received the ball out on the right and scored his first goal of the season with a hard low diagonal shot into the far corner of the Billet net from outside the box.
Having been under pressure for some time Billet found an outlet with a long deep goal kick for their forward to run onto and then find the right touch to lift the ball over the outcoming Max Anderson to level the score at 1-1
Despite further Breachwood attacks the scores remained level at half time.
In the second half Breachwood retook the lead when Capt Turks broke wide on the right wing and whipped in the cross form James Mason arriving on queue at the far post to fire the ball into the net to give the Lion's a 2-1 lead.
Crooked Billet had a spell of attach putting Breachwood under pressure. A backpass to Max Anderson meant he couldn't pick up the ball, his kicked clearence hit the oncoming Billet forward on the back rebounding into the Lions empty net to level the scores again at 2-2
Richard Wharton picked up a booking.
Five minutes later Ricky Hill's late challange gave away a free kick on the edge of the Breachwood Penalty area. The free kick was place wide of Lion's keeper Anderson high into the Breachwood net giving Billet the lead for the first time in the match at 3-2
Within minutes the Breachwood midfield combined on the left with Dan Jefferies squaring the ball to Ollie Mason a the far post to rifle in the Lions equaliser at 3-3
Billet kept testing the Breachwood defence with a succession of corners and long throw ins.
The Lion's defence of French,Wharton & Hill kept them at bay with Capt Turks also making a decisive headed clearence.
With ten minutes or so from full time, a decisive midfield move involving Dye, Turkentine and Jefferies and then a final surging run, saw Richard Taaffe determined not to be left off the score sheet with a right foot shot swept into the back of the Billet net to restore the Lions lead at 4-3
Pete Murrell replaced Ollie Mason
Final Score Crooked Billet Boro 3 v 4 Breachwood Lion's
Lion's man of match, match winner Richard Taaffe.
Substitute not used: G.Harrison
Thank you to our supporters.
Ref: R Pikesley
An upbeat start for the Lion's , Dan Jefferies havin a pop from range and Ollie Mason's shot flashed accross the Billet goal. Adam Jefferies growing in stature in his current role received the ball out on the right and scored his first goal of the season with a hard low diagonal shot into the far corner of the Billet net from outside the box.
Having been under pressure for some time Billet found an outlet with a long deep goal kick for their forward to run onto and then find the right touch to lift the ball over the outcoming Max Anderson to level the score at 1-1
Despite further Breachwood attacks the scores remained level at half time.
In the second half Breachwood retook the lead when Capt Turks broke wide on the right wing and whipped in the cross form James Mason arriving on queue at the far post to fire the ball into the net to give the Lion's a 2-1 lead.
Crooked Billet had a spell of attach putting Breachwood under pressure. A backpass to Max Anderson meant he couldn't pick up the ball, his kicked clearence hit the oncoming Billet forward on the back rebounding into the Lions empty net to level the scores again at 2-2
Richard Wharton picked up a booking.
Five minutes later Ricky Hill's late challange gave away a free kick on the edge of the Breachwood Penalty area. The free kick was place wide of Lion's keeper Anderson high into the Breachwood net giving Billet the lead for the first time in the match at 3-2
Within minutes the Breachwood midfield combined on the left with Dan Jefferies squaring the ball to Ollie Mason a the far post to rifle in the Lions equaliser at 3-3
Billet kept testing the Breachwood defence with a succession of corners and long throw ins.
The Lion's defence of French,Wharton & Hill kept them at bay with Capt Turks also making a decisive headed clearence.
With ten minutes or so from full time, a decisive midfield move involving Dye, Turkentine and Jefferies and then a final surging run, saw Richard Taaffe determined not to be left off the score sheet with a right foot shot swept into the back of the Billet net to restore the Lions lead at 4-3
Pete Murrell replaced Ollie Mason
Final Score Crooked Billet Boro 3 v 4 Breachwood Lion's
Lion's man of match, match winner Richard Taaffe.
