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Under 13's
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East Grinstead Town Under 13's Team
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[Last Updated: Wednesday 21st April 2010]
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| Under 13 Team Match Reports |
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- East Grinstead Town U13's 1, Hurstpierpoint Colts U13's 2
- East Grinstead Town U13's 2, Storrington Vipers Utd U13's 4
- East Grinstead Town U13's 0, Horsham Crusaders U13's 1
- East Grinstead Town U13's 0, Roffey Robins U13's 0
- Roffey Robins U13's 1, East Grinstead Town U13's 2
- Horsham Sparrows U13's 1, East Grinstead Town U13's 2
- Storrington & Sullington Vipers U13's 2, East Grinstead Town U13's 3
- East Grinstead Town U13's 7, Storrington & Sullington Vipers U13's 1
- East Grinstead Town U13's 0, Ockley Acorns U13's 2
- Albury Eagles U13's 1, East Grinstead Town U13's 5
- East Grinstead Town U13's 2, Ockley Acorns U13's 5 - League Cup
- Ockley Acorns U13's 0, East Grinstead Town U13's 1
- East Grinstead Town U13's 6, Lingfield U13's 1
- Hurstpierpoint Colts U13's 1, East Grinstead Town U13's 3
- Storrington Vipers Utd U13's 2, East Grinstead Town U13's 3 - Horsham League Cup
- East Grinstead Town U13's 8, Horsham Sparrows U13's 2
- East Grinstead Town U13's 8, Horsham Crusaders U13's 3 - League Cup 1st Round
- Horsham Crusaders U13's 2, East Grinstead Town U13's 2
- Storrington Vipers Utd U13's 5, East Grinstead Town U13's 1
- East Grinstead Town U13's 11, Albury Eagles U13's 1
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| :: East Grinstead Town U13's 1, Hurstpierpoint Colts U13's 2 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's lost at home 2-1 against Hurstpierpoint Colts in their final game of the season in Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
In what was a very entertaining game it was a major surprise that only three goals were scored in the match due to some fine goalkeeping from both Town's keeper Asa Harding and the Colts goalie.
Colts were first to open the scoring in the fifth minute post a scramble in the Town penalty box with Colts forward neatly finishing in the bottom corner. Town attacked in numbers but were stunned when Colts scored a tremendous second after twenty three minutes from 25 yards, to go in half time 2-0 ahead.
In what continued to be an open game in the second half Town piled forwards and Jack Andrews, Jamal Melius, Robbie Watson, Dan Christie and Paul Wrintmore all had fine efforts saved by Colts goalie.
Town finally managed to pull one back in the sixtieth minute via a break away by Andrews who scored his 41st goal in a prolific season. Town sensed an equaliser but despite some heavy pressure Colts hung on for a creditable victory.
Town started slowly but really deserved something from this game for their battling effort against a full strength Colts Team who played some lovely passing football. Despite finishing fourth in the end Town can hold their heads high after their first season in Division B.
Danny Morgan was awarded Town Man of Match for his battling effort at Left Back.
Town squad: Harding, Morgan, Gilmore, Hollidge, Allonby, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Christie, Watson, Tobin, Andrews, Melius, Goble and Harper.
Domino's Pizza Man of the Match: Danny Morgan
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| :: East Grinstead Town U13's 2, Storrington Vipers Utd U13's 4 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's were unable to prevent Storrington Vipers United from winning the title in their latest Horsham & District Youth League Division B match after losing 4-2 at home in a very evenly contested match.
In an emotional game for both teams before kick off a minutes silence was impeccably observed by both sets of teams in memory of Town player Paul Wrintmore's father Michael who had sadly passed away a couple of days earlier.
Town started the game brightly against title chasing Vipers and a long distance shot from Connor Tobin was spilt by the Vipers keeper and was followed up by Town's leading goal scorer Jack Andrews to fire into an empty net to give Town the lead. Andrews almost doubled the lead with a shot which the nervous looking keeper spilt but managed to redeem himself and grab it on the line.
