Starting line up - Lee, Pleass, A Hendren, Bone (c), K Willmoth, Griffin, Guy, Matthews, Stroud, A Mooney, Langford
Lambourn were brimming with confidence after their away win at Milton last time out and this was reflected in their football early on as they caressed the ball around with ease and precision. They were soon rewarded for their elegant play after 5 minutes when close friends Hendren and Guy linked up well down the left hand side to set up an early chance for Ben Matthews who missed and easy chance.
The side from the valley's possession continued and another chance fell to club stalwart Ade Mooney who had a point blank shot cleared off the line by a Letcombe defender, which was defended with a hint of handball, the ref said no penalty!
Quiting his job on tarmac has made a significant difference to the game of Richie Guy who was sprightly from the 1st whistle, after 15 minutes he had a shot saved by the home side's goalkeeper, which was parried to Stroud who had his shot blocked from close range. Lambourn should be 3-0 up already!!
It was not until the 28th minute when Letcombe made their 1st threat on the Lambourn goal, when the away team were left exposed down the left hand side and the cross came in, however was met by a poor header from the Letcombe player - would this prove to be a wake up call for Lambourn?
On 34 minutes a reckless challenge came in from Pleass and despite both feet coming off the ground he did not even receive a talking to from the referee, the resultant free kick did however lead to Letcombe going 1-0 up, as the free kick was poorly defended, the ball fell to Joe Kent who supplied the finish.
Lambourn's reply was more or less instant after great work by Griffin who disco-danced through a a number of Letcombe players and then crossed into the box for the predatory skills of Danny Langford to apply the finish. 1-1.
Sadly, after 44 minutes, Lambourn's inspirational leader M Bone came off worse on 50/50 challenge where he appeared to jar his leg. Bone would play no further part and was replaced by local boy Mikey Annetts.
The half time whistle came and it was 1-1, Lambourn were struggling to work out how this was the case after they had all the possession and numerous chances, with Letcombe only really having 2 chances, 1 of which they had converted.
The 2nd half started much the same way as the 1st, with Ben Matthews heading over the bar from a corner, Matthews days as a striker really were looking like a distant memory.
Letcombe's best player was easily Lyle Gifford and on 60 minutes he reminded us why as he weaved in and out of 3 Lambourn defenders and unleashed a powerful shot, leaving Lambourn's new keeper no chance. 2-1 Letcombe.
Straight after the restart, Letcombe created again with a straight forward ball down the middle, however the Letcombe striker was thwarted by the valley keeper.
Managers Clake and McNally were forced into changes and this included the substitution of their goalkeeper who had injured himself conceding Lambourn's 2nd. On came Beale and in goal went utility player Mikey Annetts.
3 minutes after being thrust between the sticks, Annetts came for a cross, which defender Pleass also came for and sadly for Lambourn it was Pleass who got their 1st with his head and scored a screamer into his own net - Andy Gray would have been proud of that bullet header!
On 71 minutes last season's top scorer Joyce came on for Guy.
Lambourn had no choice other than to throw men forward, this built an element of pressure and on 81 minutes during a scramble in the home's area, the goalkeeper tried to clear the ball only to hit it straight at Stroud for it to end up in the net. 3-2 down, we were in for a grandstand finish?
The away team continued to press, however it was is vein as they only got close with a Mooney free kick, which was saved low to the keeper's left hand side.
This was huge disappointment after last week's win away to Milton, it will be left to managers Clarke and McNally to dust his players off and motivate them again for Saturday.
Man of the match - Letcombe's Lyle Gifford
Lambourn's MOM - Kirk Willmoth.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Monday, 15 August 2011
Monday, 15th August - Away v Milton United. Lambourn win 3-2!!!
Starting Line Up - Poulton, Pleass, Hendren, Bone (captain), K Willmoth, Langford, Matthews, Griffin, Beale, Mooney, Stroud.
Despite losing their 1st league game of the season on Saturday. The team from the valley came with 30 travelling fans, assisting with the total attendance of 77.
Lambourn started tentativley and both teams pumped long balls towards either set of back 4's, with captain Bone dealing comfortably for the away side. Milton got into their stride quicker, appearing more comfortable on the ball and playing a more attractive form of football. Local lad and village paper boy, Alex Hendren could take no more, so he went meandering down the left flank taking on 2 Milton players and when in the box crossed to veteran Mooney who laid the ball on a plate to Matthews who caressed the ball in the net. Lambourn 1-0 up, the crowd went wild!
Sadly, the early goal did not settle Lambourn and a suspect backpass from skipper Bone to his goalkeeper, which bounced up led our goalkeeper to handle the ball. The ref blew his whistle, booked Poooey for intentional handling and Milton equalised from the resulting indirect free kick.
