Boldmere Falcons U9’s: 6
Balsall Hornets: 1
Boldmere progressed in the cup with a
excellent display of passing football that created lots of chances.
Goals came from Ben Guy 2, Ryan Cooper 2, Jamie Leek and Alex Hawkins
with a man of match performance from Will Moore
Rugeley Rangers U9’s: 3
Boldmere Falcons Colts U9’s: 2
Silly defensive errors cost the Colts a valuable point today after coming from behind twice then conceding a last minute winner with sloppy defending.
Man of the match was Jayden Beghal
Additional report.
After last weeks game we all had high hopes for today against Rugeley but it was not to be. Man of the match Jayden Beghal scored a low drive in the closing stages of the first half to level 1-1.
The second half was a scrappy event with the home team taking the lead soon after the restart. Filip Koslowski levelled again 2-2 with a great solo effort. With about a minute to full time, a lapse in the defence allowed the home team to steal a victory.
Man of the match was Jayden Beghal for his running and strike in the first half.
Holy Name Manor U10’s: 0
Boldmere Falcon Colts U10’s: 4
Goals from Ben Caughtry, Ethan Caballero,
Jake Freeman and an own goal helped Boldmere to continue their good
start to the season. Alistair Wells was Man Of The Match in an all action
box to box display.
Additional Report:
Holy Name Manor U10’s: 0
Boldmere Falcon Colts: 4
On a very small pitch with long grass
and lots of leaves, the conditions for playing a passing game were not
ideal. Holy Name having started the season really well, were up for
a visit from Boldmere and came flying out the blocks.
In the first three minutes, Holy Name
had two corners, the first one being dealt with superbly by a combination
of Alistair Wells and Brad Priddey. Following the second corner Ethan
Caballero went on a run the full length of the pitch down the left hand
side, past three players and his cross into the far post was met by
Alistair Wells who just put the ball over the bar.
Boldmere gained confidence from that and went ahead immediately afterwards.
From a Boldmere corner, the ball was
cleared out to Brad Priddey, who's first touch was excellent. He played
the ball hard and low into the edge of the box where Ben Caughtry's
control was instant. Ben turned magnificently and planted the ball into
the opposite corner, a real top class finish.
Boldmere then had a spell where the approach
play was excellent, creating four or five chances, but Holy Names keeper
was in super form, stopping everything that came his way. One move from
the back was started by George Jenkins, and his pass to Jake Freeman
was moved on quickly to Liam Nevin. Liam found Ben Caughtry on the edge
of the box but again, the Holy Name keeper kept out Bens low shot.
On two occasions Frazer Austin showing
great determination to score, was clear on goal and his shots shaved
the bar and the post. Liam almost got on the end of a fierce Jake Freeman
corner and his header went just wide. The last action of the first half
was created by Ethan Caballero and ended in Boldmere going 2-0 up. Ethan
went on another run down the left, and his cross in to the far post
was turned into his net by an unfortunate Holy Name defender. However,
full credit to Ethan, because it was the quality of the ball that that
caused the defender to lash at it.
In the second half, Boldmere again started
slowly, and Holy Name had a couple of real close shots, that George
Smith in goal dealt with really well. In this period of play, Will Jones
made some vital interceptions and challenges. The defence were excellent
when they needed to be, and indeed the whole team were battling for
the ball in every area of the pitch.
Finally, Boldmere started to play again
and the third goal was created by Boldmere's insistence on playing football
under pressure.
Liam Nevin had the ball in the corner
and played a pass into Alistair Wells. Brad Priddey had positioned himself
in a great position on the edge of the box, shouting at Alistair to
pass to him. The Holy Name defence were convinced that Brad was going
to get the ball, but Alistair played a wonderful pass between two defenders
into the path Of Ethan Caballero who ran onto it and smashed it into
the net. Holy Name still didn't give up and they deserve a lot of credit
for their attitude.
The final goal of the game was a real
joy to watch. Holy Name were on the attack, and Brad Priddey intercepted
a through pass, and gave the ball to Jake Freeman just inside his own
half. Jake immediately released Ethan Caballero down the left, who looked
up and saw Alistair Wells breaking from defence, he passed the ball
to Alistair who ran with the ball, drew a defender and slipped the ball
to Liam Nevin to put him though on goal from the right wing position,
and as the keeper came out to him, Liam very unselfishly squared the
ball to a wide open Jake Freeman in front of goal who finished with
ease.
Holy Names management team to their extreme
credit, applauded the goal and the glow from the Manager and Assistant
Manager of Boldmere could have lit the Blackpool Illuminations! There
were no more incidents of note, and Boldmere were relieved to come away
from a very tough fixture with a win.
The Man Of The Match award went to Alistair
Wells, who was involved in everything. He created goals and stopped
Holy Name from creating goals. Following on from his performance in
training on Friday, he fully deserved the captaincy and Man Of the Match
award.
Starlands St. Anne's U11's: 3
Boldmere Falcon Colts U11's: 1
Boldmere created enough good chances too have won this match. Starlands though had the luck in front of goal. Boldmere had 2 penalties turned down and could not quite find the finishing touch. Credit must go to both teams for an excellent match.
