13 hard core u8s/u10s turned up in the cold rain to end the year. Well done to everyone and many thanks to the parents and helpers for braving it today!
Happy Christmas!
BU12s Home Derby
Romsey 1s played some super hockey to beat Southampton 7-0 in their first game. Henry and Zach scored some excellent goals and Noah and Stanley held strong on defence.
Romsey 2 played Salisbury and although the final score was 4-0, they battled hard and passed the ball beautifully to each other. Jake made some fabulous runs and was very unfortunate not to score today.
Romsey 1s and 2s final game was against each other! The final score was 3-0 with Isaac, Elijah and Zach scoring the goals. Giulio and Lorenzo need a big shout out due to their tenacity and fearlessness defending a number of short corners! It was a fun game to watch.
GU14s finish the year on a high
The u14 girls played Petersfield on a cold winter morning away at Bedales school. The Girls started briskly and created two early chances which were saved brilliantly by the Petersfield keeper.
They soon broke the deadlock with a wonderful individual goal from Grace following a lovely move down the right started by Elsie.
This gave them confidence and Caitlin started to run he midfield and was reading the play brilliantly ably supported by Phoebe and Bethany. Grace soon got her second goal with a lovely finish into the corner of the goal. Romsey were now on top but Petersfield were quick on the break and the defensive quartet of Anna , Rosie, Elsie and Camilla had to be on top form to keep them at bay.
Grace completed her hatrick just before half time which gave Romsey breathing space as the second half started. Within minutes the ball was flashed across the D and Maggie who had positioned herself brilliantly was able to finish smartly to put Romsey 4-0 up.
This spurred Petersfield on and they threw caution to the wind and despite defensive efforts and some great kicking from Sophie they pulled two goals back but it wasn’t enough and Romsey continued their unbeaten run.
Well done girls great team work!
Well done to Debutante Bethany who was tireless in midfield.
Men’s 3rd XI perceiver to draw against Andover
Romsey entertained the crowd on a cold December morning with another epic comeback performance following their last game 2 weeks ago.
Andover looked strong opposition in second place in the table with Romsey placed third, and with a few changes from their previous fixture.
Romsey got off to a blistering start, holding the ball from the push back, Sean Rawles played the ball to Jamie Bundy who drive down the left, he was supported by Rupert W and Milo B, they inter changed passes and passed the ball to Colin Harwood his pass in to the circle was touched by Rawles and was met at the back post by Freddie OH who put the ball in the goal from the tightest of angles for 1-0.
Andover soon went in the attack and Pete OHara played a starring role clearing the ball to avert a pass in to the circle, then Simeon Field and George H stepped in to cover off more Andover forward play.
Eventually pressure told and Andover put together a move from a penalty corner to equalise, and to rub salt on the wounds took the lead despite valiant attempt from Nigel King in goal to get down to stop a fierce shot going inside the post.
So Romsey started the second half behind, but man of the match Milo B was linking up superbly with Jamie Bundy and Rupert W creating changes for Rawles and then Carl Hendy.
Against the run of play and with Rob Cav clearing a number of passes from right back the ball fell to an Andover stick to make it 3-1 to the visitors.
Romsey were down but not out and Henry B gave some stability in the middle and Romsey won a penalty corner.
Rawles played the ball to Harwood, and he drew three runners to pass the ball to Rupert who shot firmly past the keeper to bring it back to 3-2.
Romsey now were in top and the keeper saved a chance from Harwood and then Hendy before Milo B got the ball on the right and smashed it across the circle for Jamie Bundy (“he scores very week”) to take a first time shot to equalise.
There was still time for Andover to miss from a couple of penalty corners and Simeon Field to take a green card breather just to make it interesting, but Romsey held out for a successive 3-3 draw.
GU14s Strong Win Against New Forest
Score: 4:0 to Romsey
Goals scorers:
- Grace
- Rylee – Grace assist
- Ava
- Ava – Grace assist
The girls had a very strong game against the New Forest U14 girls this was despite no subs.
The girls worked really well as a team – talking to each other and using the whole pitch with some lovely passes across and up the pitch.
The first goal was scored early in the first quarter by Grace, who was exceptional weaving between players.
