Highworth put pressure on the Lambourn defence almost immediately from the off. There were a number of half-chances but Lambourn’s defence soaked up the pressure. After 28 minutes Lambourn, against the run of play, got the ball up to Rich Guy who shot cleanly to beat Kurtis Sharkey from 20 yards.
This rattled the boys and instead of letting their heads drop they started to really work at their game to create many more chances. Ritchie Saunders had two good shots and both Rory Sproule and Josh Parsons had opportunities equalise.
Shortly before the interval, after some neat interchanges between Ryan Thomas and Rory, the ball was fed through to Josh who finished comfortably for the equaliser. Some minutes later Dan Hilder made a great run down the left and crossed superbly for Josh to claim his second from close range to give the Worthians a 2-1 half-time lead.
Highworth then took charge of the game and were relentless in their pursuit of goals. Yet again a great ball in from Danny Hilder left Rory with a tap-in on 52 minutes to put Highworth 3-1 up. Rory scored another soon after when he linked up with Josh to split the Lambourn defence wide open and he hooked the ball over the keeper.
Lambourn did not give up however and Shakes had to save well from Matt Pedder. Dave Webb then brought on Sean McKeon and he too had an immediate impact on the game. A sloppy pass out from the defence saw Josh collect the ball, round the keeper and calmly slot home for his hat-trick.
Hilds produced another great ball from the left to Sean who was brought down in the box and after quickly dusting himself down, converted the kick himself for the Worthians’ sixth of the tie.
With three minutes left to play, Ritchie Saunders knocked the ball into Sean and a skilful bit of footwork left him with the easy job of slotting home for his second and Highworth’s seventh of the afternoon.
Lambourn have some good players and they played with spirit but on the day there was a difference in class, with the Worthians playing some delightful football, which was reflected by the large score line.
Match report provided by Highworth FC.
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Lambourn through to last 16 after spicy local derby.
Starting Line Up Lambourn: Eggleton, Griffin, Pleass, Bone (c), Keller, McCready, Matthews, Langford, Collins, Guy & Pedder. Subs Dundas, M Annetts, Mcnally, Petts & Hendren.
Starting Line Up Childrey: Wise, Woodhouse, Macdonald, Wheeler, Doman, Bonner, Whitworth, Vaux, Eltham, Crawford & Wilkins. Subs Haines, North, Cannings, Pettis & Weeks.
With only a few miles separating the two clubs and a place in the last 16 up for grabs this was a real local derby. With former Lambourn player Crawford returning to his old stomping ground to add a little bit more spice. The game started with both sides biting into tackles but it was Lambourn who had the first chance, a defensive mistake from the Childrey centre halves allowed the ball to run through to Pedder. The pint sized striker raced through on goal but instead of slotting the ball home he tried tried to square the ball to Guy but under hit his pass and it was easily cleared for a corner. Pedder guiltily of trying to return the goal that Guy put on a plate for him last week. Lambourn were not to be denied and from the corner McCready picked out Bone who headed home from 6 yards. The skipper making his mark after missing the last 2 months with a knee injury.
The referee was to be one of the busiest men on the pitch as the tackles started to fly in, First into the notepad was Childrey's Woodhouse who was quickly followed by Vaux. Langford was starting to boss the midfield, The former winger has now been turned into a real central midfield enforcer.
On 37 minutes Childrey put together a fine passing that resulted in a fine cross from Whitworth that was met on the volley by Eltham, His strike smashing the post and dropping straight into Eggleton's arms. The referee was to be busy again as Griffin went into a 50/50 challenge with real aggression, Some Childrey players took exception to the type of challenge and piled in. They were quickly followed by a few Lambourn players & with plenty of pushing and shoving going on it was difficult for the referee to judge exactly what had taken place but he decided on 3 cautions. One for the original tackle from Griffin, One for Bone & one for Whitworth. With tempers still running high Keller was next in the book for a late tackle on Wilkins. Childrey would get back on level terms just before the break a quick passing move released Eltham on goal & as Eggleton narrowed the angle Bone and Pleass crashed into a tackle that flattened Eltham and left the referee with no choice but to point to the spot. Eltham dusted himself down and stroked the ball past Eggleton and into the bottom right hand corner of the net. Pedder managed to talk himself into the referee's notepad just before the break. The gifted striker's indiscipline is now a real worry for manager Robert Clark as the striker gets close to another ban.
Half time 1-1
Lambourn started the second brightly with Pedder going close and Matthews had a goal ruled out for a foul on the keeper. McCready was next to go close as he beat 3 players and his strike from 30 yards fizzed past the post. Crawford almost made a dream return to Bockhampton Road on the hour mark when his close chest control allowed him to turn and strike on his right foot narrowly missing the left hand post.
