Match Reports: Waverton Dynamos 3 - Tarvin 4 & Waverton Arrows 3 - Tarvin 3

Two great matches this evening with some real talent on display across all teams with some great positives and a couple of things to work on over the next few weeks.

Game 1: Waverton Dynamos 3 - Tarvin 4

Considering the Dynamos is a team that has only been formed over the last few weeks and still waiting to be processed into the league proper, we more than matched the first Tarvin team that had been playing for well over two years. We moved the ball around superbly at times and there was some great fluid passing going on; the main downside was that the boys are tending to literally attack as a team, all pushing up the pitch together which did on occasion leave us with no-one in our own half other than Finlay in goal! As we haven’t yet trained on any of the specific areas though, I can honestly say that the boys have clicked very quickly indeed and are already starting to know where others are on the pitch.

Some great displays across the entire pitch from back to front drew really solid praise from the Tarvin coaches who couldn’t believe how new the team was – really well played everyone.

Game 2: Waverton Arrows 3 - Tarvin 3

Our second match was just as competitive as the first, the main difference was that the Arrows were holding their positions a bit better - although not always! It was quite end to end in large periods and there was some great goalkeeping, defending and forward attacking play that we should be proud of. The main area in this second team that we need to address, and quickly, is our continued pressing of the ball across all areas of the pitch (we were being far too polite again this evening) and also our shooting – we had a number of chances and we have to at times know when to just put our foot through the ball rather than trying to place it into the net. We can certainly work on that though. Again, well played to all the boys tonight – it was a real hard-fought match, and sets us up well for next weekend.

I’m keeping it brief this week and will try to keep to this format going forward, although I can’t always promise it. As you know I handed out the new kit tonight – all the boys looked superb and seemed very proud to be wearing the colours. For the boys that weren’t there, I’ll hand them out at training next Friday which will be back at the County Offices in Upton: 5:45-6:45.

I’ll advise on matches for Saturday 7^th shortly – the Arrows definitely have a Shield game against Tarvin (!), but just waiting on confirmation of the location and time. For Dynamos, I’m trying to get a match sorted but am struggling with the location – I’ll keep you posted but time is starting to run out unfortunately.

Thanks all and hope you have a Happy New Year.

Carl

AFC Waverton u9 Arrows & u9 Dynamos
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