Substitute not used: G.Harrison
Thank you to our supporters.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
A1 Trophies 0 v 8 Lion's
Lion's starting eleven: M.Anderson, Fildes, French, R.Wharton, A.Jefferies, Blondell, J.Mason, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, Taaffe
Ref:D.Bailey
The game started with action at both ends. Dan Jefferies and Simon Blondell had shots from range. Richard Wharton had two headers wide from corners. A1 Trophies nearly got in with a couple of long balls into the danger zone. Breachwood's play seemed to flow a lot better when the James Mason and the combative Simon Blondell swapped wings.
Breachwood took the lead from a perfect James Mason corner for Richard Wharton power header into the net. The Lion's added a second after some rather neat play on the right with one touch passing between Adam Jefferies and the midfield putting Dan Jefferies one on one with the keeper for two nil.
Lions led two nil at half time.
Breachwood began to exploit space in the second half with some great movement, Dan Dye was the unsung hero anchoring the midfield,allowing Capt Turks and Dan Jefferies to combine with Richard Taaffe, then giving Dan Jefferies the chance to chalk up his second goal for 3-0
Adam Jefferies offered the outlet for continued pin point passes into the A1 Trophies penalty area earning him Man of the Match. More sublime passing allowed Taaffe to get onto the scoresheet with yet another brace, the first a great solo effort and his second captitalising on an awkward back pass with shot that the keeper got a hand too but couldn't keep out of the net. Dan Jefferies nailed his hatrick. Blondell was unlucky not to score after his persistence carved out a opportunity on goal. Richard Wharton also got a second goal from another corner, this time with a low shot. Capt Turks capped a great performance with a shot on the turn high into the A1 Trophies net for eight nil. As the goals went in, Andy Fildles and Graham French kept things calm at the back with the help of Dan Dye in midfield.
Pete Murrell replaced James Mason. A1 Trophies best chance brought an acrobatic save from Max Anderson on the Lion's goal tipping the ball over the bar. At the end Taaffes opportunity of a hatrick was thwarted by the reflexes of the A1 keeper.
Final score A1 Trophies 0 v 8 Lion's
Substitutes not used: Harrison, Griffin
Thank you to our supporters
Ref:D.Bailey
The game started with action at both ends. Dan Jefferies and Simon Blondell had shots from range. Richard Wharton had two headers wide from corners. A1 Trophies nearly got in with a couple of long balls into the danger zone. Breachwood's play seemed to flow a lot better when the James Mason and the combative Simon Blondell swapped wings.
Breachwood took the lead from a perfect James Mason corner for Richard Wharton power header into the net. The Lion's added a second after some rather neat play on the right with one touch passing between Adam Jefferies and the midfield putting Dan Jefferies one on one with the keeper for two nil.
Lions led two nil at half time.
Breachwood began to exploit space in the second half with some great movement, Dan Dye was the unsung hero anchoring the midfield,allowing Capt Turks and Dan Jefferies to combine with Richard Taaffe, then giving Dan Jefferies the chance to chalk up his second goal for 3-0
Adam Jefferies offered the outlet for continued pin point passes into the A1 Trophies penalty area earning him Man of the Match. More sublime passing allowed Taaffe to get onto the scoresheet with yet another brace, the first a great solo effort and his second captitalising on an awkward back pass with shot that the keeper got a hand too but couldn't keep out of the net. Dan Jefferies nailed his hatrick. Blondell was unlucky not to score after his persistence carved out a opportunity on goal. Richard Wharton also got a second goal from another corner, this time with a low shot. Capt Turks capped a great performance with a shot on the turn high into the A1 Trophies net for eight nil. As the goals went in, Andy Fildles and Graham French kept things calm at the back with the help of Dan Dye in midfield.
Pete Murrell replaced James Mason. A1 Trophies best chance brought an acrobatic save from Max Anderson on the Lion's goal tipping the ball over the bar. At the end Taaffes opportunity of a hatrick was thwarted by the reflexes of the A1 keeper.
