Haddington 3 -v- 10 MYS Blue Stripes
Another relatively straight forward victory for the boys who, to their credit, continue to play a passing game even when they are well on top in a match. The opening goal came straight from the kick off after a lovely one two between Seth and Aarran C saw the latter float a cross into the back post for Euan to finish. Further goals came from Aarran C, Cameron, Lloyd, and Blair.
Next week sees us travel to Dunbar for what will be a much stiffer test for the boys.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Blue stripes ease to victory 20/9/08
Aberlady Colts 3 -v- 12 MYS Blue Stripes
Another good result against what is admittedly the weaker of the 2 Aberlady sides. The Aberlady pitch left a lot to be desired as it had not been cut due to the bad weather however the boys still did their best to play passing football. Goals came courtesy of Blair, Matthew, Aarran, Arron and Euan, the latter scoring one of his 4 goals with a fine header from a good Aarran Currie cross.
Another good result against what is admittedly the weaker of the 2 Aberlady sides. The Aberlady pitch left a lot to be desired as it had not been cut due to the bad weather however the boys still did their best to play passing football. Goals came courtesy of Blair, Matthew, Aarran, Arron and Euan, the latter scoring one of his 4 goals with a fine header from a good Aarran Currie cross.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
BLACKS EDGED OUT IN A CRACKER, 21-9-08
MYS Blacks 2 Musselburgh Windsor Maradona 3, 21-09-2008
A disappointing defeat for the blacks, but they can take great heart from their overall performance in another cracking game.
Most of the Windsor boys had played in the Pele league last year, but we more than matched them and after both sides had missed one clear chance early on, Youngstars went ahead. Callum was released on the left and smacked in a shot which the keeper parried straight to Seth, who knocked it in from close range. We held on to our 1-0 lead at half-time thanks to some terrific defending from Jack and Jason and some solid keeping from David - and could have extended it through some brilliant corners from Cammy Brown.
There were lots more chances in the second half at either end and we were pegged back to 1-1 when we failed to clear the ball during a scramble in our box and the Windsor striker eventually had a simple chance to knock it home. We fell 2-1 behind to an excellent finish, but came back after Seth was caught from behind in the box and got up to slot home a confident penalty.
Paul then had a shot saved after a good move and we were desperately unlucky not to go ahead as Lloyd hit the base of the post and then Cammy Dunlop side-footed wide after good work from Seth and Lloyd. We were made to pay as Aaran Currie, who plays for Youngstars blue stripes on a Saturday, finished coolly after a through ball split our defence.
Youngstars still had chances to pull level as the Windsor keeper made an amazing point-blank save from Seth and then Lloyd hit a brilliant volley that smacked back off the bar. At the other end, David made a superb one-handed save to keep us in it - but though we fought right to the end, it wasn't to be.
The boys must not be down-hearted as this was a terrific performance. We created lots of chances and could have won with a bit more luck. We are competing very well in this league and just need that bit of extra luck and grit to start winning regularly.
Squad: David, Jack, Jason, Cammy Brown, Lloyd, Callum, Seth, Paul, Branon, Cammy Dunlop. (Connor and Blair played for the blue stripes on Saturday)
A disappointing defeat for the blacks, but they can take great heart from their overall performance in another cracking game.
Most of the Windsor boys had played in the Pele league last year, but we more than matched them and after both sides had missed one clear chance early on, Youngstars went ahead. Callum was released on the left and smacked in a shot which the keeper parried straight to Seth, who knocked it in from close range. We held on to our 1-0 lead at half-time thanks to some terrific defending from Jack and Jason and some solid keeping from David - and could have extended it through some brilliant corners from Cammy Brown.
There were lots more chances in the second half at either end and we were pegged back to 1-1 when we failed to clear the ball during a scramble in our box and the Windsor striker eventually had a simple chance to knock it home. We fell 2-1 behind to an excellent finish, but came back after Seth was caught from behind in the box and got up to slot home a confident penalty.
Paul then had a shot saved after a good move and we were desperately unlucky not to go ahead as Lloyd hit the base of the post and then Cammy Dunlop side-footed wide after good work from Seth and Lloyd. We were made to pay as Aaran Currie, who plays for Youngstars blue stripes on a Saturday, finished coolly after a through ball split our defence.
