MYS BLUE STRIPES 8 SETON BOYS 3
In a game played in windy conditions, four 15-minute quarters were to be played. The first quarter saw Youngstars run into a 3 - 0 lead playing with the wind. In the second quarter, we were pegged back to 3 - 3. The third quarter saw us totally dominate and go 8 - 3 ahead.
In the final period, the rain started to come down and the game had to be stopped five minutes early with us still 8 - 3 up.
SCORERS - Blair 5, Liam, Aaron O, Aaran C
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
BLUES FIGHT BACK FOR FINE VICTORY 15-03-08
Dunbar 2 MYS Blue Stripes 3
A fine result in a cracking match between two evenly-matched sides. We started the match very well keeping possession and passing superbly however, somewhat bizarrely, despite this being our best spell in the game we found ourselves two goals down against the run of play albeit the first goal being a fine long rangestrike from the Dunbar captain.
Credit to the players, though, as they continued to pass the ball well and Lewis deservedly pulled one back just before half time. The second half was a very evenly-matched affair with both sides having plenty of chances -however, further goals from Aarran and Blair, who got man of the match, sealed the win. A very good result against a strong Dunbar side and all the players performed well from Ross in goals right through to the strikers - Well done!
A fine result in a cracking match between two evenly-matched sides. We started the match very well keeping possession and passing superbly however, somewhat bizarrely, despite this being our best spell in the game we found ourselves two goals down against the run of play albeit the first goal being a fine long rangestrike from the Dunbar captain.
Credit to the players, though, as they continued to pass the ball well and Lewis deservedly pulled one back just before half time. The second half was a very evenly-matched affair with both sides having plenty of chances -however, further goals from Aarran and Blair, who got man of the match, sealed the win. A very good result against a strong Dunbar side and all the players performed well from Ross in goals right through to the strikers - Well done!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
BLACKS GO DOWN FIGHTING, 15-3-08
MYS BLACKS 2 ABERLADY 3
A narrow defeat, but a great battling performance from all the boys after a slow start to the game.
Despite Dave's inspirational team-talk in the dressing-room, Youngstars began poorly as Ben Stirling, Aberlady's star player, was allowed space on the edge of the box. He fired in a powerful shot, which David could only parry and the striker following it up scrambled the ball in.
Youngstars were having the better of the play and put together some good passing moves, but Seth overran the ball once or twice and we couldn't make the breakthrough. Then after 10 minutes or so, we were shocked when Ben Stirling ran onto another loose ball and hammered in an unstoppable shot from around 25 yards high into the top corner.
To their credit, Youngstars fought back strongly but went in after the first 15 minutes 2-0 down. They came out well for the second period and pulled a goal back when a well-worked corner from Cal and Seth saw a scramble in the box - and up popped Jack to squeeze a left-foot shot just inside the post to bring it back to 2-1.
It was 2-1 after the 2nd 15-minute period, but Youngstars were in some trouble, with Lloyd having to go off after aggravating his injury from last week, and Connor suffering a kick on the shin. With Jason having to leave at this stage, we could have wilted but the remaining boys showed terrific spirit. Jack, Cameron Dunlop and Blair all stuck to the task of keeping an eye on Ben, but despite more Youngstars pressure, Ben broke away to stroke home a cool finish for 3-1. Youngstars kept fighting and the Aberlady keeper made good saves from Paul and Seth before Cammy Brown set up Cal with a lovely ball and Cal coolly went around the keeper to slot home for 3-2. Paul had a chance to equalise but his shot shaved the post.
To be fair, David had to make a couple of crucial saves to keep us in the game at one point, but the boys fought all the way today, against the odds, and made all the coaches and parents very proud. Cal won player of the week for a great performance and a well-deserved goal.
Team: David, Connor, Jason, Cameron D, Lloyd, Cameron B, Jack, Cal, Paul, Blair.
A narrow defeat, but a great battling performance from all the boys after a slow start to the game.
Despite Dave's inspirational team-talk in the dressing-room, Youngstars began poorly as Ben Stirling, Aberlady's star player, was allowed space on the edge of the box. He fired in a powerful shot, which David could only parry and the striker following it up scrambled the ball in.
Youngstars were having the better of the play and put together some good passing moves, but Seth overran the ball once or twice and we couldn't make the breakthrough. Then after 10 minutes or so, we were shocked when Ben Stirling ran onto another loose ball and hammered in an unstoppable shot from around 25 yards high into the top corner.
To their credit, Youngstars fought back strongly but went in after the first 15 minutes 2-0 down. They came out well for the second period and pulled a goal back when a well-worked corner from Cal and Seth saw a scramble in the box - and up popped Jack to squeeze a left-foot shot just inside the post to bring it back to 2-1.
It was 2-1 after the 2nd 15-minute period, but Youngstars were in some trouble, with Lloyd having to go off after aggravating his injury from last week, and Connor suffering a kick on the shin. With Jason having to leave at this stage, we could have wilted but the remaining boys showed terrific spirit. Jack, Cameron Dunlop and Blair all stuck to the task of keeping an eye on Ben, but despite more Youngstars pressure, Ben broke away to stroke home a cool finish for 3-1. Youngstars kept fighting and the Aberlady keeper made good saves from Paul and Seth before Cammy Brown set up Cal with a lovely ball and Cal coolly went around the keeper to slot home for 3-2. Paul had a chance to equalise but his shot shaved the post.