Final score A1 Trophies 0 v 8 Lion's
Substitutes not used: Harrison, Griffin
Thank you to our supporters
Sunday, March 04, 2012
Division2 Cup Emperors Head 4 v 1 Lion's
Lion's starting eleven: Harrison, Hill, Fildes, J.Mason, A.Jefferies, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, Potton, Burnage, Taaffe
A promising start for the Lion's will all the play in the Emperor's half. Taaffes header hit the bar. Dye and Burnage combined to set up Dan Jefferies. Adam Jefferies put in a couple of useful crosses. Potton gave an attacking options on the left. Lion's had been unable to capitalise on their domination when Emperors Head counter attached with a shot rebounding from the Lion's post into the path of an oncoming forward to score for one nil. Griffin repaced Fildes. Moments later Emperor's Head got a second headed in from a corner. Emperor had time to score a third with a strike form range that Harrison got his hands too but couldn't keep out before Breachwood regained composure with a great run and pass from James Mason to put Taaffe in to slot the ball into the bottom corner of the Emperors net for 3-1. The Lion's began to rally to close the gap before half time but succumbed to a sucker punch with Emperor netting a fourth just before the break.
The second half saw a series of corners and free kicks at both ends. Burnages corner saw Dan Jefferies coming agonisingly close. Dye and Adam Jefferies found space to link with Burnage on the right. French replaced Potton. Griffin and Hill put in some telling tackles and Capt Turks earnt a man of the match performance filling in at centre back. A couple of time Taaffe looked set up for a run on goal only to be ruled off side.
With a goal less second half furstration got the better of the Lion's with a couple of yellow cards and James Mason sent off in the final minutes for a tackle from behind.
Final score Emperors Head won 4-1
Substitute not used Peter Murrell. Thank you to our supporters who braved the rain.
A promising start for the Lion's will all the play in the Emperor's half. Taaffes header hit the bar. Dye and Burnage combined to set up Dan Jefferies. Adam Jefferies put in a couple of useful crosses. Potton gave an attacking options on the left. Lion's had been unable to capitalise on their domination when Emperors Head counter attached with a shot rebounding from the Lion's post into the path of an oncoming forward to score for one nil. Griffin repaced Fildes. Moments later Emperor's Head got a second headed in from a corner. Emperor had time to score a third with a strike form range that Harrison got his hands too but couldn't keep out before Breachwood regained composure with a great run and pass from James Mason to put Taaffe in to slot the ball into the bottom corner of the Emperors net for 3-1. The Lion's began to rally to close the gap before half time but succumbed to a sucker punch with Emperor netting a fourth just before the break.
The second half saw a series of corners and free kicks at both ends. Burnages corner saw Dan Jefferies coming agonisingly close. Dye and Adam Jefferies found space to link with Burnage on the right. French replaced Potton. Griffin and Hill put in some telling tackles and Capt Turks earnt a man of the match performance filling in at centre back. A couple of time Taaffe looked set up for a run on goal only to be ruled off side.
With a goal less second half furstration got the better of the Lion's with a couple of yellow cards and James Mason sent off in the final minutes for a tackle from behind.
Final score Emperors Head won 4-1
Substitute not used Peter Murrell. Thank you to our supporters who braved the rain.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Lion's 5 v 1 Broadhall Athletic
Lion's starting eleven: M.Anderson, A.Jefferies, Fildles, Hill, R.Wharton, Dye,Turkentine, D.Jefferies, O.Mason, J.Mason, Taaffe
Ref:I.Brown
Breachwood struggled to get going in the first half. The best chance came from a long range shot from Andy Fildles. Dan Jefferies fired over the bar and Richard Taaffe head a corner into the Broadhall keepers arms. Ollie Mason shot wide and was unlucky on a cross from his brother james playing a more forward role on the left. Dan Dye covered the ground well in holding the midfield and was quick to fill in when forward thinking defenders tried to support the attack. Adam Jefferies and James Mason combined on the left wing for half a chance. However Broadhall who had earlier shown glimpses of what they could do, took the lead with a swift pass over the top that was taken well by their quick forward who shot first time into the top corner of the Lion's goal.
At half time Broadhall led one nil
In the second half Blondell replaced Adam Jefferies on the left and ahad a good half chance.
Breachwood's play was much more fluid second half. Ollie Mason's low shot finding the bottom corner of the net to level the score at 1-1
Breachwood were more solid in defence in the second half, with centre backs Hill & Wharton more able to the play the ball out defence and Andy Fildles always providing the option. Goalkeeper Max Anderson stood his ground well when called upon.