Youngstars still had chances to pull level as the Windsor keeper made an amazing point-blank save from Seth and then Lloyd hit a brilliant volley that smacked back off the bar. At the other end, David made a superb one-handed save to keep us in it - but though we fought right to the end, it wasn't to be.
The boys must not be down-hearted as this was a terrific performance. We created lots of chances and could have won with a bit more luck. We are competing very well in this league and just need that bit of extra luck and grit to start winning regularly.
Squad: David, Jack, Jason, Cammy Brown, Lloyd, Callum, Seth, Paul, Branon, Cammy Dunlop. (Connor and Blair played for the blue stripes on Saturday)
Saturday, September 6, 2008
BLACKS PULLED BACK IN 4-4 THRILLER 6-9-08
CRAMOND 4 MYS BLACK STRIPES 4
An exciting game ended in a draw, but Youngstars really should have won after creating the majority of the chances.
We were well under-strength, with David and Jason missing as well as Cammy Brown, who had to pull out with flu the night before the game. This left us without our keeper and the stand-in, so Callum deputised in goal and we borrowed Lewis Jarvis from the under-10s to bolster the squad outfield.
The first period was very even, but Youngstars struggled to create may clear chances until Lewis lofted in a goal from nowhere from the edge of the box. Cramond equalised as their striker found acres of space behind our defence. There was then a weird incident, where Brandon seemed to have scored with a carbon copy of Lewis's goal, but the ref said it had gone in through a hole in the side-netting.
We took the lead when Seth scrambled home a great cross from Lewis with his thigh, and the period either side of half-time could have seen us take a comfortable lead and probably win the game. But first, Seth blasted a good chance against the outside of the post and then Brandon mis-hit when one on one with the keeper.
We went in to half-time 2-1 up and it could have been 3-1 when a Cramond player handled in the box to give us a penalty, but the keeper dived to save Lloyd's well-struck shot. We paid the price as poor defending and tackling allowed Cramond to equalise and then take the lead. We hit the post again when Blair smacked in a shot after good play by Lloyd and Lewis had a shot well-saved after a brilliant crossfield pass from Blair.
We did get level after Lewis's shot was charged down and Seth volleyed the rebound in off the post - and then went ahead again when Lewis rounded the keeper to score his second. We should have held on but another lapse of concentration allowed Cramond to make it 4-4.
All in all, this was an entertaining but frustrating game which we really should have won. We had far more chances and at 2-1 and 4-3 up, really should have finished the game off. Our tackling and inability to close down opponents near our box cost us the win, but we are still creating bags of chances and have made a good start in our new league.
Squad: Callum, Jack, Connor, Cameron D, Lewis, Lloyd, Seth, Paul, Brandon, Blair.
An exciting game ended in a draw, but Youngstars really should have won after creating the majority of the chances.
We were well under-strength, with David and Jason missing as well as Cammy Brown, who had to pull out with flu the night before the game. This left us without our keeper and the stand-in, so Callum deputised in goal and we borrowed Lewis Jarvis from the under-10s to bolster the squad outfield.
The first period was very even, but Youngstars struggled to create may clear chances until Lewis lofted in a goal from nowhere from the edge of the box. Cramond equalised as their striker found acres of space behind our defence. There was then a weird incident, where Brandon seemed to have scored with a carbon copy of Lewis's goal, but the ref said it had gone in through a hole in the side-netting.
We took the lead when Seth scrambled home a great cross from Lewis with his thigh, and the period either side of half-time could have seen us take a comfortable lead and probably win the game. But first, Seth blasted a good chance against the outside of the post and then Brandon mis-hit when one on one with the keeper.
We went in to half-time 2-1 up and it could have been 3-1 when a Cramond player handled in the box to give us a penalty, but the keeper dived to save Lloyd's well-struck shot. We paid the price as poor defending and tackling allowed Cramond to equalise and then take the lead. We hit the post again when Blair smacked in a shot after good play by Lloyd and Lewis had a shot well-saved after a brilliant crossfield pass from Blair.
