Lambourn Starting Line Up: Petts, Griffin, Pleass, Bone (C) Keller, McCready, Matthews, Langford, Rackham, Guy & Pedder. Subs Willmoth, Dundas, Annetts & Eggleton
Chalfont Starting Line Up: Degelas, Wilson, Quantrill, Duncan, Harding, Williams, Holt, Sweales, Tripp, Webb & Mason. Subs: Feaver, Baile, Skinner, Martindale & Seddon.
Lambourn went into the game knowing that 3 points would take them level with Chalfont & put them into the top six for the first time this season. Rob Clarke had first choice goalkeeper Eggleton only able to sit on the bench after picking up a knock last week but welcomed back midfielder Langford after injury.
Lambourn started the game quickly and nearly opened the scoring with there very first attack as a corner was headed back the goal from Guy but just out the reach of both Pedder and Matthews. Lambourn had settled the better of the two sides moving the ball around well and creating the better of the opening chances. Pedder guilty of missing a free header from 8 yards out after a cross by Keller was flicked on by McCready. Holt had the best chance for Chalfont in the opening exchanges but he fired over after a tricky run.
On 24 minutes Lambourn opened the scoring a short corner from McCready to Griff gave the full back time to deliver, His cross was headed straight to Guy who smashed the in on the half volley from 10 yards. Pedder was again guilty of wasting chances either side of the half hour mark, The first chance set up by McCready with a clever pass sending the striker through to round the keeper but he delayed his strike allowing Harding the chance to get back and clear off the line. The second chance was a weak effort straight at the keeper after being sent clear by Guy.
Lambourn would be punished for the missed chances on 35 minutes when Mason delivered a pinpoint free kick straight onto the head off Chalfont's in form striker Tripp and he gave Petts no chance with a powerful header. It got worse for the home side 5 minutes later when some good link up between Mason and Webb cut the Lambourn back line to pieces and left Tripp with the simple task of tapping home from 5 yards. Lambourn created the final chance of the half as Matthews brought out the best in Degelas with a powerful header from a McCready corner.
HT 1-2
Lambourn started the second half on the front foot Langford and Matthews controlling the midfield and McCready and Rackham looking a real threat every time they got the ball.
Pedder was appealing to the referee on 48 minutes as the striker felt he had been tripped just inside the box but the referee waved play on and gestured to the player to get to his feet. Clark had to switch Rackham from 16 year old striker Dundas on 55 minutes after Rackham was clattered 25 yards from goal. McCready lined up the free kick and his strike was unstoppable as the power and accuracy took the ball straight into the top right hand corner. McCready nearly repeated the trick on 64 minutes after Pedder had been brught down just outside the box, This time Degelas managed to tip his effort round the post. It looked like only one side would win the game but Lambourn just couldnt find the break through, Pedder, Guy & Matthews all going close without success.
Dundas was showing some great touches & clever movement & only a fantastic save from Degelas denied the 16 year old a second goal in as many games.
With the game drawing to a close and Lambourn showing there frustrations it was no surprise to see Pedder talk himself into the ref's notepad for the 5th time this season & with Griffin & Matthews also picking up there 5th bookings the club will be without the trio for a vital fixture over the christmas period.
Pedder would show the great side of his game right before the final whistle as the striker raced clear of the Chalfont back 4 & gave Lambourn the win they deserved. A cool finish under pressure and it sparked mass celebrations from the players and management as Pedder was mobbed by his team mates.
FT 3-2
Guy 24 mins
Tripp 35 & 40 mins
McCready 56 mins
Pedder 90 mins
Mom Langford.
Manager Robert Clark said he was very happy with the win it gives the side a massive boost going into the christmas fixtures.
Next fixture away Thatcham Town FC.
Monday, 12 December 2011
Monday, 5 December 2011
Lambourn make it 4 out of 4 in the league.
Starting Line Up Lambourn: Eggleton, Keller, Bone (c), Pleass, Hendren, McCready, Griffin, Matthews, Rackham, Pedder & Guy, Subs: Willmoth, Rowe & Dundas.
