Category: GU14s Report

Lost. 5-3 to Bournemouth with a disallowed goal

Players of the match – Clara and Camilla

There was a very high standard of play today, and some of the best play of the
season. Bournemouth were an excellent side and strong throughout.

Our defence and especially some excellent saves from Fran (GK) ensured the
score wasn’t higher. Ané played very well in defence as did Maya, with some
excellent tackles and Anna managed a few good belts away from the D.
Bournemouth scored early in the game and then we thought we’d equalized with
a fantastic goal from Cailtlin after multiple attempts at goal. Sadly this was
disallowed after some discussion and an injured Bournemouth goalkeeper who
couldn’t play for the rest of the match. This was therefore a very good effort from
Bournemouth who managed to still win without a goalkeeper.

Elsie had some excellent runs up the line, passing to Ava, as did Clara who
produced some good tackles.

Ava’s speed up an undefended pitch, led to one of the goals.

This was a game a tier above our usual games and the girls met the challenge
well – but they will hopefully take some learning back about how they cover the
pitch.

A top of the table clash between Romsey and Andover delivered a high quality contest between 2 well-matched teams.

Romsey started the stronger with short corners in the 6th and 10th minute, the second of which saw their keeper keep the score level with a fine double save. 2 minutes later with Romsey attacking from the back- Anna passing to Elsie who passed to Grace. Ava running off the ball drew a defender away opening up a space for Grace to go through and score. Going 1-0 down only served to waken Andover who came charging back and a short corner 3 minutes later was injected to their star player who smashed a goal in from the edge of the D. Short corners were obviously going to be dangerous but at the next one just 3 minutes later Elsie came charging out and shut down the shot at goal. On their 3 rd short corner Andover moved the ball around the D and after a deflection off a brave Sophie, Andover found themselves 2-1 up after a 22 frantic minutes. There then followed a more attritional 10 minutes with plenty of strong tackles by Megan and Rosie, but the end of the second half produced a strong contender for Goal of the Season. Ava charged down the left hand side at lightening speed all the way to the byline where upon she stopped the ball, turned and beat the keeper at the far post. Probably the best goal ever scored by anyone from her family….. 2-2 at half time.

10 minutes into the second half and Camilla hit a brilliant pass from the left hand side of the pitch all the way over to Elsie on the right. Elsie passed to an off-balance Grace who regained her balance before striking with a reverse stick to see us go 3-2 up. 5 minutes later and another break from the back allowed Ava to once again charge down the left and into the D, passing to Grace who put us 4-2 up. With 10 mins still to go and Andover’s star striker finally managed to rid herself of a very determined Caitlin to dribble all the way from the half way line and score a fine solo goal. 4-3 and the nerves set in. With only 12 players and tired legs setting in, Grace had a fine solo effort of her own to again restore the 2 goal cushion but still there could be no relaxing. Fine tackles by Phoebe and Maya and a brilliant moment by Imogen taking the ball off their star player in the D meant that Romsey came out 5-3 winners in a really brilliant match.

In beautiful sunshine but a cold wind the match started well;  although Southampton looked a good side from the start with some nice play, Romsey dominated the first half. 

Grace scored the first goal easily and within the first few minutes.  In the next few minutes there was another goal, this time from Ava, after a lovely run up the right field from Elsie, crossed to Grace who assisted Ava.

There was good play in mid-field especially from Camilla and Ané in defence.  There was strong play however from the Southampton team especially in defence stopping several potential goals.

Southampton then scored a stunning goal across into the far corner, although Sophie’s foot almost got to it.  A third goal from Elsie luckily followed, with then more attempts at goal.  Grace passing to Beth, but not quite getting the ball in goal.

Grace then scored the next 2 goals and we felt pretty confident at the end of the first half.

However, the second half was a different game altogether with Southampton scoring 4 goals, one off a short corner, and Romsey having fewer attempts at goal with less success.  Sophie, our goalkeeper was kept busy.  The last of our goals was from Ava assisted by Megan to our relief, and then the last few minutes felt fairly nerve-wracking.  Luckily Romsey held the game, with some nice play in mid-field with Caitlin making good defensive and attacking shots and with Elsie’s speed and Clara running up the sidelines it was a good game to watch.  well done everyone.  A big thank you to our umpires, Simeon and Harriet Field.

Final score: 6-5 to Romsey

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. 

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

IOW 0 – 5 Romsey

Goal scorers:

1. Ava
2. Grace
3. Grace
4. Ava
5. 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!