This galvanised Vipers and they were shortly on level terms when their tricky midfield player found space on the edge of Towns area and fired a shot into the top corner. Vipers then scored two more spectacular strikes from outside the area and despite Town keeper Asa Harding's efforts he was unable to stop them.
The second half was more evenly contested with both teams midfield battling for supremacy. It was a surprise that Vipers scored their fourth goal from a smart header from a corner to steal the title for them.
Town never gave up and pulled a goal back through a fine solo effort from Andrews who took his tally for the season up to forty. Town tried in vain to make it a nail biting finish for the spectators but were unable to beat Vipers keeper.
In an entertaining game on a heavy pitch both teams gave everything and played the game in the right spirit and congratulations to Vipers for being champions.
Paul Wrintmore was awarded Town Man of the Match for a brave performance that his father would have been proud of on an emotional day for both him and his mother Gillian.
Town Squad: Harding, Morgan, Gilmore, Hollidge, Allonby, Tobin, Wrintmore, Christie, Watson, Kseniuk, Andrews, Melius and Harper.
Domino's Pizza Man of the Match: Paul Wrintmore
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| :: East Grinstead Town U13's 0, Horsham Crusaders U13's 1 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's lost 1-0 at home against a spirited Horsham Crusaders in their latest Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
Town started the game brightly and created three good chances in the opening fifteen minutes but both Jack Andrews and Danny Morgan were unable to hit the target to give Town the vital opening goal. Crusaders rarely troubled Town's back four of Luke Hollidge, Owen Smailes, Harry Gilmore and Sam Thomas and it was a surprise that Town couldn't get the lead they deserved in the first half.
The second half was a much more evenly fought contest with Crusaders well disciplined defence growing in confidence as they restricted Town to only a few long distance shots with which their keeper dealt with easily.
As the game went into the last fifteen minutes Crusaders started to sense they could grab a winner and it came with just three minutes left to play. A cross was delivered to the back post beyond Town keeper Asa Harding and the forward gleefully forced the ball over the line to snatch all three points. The result was cruel on Town who deserved something from the game.
In an entertaining game on a heavy pitch both teams gave everything and unfortunately for Town it just wasn't their day.
Sam Thomas was awarded Town Man of the Match for another strong display at left back.
Town squad: Harding, Thomas, Gilmore, Hollidge, Smailes, Allonby, Morgan, Tobin, Wrintmore, Christie, Andrews, Kseniuk, Goble and Harper.
Domino's Pizza Man of the Match: Sam Thomas.
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| :: East Grinstead Town U13's 0, Roffey Robins U13's 0 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's were held 0-0 in the home game in this double header against Roffey Robins Athletic in their latest Horsham & District Youth Division B match.
Town buoyed by their earlier success started brightly against Athletic and it wasn't long before leading Town scorer Jack Andrews wriggled away from tight marking but unfortunately his shot went the wrong side of the post. Andrews had two further half chances but his shots just missed the targets.
Town's hard working midfield of Connor Tobin, Michael Kseniuk, Robbie Watson, Dan Christie and Paul Wrintmore denied Athletic from getting any space and creating any chances for their forwards in the first half.
Despite Town now having the advantage of the slope in the second half they couldn't manage to break the deadlock. The final ball let Town down when they were in good positions but they almost won the game but an unmarked Kseniuk was unable to find the target with his header from a dangerous corner.
Athletic tried in vain to score a winner their best chance coming from a 30 yard free kick which Town keeper Asa Harding saved comfortably.
Robbie Watson was awarded Town Man of the Match for his relentless work rate and effort in midfield.
Town manager Chris Gilmore was delighted with the effort and commitment that all the lads gave in the two games as they all gave 100% for the team against strong opponents. These two results now take Town level with Athletic and should now give the lads the impetus they now need to push on in their remaining four games of the season.
Town Squad: Harding, Thomas, Hollidge, Smailes, Morgan, Tobin, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Andrews, Watson, Christie, Goble and Harper.
Domino's Pizza Man of the Match: Robbie Watson
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| :: Roffey Robins U13's 1, East Grinstead Town U13's 2 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's dramatically won 2-1 in the away game in this double header against second placed Roffey Robins Athletic in their latest Horsham & District Youth Division B match.
