QE Sport Match Reports: September 2013

Wednesday, 25 September 2013

QE B Football Vs Hartlepool Sixth Form - 29/9/13

Q team Football V Hartlepool Sixth Form

QE B 2 - 2 Hartlepool Sixth Form

Our first game of the season, was one against a side that to be fair with you all, didn't really look like they wanted to "play nicely", a game that wasn't in the highest of quality, but at the end of the day a point is better than nothing!

The game got under way and in the first half seemed a bit shaky if you ask me, the ball seemed to be up in the air more than it was on the floor, but there was a lot of one touch football, we took a touch, then they took a touch, but then they game started to get a lot more in to its flow. They were on top in the opening stages with us getting lucky that they couldn't seem to hit the target. There was a few exchanges of possession, but if they had took their chances then we might have been 2-0 down. They had a few corners, but their headers were nestling in the gardens behind the goal rather than in the net. But then the game settled and football actually started being played, on the floor I mean. We started to get in to the game and with a few balls that seemed to be testing Josh 'The Rhino' Fenny's pace, we then tried to get the ball on the floor, and when Mackis the Greek international started trying to run from line to line, we looked to be troubling them, with a few interchanges with Chappers, who's knee by the way ended up on the touchline half way through the first half resulting in Mike getting a free lift home off the Ambulance. But back to the game, then we got a corner, Nathan playing a short corner to Mackis and a naughty little dink, landed on the penalty spot, a lucky bounce it fell to me, and you all know what probably happened next. A little touch down with my left, then a left footed slice in to the bottom corner, if you want shooting lessons lads, I'll be at Abbey Fields on Tuesday nights. So we were 1-0 up, then, the game kept going on, Then when Ian 'The Man' Atherton threw it in to me, a less than average touch off my knee, resulted in them going through, and scoring. Connor blows the whistle to signal half time. Then we had a little talk with Dave and got back out, then the game was ebbing and flowing, not really the most exciting game, but Ross and Fully were solid at the back, so nothing was really threatening, then in the corner when Hurley was 2 footed, he whipped one in and Ross jumped highest and nodded in, 2-1. Then when me and Nathan came off, their little rat who had possibly the worst tattoo on his neck went and scored. And that was rather disappointing due to the fact who was too annoying, no team then pushed for a winner, and in the end a dull game came to a close, and it ended 2-2, a decent result to kick start our season off, well played lads.

Man of the Match - Ross McGuigan
Squad :
B.Edkins
J.McAleer
R.Mcguigan (MOM)
J.Fullerton
I.Atherton
K.Bourne (C)
M.Vakhos
N.Hurley
A.Brown
M.Chapman
J.Fenny

C. Aither
H. Cambell
K. Kirtley
A. Davidson
D. Birks
R. Elliot

C Team v Gateshead College

Well lads personally I can say that was a very promising performance. It was a very overcast day at Abbey Road although the air was very humid as I found out having to strip down to take my thermal off within 5 minutes. Before the game the pre match songs were top class, ranging from your Celine Dion to Cascada, all hyping the lads up for the opening game. From the outset we did match them and in the first half only 2 self inflicted mistakes let us down. Our midfield looked pretty strong and Wayne and able were winning a lot of tackles, if only Wayne didn't smoke he could of had the energy to win tackles all over the pitch. We looked sharp going forward and westy was unlucky hitting the post on the end of a brilliant move which I must say I instigated by getting out of a very difficult corner with a ridiculous amount of ease. We also had a goal ruled out for offside which if I didn't have over sized feet would of probably stood as I think my big toe was just a little bit off so I apologise for that. Second half we did drop off slightly yet still defended solidly with our 2 centre halves looking like they'd played together years so well done Sam and Adam as that was a pleasure to see. I could not go through this report without a special mention for the little lad between the sticks who was brilliant, some of the saves Jake made would of made a young Buffon proud so for that he just edges westy to my Man of the Match. Also Hal gets the customary cock-up of the week by turning up at 10 past 2 thinking that's what time he needed to be there. Whoever gets the most cock ups of the week has to get their legs waxed at the end of the season so make sure you aren't on the receiving end of being the 'cock-up of the week'. Next week Stockton so very winnable game, remember there's a good chance it's 3G so could be mouldies. Text me your number if you haven't already(07527645564) and see you all next week.

Little footnote;

If anyone picked up a black thermal on the side of the pitch could you return it to me as I forgot to pick it up. Thanks lads

A team Football v Darlington College

The A team football began the new campaign at home to local rivals Darlington technology college. This saw a number of new additions to the squad and a new look formation with an overload to the left hand side which confused veterans such as Harry Spence who were only familiar to the traditional 4-3-3. However not to worry the famous first game of the season Ipad presentation took place in the changing rooms pre match and manager Mark Scott made it clear the tactics for the game.

The squad looked smart with their new kit with only James Beauchamp wearing incorrect coloured shorts. The conditions were overcast at Abbey Road and after winning the toss the skipper decided to attack the Westbourne Grove end first. The first goal of the game was scored by the visitors after new 6 feet 6 inches goalkeeper Kieran Thompson attempted what can only be described as mid air Cruyff turn on the edge of the 18 yard box. This frustrated himself and the defenders as they lost their potential 6 points for a clean sheet in the player performance index. However Qe picked up the tempo and dominated after this point. Six Goals followed as well as some quality football,

Goal 1- Dylan Wardale. After a corner was cleared Wardale fired home an inch perfect volley with his supposedly weaker left foot from outside box. (7/10)
Goal 2- Craig Edwards. After quality movement from new signing Craig he finished with a back heel with a deflection from the central defender. (4/10)
Goal 3- James Beauchamp opened his account for the season from the spot sending the keeper the wrong way with a calm finish. (5/10)
Goal 4- Niall Longstaff. Contender for goal of the season as Longstaff unleashed a rocket into the far corner. (9/10)
Goal 5- Craig Edwards. Second QE goal for Craig on his debut after embarrassing the goalkeeper placing it through his legs.
Penalty Miss- Defender Sam Read was obviously keen to bag some points in the Player Performance Index after stepping up to take the spot kick which was won by Josh Clark. However the keeper made a fairly comfortable save to his left. (1/10)
Goal 6- Lewis Malcolm. Also on his debut Lewis was first to react in the box and scored a real poachers goal. (5/10)

Squad:
K.Thompson
S.Read
H.Spence
J.Marshall (C)
N.Longstaff (MOM)
N.Wright
P.New
J.Clark
C.Edwards
J.Beauchamp
D.Wardle
A.Grocott
L.Kershaw
M.Richardson
L.Malcolm

netball: QE B vs. Gateshead

Great start to the season for the B team today beating Gateshead 27-23!

The game started off a bit shakey with Gateshead quickly pulling away from us, but it wasn't long before we got our game faces on and began to even it up. We had a cracking second quarter with some great shooting from Emma Carvey and Hannah Blowers, and some strong center court from from D-boy, Alice Kilday and Charlie Ungerechts. As the game went on we began to play more as a team, taking advantage of loose balls and working the ball down the court. The last quarter was the decider, but Gateshead just couldn't keep with a couple of them throwing themselves all over the floor, allowing us to pull ahead again to win the game.

Well done to all the girls, great performance, especially considering it was our first time playing as a team. Keep it up!!