Both managers decided it was time to freshen things up as Eltham & Wilkins were replaced by Haines & Cannings & Lambourn replaced Collins with 16 year old striker Dundas. The over worked referee was back into his notepad again as he booked 3 more Lambourn players in the space of ten minutes first McCready for a succession of fouls, Pleass followed for a late challenge and then Matthews for saying a little to much to the official.
Lambourn started to really push for the winner in the last 15 minutes, Pedder and Dundas combined and Pedder's cross to the back post was just to heavy for Matthews as the midfielder stretched out a leg. Next it was Guy and Dundas to miss chances after a McCready cross caused a goal mouth scramble the ball finally hacked away by Wheeler. The final chance of the 90 minutes fell to Pedder, A great pass from Guy was brilliantly taken down on the edge of the box from Pedder but he dragged his effort wide and the game went into extra time.
90 mins 1-1.
Both sides created only one chance of note in the first half of extra time, First up was Pedder who missed from only 3 yards when he seemed certain to score. Childrey's chance fell to Cannings who headed over when unmarked only six yards from goal.
HT ET 1-1
The second half of extra time produced two more bookings and the winner for Lambourn. First up Crawford was booked for a late tackle then came Lambourn's winner. Guy, Pedder and Dundas combined to release the 16 year old into the box, He was tripped as he raced clear and the referee pinted to the spot. With Penalty taker Griffin off the pitch it fell to McCready to take the kick and the winger made no mistake as he smashed the ball straight down the middle. With the game drawing to a close Keller went up for a header and landed awkwardly injuring his shoulder and was replaced by Mcnally. It didn't take Mcnally long to talk his way into the referee's notepad. Lambourn with a total of 8 players booked in a ill tempered derby.
FT 2-1
8 mins Bone 1-0
42 mins Eltham 1-1 Pen
107 mins McCready 2-1 Pen
MOM Langford.
Manager Robbie Clark said he was pleased to get the win after our worst performance of recent weeks. He said we have a real tough test next week as we welcome Highworth Town FC in the Bluefin Insurance cup and the performance will need to be much improved but we know were capable of better and hope to prove that next week.
He added Rackham & K Willmoth will be back in the squad for next Saturday's fixture.
Next Fixture: Lambourn V Highworth Town FC 1.45pm KO
Starting Line Up Childrey: Wise, Woodhouse, Macdonald, Wheeler, Doman, Bonner, Whitworth, Vaux, Eltham, Crawford & Wilkins. Subs Haines, North, Cannings, Pettis & Weeks.
With only a few miles separating the two clubs and a place in the last 16 up for grabs this was a real local derby. With former Lambourn player Crawford returning to his old stomping ground to add a little bit more spice. The game started with both sides biting into tackles but it was Lambourn who had the first chance, a defensive mistake from the Childrey centre halves allowed the ball to run through to Pedder. The pint sized striker raced through on goal but instead of slotting the ball home he tried tried to square the ball to Guy but under hit his pass and it was easily cleared for a corner. Pedder guiltily of trying to return the goal that Guy put on a plate for him last week. Lambourn were not to be denied and from the corner McCready picked out Bone who headed home from 6 yards. The skipper making his mark after missing the last 2 months with a knee injury.
The referee was to be one of the busiest men on the pitch as the tackles started to fly in, First into the notepad was Childrey's Woodhouse who was quickly followed by Vaux. Langford was starting to boss the midfield, The former winger has now been turned into a real central midfield enforcer.
On 37 minutes Childrey put together a fine passing that resulted in a fine cross from Whitworth that was met on the volley by Eltham, His strike smashing the post and dropping straight into Eggleton's arms. The referee was to be busy again as Griffin went into a 50/50 challenge with real aggression, Some Childrey players took exception to the type of challenge and piled in. They were quickly followed by a few Lambourn players & with plenty of pushing and shoving going on it was difficult for the referee to judge exactly what had taken place but he decided on 3 cautions. One for the original tackle from Griffin, One for Bone & one for Whitworth. With tempers still running high Keller was next in the book for a late tackle on Wilkins. Childrey would get back on level terms just before the break a quick passing move released Eltham on goal & as Eggleton narrowed the angle Bone and Pleass crashed into a tackle that flattened Eltham and left the referee with no choice but to point to the spot. Eltham dusted himself down and stroked the ball past Eggleton and into the bottom right hand corner of the net. Pedder managed to talk himself into the referee's notepad just before the break. The gifted striker's indiscipline is now a real worry for manager Robert Clark as the striker gets close to another ban.
Half time 1-1
Lambourn started the second brightly with Pedder going close and Matthews had a goal ruled out for a foul on the keeper. McCready was next to go close as he beat 3 players and his strike from 30 yards fizzed past the post. Crawford almost made a dream return to Bockhampton Road on the hour mark when his close chest control allowed him to turn and strike on his right foot narrowly missing the left hand post.