It was vital in this match for Town to start brightly and compete with their opponents for every ball and that is exactly what they did. Despite Athletic attacking down the slope Town's defence led by Luke Hollidge, Owen Smailes, Sam Thomas and Danny Morgan stood firm and didn't give Athletic any chances.
Town grew in confidence and a couple of half chances for both Jack Andrews and Dan Christie were well saved by Athletics keeper. Town's pressure paid off as a smart move down the left with the ball finding its way to Christie who coolly fired it in from 16 yards over the goalies head to open the scoring and his account for Town.
Town had the advantage of the slope in the second half and had several chances to stretch their lead through Michael Kseniuk, Andrews and Christie but fine saves from Athletics keeper denied them.
Athletic rallied and scored a fortunate equaliser when the unlucky Smailes put through his own goal whilst challenging Athletic's tall forward with seven minutes left to play. Both teams piled forwards in search of a winner and with what was Town's last attack Andrews went round the keeper on the edge of the box but his goal bound shot was miraculously cleared off the line by a desperate Athletic defender for a corner.
Dramatically Owen Smailes atoned for his unfortunate own goal by scoring directly from the resulting corner to win the game with the last kick of the match.
Owen Smailes for his winning goal and for his relentless clearances in defence when the team was under pressure deservedly was awarded Town Man of the Match.
Town Squad: Harding, Thomas, Hollidge, Smailes, Morgan, Tobin, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Andrews, Watson, Christie, Goble and Harper.
Domino's Pizza Man of the Match: Owen Smailes
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| :: Horsham Sparrows U13's 1, East Grinstead Town U13's 2 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's won away 2-1 against Horsham Sparrows in their latest Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
This was Town's first game in three weeks and it showed as they made a sluggish start on a heavy pitch. Sparrows belied their lowly position and were first to the ball in the opening fifteen minutes as Town failed to settle down. Town stand in keeper Owen Smailes made a couple of fine saves to deny Sparrows but they eventually broke the deadlock from a corner with a smart finish from their lively forward. Town suffered a couple of injuries to both Jacob Allonby and Jamal Melius who both limped off. Town had a couple of half chances to equalise but brave goalkeeping by Sparrows goalie denied Town.
The second half started with Danny Morgan in goal and Smailes back at the heart of Town's defence it was a different story as Town took the game to Sparrows. Robbie Watson, Jack Andrews, Dan Christie and only a brilliant finger tipping save and the post denied Connor Tobin from equalising. It looked like being one of those days until Connor Tobin unleashed an unstoppable shot from 25 yards into the top corner leaving Sparrows keeper helpless. Town were lifted and eventually the pressure paid off when Andrews held off a defender and coolly fired in the winner.
Town were denied a third goal at the end as the ref blew his whistle just as Andrews shot was going into the goal. Town grounded out a hard fought victory against a battling Sparrows Team who nearly pulled off a shock result.
Connor Tobin for his fantastic equaliser was awarded Town Man of the Match.
Town squad: Smailes, Thomas, Gilmore Hollidge, Allonby, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Tobin, Watson, Andrews, Melius, Morgan, Christie and Harper.
Domino's Pizza Man of the Match: Connor Tobin.
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| :: Storrington & Sullington Vipers U13's 2, East Grinstead Town U13's 3 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's won 3-2 in the away game in this double header against Storrington & Sullington Vipers in their latest Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
Despite Town winning the first game, it took them fifteen minutes to open the scoring against nine Vipers players again due to some great goalkeeping and missed chances. The goal was worth waiting for as Connor Tobin brilliantly chipped the keeper from 25 yards to give Town a deserved lead. This lifted Town and eventually Andrews broke clear to coolly slot past keeper to make it 2-0. Despite going two goals down Vipers forward William Jupp pounced on a Town defensive mix-up to break away and coolly finish past Town keeper Asa Harding to give Vipers hope.
Town had several more chances to make the game safe through Andrews, Dan Christie, Danny Morgan and Jamal Melius. Andrews who had earlier hit the bar made the game safe by blasting his second into the bottom corner with three minutes left to play.
