U9s Jets 2009-2010

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• September 12

• September 19

• September 26

• October 17

• October 24

• November 28

• December 5

12/09/09 - Pinewood Pumas 1-1 Binfield Jets

A fine September morning saw the Jets travel to Pinewood for the opening fixture of the season. There was only one change to the Jets team this season, Matthew joining in place of Sonny who has signed for Hawley.

The Jets had the better of the first 10 minutes and took the lead through a clinical finish from outside the box by Mark. Oskar brought the ball out of defence well throughout the half and there was some good passing by the Jets midfield of Joel, Alex and Aidan as we continued to enjoy the greater share of possession. Both Eddie and Cameron showed good control and made some neat turns up front to try and increase our lead but good defending coupled with our final ball letting us down on occasions meant we were unable to score again.  Just before halftime Pinewood broke clear of our defence but Matthew made a great save from the striker.

The second half was more evenly balanced in terms of possession but the Pinewood keeper was certainly the busier, making fine saves from Eddie and Mark before excelling himself with a tip over the bar from a shot by Joel.  Midday through the half Pinewood equalised from a corner and even though there were further chances at both ends the game finished 1-1.  Ellis remianed strong at the heart of the defence throughout the match and this was an impressive debut by Matthew in goal, displaying very good kicking and distribution skills.

An excellent match played in a great spirit against a very good Pinewood team!
 

19/09/09 - Binfield Jets 6 -1 California Royals 

26/09/09 - Binfield Jets 1 -1 Winnersh Rangers Lions

Team: Aidan (Captain); Alex, Cameron, Ellis, Joel, Mark, Eddie, Oskar, Matthew A fine

It was a bright sunny morning. The crowd basked in the late summer weather in short sleeves. Everybody went into the game knowing the two teams would be equally matched so feelings were tense. Joel demonstrated his skilful footwork to get past five Winnersh players and have a shot on goal, but it just skimmed over the top of the net. Winnersh then put the pressure on, but the Binfield defence was looking firm. Mark and Eddie showed us some excellent passing, culminating in Cameron hitting a 40-yard screamer just past the post. As Winnersh stepped up their attacking pace, Joel ran back the full length of the pitch defending brilliantly. Binfield’s defence continued to be firm with an excellent clearance from Aidan down the line to Eddie. Aidan later played a great cross into the box and Oskar headed it brilliantly, only missing the goal by a whisker.

After the first fifteen minutes, against the run of play, Winnersh made a break and scored a goal. Shortly afterwards, Joel passed the ball up to Aidan who passed it onto Eddie who neatly finished it off straight into the net, taking the score to 1-1. Winnersh then increased its pressure on Binfield. With good defending from Ellis and an excellent block by Matthew, the ongoing Winnersh attempts on goal were thwarted.

Half Time 1-1

At the beginning of the second half, Winnersh went for a long shot on goal, just slightly overshooting the crossbar. Another attack on goal followed in rapid succession, keeping Matthew on his toes. Matthew stayed focused and was proactive in saving several attempts on goal. Oskar and Alex did some very good defending as Winnersh kept the pressure on.

Binfield were awarded a free kick following a foul. Joel went for goal and it very nearly went in. We then saw consistently better play from Binfield with several more shots on goal. Joel passed the ball into Alex who then had a shot on goal, just skimming the side of the net.  

Winnersh then had a free kick following a hand ball, allowing Ellis once again to demonstrate his great defending. Shortly afterwards, Eddie seized an opportunity and had an excellent run down the pitch with an accurate shot on goal – great save by the Winnersh goalkeeper.

Final score 1-1

17/10/09 Binfield Jets 4 - 3 Hawley Raiders

Team:  Aidan; Alex (Captain), Cameron, Eddie, Ellis, Joel, Mark, Matthew, Oskar

A chilly morning greeted the players as they prepared to take on Hawley Raiders again. The last encounter had gone comfortably in favour of the Raiders – was today going to be the Jets day?

Both teams started with some confident play; the larger pitch helping to encourage a more fluid passing game.  First blood went to Hawley after only 5 minutes. Down 1-0, the Jets responded. Eddie hitting the post after a fine run up the right wing. Joel followed up with a searing shot which was just saved by the Hawley keeper. Undeterred, the Jets persisted attacking the Hawley defence. 15 minutes into the match, a fine through ball from Cameron found Eddie with just the goal keeper to beat. A gentle move to the left and Eddie placed the equaliser in the back of the net.

By now the Jets had the bit between their teeth. Shots at the Hawley goal were coming fast and furious but not finding their target. Finally, an excellent header from Joel found the back of the net.

Going into half time, the Jets were up 2-1.

The second half started with a determined Hawley on the offensive. The combination of Ellis’ solid defence and Matthew’s trustworthy keeping skills ensured that they were to be denied. Five minutes into the second half and the Jets responded putting Hawley under pressure. A corner from Aidan sailed past the goal mouth but with no one around to finish the cross. This was followed by a solid run from Alex up the right wing followed by another fine cross. Again, no one was able to complete the move. Finally, ten minutes in and Aidan found his target putting the Jets comfortably into the lead. With renewed confidence, a fine pass from Oscar was struck home by Eddie bringing the score to 4-1, a comfortable lead.