Both managers decided it was time to freshen things up as Eltham & Wilkins were replaced by Haines & Cannings & Lambourn replaced Collins with 16 year old striker Dundas. The over worked referee was back into his notepad again as he booked 3 more Lambourn players in the space of ten minutes first McCready for a succession of fouls, Pleass followed for a late challenge and then Matthews for saying a little to much to the official.
Lambourn started to really push for the winner in the last 15 minutes, Pedder and Dundas combined and Pedder's cross to the back post was just to heavy for Matthews as the midfielder stretched out a leg. Next it was Guy and Dundas to miss chances after a McCready cross caused a goal mouth scramble the ball finally hacked away by Wheeler. The final chance of the 90 minutes fell to Pedder, A great pass from Guy was brilliantly taken down on the edge of the box from Pedder but he dragged his effort wide and the game went into extra time.
90 mins 1-1.
Both sides created only one chance of note in the first half of extra time, First up was Pedder who missed from only 3 yards when he seemed certain to score. Childrey's chance fell to Cannings who headed over when unmarked only six yards from goal.
HT ET 1-1
The second half of extra time produced two more bookings and the winner for Lambourn. First up Crawford was booked for a late tackle then came Lambourn's winner. Guy, Pedder and Dundas combined to release the 16 year old into the box, He was tripped as he raced clear and the referee pinted to the spot. With Penalty taker Griffin off the pitch it fell to McCready to take the kick and the winger made no mistake as he smashed the ball straight down the middle. With the game drawing to a close Keller went up for a header and landed awkwardly injuring his shoulder and was replaced by Mcnally. It didn't take Mcnally long to talk his way into the referee's notepad. Lambourn with a total of 8 players booked in a ill tempered derby.
FT 2-1
8 mins Bone 1-0
42 mins Eltham 1-1 Pen
107 mins McCready 2-1 Pen
MOM Langford.
Manager Robbie Clark said he was pleased to get the win after our worst performance of recent weeks. He said we have a real tough test next week as we welcome Highworth Town FC in the Bluefin Insurance cup and the performance will need to be much improved but we know were capable of better and hope to prove that next week.
He added Rackham & K Willmoth will be back in the squad for next Saturday's fixture.
Next Fixture: Lambourn V Highworth Town FC 1.45pm KO
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Lambourn win 3 on the bounce!
Starting Line Up: Woodley, Smith, Nunn, Cooper, Edwards(c), Thomas, Tallit, Rann, Gordon, Sanyer, Isaiew & Simms Subs: Goodwin, Kaherty & Hiscock.
Lambourn: Petts, Griffin, Pleass (C), Rowbottom, Keller, McCready, Langford, Matthews, Rackham, Guy & Pedder Subs: M Annetts, Collins, Bone, Eggleton, Mcnally.
Lambourn went to Woodley without striker Adrian Mooney who has decided to take some time out from the game & Hendren missing through injury. Even with the loss of Mooney & Hendren Lambourn were still very confident after winning the last four games and already beating Woodley earlier in the season in the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup.
Lambourn couldn't of wished for a better start after a defence mix up released Guy he drew the keeper out and rolled the ball square for Pedder to roll the ball home from 8 yards into an empty net on 5 minutes. With the length of the grass on the Woodley pitch making it hard for both sides to pass the ball. The tackles were flying in and Matthews received a warning after a late challenge. On 17 minutes Lambourn doubled there advantage, A diagonal 50 yard pass from McCready sailed over Thomas's head and dropped perfectly into the path of Guy he took it first time on the half volley lobbing the ball over the keeper from 20 yards. A wonderful finish from Guy who is looking to fill the void left by Mooney.
Woodley pushed forward and created the next chance on 20 minutes when a free kick was met by Tall it but his header was well stopped by Petts. Lambourn had to survive a succession of Woodley corners on 25 minutes some last ditch defending keeping the score at 2-0. New signing Rackham should of got a debut goal on the half hour mark a great delivery from McCready was headed wide when should of scored from 6 yards.
Rackham was again to be wasteful in front of goal on 35 minutes when Guy supplied the perfect pass to the winger in the 6 yard box but his touch was poor and the chance went begging. Lambourn were now on the front foot and full back Griffin went on a powerful run as he burst into the box he appeared to be tripped, The Ref took his time before waving away Lambourn's appeals. The next chance was crafted out by a great one touch passing move involving Pedder, Matthews, Langford and finally Guy as he set up Rackham to try his luck from the edge of the box. This time he hit the target with a powerful strike only to be denied by a great save from Smith. The last action of the half was a booking for Tallit as he dived in on Pedder.
Half time 0-2.