The knitting began to come together in midfield, Turkentine, Dye and Dan Jefferies with two fine moves, the first Ollie Mason's cross was struck home by Taaffe. Then Dan Jefferies turned provider for Taaffes second and a 3-1 score line. Not long after Ollie Mason got his second thanks to some great intuitive play from the Lion's for 4-1
Ollie Potton replaced Ollie Mason and Pete Murrell replaced Capt Turkentine for the last fifteen minutes, and both able to make a contribution to the game.
Taaffe had one attempt at securing a hatrick but blasted his shot over the bar, but his third and Breachwood's fifth was scored when the Broadhall keeper tried in vain to stop Taaffe's shot crossing the goal line.
Breachwood won 5-1
Man of the match: Richard Taaffe for his hatrick. Substitutes not used: Griffin, Harrison
Thank you to our supporters.
Ref:I.Brown
Breachwood struggled to get going in the first half. The best chance came from a long range shot from Andy Fildles. Dan Jefferies fired over the bar and Richard Taaffe head a corner into the Broadhall keepers arms. Ollie Mason shot wide and was unlucky on a cross from his brother james playing a more forward role on the left. Dan Dye covered the ground well in holding the midfield and was quick to fill in when forward thinking defenders tried to support the attack. Adam Jefferies and James Mason combined on the left wing for half a chance. However Broadhall who had earlier shown glimpses of what they could do, took the lead with a swift pass over the top that was taken well by their quick forward who shot first time into the top corner of the Lion's goal.
At half time Broadhall led one nil
In the second half Blondell replaced Adam Jefferies on the left and ahad a good half chance.
Breachwood's play was much more fluid second half. Ollie Mason's low shot finding the bottom corner of the net to level the score at 1-1
Breachwood were more solid in defence in the second half, with centre backs Hill & Wharton more able to the play the ball out defence and Andy Fildles always providing the option. Goalkeeper Max Anderson stood his ground well when called upon.
The knitting began to come together in midfield, Turkentine, Dye and Dan Jefferies with two fine moves, the first Ollie Mason's cross was struck home by Taaffe. Then Dan Jefferies turned provider for Taaffes second and a 3-1 score line. Not long after Ollie Mason got his second thanks to some great intuitive play from the Lion's for 4-1
Ollie Potton replaced Ollie Mason and Pete Murrell replaced Capt Turkentine for the last fifteen minutes, and both able to make a contribution to the game.
Taaffe had one attempt at securing a hatrick but blasted his shot over the bar, but his third and Breachwood's fifth was scored when the Broadhall keeper tried in vain to stop Taaffe's shot crossing the goal line.
Breachwood won 5-1
Man of the match: Richard Taaffe for his hatrick. Substitutes not used: Griffin, Harrison
Thank you to our supporters.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
FNM Cup Lion's 4 v 3 TC Wanderers
Lion's starting eleven: M.Anderson, Hill, R.Wharton, Fildes, Dye, Griffin, Turkentine(C), O.Mason, Potton, Burnage, D.Jefferies
Ref:D.Wisson
TC Wanderers from Division 3 began the game with a goal advantage. After fifteen minutes Dan Jefferies won himself a penalty after being held back in the box. Jefferies levelled the score with a cool finish.
Unfortuately Breachwood went to sleep and TC Wanderers scored to restore their lead from the kick off.
Turkentine fired a shot over the bar form outside the box.
After half time James Mason replaced Potton and made an immediate impact with a penetrating run into the box only to be chopped down. Dan Jefferies then stepped up to score his second penalty of the game to level the scores at 2-2
Breachwood started to press a bit more with Dye & Griffin gelling in midfield. But the Lion's were caught on the counter attack as TC score pinched another goal at the other end.
Hill,Fildes and Wharton tightened up the defence and cleared anything that came there way. It was great to see the return of Adam Burnage in full flight into the opposition penalty area for a chance.
Having earlier missed a glorious chance, super sub James Mason flicked Turkentines free kick passed the TC keeper for 3-3.
At the other end TC Wanderers were unlucky, clipping the Breachwood post.
Pete Murrell replaced man of the match John Griffin & Harrison replaced Burnage.