For the subsequent 5 minutes Lambourn defended desperatly, until wonderkid, Hendren went on yet another mazey down the left hand side, fed inside to Griffin who earned a free kick. Mooney attempted to catch the Milton goalkeeper off his line, however proceeded to put the ball in the field behind the goal. On 15 minutes Mooney rolled back the years and broke through the home teams defence, unfortunatly he could not control his shot and skied his shot for a 2nd time.
On the half hour mark, Stroud made his 1st impact on the game by winning a 50/50 with the Milton goalkeeper, the ball fell to Mooney down the left hand side who cleverly chipped the ball towards the far post, the goalkeeper managed to guide the ball onto the bar, however the ball fell to Stroud who was rewarded for his own initial good work and calmly scored to put Lambourn back in front.
On 32 minutes, Lambourn's keeper made up for his earlier mistake by putting a rasping Milton shot over the cross bar.
Half time and Lambourn were delighted to be walking off 2-1 up despite not playing the better football or having the bulk of the possession.
The 2nd half got under way and this was the last thing the boys from the valley wanted, poor defending from a Milton free kick allowed a headed equalising goal.
Bizarrely, this goal appeared to galvanise the Labmourn team and they began to look a far better unit, by playing a more attractive brand of football, which saw them increase their possesion.
Sam Connors came on for Beale on the left hand side of midfield after 55 minutes.
Captain Bone had a chance to put his side back in fornt when the ball fell to him in the home side's box, however his shot was well blocked by the goalkeeper.
On 65 minutes, local boy and tarmacer Richard Guy came on for Griffin, this proved to be an inspirational move by Lambourn's management as Guy was released clear to luanch a thunderous shot into the Milton net to put the away team in the lead 3-2.
The game was delayed for 5 minutes after Guy's goal while new nets were replaced into the home side's goal.
Guy was proving to be a handful and was superbly put in by the argumentative Matthews, however could not convert on this occasion.
Lambourn continued to be dominant, which left Milton with no option than to continual foul the Lambourn players. 1 such foul resulted in a Mooney free kick on 83 minutes, which was blasted towards the Milton goal, the shot was too hot for their goalkeeper to handle and it fell to Connors who was a yard out, but unfortunatly his shot did not reach the goal line. What a shame the game could have been out of sight.
The game came towards an end not before the impressive Stroud put Mooney in 1 more time, with only the keeper to beat, however unselfishly rather than go for goal, Mooney decided to play for time and kicked the ball towards the corner flag.
All over and Lambourn are on their way with an impressive 3-2 victory away from home.
Managers Clarke and Macnally declined interviews after the game.
Man of the match - Danny Langford.
Despite losing their 1st league game of the season on Saturday. The team from the valley came with 30 travelling fans, assisting with the total attendance of 77.
Lambourn started tentativley and both teams pumped long balls towards either set of back 4's, with captain Bone dealing comfortably for the away side. Milton got into their stride quicker, appearing more comfortable on the ball and playing a more attractive form of football. Local lad and village paper boy, Alex Hendren could take no more, so he went meandering down the left flank taking on 2 Milton players and when in the box crossed to veteran Mooney who laid the ball on a plate to Matthews who caressed the ball in the net. Lambourn 1-0 up, the crowd went wild!
Sadly, the early goal did not settle Lambourn and a suspect backpass from skipper Bone to his goalkeeper, which bounced up led our goalkeeper to handle the ball. The ref blew his whistle, booked Poooey for intentional handling and Milton equalised from the resulting indirect free kick.
For the subsequent 5 minutes Lambourn defended desperatly, until wonderkid, Hendren went on yet another mazey down the left hand side, fed inside to Griffin who earned a free kick. Mooney attempted to catch the Milton goalkeeper off his line, however proceeded to put the ball in the field behind the goal. On 15 minutes Mooney rolled back the years and broke through the home teams defence, unfortunatly he could not control his shot and skied his shot for a 2nd time.
On the half hour mark, Stroud made his 1st impact on the game by winning a 50/50 with the Milton goalkeeper, the ball fell to Mooney down the left hand side who cleverly chipped the ball towards the far post, the goalkeeper managed to guide the ball onto the bar, however the ball fell to Stroud who was rewarded for his own initial good work and calmly scored to put Lambourn back in front.
On 32 minutes, Lambourn's keeper made up for his earlier mistake by putting a rasping Milton shot over the cross bar.
Half time and Lambourn were delighted to be walking off 2-1 up despite not playing the better football or having the bulk of the possession.
The 2nd half got under way and this was the last thing the boys from the valley wanted, poor defending from a Milton free kick allowed a headed equalising goal.
Bizarrely, this goal appeared to galvanise the Labmourn team and they began to look a far better unit, by playing a more attractive brand of football, which saw them increase their possesion.
Sam Connors came on for Beale on the left hand side of midfield after 55 minutes.