Didcot: Fisher, Turner, Boshell (c), Berncsconi, Scott, Goodroom, Howell, Nobel, Hollis, Tappin & Howell. Subs: Taylor, L Newport & J Newport.
After last weeks 7-1 home cup defeat to Highworth Lambourn turned their attention back to the league. With Robert Clark looking to install the confidence back into the side after such a heavy defeat.
The game started at a real tempo with both sides struggling to find any room to play and it took until the 18th minute before either keeper was forced into serious action. A long clearance from Eggleton was flicked on by Guy into the path of Rackham the winger carried the ball 30 yards before forcing Fisher into a smart save at the near post. Didcot would open the scoring with there first meaningful effort on goal. Some slick passing down the right presented the ball to Howell just inside the box he turned and his finish left Eggleton helpless. Lambourn would only be behind for 5 minutes as Matthews exploited a gap in the Didcot back 4, Matthews turned on the ball just inside his own half and his powerful run took him past 3 players before he calmly slotted the ball home from just inside the box. Lambourn were now starting to control the game as Griffin went snapping into tackles giving Lambourn much more possession. McCready went close from 25 yards but his lobbed effort dropped just over the bar .
Didcot would exploit Lambourn's defence frailties again on 38 minutes when a deep free kick was headed back across goal to the unmarked Hollis who struck it first time on the half volley to restore Didcot's lead.
Lambourn would soon be back on level terms thanks to a moment of madness from Fisher in the Didcot goal. He tried to throw the ball out to his left back but it hit Pedder on the back the pint sized striker turned quickly took one touch and slotted the ball past Fisher with ease. If that was a gift for the inform Pedder his next was a moment of real class. Lambourn worked a free kick some 30 yards from goal that allowed McCready to hit a strike, The ball was charged down & it dropped to Pedder who stepped forward and hit the ball on the volley from 25 yards. It flew past Fisher before he could move giving Lambourn the lead right on the stroke of half time.
Half time 3-2
Lambourn started the second half slowly and it wasn't long before Pedder let his frustrations get the better of him, Talking himself into the referee's notepad and is now only one caution away from a second suspension since his return to the club in October. Didcot again would gift Lambourn a chance as a mix up between keeper and centre half gifted the ball to Guy one on one and only 10 yards out but the striker lost his composure and smashed the ball straight at Fisher. Lambourn could and maybe should of been punished for that miss when Howell's was picked out unmarked on the 6 yard line by a pinpoint corner but the midfielder snatched at the chance and fired over.
Clark replaced Hendren with Willmoth just past the hour mark and Lambourn started to take control of the game, Matthews went close on 68 minutes after a clever turn and left footed strike forced Fisher into a acrobatic save away to his left. Guy was again wasteful in front of goal after being set up by McCready. Clark decided it was time to replace Guy with promising young striker Dundas. On 74 minutes Lambourn finally killed off Didcot as a cross field pass from Pedder released Rackham the winger cut inside the centre half and smashed the ball home from the edge of the box.
Didcot were still fighting hard and they were unlucky not to pull one back when Howell's effort from 30 yards came crashing back off the bar and was cleared away by Pleass. Lambourn were still being very positve in there pursuit of more goals and McCready, Matthews & Griffin all wasted chance before Dundas made his mark on the game. A corner delivered from the left was headed home powerfully by the 16 year old striker. As time ran out there was one final chance for Pedder to finish up his afternoon with a match ball but the striker wasted his chance as he struck wide with only the keeper to beat.
FT 5-2
Matthews
Pedder 2
Rackham
Dundas
Manager Robert Clark said the next 4 fixtures are now vital to where we finish the season. We face 3 sides from the top 6 and with the derby games against Thatcham & Newbury it will be an exciting December. He added I hope to add Langford back to the squad for the game against Chalfont Staurday after he missed this one through a slight groin pull.