With minutes to go and one last attack, James Mason played the ball wide for Harrison to deliver a cross to the far post for Ollie Mason to head home the winner at 4-3
Ref:D.Wisson
TC Wanderers from Division 3 began the game with a goal advantage. After fifteen minutes Dan Jefferies won himself a penalty after being held back in the box. Jefferies levelled the score with a cool finish.
Unfortuately Breachwood went to sleep and TC Wanderers scored to restore their lead from the kick off.
Turkentine fired a shot over the bar form outside the box.
After half time James Mason replaced Potton and made an immediate impact with a penetrating run into the box only to be chopped down. Dan Jefferies then stepped up to score his second penalty of the game to level the scores at 2-2
Breachwood started to press a bit more with Dye & Griffin gelling in midfield. But the Lion's were caught on the counter attack as TC score pinched another goal at the other end.
Hill,Fildes and Wharton tightened up the defence and cleared anything that came there way. It was great to see the return of Adam Burnage in full flight into the opposition penalty area for a chance.
Having earlier missed a glorious chance, super sub James Mason flicked Turkentines free kick passed the TC keeper for 3-3.
At the other end TC Wanderers were unlucky, clipping the Breachwood post.
Pete Murrell replaced man of the match John Griffin & Harrison replaced Burnage.
With minutes to go and one last attack, James Mason played the ball wide for Harrison to deliver a cross to the far post for Ollie Mason to head home the winner at 4-3
Sunday, January 29, 2012
FNM Cup: Lion's 5 v 6 St Nicholas
Lion's starting eleven: Harrison, Fildes, A.Jefferies, Hill, R.Wharton, Potton, E.Wharton, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, O.Mason
Ref: Ben Gooray
Breachwood went into the game with a two goal advantage and started off with the more attacking play of the two sides. Ollie Mason played up front in place of the injured Taaffe made a nuisance of himself. Dan Jefferies came close with a series of free kicks. Richard Wharton headed just wide. When St Nicholas attacked Breachwood closed down the ball quicky with great defending from Ricky Hill and a calm Andy Fildes. In midfield Dan Dye appeared to be psychic in the way he read the passes. Adam Jefferies and Ed Wharton had a good understanding on the left wing.
Breachwood stretched their lead to 3-1 with a Dan Jefferies penalty after a handball. However St Nicholas scored before half time when a forward got round the back of the Lion's defence for one on one with the keeper, Harrison got a hand to the ball, but the forwards follow up shot ended up in the net.
Lion's lead 3-1 at half time.
In the second half Breachwood continued to come close in adding to their tally with good chances falling to Turkentine shhoting just over the bar, Adam Jefferies coming close and Ollie Mason's shot saw the St Nicks keeper scrambling across his goal but the ball went just wide.
Ollie Potton got in a good cross for Dan Jefferies to score his second to put the Lions at 4-1.
St Nicholas found some quick passes that led to a shot that was partially saved but followed up and banged into the net for 4-2. St Nicholas kept attacking and a shot went in the Lion's net from defender Ricky Hill's attempt to clear the ball, the score now 4-3
Capt Turkentine gave the Lion's some resbite giving the Lions a 5-3 lead. With under fifteen minutes to go, St Nicholas centre forward shot hit the Lion's net for 5-4 despite seemingly controlling the ball with his arm.
Simon Blundell replaced Ed Wharton and got stuck in.
St Nicholas got another forward in one on one with the keeper to level the scores at 5-5.
With a minute to go a St Nicks midfielder shot from the edge of the box and ended in the top corner of the Breachwood net gutting the Lion's and giving St Nicholas a 6-5 win.
Full Time Lion's 5 v 6 St Nicholas
Subsitutes not used: Murrell, Griffin.
Lion's Man of the match: Ollie Mason
Thank you to our supporters
Ref: Ben Gooray
Breachwood went into the game with a two goal advantage and started off with the more attacking play of the two sides. Ollie Mason played up front in place of the injured Taaffe made a nuisance of himself. Dan Jefferies came close with a series of free kicks. Richard Wharton headed just wide. When St Nicholas attacked Breachwood closed down the ball quicky with great defending from Ricky Hill and a calm Andy Fildes. In midfield Dan Dye appeared to be psychic in the way he read the passes. Adam Jefferies and Ed Wharton had a good understanding on the left wing.