Woodley came out for the second half a different side and put Lambourn under pressure Lambourn picking up two quick bookings first Pedder showing his frustration by kicking the ball away & then Matthews followed him into the book for a angry reaction after a challenge from Gordan. Woodley were now bossing the game and they created a great chance for Isaiew on 59 minutes he was clean through with Petts but the keeper stood up big and denied the striker. Woodley would not be denied for long and on 61 minutes they pulled one back. Some slick passing around the box allowed Sanyer to strike at goal, Petts stopped it at near post but could only send the ball straight into the path of Edwards who smashed it home from 6 yards. This spurred Lambourn back into life and straight from the restart they went on the attack, Nunn Booked for a block on Rackham & from the free kick McCready picked out Matthews but the Midfielder headed over from 8 yards. Woodley wasted the next chance after Griffin had given a free kick on the left a great delivery found Isaiew unmarked 6 yards from goal but the striker headed over. On 71 minutes Woodley had the best chance to get something from the game Sanyer was through he took his effort early from 20 yards but Petts produced a great one handed save pushing the ball onto the bar and back into the keeper's arms.
Lambourn were next to hit the bar after a McCready corner was met by Pedder the striker unlucky not too double his tally. Woodley were now throwing everything forward but with Pleass & Rowbttom having another impressive game at centre half Woodley were denied any further chances and Lambourn were grateful for the full time whistle.
Woodley MOM Tallit
Lambourn MOM Guy
Manager Robert Clark said he was pleased with the 3 points after a real battle. We will play better than this and get beat in games this season. At times you have to grind out results and we managed that today. I also hope to sign Danny Pearce from Newbury Town FC in the next couple weeks but we have lost Keeper Stephen Lee to Hungerford Town FC.
Next Fixture Berks & Bucks 19/11/11 Home V Childrey 1.30pm KO
Lambourn: Petts, Griffin, Pleass (C), Rowbottom, Keller, McCready, Langford, Matthews, Rackham, Guy & Pedder Subs: M Annetts, Collins, Bone, Eggleton, Mcnally.
Lambourn went to Woodley without striker Adrian Mooney who has decided to take some time out from the game & Hendren missing through injury. Even with the loss of Mooney & Hendren Lambourn were still very confident after winning the last four games and already beating Woodley earlier in the season in the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup.
Lambourn couldn't of wished for a better start after a defence mix up released Guy he drew the keeper out and rolled the ball square for Pedder to roll the ball home from 8 yards into an empty net on 5 minutes. With the length of the grass on the Woodley pitch making it hard for both sides to pass the ball. The tackles were flying in and Matthews received a warning after a late challenge. On 17 minutes Lambourn doubled there advantage, A diagonal 50 yard pass from McCready sailed over Thomas's head and dropped perfectly into the path of Guy he took it first time on the half volley lobbing the ball over the keeper from 20 yards. A wonderful finish from Guy who is looking to fill the void left by Mooney.
Woodley pushed forward and created the next chance on 20 minutes when a free kick was met by Tall it but his header was well stopped by Petts. Lambourn had to survive a succession of Woodley corners on 25 minutes some last ditch defending keeping the score at 2-0. New signing Rackham should of got a debut goal on the half hour mark a great delivery from McCready was headed wide when should of scored from 6 yards.
Rackham was again to be wasteful in front of goal on 35 minutes when Guy supplied the perfect pass to the winger in the 6 yard box but his touch was poor and the chance went begging. Lambourn were now on the front foot and full back Griffin went on a powerful run as he burst into the box he appeared to be tripped, The Ref took his time before waving away Lambourn's appeals. The next chance was crafted out by a great one touch passing move involving Pedder, Matthews, Langford and finally Guy as he set up Rackham to try his luck from the edge of the box. This time he hit the target with a powerful strike only to be denied by a great save from Smith. The last action of the half was a booking for Tallit as he dived in on Pedder.
Half time 0-2.
Woodley came out for the second half a different side and put Lambourn under pressure Lambourn picking up two quick bookings first Pedder showing his frustration by kicking the ball away & then Matthews followed him into the book for a angry reaction after a challenge from Gordan. Woodley were now bossing the game and they created a great chance for Isaiew on 59 minutes he was clean through with Petts but the keeper stood up big and denied the striker. Woodley would not be denied for long and on 61 minutes they pulled one back. Some slick passing around the box allowed Sanyer to strike at goal, Petts stopped it at near post but could only send the ball straight into the path of Edwards who smashed it home from 6 yards. This spurred Lambourn back into life and straight from the restart they went on the attack, Nunn Booked for a block on Rackham & from the free kick McCready picked out Matthews but the Midfielder headed over from 8 yards. Woodley wasted the next chance after Griffin had given a free kick on the left a great delivery found Isaiew unmarked 6 yards from goal but the striker headed over. On 71 minutes Woodley had the best chance to get something from the game Sanyer was through he took his effort early from 20 yards but Petts produced a great one handed save pushing the ball onto the bar and back into the keeper's arms.