Captain Bone had a chance to put his side back in fornt when the ball fell to him in the home side's box, however his shot was well blocked by the goalkeeper.
On 65 minutes, local boy and tarmacer Richard Guy came on for Griffin, this proved to be an inspirational move by Lambourn's management as Guy was released clear to luanch a thunderous shot into the Milton net to put the away team in the lead 3-2.
The game was delayed for 5 minutes after Guy's goal while new nets were replaced into the home side's goal.
Guy was proving to be a handful and was superbly put in by the argumentative Matthews, however could not convert on this occasion.
Lambourn continued to be dominant, which left Milton with no option than to continual foul the Lambourn players. 1 such foul resulted in a Mooney free kick on 83 minutes, which was blasted towards the Milton goal, the shot was too hot for their goalkeeper to handle and it fell to Connors who was a yard out, but unfortunatly his shot did not reach the goal line. What a shame the game could have been out of sight.
The game came towards an end not before the impressive Stroud put Mooney in 1 more time, with only the keeper to beat, however unselfishly rather than go for goal, Mooney decided to play for time and kicked the ball towards the corner flag.
All over and Lambourn are on their way with an impressive 3-2 victory away from home.
Managers Clarke and Macnally declined interviews after the game.
Man of the match - Danny Langford.
Sunday, 14 August 2011
Penn and Tyler 2-1 Lambourn
Starting Line up, Eggleton, Dart, Bone(c), K Willmoth, Beale, Joyce, Griffin, Matthews, Goodey, Stroud & Mooney. Subs Rowbottom, Poulton, M Willmoth & Mcnally.
Press report provided by John Grimsdale (Penn & Tyler)
The visitors started at a good pace very eagerly and keen, which was expected. But Penn & Tylers Green FC worked well when Antonio Sepede flicked the ball on and a Wayne Booth header resulted in the vibrant Rino Sepede scoring early on, probably the fastest goal in the league today.
Penn & Tylers Green FC settled down and played well for the next 15 minutes then came a sucker punch from Lambourn Sports FC. The ball was picked up 25 yards out by Mooney, Penn & Tylers Green FC did not react and an excellent strike resulted in an equaliser for the visitors.
Then game went from end to end and our new signing Jamie West had a great chance and the ball went just wide. Penn & Tylers Green FC picked up again but the next – and best – chance fell to Lambourn Sports FC. A mistake at the back let them in but an excellent safe by Matt Cannings kept it at 1:1 at half time.
The opposition started brightly in the second half but never really hurt Penn & Tylers Green FC. We picked up the pace and started to run the game.
A good corner resulted in a near miss by Wayne Booth and Penn & Tylers Green FC started to gain in confidence. But Penn & Tylers Green FC nearly got caught out and another smothering save from Matt Cannings kept thing s even. Giovanni Sepede then made changes and Penn & Tylers Green FC were flying. Michael Benning closed down the opposition defence and a great pass from Chris Hurst released Johnny Mason who finished confidently.
With only a few minutes left Penn & Tylers Green FC saw the game out 2:1. It has been a long time since the 1st Team won their first game of the season.
Supporters MOM Mooney
Managers MOM K Willmoth
Press report provided by John Grimsdale (Penn & Tyler)
The visitors started at a good pace very eagerly and keen, which was expected. But Penn & Tylers Green FC worked well when Antonio Sepede flicked the ball on and a Wayne Booth header resulted in the vibrant Rino Sepede scoring early on, probably the fastest goal in the league today.
Penn & Tylers Green FC settled down and played well for the next 15 minutes then came a sucker punch from Lambourn Sports FC. The ball was picked up 25 yards out by Mooney, Penn & Tylers Green FC did not react and an excellent strike resulted in an equaliser for the visitors.
Then game went from end to end and our new signing Jamie West had a great chance and the ball went just wide. Penn & Tylers Green FC picked up again but the next – and best – chance fell to Lambourn Sports FC. A mistake at the back let them in but an excellent safe by Matt Cannings kept it at 1:1 at half time.
The opposition started brightly in the second half but never really hurt Penn & Tylers Green FC. We picked up the pace and started to run the game.
A good corner resulted in a near miss by Wayne Booth and Penn & Tylers Green FC started to gain in confidence. But Penn & Tylers Green FC nearly got caught out and another smothering save from Matt Cannings kept thing s even. Giovanni Sepede then made changes and Penn & Tylers Green FC were flying. Michael Benning closed down the opposition defence and a great pass from Chris Hurst released Johnny Mason who finished confidently.
With only a few minutes left Penn & Tylers Green FC saw the game out 2:1. It has been a long time since the 1st Team won their first game of the season.
Supporters MOM Mooney
Managers MOM K Willmoth
Sunday, 7 August 2011
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