Breachwood stretched their lead to 3-1 with a Dan Jefferies penalty after a handball. However St Nicholas scored before half time when a forward got round the back of the Lion's defence for one on one with the keeper, Harrison got a hand to the ball, but the forwards follow up shot ended up in the net.
Lion's lead 3-1 at half time.
In the second half Breachwood continued to come close in adding to their tally with good chances falling to Turkentine shhoting just over the bar, Adam Jefferies coming close and Ollie Mason's shot saw the St Nicks keeper scrambling across his goal but the ball went just wide.
Ollie Potton got in a good cross for Dan Jefferies to score his second to put the Lions at 4-1.
St Nicholas found some quick passes that led to a shot that was partially saved but followed up and banged into the net for 4-2. St Nicholas kept attacking and a shot went in the Lion's net from defender Ricky Hill's attempt to clear the ball, the score now 4-3
Capt Turkentine gave the Lion's some resbite giving the Lions a 5-3 lead. With under fifteen minutes to go, St Nicholas centre forward shot hit the Lion's net for 5-4 despite seemingly controlling the ball with his arm.
Simon Blundell replaced Ed Wharton and got stuck in.
St Nicholas got another forward in one on one with the keeper to level the scores at 5-5.
With a minute to go a St Nicks midfielder shot from the edge of the box and ended in the top corner of the Breachwood net gutting the Lion's and giving St Nicholas a 6-5 win.
Full Time Lion's 5 v 6 St Nicholas
Subsitutes not used: Murrell, Griffin.
Lion's Man of the match: Ollie Mason
Thank you to our supporters
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Lion's 4 v 0 Peartree
Lions starting eleven: M.Anderson, French, Hill, A.Jefferies, J.Mason, Dye, D.Jefferies, Turkentine(C), Potton, O.Mason, Taaffe
Ref:Steve Pinner
Two goals in each half saw the Lion's gain their first three points of the new year with a win over Peartree, one position below in the league.
Breachwood took an early lead within the first five minutes, Dan Jefferies pulling the ball back across the Peartree six yard box for Ollie Potton to keep a cool head and slot the ball home for 1 nil. From the restart, Breachwood won back the ball. Richard Taaffe took up a wide position on the left wing, took on two defenders as he cut into the box before beating the keeper at the near post to make it two nil to Breachwood. The Lion's continued to attack with wingback James Mason surging forward.
Peartree then threw the kitchen sink at Breachwood trying to get back into the game. Lion's goalkeepr Max Anderson gave a way a free kick just outside the box on a one on one but the Lions defence cleared the ball. Ricky Hill & Graham French had to make the important tackles several times as the last line.
Breachwood got back on to the attack when Ollie Mason momentarily swapped wings and with Dan Dye keeping the Lion's midfield rythmn going. Adam Jefferies lofted pass to Taaffe gave another chance on goal.
Moments before half time Peartree hit the post with Anderson getting a hand to the ball, giving the Lion's a let off.
Lion's men of the match: Hill & French for superb defending
Substitute not used : Fildes
Ref:Steve Pinner
Two goals in each half saw the Lion's gain their first three points of the new year with a win over Peartree, one position below in the league.
Breachwood took an early lead within the first five minutes, Dan Jefferies pulling the ball back across the Peartree six yard box for Ollie Potton to keep a cool head and slot the ball home for 1 nil. From the restart, Breachwood won back the ball. Richard Taaffe took up a wide position on the left wing, took on two defenders as he cut into the box before beating the keeper at the near post to make it two nil to Breachwood. The Lion's continued to attack with wingback James Mason surging forward.
Peartree then threw the kitchen sink at Breachwood trying to get back into the game. Lion's goalkeepr Max Anderson gave a way a free kick just outside the box on a one on one but the Lions defence cleared the ball. Ricky Hill & Graham French had to make the important tackles several times as the last line.
Breachwood got back on to the attack when Ollie Mason momentarily swapped wings and with Dan Dye keeping the Lion's midfield rythmn going. Adam Jefferies lofted pass to Taaffe gave another chance on goal.