Lambourn were next to hit the bar after a McCready corner was met by Pedder the striker unlucky not too double his tally. Woodley were now throwing everything forward but with Pleass & Rowbttom having another impressive game at centre half Woodley were denied any further chances and Lambourn were grateful for the full time whistle.
Woodley MOM Tallit
Lambourn MOM Guy
Manager Robert Clark said he was pleased with the 3 points after a real battle. We will play better than this and get beat in games this season. At times you have to grind out results and we managed that today. I also hope to sign Danny Pearce from Newbury Town FC in the next couple weeks but we have lost Keeper Stephen Lee to Hungerford Town FC.
Next Fixture Berks & Bucks 19/11/11 Home V Childrey 1.30pm KO
Monday, 7 November 2011
Match Report and New signing!!!!
Lambourn 2-1 Letcombe
Pedder 37 Baldwin 50
Pedder 74
Starting Line Up's, Lambourn: Eggleton, Griffin, Pleass (c) Rowbottom, Hendren, McCready, Matthews, Langford, Rowe, Pedder & Mooney. Subs Annetts, Keller, Guy & Petts.
Letcombe: Joyce, Stone, Faircloth, Glover, Webb, Eatwell, Pendell (c), Brind, Denny, Gifford & Rutter. Subs: Baldwin, Horswell & Kent.
With Lambourn's recent good from they went into this local derby buzzing with confidence, Striker Pedder returned from suspension but stand in skipper Willmoth was unavailable.
The game started with a Lambourn penalty appeal after only 4 minutes, Langford's tumble looked theatrical and the ref waved away his appeals. Lambourn were soon creating again this time the direct approach as a long kick from Eggleton was misjudged by Glover, Pedder darted in behind but his strike was well blocked. Pedder was again in the thick of it as he earned a free kick 30 yards from goal, Mooney took aim and only a great one handed save from Joyce prevented the veteran striker from opening the scoring. A high tackle from Pendell on Langford brought the games first booking.
Lambourn were in control of the game and the chances started to come, McCready going on a powerful run from inside his own half and unleashing an effort from 30 yards only to be denied by a great block from Faircloth. The ball fell straight into the path of Mooney who's chipped effort dropped just over the bar. Letcombe nearly caught the Lambourn on the counter attack when a quick free kick released Denny but the striker missed the target from 12 yards. Pedder was to miss one of the easiest chances of his career after a clever ball from Mooney sent him through on goal he showed great composure as he rounded Joyce but then somehow he hit the post from only 3 yards. It was proving to be a frustrating afternoon as Matthews, Mooney & Pedder again all had chances only to be denied by Joyce. Rowbottom was next to miss as his unmarked header from 7 yards missed the target.
On 37 minutes a moment of real quality that opened the scoring, A quickly taken free kick from Mooney out on the right was met by Pedder on the volley the ball flying into the top corner before Joyce could move. Lambourn created the last chance of the half as a great cross from Mccready was met by Langford with a powerful header from 10 yards out, his effort came back off the post and span wide to Mooney he drove the ball across goal but Rowbottom was offside as he finished from 5 yards. 1-0 to the home side but the management disappointed the lead was only one.
Some tough words from the Letcombe manager Gifford at half time meant Letcombe came out looking alot sharper in the second half and it wasn't long before they were back on level terms. A delivery in from the left caused panic in the Lambourn defence allowing Baldwin to steal in unmarked and head in from 6 yards. Letcombe had shaken off there poor first half performance and had Lambourn on the back foot, A clever worked corner allowed Eatwell to strike from the edge of the box. Griffin had stayed alert on the post and managed to clear off the line. Lambourn were forced into a change as Guy replaced Hendren, The defenders ankle injury finally got the better of him after a crunching tackle. He now looks set to miss the trip to Woodley this weekend. On 65 minutes Griffin got himself into the ref's notebook for the 4th time this season after a lunging tackle on Gifford.
Both sides made changes as Lambourn replaced Mooney with Keller and Letcombe sub Horswell came off the bench to make a real impact but with no reward. The striker hit a great curling effort from 20 yards but was denied by Eggleton at full stretch down to his right. With 15 minutes to go Lambourn got the winner as a McCready diagonal ball was headed back across goal from Guy into Pedder's path & the striker's volley from close range left Joyce stranded. Letcombe wouldn't accept defeat easily and Horswell had a great chance to get a point when put through one on one with Eggleton but the keeper denied him again as he stayed big and blocked the effort with his right boot. Lambourn were now being forced into some last ditch tackles and Pleass was booked for a lunge and Keller booked for a trip. As the game was coming to a close Letcombe created one more chance and should of got the equaliser. Griffin got a second yellow and was sent off for a shirt pull just outside the box but as the ref blew for the free kick Horswell headed the ball over the keeper and into the net but to the Letcombe striker's disappointment the ref pulled it back for the free kick. This was to be the last kick of the game but it was wasted as the free kick was blasted into the wall and Lambourn got back to back win's in the league for the first time this season.
