Match Report
CYGFL U11s Girls
Development League
Poppleton JFC v Scotton Scorchers JFC
Saturday 16th
September 2016
Well here it is! The first
match report of the season, with the Scotton Scorchers U11s Girls playing their
very first match in a formal league.
Due to low numbers available
to Poppleton, who kindly rescheduled the fixture to their ground, Scotton U11s
girls squad were able to attend two fixtures today – the U11s at Poppleton and
the U10s at HDGFL Gala in Boroughbridge.
And so to Poppleton – the
Scorchers girls arrived in a happy mood, excitement of playing their first
league fixture. It was a cool, typical autumnal morning, the sun trying to
shine through, with the odd shower - but this was not to deter the Scorchers
girls.
After a good warm-up with
Martin, the girls in our famous black/red stripes gathered for a brief team
talk with Wayne.....his last comment to them.... ‘Go and enjoy it girls!!’
Unfortunately, Wayne had to
be the man in the middle, so Martin ensured the team were ready for kick off
and raring to go!
In the first half, Seren
lead the attack, with Kate in midfield and Eleanor and Katherine at the back
with the ever reliable safe hands in goal....Jeorgia!
The Scorchers started well,
taking control of the game. Lots of good passing between the team, with great
runs forward from Kate and Seren. Numerous times, the Scorchers girls got
beyond the Poppleton defence, but their keeper seemed to be the one to beat.
However, finally a
breakthrough.. Some great passing before a quick run forward from Florence,
finding Seren ... goal 1-0 to Scotton.
This didn’t deter Poppleton,
who had some great runs forward also, using the pitch and testing the Scorchers
defence and Jeorgia...! But, this seemed to spur the girls in red and black
on... another great passing move started by Elenor, and finished by Eleanor
interchanging with Florence (Seren who had now switched to defense)...2-0 to
Scotton.
Another great move followed,
a surging run forward by Seren, who beat the Poppleton keeper... 3-0 to
Scotton.
Again, from the kick-off,
Poppleton pushed forward again but the efforts were comfortably saved by
Jeorgia.
Katherine and Eleanor were
working well together at the back, and Seren and Florence were making some
great attacking runs towards the Poppleton area.
A great start by Scotton.
Let’s not forget though, Poppleton were not out of this match, making great runs
forward but our ever reliable GK – Jeorgia, coping well with every shot coming
her way.
Half Time...3-0 to Scotton!!
So the second half line up –
Evie in goal, with Ella and Madeline in defence, Kate and Lily B doing the dual
midfield/attack roles.
It was a great start by the
Scorchers, a surging run from defence by Madeline, a run that nearly paid off
with a goal... for Madeline. A great solo effort, but the Poppleton keeper
managed to save the shot.
Ella and Madeline were
keeping the girls in orange at bay, but within a few minutes it was soon to be
another goal ... to the girls in red/black. Another great attacking move from
Kate and Lily B – both interchanging some slick passing... and Lily B got her
goal...4-0 to Scotton.
Martin changed things round,
with Ella going into an unfamiliar attacking role, with Kate switching to the
defence.
Undeterred by the score
line, Poppleton surged forward, Evie making some fantastic saves one after
another (Scotton’s very own Joe Hart)!!
A brief lapse in
concentration by the Scorchers girls... a goal to Poppleton.... 4-1 it was.
However, the final whistle
soon blew ...
Full Time -4-1 to the
Scotton Scorchers!
A great result, a great team
performance and some happy girls in red& black!!
However, credit must also go
to the Poppleton girls – irrespective of the score, they still worked hard and
didn’t let their heads drop. I’m sure it’ll be a close encounter in the return
fixture at Scotton.
Some fantastic football from
both teams played in a great spirit and both teams I’m sure will be looking
forward to their next fixtures in the CYGFL.
A friendly game followed,
with Madeline and Evie being happy to volunteer to were orange to balance up
the teams so everyone played. Lily B needed a short rest, but was soon to take
charge of goal, so that Georgia could play outfield.
It was also pleasing to see
the ever so positive support and lots of clapping from all of the parents...
both players and parents making each other proud!!
Congratulations too to Lily B
on being awarded the ‘Respect Player of the Day’!!
This was a great start to
the season....! Well done everyone!!
Go Scorchers!!
Line Ups 1st Half Jeorgia, Katherine, Elenor, Florence,
Seren
2nd Half Evie, Ella, Madeline, Kate, Lily B