Vipers never say die spirit scored a deserved second when Jupp scored his second of the game with the last kick of the game.
Vipers can hold their heads up high as they never let their heads drop and played the game in the right spirit.
Paul Wrintmore yet again had an excellent game in midfield and deservedly was awarded Town Man of Match.
Town squad: Harding, Thomas, Gilmore, Hollidge, Smailes, Allonby, Melius, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Andrews, Tobin, Morgan, Christie, Goble and Harper.
Domino's Man of the Match: Paul Wrintmore
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| :: East Grinstead Town U13's 7, Storrington & Sullington Vipers U13's 1 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's won 7-1 in the home game in this double header against Storrington & Sullington Vipers in their latest Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
Despite Vipers starting with only eight players they managed to keep Town at bay for fifteen minutes through some outstanding saves from their goalkeeper. Town eventually broke the deadlock through a fine finish from leading scorer Jack Andrews. The goal seemed to galvanize Town and Andrews scored a terrific second shortly afterwards from 25 yards.
Despite this Vipers tricky forward William Jupp broke through the centre of Town's defence and scored a fine goal individual goal to make the score 2-1.
This shook Town into life and it was Andrews who took the game by the scruff of the neck to complete his hat trick. Michael Kseniuk and Jacob Allonby both coolly slotted home to make it 5-1, before Andrews scored a further two goals to complete the scoring. Jamal Melius deserves a special mention for his effort in midfield, his best game for Town this season.
Jack Andrews for scoring five excellent goals and his sixth hat trick this season was awarded Town Man of Match.
Town squad: Harding, Thomas, Gilmore, Hollidge, Smailes, Allonby, Melius, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Andrews, Tobin, Morgan, Christie and Goble.
Domino's Man of the Match: Jack Andrews
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| :: East Grinstead Town U13's 0, Ockley Acorns U13's 2 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's suffered a 2-0 home defeat against competitive opponents Ockley Acorns in their latest Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
This was both teams first game of 2010 and the game only took place at the last moment due to a hastily rearranged pitch being available due to the keenness of both managers willingness for the teams to play.
Both teams stated brightly considering the lack of recent football and it was Acorns who opened the scoring. The goal was a scrambled affair with Acorns centre forward missing a great chance his shot looped onto the crossbar. An Acorns player followed it up but could only manage to hit the despairing Town defender on the line, unfortunately he couldn't clear the ball and an eager Acorns player reacted swiftly to force it over the line.
The goal was a cruel one for Town to concede as central defender Owen Smailes was off the pitch at the time being treated for a minor injury.
Despite the setback Town's heads didn't drop and they started taking the game to Acorns but several chances from Jack Andrews and Dan Christie agonisingly went the wrong side of the posts.
The second half was evenly contested with both defences on top. The next goal was always going to be decisive and a great 25 yard strike from Acorns midfield player flew into the top corner giving Town goalie Asa Harding no chance.
Town still had a couple of chances to get back in the game of which the best fell to Christie but unfortunately his shot went over the bar.
Both teams can take a lot of credit for their efforts in a closely contested match between two evenly matched sides. Town deserved something out of this game but it just wasn't their day.
Harry Gilmore had a solid game at right back and was Town Man of the Match.
East Grinstead Town squad: Harding, Thomas, Gilmore, Hollidge, Smailes, Allonby, Watson, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Andrews, Tobin, Melius, Morgan and Christie.
Dominos Pizza Man of the Match: Harry Gilmore
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| :: Albury Eagles U13's 1, East Grinstead Town U13's 5 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's won away 5-1 against Albury Eagles in their latest Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
Despite this being Town's first game for three weeks they opened the scoring after three minutes through a fine goal. The ball was passed from defence through midfield and onto leading scorer Jack Andrews who broke through Eagles defence to coolly finish in the bottom corner.
Town had several more chances to increase their lead but were unable to finish past Eagles keeper. Eventually Town pressure told and Andrews fired a great second from the edge of the area into the top right hand corner to give them a well deserved 2-0 half time lead.