There was another early attempt at goal with an excellent save by the NF goalkeeper
In the 2nd quarter, there was a lovely attempt at a goal by Ava with a run up the line and across, followed by a long corner and then a goal by Rylee assisted by Grace. A great achievement from Rylee who was playing up from the U12’s.
New Forest became stronger towards the end of this quarter and the next with an attempt at goal.
In the 3rd quarter there were frequent shots at goal but they were either close misses or saved by the goalkeeper. One particular attempt was after great defence by Ané who passed a long ball to Ava who ran it up the side line. Camilla had another shot before a long corner. Grace and Rylee continued to attempt crosses into goal with some very close attempts. Finally in the last quarter Ava was successful in 2 goals, the final one after being assisted by Grace.
It was a really good, enjoyable game to watch, with fast play from our Romsey side, and some good team work both in defence, mid field and attack. Our U14 girls have really progressed this season. The umpire from the NF team commented on how good the girls were!
Well played everyone
U8s at New Forest
A whirlwind of games and huge smiles today. Lots of games, some wins, draws and losses but fun was had by the two Romsey teams. We deliberately played with less players today to create more space. Emily made her debut, well done! Some great goals and lots of running. We missed some key experienced players today however all players are improving every week.
Huge thanks to all the helpers!
BU12s in Sunny Bournemouth on Sunday
Romsey 1s were unbeaten:
- Won 8-2 against Trojans 2s
- Won 5-1 against New Forest
Romsey 2s results:
- Lost 6-1 to Southampton ..shame as it was only 2-1 down at half time
- Lost 4-2 against Bournemouth
Some wonderful hockey played by both teams in glorious sunshine, well done all!
U8s Tournament in Salisbury
Two U8s teams representing Romsey in Salisbury today.
Team 1 were unbeaten with 7 different players contributing to the 9 goals scored! Absolutely brilliant. Alexander made his debut and he did brilliantly.
Team 2 struggled to get going. With a Romsey v Romsey start, we hoped that would give them time to wake up. Finally by the 3rd game, Elijah’s determination paid off with a cracking goal hit hard through the posts, with that the goals kept coming and the first game was finally won! Special mention goes to Zara who came to play on her birthday!
GU16s Win Against Andover
Romsey U16 secured a win against Andover this weekend.
Strong defence and clean work from goalie (Neve R.) held the Andover team back nicely. Some fast paced interceptions gave the Romsey team the upper hand, with some fantastic passing between the players leading to numerous attacks. Romsey kept the pressure on the Andover team and after a succession of short corners the Romsey team (Immi A) opened the scoring, going into half time at 1-0.
Andover scored in the second half, but a number of great offensive plays from the Romsey girls saw the final score at 4-1 with goals from Immi A, Tilly D, Harriet F and Zoe P. All goals of course assisted by their skill full, tenacious team mates.
Special mention to Ellie G who shrugged off her goalie kit and played a great match on field, and a first league match for Charlotte L where she proved herself to be a valuable new team player.
GU14s Triumph on the IoW
IOW 0 – 5 Romsey
Goal scorers:
- Ava
- Grace
- Grace
- Ava
- Camilla from short corner
It was an excellent match today despite appalling weather in torrential rain.
The score didn’t reflect the good play from the Isle of Wight team.
In the first half there were multiple attempts at goal from Grace and Ava
especially, with good defence from the IOW goalkeeper. Megan also had an
attempt at goal, but narrowly missed. There was lovely play and passing both
up through the centre and down the sidelines from Clara and Caitlin.
By half time, play was in driving rain with even spectators being soaked under
umbrellas.
The second half saw 4 goals. There was excellent attack and defence passes
from Clara up the sideline and attempts at goal by Grace and Elsie. A great
shot at goal from Elsie with Grace just trying to tip it in, again just missed.
There was wonderful defence especially by Imogen and Ané which meant
IOW never really had a chance at scoring.
Grace scored the next 2 goals and then Ava the 4 th goal. On the second
short corner Camilla scored the last goal straight in, after injection by Elsie.
It was a great match to watch, with the girls playing so hard in terrible
weather. Well done everyone!