In addition to the scorers in the first half, Tom was solid
for us in goal, as were Harry and Max in Defence and Sam and Oliver down the
wings.
The boys were quite excitable during the half time break and
we told them that concentration was key now in order to progress in the same
vein during the second half. Unfortunately this wasn’t taken on-board for the
first 10 minutes as we invited so much pressure onto ourselves it was unreal.
This period of play ultimately resulted in us conceding an own goal, but just
like last week, there was nothing we could of done about it other than to not
invite that kind of pressure onto ourselves as a team.
We started to compose ourselves a bit more after that period
of play but it did start to look like last time we played Groves and it was
becoming a real battle. Oliver Wrigley scored one to give us our 2-goal cushion
again but Groves hit back quickly, not once but twice (to now equalise)
with just minutes to spare.
In the past we would of gone on to lose this match – but the
boys are not only getting stronger physically, but also mentally – from kick
off, we passed the ball extremely well again and a great manoeuvre saw Sam
score a birthday weekend goal to give us the match 5-4!!!
Apart from the lapse in concentration early in the second
half, the team did well – Oscar, now in goal, is getting into the positions to
block and is starting to get some confidence which we will certainly work on
more in the next few weeks; Harry, OMG and Max again were solid in defence and
midfield when called upon. Sam, Tom, Oliver and Jack Binns again put immense pressure
on the opposition (especially in the last 10 minutes) to see us through to the
end.
There are clearly areas we need to work on, there always
will be, but I’m really pleased with what we have done over the last two weeks
– pure progression in every sense.
*****Dynamos Update******
Just to make you aware and to keep you updated with our
sister team; the Dynamos played Borras Park Albion this afternoon (its where I
went to after the Arrows game – a Wrexham-based league team) – we played really
well, running out eventual 3-2 winners – all 10 boys are to be commended
for the effort and their determination in the play today – it’s extremely
positive for the games ahead!
As a side note - I love it that I’ve had texts and mails
from parents of both teams to see how the other has done. Ultimately we
progressing as two equal ability teams under me and WE have had a great
collective day today – a great effort, from boys to parents and also to my
parent helpers today – here’s to next week!
Thanks,
Carl
AFC Waverton u9 Arrows & u9 Dynamos
07896 515717
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