Town's hard working midfield quartet of Paul Wrintmore, Connor Tobin, Danny Morgan and Michael Kseniuk didn't let Eagles settle and eventually set up Andrews to complete his hat trick. Town then eased off and allowed Eagles to pull a goal back via a free kick.
This slip seemed to stir Town back into life and Andrews scored a fine fourth with his left foot after excellent link up play with fellow forward Robbie Watson. This goal took Andrews tally to thirty goals for the season.
Town rapped up scoring after a luckless Eagles defender had made a spectacular overhead clearance off his goal line but unluckily for him it fell in the path of Jamal Melius who coolly volleyed it into the bottom corner to score his first goal for Town.
Sam Thomas yet again had a excellent game at left back and deserved was Town Man of the Match.
Eagles can hold their heads up high as they played the game in the right spirit.
Town squad: Harding, Thomas, Gilmore, Hollidge, Smailes, Allonby, Tobin, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Andrews, Watson, Melius, Morgan and Harper.
Dominos Pizza Man of the Match: Sam Thomas
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| :: East Grinstead Town U13's 2, Ockley Acorns U13's 5 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13s suffered a 5-2 defeat against Ockley Acorn's in the Quarter Final of the League Cup.
Town opened the scoring in this competitive cup tie after fine work by Michael Kseniuk on the left wing set up Jack Andrews who coolly finished via the inside of the post. Despite Town having chances to increase their lead only being denied by some fine goalkeeping, it was Acorns who equalised with a long distance shot which sailed over last minute stand in keeper Danny Morgan's head.
The second half was evenly contested and it was always going to be the team who scored the next goal would gain the vital momentum. Town were denied the lead when an Andrews shot was brilliantly tipped around the post by Acorns keeper. This save gave Acorns renewed confidence and from a corner they took the decisive lead through a fine header with fifteen minutes to go.
Town tried to get the equaliser but were cruelly exposed at the back pushing forwards and were punished by three further goals. Andrews managed to score a fine individual second goal but it was not enough to save the tie.
Despite Town losing, they put up a brave performance against strong opponents considering some players were willing to play in unfamiliar positions due to other injuries and illness. Town can now concentrate again on the League whilst Acorns can look forward to a well deserved semi final.
Town squad: Morgan, Thomas, Snailes, Allonby, Gilmore, Watson, Melius, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Tobin, Andrews, Goble and Harper.
Town Man of the Match: Paul Wrintmore
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| :: Ockley Acorns U13's 0, East Grinstead Town U13's 1 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's came away with a hard fought 1-0 victory against undefeated League Leaders Ockley Acorns in their latest Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
Town started the game brightly but were unable to create a clear cut opening against the Acorns, who restricted Town forwards Connor Tobin and Jack Andrews to a couple of long distance efforts which narrowly went wide. Town welcomed back keeper Asa Harding and he dealt with a couple of long range shots from Acorns comfortably.
Town scored the only goal of the game just before half time after a fine tackle and through pass from Owen Smailes set up top scorer Jack Andrews, who held off a couple of challenges from Acorns defenders before firing in from the edge of the box giving the keeper no chance.
Acorns piled forwards down the slope in the second half in search of an equaliser and despite numerous corners the Town defence lead by Owen Smailes, Luke Hollidge, Sam Thomas and Harry Gilmore stood firm. Acorns had a great chance to score an equaliser when they were awarded a soft penalty but justice was done when the Acorns forward blasted the penalty over the bar.
Town also had chances to score Jacob Allonby had a header deflected wide and Andrews nearly scored a second at the end, despite his shirt being tugged by the Acorns defender managed to break free but his shot unfortunately hit the post.
Town manager Chris Gilmore quoted: 'The lads thoroughly deserved this hard fought victory to inflict Ockley's first defeat of the season on their own pitch was achieved by a great all round team performance '.
Town squad: Harding, Thomas, Gilmore, Hollidge, Smailes, Allonby, Watson, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Andrews, Tobin, Jamal, Morgan and Goble.
Town Man of the Match: Owen Smailes
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| :: East Grinstead Town U13's 6, Lingfield U13's 1 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's hosted local rivals Lingfield Youth and Won 6-1 in a highly entertaining Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
In a closely contested opening twenty minutes both sides had chances to open the scoring. Lingfield's keeper making some excellent saves to deny Town and only the outside of the post denying Lingfield from taking the lead.