Mom Letcombe Joyce
Mom Lambourn Matthews
Attendance 22
Manager Robert Clark said with the cup games we have played as well we are now on a decent run and I hope that will continue Saturday. He also said that he has added another former Thatcham Town player this week. Steve Rackham joining Dan Collins, Danny Langford & Matt Pedder in making the switch between the two sides. "Racks has a great work rate and a real eye for a goal. Its just a case of completing the paperwork this week and I hope he will be in the squad for Saturday.
Pedder 37 Baldwin 50
Pedder 74
Starting Line Up's, Lambourn: Eggleton, Griffin, Pleass (c) Rowbottom, Hendren, McCready, Matthews, Langford, Rowe, Pedder & Mooney. Subs Annetts, Keller, Guy & Petts.
Letcombe: Joyce, Stone, Faircloth, Glover, Webb, Eatwell, Pendell (c), Brind, Denny, Gifford & Rutter. Subs: Baldwin, Horswell & Kent.
With Lambourn's recent good from they went into this local derby buzzing with confidence, Striker Pedder returned from suspension but stand in skipper Willmoth was unavailable.
The game started with a Lambourn penalty appeal after only 4 minutes, Langford's tumble looked theatrical and the ref waved away his appeals. Lambourn were soon creating again this time the direct approach as a long kick from Eggleton was misjudged by Glover, Pedder darted in behind but his strike was well blocked. Pedder was again in the thick of it as he earned a free kick 30 yards from goal, Mooney took aim and only a great one handed save from Joyce prevented the veteran striker from opening the scoring. A high tackle from Pendell on Langford brought the games first booking.
Lambourn were in control of the game and the chances started to come, McCready going on a powerful run from inside his own half and unleashing an effort from 30 yards only to be denied by a great block from Faircloth. The ball fell straight into the path of Mooney who's chipped effort dropped just over the bar. Letcombe nearly caught the Lambourn on the counter attack when a quick free kick released Denny but the striker missed the target from 12 yards. Pedder was to miss one of the easiest chances of his career after a clever ball from Mooney sent him through on goal he showed great composure as he rounded Joyce but then somehow he hit the post from only 3 yards. It was proving to be a frustrating afternoon as Matthews, Mooney & Pedder again all had chances only to be denied by Joyce. Rowbottom was next to miss as his unmarked header from 7 yards missed the target.
On 37 minutes a moment of real quality that opened the scoring, A quickly taken free kick from Mooney out on the right was met by Pedder on the volley the ball flying into the top corner before Joyce could move. Lambourn created the last chance of the half as a great cross from Mccready was met by Langford with a powerful header from 10 yards out, his effort came back off the post and span wide to Mooney he drove the ball across goal but Rowbottom was offside as he finished from 5 yards. 1-0 to the home side but the management disappointed the lead was only one.
Some tough words from the Letcombe manager Gifford at half time meant Letcombe came out looking alot sharper in the second half and it wasn't long before they were back on level terms. A delivery in from the left caused panic in the Lambourn defence allowing Baldwin to steal in unmarked and head in from 6 yards. Letcombe had shaken off there poor first half performance and had Lambourn on the back foot, A clever worked corner allowed Eatwell to strike from the edge of the box. Griffin had stayed alert on the post and managed to clear off the line. Lambourn were forced into a change as Guy replaced Hendren, The defenders ankle injury finally got the better of him after a crunching tackle. He now looks set to miss the trip to Woodley this weekend. On 65 minutes Griffin got himself into the ref's notebook for the 4th time this season after a lunging tackle on Gifford.
Both sides made changes as Lambourn replaced Mooney with Keller and Letcombe sub Horswell came off the bench to make a real impact but with no reward. The striker hit a great curling effort from 20 yards but was denied by Eggleton at full stretch down to his right. With 15 minutes to go Lambourn got the winner as a McCready diagonal ball was headed back across goal from Guy into Pedder's path & the striker's volley from close range left Joyce stranded. Letcombe wouldn't accept defeat easily and Horswell had a great chance to get a point when put through one on one with Eggleton but the keeper denied him again as he stayed big and blocked the effort with his right boot. Lambourn were now being forced into some last ditch tackles and Pleass was booked for a lunge and Keller booked for a trip. As the game was coming to a close Letcombe created one more chance and should of got the equaliser. Griffin got a second yellow and was sent off for a shirt pull just outside the box but as the ref blew for the free kick Horswell headed the ball over the keeper and into the net but to the Letcombe striker's disappointment the ref pulled it back for the free kick. This was to be the last kick of the game but it was wasted as the free kick was blasted into the wall and Lambourn got back to back win's in the league for the first time this season.