Moments before half time Peartree hit the post with Anderson getting a hand to the ball, giving the Lion's a let off.
In the second half Breachwood extended their lead, a tackle from Ollie Potton found the ball popping out to Dan Jefferies to fire home for three nil.
Simon Blundell replaced an injured Richard Taaffe and Pete Murrell replaced Ollie Potton.
Midway in th second half, the Lion's extended their lead with a Ollie Mason corner headed home by Capt Turkentine.
George Harrison replaced the injured Ollie Mason.
Full time, 4 nil to the Lion's.
Thank you to our supportersLion's men of the match: Hill & French for superb defending
Substitute not used : Fildes
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Lion's 4 v 2 FC Mallard
Lion's eleven: M.Anderson, A.Jefferies, R.Wharton, French, J.Mason, Griffin, Dye, D.Jefferies, Potton, E.Wharton, Taaffe
It was the Lion's first game of 2012 and first home game for quite a while.
Breachwood went into todays game with a goal advantage against Division one side FC Mallard
Early chances fell to Ed Wharton, Richard Taaffe, Dan Jefferies as Breachwood made the early running with good supporting play from John Griffin and Dan Dye in a centre midfield partnership.
The Lion's increased their lead to 2 nil with a sublime right wing cross from Adam Jefferies onto the head of Richard Wharton from six yards out.
As the last defender Graham French stuck to the knitting with effective defending, allowing Richard Wharton and James Mason to attack from the back, both with impressive solo runs to add further pressure on Mallard.
Taaffe dropped off the front to link up with Dan Jefferies who spread the ball wide to the flamboyant Ollie Potton to attack down the wing.
Mallard were limited to a couple of free kicks and long passes to their quick forward. They got a goal back before half time from the penalty spot after a foul by Richard Wharton just inside the box.
Breachwood led 2-1 at half time.
Potton and Taaffe combine to to allow Dan Jefferies to clip the ball inside the near post to extend the Lion's lead to 3-1. However Mallard were able to response fairly quickly at the other end after build up pressure out side the Lion's penalty area ended with a shot past Anderson.
Scott Jenkins replaced the injured Ollie Potton
Again Dye & Griffin battled out the midfield to keep up the Lion's forward momentum culminating in a sweeping strike from Richard Taaffe for 4-2
With ten minutes remaining Harrison replaced the injured Scott Jenkins
Mallard clipped the outside of the Lion's post in the last minutes of the game.
Final Score, Breachwood won 4-2
Lion's man of the match: John Scott Griffin
Thank you to our supporters on the sideline.
It was the Lion's first game of 2012 and first home game for quite a while.
Breachwood went into todays game with a goal advantage against Division one side FC Mallard
Early chances fell to Ed Wharton, Richard Taaffe, Dan Jefferies as Breachwood made the early running with good supporting play from John Griffin and Dan Dye in a centre midfield partnership.
The Lion's increased their lead to 2 nil with a sublime right wing cross from Adam Jefferies onto the head of Richard Wharton from six yards out.
As the last defender Graham French stuck to the knitting with effective defending, allowing Richard Wharton and James Mason to attack from the back, both with impressive solo runs to add further pressure on Mallard.
Taaffe dropped off the front to link up with Dan Jefferies who spread the ball wide to the flamboyant Ollie Potton to attack down the wing.
Mallard were limited to a couple of free kicks and long passes to their quick forward. They got a goal back before half time from the penalty spot after a foul by Richard Wharton just inside the box.
Breachwood led 2-1 at half time.
Potton and Taaffe combine to to allow Dan Jefferies to clip the ball inside the near post to extend the Lion's lead to 3-1. However Mallard were able to response fairly quickly at the other end after build up pressure out side the Lion's penalty area ended with a shot past Anderson.
Scott Jenkins replaced the injured Ollie Potton
Again Dye & Griffin battled out the midfield to keep up the Lion's forward momentum culminating in a sweeping strike from Richard Taaffe for 4-2
With ten minutes remaining Harrison replaced the injured Scott Jenkins
Mallard clipped the outside of the Lion's post in the last minutes of the game.
Final Score, Breachwood won 4-2
Lion's man of the match: John Scott Griffin
Thank you to our supporters on the sideline.
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