This close shave shook Town into life and it wasn't long afterwards that leading scorer Jack Andrews broke the deadlock with a fine break away goal. Andrews then doubled the lead shortly before half time to give Town a 2-0 half time lead.
Lingfield started the second half brightly but were unable to trouble Town keeper Owen Smailes and it was Andrews who was at the end of a sweeping move by Town to complete his excellent hat trick.
Lingfield scored a fine headed goal from a corner to make it 3-1 but were exposed at the back as they piled forwards in search of further goals. Andrews scored two more excellent goals before Paul Wrintmore completed the scoring with an excellent shot into the top corner giving the keeper no chance.
Squad: Smailes, Thomas, Gilmore, Hollidge, Allonby, Watson, Goble, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Andrews, Tobin and Harper.
Wasps Man of the Match: Jack Andrews
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| :: Hurstpierpoint Colts U13's 1, East Grinstead Town U13's 3 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13s came away with a 3-1 victory against Hurstpierpoint Colts in their latest Horsham and District Youth League Division B match.
Town had several chances to open the scoring through Jack Andrews, Connor Tobin and Robbie Watson but Colt's goalie made some excellent saves to deny them the early lead. Danny Morgan gave Town the lead through a fine individual goal beating two defenders before firing past the keeper from just inside the box. This gave Town confidence and it wasn't long before Andrews doubled the lead through a quality finish.
Colts then played some excellent football and pulled a goal back post a free kick, which Town's defence failed to clear.
In the second half both sides had chances and only a fine double save from Town keeper Owen Smailes preserved the lead. Town's defence of Sam Thomas, Luke Hollidge, Harry Gilmore and Man of the Match Jacob Allonby kept the Colt's attacks at bay.
Andrews made the game safe for Town by finishing coolly under pressure to wrap up the hard earned three points.
Squad: Smailes, Thomas, Gilmore, Hollidge, Allonby, Watson, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Morgan, Andrews, Tobin and Goble.
Wasps man of the match: Jacob Allonby
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| :: Storrington Vipers Utd U13's 2, East Grinstead Town U13's 3 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's beat hosts Storrington Vipers 3-2 in the Horsham League Cup in a tightly contested match.
Town dominated the opening fifteen minutes although only a fine save from Town goalie Owen Smailes kept the scores level. Town took the lead after a dangerous cross from Jack Andrews was thumped into his own net by an unfortunate Vipers defender. This gave Town confidence and it wasn't long before a fine individual run from just inside Vipers half by Andrews made it 2-0.
In the second half Vipers piled forwards in search of a breakthrough but Andrews coolly flicked past the goalie to give Town a 3-0 lead. This stirred Vipers into life and they scored two excellent finishes from outside the box to ensure a nail biting final three minutes.
Town managed to hold on to progress through to the next round of the cup which their battling team performance deserved.
Squad: Smailes, Thomas, Morgan, Hollidge, Allonby, Watson, Goble, Wrintmore, Tobin, Kseniuk, Andrews and Harper.
Wasps Man of the Match: Whole Team
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| :: East Grinstead Town U13's 8, Horsham Sparrows U13's 2 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's hosted Horsham Sparrows and Won 8-2 in their latest Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
Town dominated the play in the opening fifteen minutes and were rewarded through three fine goals from Robbie Watson and a brace from Jack Andrews. Sparrows fought back and hit the crossbar through their lively centre forward, but it was Andrews who completed his first half hat trick which gave Town a well deserved 4-0 half time lead that their fine football deserved.
Sparrows pulled a goal back early in the second half and despite a spate of Sparrows corners, Town's defence of Sam Thomas, Luke Hollidge, Jacob Allonby and Harry Gilmore stood firm.
Andrews and then Connor Goble both scored from 20 yards before Town Man of Match Danny Morgan scored two tidy finishes to make it eight.
Sparrows scored a consolation second goal in the last five minutes.