We did get level after Lewis's shot was charged down and Seth volleyed the rebound in off the post - and then went ahead again when Lewis rounded the keeper to score his second. We should have held on but another lapse of concentration allowed Cramond to make it 4-4.
All in all, this was an entertaining but frustrating game which we really should have won. We had far more chances and at 2-1 and 4-3 up, really should have finished the game off. Our tackling and inability to close down opponents near our box cost us the win, but we are still creating bags of chances and have made a good start in our new league.
Squad: Callum, Jack, Connor, Cameron D, Lewis, Lloyd, Seth, Paul, Brandon, Blair.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
BLACKS REGISTER FIRST WIN IN NEW LEAGUE 31-8-08
MYS BLACKS 6 EDINBURGH SOUTH 1, 31-08-2008
A brilliant morale-boosting victory that gives the boys and coaches real confidence that we can cope well in our new league. We played some excellent football and to be honest, the score could have easily been in double figures as we created a huge amount of chances with some lovely passing moves.
Cammy Brown deputised in goal for David, who wasn’t available, but he had an incredibly quiet first half as Youngstars attacked the Edinburgh South goal in waves. A great cross from Jack on the right found Callum, who blasted in at the far post to make it 1-0, then Lloyd released Seth, who slipped it past the keeper to make it 2-0.
Callum hit the bar with another fierce effort and there were several close shaves around the Edinburgh South goal before an unlucky defender headed Lloyd’s shot into his own net. Lloyd made it 4-0 after a superb passing move involving Blair, Seth and Callum.
The most pleasing thing about the first half was some excellent distribution from the back by Connor and Jason, who used the ball really well.
Youngstars eased off a little just after the break and the visitors pulled it back to 4-1 with a good shot that gave Ross, who had taken over in goal for the second half, absolutely no chance. We soon restored out four-goal advantage, however, when Brandon twisted and turned through the defence before finishing with a brilliant shot into the corner.
There was some good defending by Youngstars as Edinburgh South pressed to get back into the game. First, Cammy Brown threw himself in the way of a goalbound shot to block it on the line, then Seth ran back to clear from under the bar after a striker lifted the ball over Ross.
Youngstars continued to create stacks of chances at the other end and should really have had more goals before Jack drilled in a good shot to make the final score 6-1. Real credit to all the boys for a great performance.
Squad: Cameron Brown, Connor, Jason, Jack, Lloyd, Callum, Seth, Branson, Blair, Cameron Dunlop, Ross. (Paul was absent due to illness)
A brilliant morale-boosting victory that gives the boys and coaches real confidence that we can cope well in our new league. We played some excellent football and to be honest, the score could have easily been in double figures as we created a huge amount of chances with some lovely passing moves.
Cammy Brown deputised in goal for David, who wasn’t available, but he had an incredibly quiet first half as Youngstars attacked the Edinburgh South goal in waves. A great cross from Jack on the right found Callum, who blasted in at the far post to make it 1-0, then Lloyd released Seth, who slipped it past the keeper to make it 2-0.
Callum hit the bar with another fierce effort and there were several close shaves around the Edinburgh South goal before an unlucky defender headed Lloyd’s shot into his own net. Lloyd made it 4-0 after a superb passing move involving Blair, Seth and Callum.
The most pleasing thing about the first half was some excellent distribution from the back by Connor and Jason, who used the ball really well.
Youngstars eased off a little just after the break and the visitors pulled it back to 4-1 with a good shot that gave Ross, who had taken over in goal for the second half, absolutely no chance. We soon restored out four-goal advantage, however, when Brandon twisted and turned through the defence before finishing with a brilliant shot into the corner.
There was some good defending by Youngstars as Edinburgh South pressed to get back into the game. First, Cammy Brown threw himself in the way of a goalbound shot to block it on the line, then Seth ran back to clear from under the bar after a striker lifted the ball over Ross.
Youngstars continued to create stacks of chances at the other end and should really have had more goals before Jack drilled in a good shot to make the final score 6-1. Real credit to all the boys for a great performance.
Squad: Cameron Brown, Connor, Jason, Jack, Lloyd, Callum, Seth, Branson, Blair, Cameron Dunlop, Ross. (Paul was absent due to illness)
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