To be fair, David had to make a couple of crucial saves to keep us in the game at one point, but the boys fought all the way today, against the odds, and made all the coaches and parents very proud. Cal won player of the week for a great performance and a well-deserved goal.
Team: David, Connor, Jason, Cameron D, Lloyd, Cameron B, Jack, Cal, Paul, Blair.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
LLOYD HURT AT LONGNIDDRY 8-3-08
LONGNIDDRY VILLA 0 MYS BLACKS 1
Youngstars scraped a narrow win, but the game was overshadowed by a bad injury to Lloyd, who was taken to the Sick Kids after an opponent caught him on the ankle after sliding on after winning the ball. The game was also brought to a premature end when driving rain sent the boys running from the pitch.
Earlier Seth had scored his first headed goal for Youngstars, flicking in Cammy Brown's corner in the first of three 20-minute periods. Cammy Brown then missed a penalty after Seth was pulled down while turning in teh box and despite plenty of chances, we couldn't get a second. Longniddry fought hard but were mainly restricted to long-range efforts which David dealt with confidently.
Jack won man of the match for some excellent defending, and thankfully sn X-Ray showed Lloyd had nothing broken - although his ankle is sprained and badly bruised. It goes without saying that, as ever, he had a brilliant game.
Team: David, Connor, Jack, Jason, Cal, Lloyd, Cameron B, Seth, Paul, Blair.
Youngstars scraped a narrow win, but the game was overshadowed by a bad injury to Lloyd, who was taken to the Sick Kids after an opponent caught him on the ankle after sliding on after winning the ball. The game was also brought to a premature end when driving rain sent the boys running from the pitch.
Earlier Seth had scored his first headed goal for Youngstars, flicking in Cammy Brown's corner in the first of three 20-minute periods. Cammy Brown then missed a penalty after Seth was pulled down while turning in teh box and despite plenty of chances, we couldn't get a second. Longniddry fought hard but were mainly restricted to long-range efforts which David dealt with confidently.
Jack won man of the match for some excellent defending, and thankfully sn X-Ray showed Lloyd had nothing broken - although his ankle is sprained and badly bruised. It goes without saying that, as ever, he had a brilliant game.
Team: David, Connor, Jack, Jason, Cal, Lloyd, Cameron B, Seth, Paul, Blair.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
BLUES & BLACKS TOO STRONG FOR NB, 1-3-08
MYS BLUES 10 NORTH BERWICK INTER 1; MYS BLACKS 5 NORTH BERWICK 1
Black stripes had their game at Tranent Juniors mysteriously called off on Friday night - although the under-9s went ahead and played on the same pitch!
At such late notice and with a decent weather forecast, Dave put in many, many phone calls trying to arrange a new game, with no luck - but the blues kindly agreed to let the blacks join their game with North Berwick Inter.
As a few players were off to the Hibs game (another early Easter Road kick-off playing havoc with our plans!), the blues played three straight games. Despite the absence of Aaran Currie and Euan Fraser, who were both excellent last week, they pulverised North Berwick (helped a bit by the traditional strong Wallyford wind) and created more than a dozen chances in the first 12 and a half minute period. Blair Millar scored twice, the second a beautiful curling finish into the corner and Dylan, Matthew, Lewis and Liam all scored once - I'm sure they got seven altogether, but can't remember who got the last one!
After a tight 0-0 with the black stripes, the blues then won the second period with North Berwick 3-1, with Lewis, Liam and Blair each scoring a goal.
The blacks then played North Berwick and won their first game 3-0, with a Cammy Brown curler, a goal for a delighted Blair Currie after Lloyd hit the post (again!) and then, finally, a well-deserved goal for Lloyd after a strong run. In the second period, North Berwick went ahead, but Paul scored a good equaliser, then saw his cross diverted in by a NB defender for an own goal.
Black stripes had their game at Tranent Juniors mysteriously called off on Friday night - although the under-9s went ahead and played on the same pitch!
At such late notice and with a decent weather forecast, Dave put in many, many phone calls trying to arrange a new game, with no luck - but the blues kindly agreed to let the blacks join their game with North Berwick Inter.
As a few players were off to the Hibs game (another early Easter Road kick-off playing havoc with our plans!), the blues played three straight games. Despite the absence of Aaran Currie and Euan Fraser, who were both excellent last week, they pulverised North Berwick (helped a bit by the traditional strong Wallyford wind) and created more than a dozen chances in the first 12 and a half minute period. Blair Millar scored twice, the second a beautiful curling finish into the corner and Dylan, Matthew, Lewis and Liam all scored once - I'm sure they got seven altogether, but can't remember who got the last one!
After a tight 0-0 with the black stripes, the blues then won the second period with North Berwick 3-1, with Lewis, Liam and Blair each scoring a goal.
The blacks then played North Berwick and won their first game 3-0, with a Cammy Brown curler, a goal for a delighted Blair Currie after Lloyd hit the post (again!) and then, finally, a well-deserved goal for Lloyd after a strong run. In the second period, North Berwick went ahead, but Paul scored a good equaliser, then saw his cross diverted in by a NB defender for an own goal.
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