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Match result

TeamMixed U15 -
OppositionPoppleton
Kick off2pm 06/11/2011
Score2-0

Match report   League campaigns are built around wins like this: the match with Poppleton was hard-fought, close and tense right to the end. Gabbiadini managed his team well, with rotating substitutions working superbly. The first half was notable for two good goals - one for Alex and one for Josh Moran - with Joe working the space nicely to deliver some decisive through balls from midfield. Carl harried endlessly and the Sculpher-Davies central axis was solid again after a few shaky moments last week. Dan Ford and Josh Quarmby offered width, well-supported by Gianni and Josh Ford. The other notables from the first half were two outstanding saves by Ben - he ensured we turned two-nil up rather than level.

The second half saw James Turton play right back and the move for Gianni into right midfield was genius - there were a couple of touches from the young Gabbiadini reminiscent of his famous uncle Marco! We worked hard and had most of the play but were unable to penetrate the Poppy defence for a third time. Tom Russell provided us with options up front, and Harry joined Carl to form a diminutive duo - arguably the most resilient centre midfield partnership in the league; it was their relentless drive which meant we had control throughout the last 20 minutes.

This was a thoroughly good performance from the boys and we were delighted to take all the points. Josh Ford pushed Gianni close for Player of the Match as everyone played well; it's good to see Josh Ford back to full fitness. Looking forward we face some tough away fixtures as we have only ventured forth from the comforts of Fulford School twice in 8 games. The Boss will need to inject some extra steel into the squad as we face teams on their own patch in the freezing depths of winter. Time to dig in and build upon our lead at the top of the league!

Manager

Ricardo Gabbiadini
CaptainEmlyn D
Player of the matchGianni G


Team stats

PlayerPositionContributionGoalsClean sheetsBookings
Joshua QDefencePlayed full match   
Thomas SDefencePlayed full match   
James TDefencePlayed part match   
Harry BMidfieldPlayed part match   
Carl BMidfieldPlayed full match   
Dan FMidfieldPlayed part match   
Josh FMidfieldPlayed part match   
Tom RMidfieldPlayed part match   
Joe TMidfieldPlayed part match   
Gianni GPlayed full match   
Alex FForwardPlayed part match1  
Josh MForwardPlayed part match1  
Emlyn D   ©UtilityPlayed full match   
Benjamin PUtilityPlayed full match 1 


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