Next Fixture Lambourn V Chalfont Wasps 2pm KO
Didcot: Fisher, Turner, Boshell (c), Berncsconi, Scott, Goodroom, Howell, Nobel, Hollis, Tappin & Howell. Subs: Taylor, L Newport & J Newport.
After last weeks 7-1 home cup defeat to Highworth Lambourn turned their attention back to the league. With Robert Clark looking to install the confidence back into the side after such a heavy defeat.
The game started at a real tempo with both sides struggling to find any room to play and it took until the 18th minute before either keeper was forced into serious action. A long clearance from Eggleton was flicked on by Guy into the path of Rackham the winger carried the ball 30 yards before forcing Fisher into a smart save at the near post. Didcot would open the scoring with there first meaningful effort on goal. Some slick passing down the right presented the ball to Howell just inside the box he turned and his finish left Eggleton helpless. Lambourn would only be behind for 5 minutes as Matthews exploited a gap in the Didcot back 4, Matthews turned on the ball just inside his own half and his powerful run took him past 3 players before he calmly slotted the ball home from just inside the box. Lambourn were now starting to control the game as Griffin went snapping into tackles giving Lambourn much more possession. McCready went close from 25 yards but his lobbed effort dropped just over the bar .
Didcot would exploit Lambourn's defence frailties again on 38 minutes when a deep free kick was headed back across goal to the unmarked Hollis who struck it first time on the half volley to restore Didcot's lead.
Lambourn would soon be back on level terms thanks to a moment of madness from Fisher in the Didcot goal. He tried to throw the ball out to his left back but it hit Pedder on the back the pint sized striker turned quickly took one touch and slotted the ball past Fisher with ease. If that was a gift for the inform Pedder his next was a moment of real class. Lambourn worked a free kick some 30 yards from goal that allowed McCready to hit a strike, The ball was charged down & it dropped to Pedder who stepped forward and hit the ball on the volley from 25 yards. It flew past Fisher before he could move giving Lambourn the lead right on the stroke of half time.
Half time 3-2
Lambourn started the second half slowly and it wasn't long before Pedder let his frustrations get the better of him, Talking himself into the referee's notepad and is now only one caution away from a second suspension since his return to the club in October. Didcot again would gift Lambourn a chance as a mix up between keeper and centre half gifted the ball to Guy one on one and only 10 yards out but the striker lost his composure and smashed the ball straight at Fisher. Lambourn could and maybe should of been punished for that miss when Howell's was picked out unmarked on the 6 yard line by a pinpoint corner but the midfielder snatched at the chance and fired over.
Clark replaced Hendren with Willmoth just past the hour mark and Lambourn started to take control of the game, Matthews went close on 68 minutes after a clever turn and left footed strike forced Fisher into a acrobatic save away to his left. Guy was again wasteful in front of goal after being set up by McCready. Clark decided it was time to replace Guy with promising young striker Dundas. On 74 minutes Lambourn finally killed off Didcot as a cross field pass from Pedder released Rackham the winger cut inside the centre half and smashed the ball home from the edge of the box.
Didcot were still fighting hard and they were unlucky not to pull one back when Howell's effort from 30 yards came crashing back off the bar and was cleared away by Pleass. Lambourn were still being very positve in there pursuit of more goals and McCready, Matthews & Griffin all wasted chance before Dundas made his mark on the game. A corner delivered from the left was headed home powerfully by the 16 year old striker. As time ran out there was one final chance for Pedder to finish up his afternoon with a match ball but the striker wasted his chance as he struck wide with only the keeper to beat.
FT 5-2
Matthews
Pedder 2
Rackham
Dundas
Manager Robert Clark said the next 4 fixtures are now vital to where we finish the season. We face 3 sides from the top 6 and with the derby games against Thatcham & Newbury it will be an exciting December. He added I hope to add Langford back to the squad for the game against Chalfont Staurday after he missed this one through a slight groin pull.
Next Fixture Lambourn V Chalfont Wasps 2pm KO
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