Mom Letcombe Joyce
Mom Lambourn Matthews
Attendance 22
Manager Robert Clark said with the cup games we have played as well we are now on a decent run and I hope that will continue Saturday. He also said that he has added another former Thatcham Town player this week. Steve Rackham joining Dan Collins, Danny Langford & Matt Pedder in making the switch between the two sides. "Racks has a great work rate and a real eye for a goal. Its just a case of completing the paperwork this week and I hope he will be in the squad for Saturday.
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Lambourn win on Pens after 8 goal thriller!!
Starting Line Up Lambourn: Eggleton, Griffin, Pleass, Willmoth (c) Hendren, McCready, Langford, Matthews, Rowe, Guy & Mooney. Subs: Rowbottom, Collins & Annetts.
Highmoor Ibis: Elton, Gallimore, Campbell, Lynch, Eade, Theophanides, Alleyne, Griffin, (C) Baker, Small-King & Brown Subs: Fordie-small, Richardson, Reid & Peacock.
Lambourn took a break from league action as they entered the Bluefin Insurance Challenge Cup. With Wood & Bone still missing through injury and Pedder suspended Rob Clark plucked John Rowe from the Res for his first full game at Hellenic level. Rowe really impressed & will be hoping to hang onto the shirt for the visit of Letcombe this weekend.
The game started with both sides having early chances, Guy missing his chance after some good work by Rowe, Matthews & Mooney. While Guy was wasteful in front of goal Baker was not so generous, Willmoth missed judged his header and Baker took a good touch before a great strike. 1-0 to the away side after only 8 minutes. Eggleton was called into action soon after when Baker hit a great free kick from 20 yards. The keeper diving full stretch to his right to turn the ball round the post.
Guy was soon to make up for his early miss when Mooney picked out the striker with a pinpoint cross, He headed home powerfully from 10 yards. Lambourn were now starting to get into there passing game and after a great one touch move between Guy, Mooney & Rowe it was Guy again who found himself in on goal, The striker really should of scored but Elton produced a great save from 6 yards. Lambourn had the ball in the net on the half hour mark after a powerful run from Griffin and a clever pass released Rowe, He finished well but was denied by a linesman flag. The next effort on goal gave Lambourn the lead as Matthews delivered his contender for goal of the season, The Midfielder picked up the ball 40 yards from goal beat his man & unleashed a unstoppable strike from 30 yards. The keeper hardly moved as the ball flew over him and dipped into the top left corner.
Lambourn had some defending to do to get to half time in the lead, A mistake from Eggleton as he dropped a cross the ball dropping to Griffin but Matthews had spotted the danger and was on hand to clear off the line.
Half time 2-1
Highmoor started the second half at a real tempo and on 55 minutes they levelled, A great solo effort from Griffin as he danced past 3 challenges before smashing the ball home from 12 yards. Highmoor were on top now and only some great defending from Pleass was keeping them at bay. A poor clearance from Eggleton gifted Griffin with a chance but the Skipper gave Eggleton the chance to make up for his mistake as the midfielder dwelled on the ball & the keeper blocked well at his feet.
It took Lamboun 75 minutes before they started to create chances but they created 3 in as many minutes first McCready had a free kick saved low to the keepers right. Next a McCready delivery was volleyed over by Matthews before they got the break through. Mooney delivered the ball to the back post Matthews headed the ball back across goal & Willmoth throw himself at it to score from 6 yards.
As the game was drawing to a close it looked like that would be a end to the goal scoring but Highmoor had other ideas, Great pressure in midfield forced Mooney into giving the ball away a great pass from Griffin released Baker and the striker showed great composure taking a couple of touches before leaving Eggleton with no chance.
The ref confirmed 3 minutes of stoppage time and that was long enough for both sides to grab another goal each. First Lambourn thought they had scored the winner when Rowe picked out Guy at the back post and the striker got his second of the game after a simple header. Highmoor equalised with the last kick of the game after a poor header dropped to Alleyne on the edge of the box, His first time volley was unstoppable.