With just 5 minutes remaining, everything seemed to be going the Jets way. However, Hawley had other ideas and had not given up the battle. Keeping pressure on the Binfield defence, Hawley found their target and brought the score to 4-2. Within a minute Hawley had struck again bringing the score to 4-3. The Jets’ solid lead had been eroded. With little time left, Binfield steadied their nerves and once more went on the offensive. A cross from Eddie to Mark was struck firmly at the Hawley goal but just went over the bar. Much to the relief of the Binfield fans the final whistle was blown. A fantastic match played in great spirit by both teams.

Man of the match was awarded to Eddie.

24/10/09 - Finchampstead 1 - 1 Binfield

Binfield took to the field in their change strip of blue, playing uphill in the first half.  

Matt made an early save.  Oskar and Ellis were defending solidly.  There was a good passing move between Aidan, Alex and Joel.  Finchampstead played mainly on the break, but the Binfield defence stood strong.  Finch scored against the run of play with a long shot and a lucky high bounce.  Binfield soon hit back with an excellent passing movement between Joel and Eddie.  Eddie scored with a good finish.  Binfield continued to press.  Alex and Oskar were defending well, when the fast Finch strikers broke.  Mark cleared from a dangerous corner.

 Half time 1-1.

 Binfield started the second half on the attack.  However, they were finding it difficult against the crowded Finch defence.  The final ball wasn’t quite there.  Aidan made some good runs down the wing.  Cameron cleared in defence.  Chances were limited on both sides.  Finch came close in the middle of the half – but overall Matthew had few real shots to save.  Binfield finished strong, looking for the winner – and Joel saw a good shot hit the post as the clock ran out.

 In the end, a 1-1 draw against a competitive Finch team.  A battling performance despite the Halloween Disco the previous night!!  Capello does not have this to contend with!!

28/11/09 - Binfield Jets 4 - 2 Ascot United Hurricanes  

5/12/09 - Woodley Saints 0 - Binfield Jets 2

On a chilly December morn the Jets took to the field without their 'keeper Matt who had been struck down with illness overnight. Eddie 'the cat' volunteered to take the green jersey and the match got underway with the Jets playing some nice 1-2s in and around the box and then first Joel hit a post and then he saw a left foot screamer well saved by the keeper.

The ball was holding up in muddy conditions but the Jets were trying hard to keep the ball moving and great runs by Cameron and then Alex nearly resulted in what would have been a well deserved goal. But Woodley had their chances and great tackling back by Mark, Oskar and Ellis and a fine save by Eddie kept the score at 0-0.

With half time approaching the Jets turned on the pressure and the penalty box resembled a pin ball table with efforts from Cameron, Aidan and Joel being deflected blocked or saved. It was all getting too much for the anxious parents!

With Eddie handing over the green jersey Alex 'the I thought my parents should suffer a little more agony than the others' volunteered for the second half.

The game restarted and the Jets continued to press using the pace of Eddie to get behind the defence. Again there were deflections and last ditch defending and only a great save prevented Eddie from opening the scoring.

Then on the break Woodley had a couple of half chances but great tracking back by Oskar and a crunching tackle by Mark averted the danger. Then the Jets went into overdrive and again Aidan, Joel, Cameron and Eddie had excellent chances but the Woodley defence held firm. Eddie was then one on one but his goal bound effort was clawed away and then seconds later his shot whistled over the bar.

Surely it wasn't going to be 'one of those games' and then as if the script had been written Woodley started to exert some pressure. The Binfield parents held their breath as first Ellis then Oskar then Joel thwarted chances but it was Alex who palmed away the best chance and the sigh of relief could be heard in the car park two miles away!!

Then up the other end Eddie again saw his shot saved and Joel had a double effort blocked and then deflected for a corner. The corner was cleared and the ball hoofed up field. It was collected by Oskar who fed Joel who in turn fed Eddie and he then put Aidan in to race through and fire past the helpless keeper. Just rewards!!

Still Ellis had work to do at the back and in his typical accomplished style he brought the ball out and sent Aidan away who found Joel in space. His pass left Eddie chasing the ball with the keeper closing in at the same time. Eddie got to the ball first but the keepers momentum meant that Eddie was upended and a free kick was awarded 20 yards from goal. Eddie picked himself up and limped into position. Joel stood over the ball his eyes focused spaghetti western style on his target. He stepped forward and his shot cannoned off a defenders head and when it came down Mark was there to nonchalantly glance the ball into the far corner - 2-0 David Coleman!

A well earned but hard fought win against a very good Woodley side who showed plenty of effort and great resilience in defence. The scene is now set for another nail biting encounter next Sunday as second in the table Jets take on the leaders Windsor.

Man of the Match - Eddie