FULL REPORT
Starlands St. Anne's U11's: (1) 3
Boldmere Falcon Colts U11's: (0) 1
This was a match that Boldmere should have won. In a match that they dominated for long periods Boldmere will feel disappointed at not getting anything out of this game. This was an excellent local derby, where both teams should take a great deal of credit. However Boldmere created enough good chances that they really should have taken all three points and the obvious bragging rights.
However, as with previous games this season, the run of the ball did not go Boldmere's way. Starlands played their part and played well and accepted their chances as they came. They went 1-0 up in the first half after some sustained Boldmere pressure. Boldmere replied straight from the kick-off and should have had a penalty after some neat work between Matthew Cheesman and Platini Kamden.
In the second half Boldmere went straight
at Starlands again but could not find a finish. Lucky deflection increased
Starlands leads followed by a scramble over the line too make it 3-0.
Boldmere created a number of excellent opportunities and never stopped
trying; they had another blatant penalty turned down when Brett Brown
was taken from behind. Brett finally got the goal they deserved but
on another day Boldmere would have run away with this fixture.
Boldmere Falcons U11’s: 2
Newfield Lions U11’s: 5 (After Extra Time)
This was a keenly contested cup clash against unbeaten premier league opposition and the Falcons were superb going 2 - 0 up through goals from Joe Burke & Andrew Perry. However Newfield pegged them back in the second half to take the tie into extra time. In extra time Boldmere had their chances but were undone in the last 3 minutes as Newfield rattled in 3 goals. The Royal Mail Sports Foundation Man Of The Match was awarded to Joe Webb for a magnificent battling midfield display.
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Boldmere Falcons U11’s: 2
Newfield Lions U11’s: 5 (After Extra Time)
Both sides went into this open cup match unbeaten with the Premiers Newfield having only conceded one goal so far this season. A depleted Boldmere started well dominating midfield with a workrate that shocked their opposition. George Grigg looked to have got on the scoresheet with a superb finish ponly for the Newfield linesman to raise his flag for a dubious looking offside decision. This only delayed the inevitable however when a fantastic flowing move saw the ball played into the run of Joe Burke who lofted the ball over the advancing Newfield keeper into the net from fully 20 yards. The half played out with Boldmere shackling their counterparts giving them no clear chances.
The Falcons seemed to have started the
second half as they ended the first with a home player first to every
ball & winning every 50-50 contest. So it was no surprise when another
brilliant passing move saw a pin point cross come in from the left for
Andrew Perry to cooly slot home. Boldmere let Newfield back into the
game when some poor marking allowed the away side to pass the ball into
their striker who was free in the box & he duly despatched the ball
giving the keeper no chance & Newfield a way back into the tie.
The Falcons should have learned from this mistake however within minutes
once again Newfield were given time & space to prod the ball home
to equalise despite some valiant efforts from the home defence to keep
it out. The rest of the half played out with Boldmere looking the more
likely to score. Into the first period of extra time it was Boldmere
who once again looked the team most likely to score but they couldnt
convert the chances that came their way helped by no small amount by
some extremely strange looking offside decisions by the away linesman.
. With the clock running down & penalties looking the most likely
way of separating two well matched sides Boldmere suddenly conceded
a very poor goal as the level of effort seemed to catch up with the
home side. Two further goals followed in quick time with all 3 coming
in the last 3 minutes. The scoreline flattered the visitors massively
& they will be relieved to get away with the victory. The Falcons
should be rightly proud of their performance against a superb Newfield
side and will learn that they must take their chances against the top
sides. The Royal Mail Sports Foundation Man Of The Match was awarded
to Joe Webb for a superb storming midfield performance.
Boldmere Falcons Girls U12’s: 2
Walsall Ladies: 3
Boldmere finally lost their 100% record
to a strong Walsall side in an excellent game. Top scorer Heather Clarke
netted again and a great goal from girl of the match Bethany Griffiths
looked like earning Falcons a point until Walsall grabbed an undeserved
winner.
Boldmere Falcons S&S U13’s: 4
Wychall Wanderers: 2
Boldmere started with only 11 fit players, and soon went behind. The lads regrouped and after goals from Kieran McConville and a Connor Jones hat trick they sealed a 4-2 win. Aaron Knight won man of the match for a solid defensive display.
Additional Report
Boldmere started this match with only
11 players and soon went behind from a cracking Wychall header. The
boys then started to play their game and soon equalised through Kieran
McConville. Connor Jones then took the lead for Boldmere, however, Wychall
managed to draw level against the run of play. The lads dug deep and
took control of the game with two more goals from Connor, to make it
his first hat trick for the the team. This was an excellent display
from the lads, considering they had no subs. Aaron Knight won Man of
the Match for a solid display on the left side defence
Highgate Utd U15’s: 3
Boldmere Falcons Colts U15’s:
5
Boldmere go through to the semi finals of the shield with a hard
fought game at Highgate. Goals came from Connor Hunt (2)
Paul Ash, Josh Parsons and Mike Wells. Colin Leng was named Mr Chips
man of the match for a solid game in
defence.
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Boldmere Falcons Junior Football Club
Press & Publicity
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