Wanborough v Wootton Bassett B

What a great match – no subs which meant all players were committed to a full 40 minutes in their positions and how well it worked on this occasion. Jacob opened the scoring and Tom followed. Jacob added another two goals and Tom ended with five more. Will was doing some great work on the left wing and passed in perfectly to create goals for others yet managed one of his own by closing down a ball that hadn’t connected. Cameron produced an outstanding goal of his own and you could see in his face all of the second half (he was a bit under used as first half goalie) that he was determined to score. I was amazed that Christian didn’t score – here was another defender moving forward when the opportunity arose to have a go. Louis played midfield back and also worked really hard with a couple of chances to shoot at goal and tackled really hard. Sam lived up to his role as main defender – left on his own on a few occasions he did well to cover half the pitch when the opposition ran forward. Our opponents fought hard and were certainly determined when fighting for the ball – they deserved their two goals as they were the only occasions when we failed to control the ball and move it out of our goal area.

 

A weeks rest ahead for all – no match next weekend  but training as normal.

 

Well done Wasps - Gary

 

 

Friendly - Wanborough v STFC School of Excellence U7's

This was a brilliant opportunity to play (at their request) the U7’s from STFC’s school of excellence and our lads did really well. They played a whole match in the rain, kept their shape and every single team player added something to today’s match proving they are all excellent.

 

We had goals from Tom, Jacob and Will and ended with a (I think) deserved victory. An hour’s football is hard work and with a steady rate of substitutions I think all got a fair game. Daniel was on fire in the first half in goal and Tom, Jacob and Will as well as Ben did an outstanding job in taking the ball forward and rarely wasted opportunities to take a shot. Sam stood tall in defence with Will B and Christian – each making a big difference and stopping attacks. Louis had to start up from and in the centre and really played a great part with some excellent tackling. Cameron took on a busy role as second half goalie and made some good saves while also showing some of his playing skills on the pitch.

 

Thanks for your support (in the rain) – I think we forgot that while the game was on – you couldn’t look away!

 

Well done Wasps!  

 

 

Wanborough v Supermarine

Another great match for the team! Tom started off with a goal and kept his amazing turn of speed up! Jacob followed with another goal always making sure he is in the right place when the ball is passed forward. Ben did great work scoring two goals and won the Captains Trophy – chosen by our Captain – Lewis who also did some great working in mid and forward positions. Will S did some good running in a trial running from left full back and did some nice footwork with the ball to take and keep possession. Christian did his usual solid defending and Daniel was an outstanding goalie. Will B and Sam did some swift defending keeping their positions. The boys continue to keep their shape and are playing really well together. Man of the match was Jacob for great passing and shooting.

 

We are at home this week against Wootton Bassett - 11am kick off.

 

Wanborough v Liden B

A sensational match against Liden B, probably the most exciting of the season so far! Liden B started off very strong and Cameron had to make a good save as the ball came back off the post. Then Wasps took control and Thomas made it 1-0 with a great finish after Liden's goalie had saved his first shot. Wasps dominated the rest of the half with two more brilliant goals from Thomas. Jacob had a superb shot from the left wing which their goalie somehow tipped onto the cross-bar and Louis headed one just over the cross-bar form a corner. The team were playing really well with some good passing  and Ben forced an own goal after a very dangerous corner. Will B, Sam and Christian were proving very solid in defence and Daniel was having some good runs on the right wing. The second half was end to end with Liden scoring three good goals but Wasps also did some attacking of their own with good work by Ben to earn a penalty and Jacob created a number of good chances but Liden's defence held firm and it took a strong defensive effort by the Wasps at the end to earn a narrow victory.  Overall a great match.

 

Training continues at Isambard for the next three weeks at 6pm.

 

 

 

Wanborough v Stratton

What a great match for the boys – even in really bad weather they had high spirits from the start! Despite being a mixed U7/U8 side I thought Stratton did themselves credit.

 

We had Cameron in goal for the first half and he did a great job. He deserved his Man of the Match trophy although it was difficult to choose this week because there was so much great play.

 

Christian was 2^nd half goalie and did a great job – particularly in penalties but also was determined in defence. Will B did some really great defending having become fearless and was helped by Sam – both took their moments in defence to run forward but always got back in time. I hope you all admired the way they stuck to their opposite numbers when needed. Jacob had some chances on goal and played his part in the others (this week at training Chris emphasised the need for having a go with the left foot when shooting at goal) – it was great to see some runs with Daniel, Will S and Jacob all passing forward between each other. Tom scored two goals and continues to amaze with his speed, Daniel also another two with one from behind the halfway line, Ben another fine goal and two from Will S. Louis was doing some great tackling and goal scoring apart they all know they are part of a team with everyone deserving praise for their part in each win.

 

Liden B this weekend at 11am at home. Please be at school by 10.15

 

Good luck (I am away this Sunday and this will be the first match I have missed) – I know they will do themselves credit.

 

Gary