Squad: Smailes, Thomas, Gilmore, Hollidge, Allonby, Watson, Morgan, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Andrews, Tobin, Goble and Harper.
Wasps Man of the Match: Danny Morgan
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| :: East Grinstead Town U13's 8, Horsham Crusaders U13's 3 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's won 8-3 against Horsham Crusaders in the First Round of the League Cup.
Horsham scored two excellent goals in the opening fifteen minutes against the run of play giving Town keeper Owen Smailes no chance. These goals shook Town into life and an excellent first half hat trick from Jack Andrews and a goal from Connor Tobin turned the tie on it's head giving Town a 4-2 half time lead.
Town grew in confidence in the second half and further goals from Andrews (3) and Tobin finished Crusaders off. Crusaders scored a consolation penalty.
Squad: Smailes, Thomas, Gilmore, Hollidge, Allonby, Morgan, Allonby, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Tobin, Andrews, and Goble
Wasps Man of the Match: Jack Andrews
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| :: Horsham Crusaders U13's 2, East Grinstead Town U13's 2 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's earned a creditable 2-2 draw against league leaders Horsham Crusaders in their latest Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
Horsham opened the scoring with a fine finish from the edge of the box midway through the fist half. Despite severe pressure Town's defence of Sam Thomas, Harry Gilmore, Owen Smailes, Luke Hollidge and some excellent saves from keeper Asa Harding kept Crusaders at bay.
Town grew in confidence and two fine goals from Robbie Watson and Connor Tobin gave Town a 2-1 half time lead.
In the second half Town suffered several injuries notably keeper Harding breaking a finger and the defence had to reshuffled with Smailes going in goal. Despite the teams brave effort Crusaders managed to get an equaliser. Town almost snatched victory when Michael Kseniuk struck the bar late on.
This was a great battling team performance.
Squad: Harding, Thomas, Gilmore, Hollidge, Smailes, Harper, Allonby, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Tobin, Goble and Harper.
Wasps Man of the Match: Luke Hollidge
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| :: Storrington Vipers Utd U13's 5, East Grinstead Town U13's 1 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's came away with a 5-1 defeat against Storrington Viper's in their second Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
Town started much the brighter side and scored in the first minute through an excellent finish from Jack Andrews. Town could have doubled their lead shortly afterwards but Vipers keeper made two fine saves to deny Town.
Vipers grew in confidence and scored two goals to turn the game on its head. Key moment of the match was when Andrews beat the goalie to the ball flicking it past him but the ball agonisingly went the wrong side of the post. Unfortunately for Town, Andrews was accidently injured by the keeper in this moment and missed the rest of the game due to a nasty looking injury.
In the second half Town seemed to lose their focus by the loss of Andrews and it wasn't long before Vipers increased their lead. Town still pushed forwards in an attempt to get back in the game but two further goals from Vipers sealed Town's fate this time.
Squad: Harding, Morgan, Gilmore, Hollidge, Smailes, Watson, Allonby, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Andrews, Tobin, Goble and Thomas.
Wasps Man of the Match: Asa Harding
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| :: East Grinstead Town U13's 11, Albury Eagles U13's 1 :: |
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East Grinstead Town U13's entertained Albury Eagles and emphatically won 11-1 in their opening Horsham & District Youth League Division B match.
Despite missing several early chances East Grinstead broke the deadlock through a fine finish from last season's top scorer Jack Andrews. Town soon doubled their lead through another goal from Andrews before further goals from Michael Kseniuk and Robbie Watson gave Town a well deserved 4-0 half time lead.
In the second half Town were never in any danger of relinquishing their lead and further goals from Paul Wrintmore, Connor Tobin, Connor Goble (2), Andrews and Kseniuk (2) to complete both their respective hat trick's. Only some excellent saves by Albury's goalkeeper kept the score down.
Albury scored a consolation goal at the end of the match.
This was a great team performance which will give Town a great confidence boost for the season that lies ahead.
Squad: Harding, Morgan, Gilmore, Hollidge, Smailes, Watson, Allonby, Wrintmore, Kseniuk, Tobin, Andrews, Goble, Harper and Thomas.
Wasps Man of the Match: Michael Kseniuk
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