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Under 13's
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East Grinstead Town Under 13's Team
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[Last Updated: Monday 21st December 2009]
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| Under 13 Team Match Reports |
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- 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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| :: 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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