90 Mins 4-4
Extra time was a midfield battle with both sides desperate not to make a mistake, only two real chances were created and one booking. McCready & Baker both missing the chances and Annetts getting the booking. So to penalty kicks:
Mattthews: Scored
Griffin: Scored
Pleass: Scored
Read: Scored
Annetts: Scored
Brown: Scored
Rowe: Missed
Baker: Missed
McCready: Scored
Campbell: Missed
Mom Pleass
Manager Rob Clark was worried by the goals conceded but with centre half & club captain Bone due back from injury soon he hopes things will soon tighten up. He was very impressed with Rowe on debut he said " For a lad of his size he could of easily been bullied out there today but he showed great commitment and has a good football brain.
Clark also announced the signings of James Keller from Fairford along with Ross Petts from Newbury & i am looking to add one more face in the next few days. With Fraser Joyce & David Stroud leaving the club we needed to add in certain areas he added.
Highmoor Ibis: Elton, Gallimore, Campbell, Lynch, Eade, Theophanides, Alleyne, Griffin, (C) Baker, Small-King & Brown Subs: Fordie-small, Richardson, Reid & Peacock.
Lambourn took a break from league action as they entered the Bluefin Insurance Challenge Cup. With Wood & Bone still missing through injury and Pedder suspended Rob Clark plucked John Rowe from the Res for his first full game at Hellenic level. Rowe really impressed & will be hoping to hang onto the shirt for the visit of Letcombe this weekend.
The game started with both sides having early chances, Guy missing his chance after some good work by Rowe, Matthews & Mooney. While Guy was wasteful in front of goal Baker was not so generous, Willmoth missed judged his header and Baker took a good touch before a great strike. 1-0 to the away side after only 8 minutes. Eggleton was called into action soon after when Baker hit a great free kick from 20 yards. The keeper diving full stretch to his right to turn the ball round the post.
Guy was soon to make up for his early miss when Mooney picked out the striker with a pinpoint cross, He headed home powerfully from 10 yards. Lambourn were now starting to get into there passing game and after a great one touch move between Guy, Mooney & Rowe it was Guy again who found himself in on goal, The striker really should of scored but Elton produced a great save from 6 yards. Lambourn had the ball in the net on the half hour mark after a powerful run from Griffin and a clever pass released Rowe, He finished well but was denied by a linesman flag. The next effort on goal gave Lambourn the lead as Matthews delivered his contender for goal of the season, The Midfielder picked up the ball 40 yards from goal beat his man & unleashed a unstoppable strike from 30 yards. The keeper hardly moved as the ball flew over him and dipped into the top left corner.
Lambourn had some defending to do to get to half time in the lead, A mistake from Eggleton as he dropped a cross the ball dropping to Griffin but Matthews had spotted the danger and was on hand to clear off the line.
Half time 2-1
Highmoor started the second half at a real tempo and on 55 minutes they levelled, A great solo effort from Griffin as he danced past 3 challenges before smashing the ball home from 12 yards. Highmoor were on top now and only some great defending from Pleass was keeping them at bay. A poor clearance from Eggleton gifted Griffin with a chance but the Skipper gave Eggleton the chance to make up for his mistake as the midfielder dwelled on the ball & the keeper blocked well at his feet.
It took Lamboun 75 minutes before they started to create chances but they created 3 in as many minutes first McCready had a free kick saved low to the keepers right. Next a McCready delivery was volleyed over by Matthews before they got the break through. Mooney delivered the ball to the back post Matthews headed the ball back across goal & Willmoth throw himself at it to score from 6 yards.
As the game was drawing to a close it looked like that would be a end to the goal scoring but Highmoor had other ideas, Great pressure in midfield forced Mooney into giving the ball away a great pass from Griffin released Baker and the striker showed great composure taking a couple of touches before leaving Eggleton with no chance.
The ref confirmed 3 minutes of stoppage time and that was long enough for both sides to grab another goal each. First Lambourn thought they had scored the winner when Rowe picked out Guy at the back post and the striker got his second of the game after a simple header. Highmoor equalised with the last kick of the game after a poor header dropped to Alleyne on the edge of the box, His first time volley was unstoppable.
90 Mins 4-4
Extra time was a midfield battle with both sides desperate not to make a mistake, only two real chances were created and one booking. McCready & Baker both missing the chances and Annetts getting the booking. So to penalty kicks:
Mattthews: Scored
Griffin: Scored
Pleass: Scored
Read: Scored
Annetts: Scored
Brown: Scored
Rowe: Missed
Baker: Missed
McCready: Scored
Campbell: Missed
Mom Pleass
Manager Rob Clark was worried by the goals conceded but with centre half & club captain Bone due back from injury soon he hopes things will soon tighten up. He was very impressed with Rowe on debut he said " For a lad of his size he could of easily been bullied out there today but he showed great commitment and has a good football brain.
Clark also announced the signings of James Keller from Fairford along with Ross Petts from Newbury & i am looking to add one more face in the next few days. With Fraser Joyce & David Stroud leaving the club we needed to add in certain areas he added.
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