Under 11 Spartans

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10 March 2010

Spartans U 11's

Team Sponsors

Kingsmill (Allied Bakeries) and Hovis

Players

Oliver Baker-Smith

Michael Balfour

Dan Brewis

Luke Cosgrave

Matthew D'Agata

Nicky Downey

Jack French

Joel Gunn

Nathan Hanney

Ben Jackson

Jack Matthews

Max Mukerji

Tim Patten

Lewis Riddle

Joel Shanahan (GK)

Manager (and Head Coach)	Tel.


Simon Matthews	07770 875324

email: simon.matthews@amgltd.co.uk

Coaches


Matt Shanahan	07789 618054

Peter Hanney

Last Updated By Simon Matthews (Manager) On 30/11/2009 08:53:41

MatchReports

14 November 2009 12:00 - BOSC United v CPR Spartans

07 November 2009 10:30 - Liss Athletic Tigers 3 CPR Spartans 4
	After a very tough first half, the Spartans came in for the team talk and were in good sprits. Our players quickly put the first half behind them and were ready to start the match. Unfortunately, again within a minute of the start, Liss scored their second goal, but all credit to all the Spartans they kept their heads. The Spartan's replied quickly and our first goal came from Matthew D’Agata 2 - 1. This lifted our team's game and now most of the play was in Liss end of the pitch. The Spartans kept the pressure on Liss and Luke Cosgrave made it 2-2. Man of the moment Luke came from the left and added a second to his total 2-3. At this point, the Spartans had turned the game around and were passing well, they challenged and closed down any Liss breaks. This resulted in the Spartans fourth goal, which came from Lewis Riddle 2 –4 what a comeback. 4 mins into extra time Liss were able to find a last minute goal to bring a superb game to the end at 3 – 4. Man of the match went to Luke Cosgrave

31 October 2009 10:00 - CPR Spartans 1 Hawley Raiders Colts 0
	A slow start to the game but the Spartans eventually started to get their passing together and had the better of the possession. A few chances were created but Hawley’s keeper was on good form. After some prolonged pressure the Spartans forced Hawley into an error under pressure when their goalkeeper picked up a back pass 8 yards out. Hawley lined all of their players across the goal line, considerably reducing the target. Dan Brewis stepped up to take the free kick and struck a firm shot into the roof of the net. Half time 1-0. The second half was much the same but Hawley never really looked like scoring. Overall a steady performance that keeps us well placed in the league. Man of the match was left back Luke Cosgrave who defended very well but must importantly his use of the ball when going forward was excellent.

24 October 2009 12:00 - Finchampstead Royals 0 CPR Spartans 1
	This was always going to be a tough match with the Spartans having key players missing due to the half term holidays, which meant we only had the bare 11 and were unable to make any subs. The Spartans won the toss and decided to kick down hill on pitch with a considerable slope. The Spartans had most of the possession but couldn't turn it in to chances. The Spartans created more chances in the second half and finally made the breakthrough when Jack French was clean through and chipped the on-coming keeper from just outside the box - a great finish! Man of the match was Ollie Baker Smith who was literally everywhere!

17 October 2009 12:00 - Hook United Whites 1 - CPR Spartans 6
	A convincing performance from the Spartans but not their best all round performance. The Spartans dominated the majority of the play though Hook did force Joel Shanahan to make a number of saves. Max Mukerji opened the scoring for the Spartans, with further goals from Luke Cosgrave, Jack French (2) and Nicky Downey. The Spartans then sat back and allowed Hook to score a consolation goal. Tim Pattern then added a 6th goal for the Spartans. Man of the match went to Nathan Hanney for his best game of the season.

10 October 2009 12:00 - CPR Spartans 4 v Beacon Hill Harriers 2
	After an injury the previous day to the regular goalkeeper Joel Shanahan, the Spartans were forced to make a last minute change, with Nathan Hanney and Jack French taking the gloves for a half each. Beacon Hill applied a lot of pressure but the Spartans were the first to break the deadlock with Ben Jackson grabbing the first goal. Beacon Hill continued to pressure and scored and the equaliser and then a second just before half time. The Spartans started the second half strongly and Dan Brewis scored to make it 2-2. The Spartans then took control of the game and were much the stronger team, and Lewis Riddle added two more goals to put the game beyond Beacon Hill. Man of the match was Tim Pattern for a very good all round performance.

03 October 2009 12:00 - Camberley Boys Royals 2 v CPR Spartans 4
	Prior to the game this looked a tough away fixture, as Camberley were unbeaten in all 3 previous games and top of the league. The Spartans started very strongly, dominating possession and creating lots of chances but failing to make any of them count. The deadlock was finally broken after some excellent wing play and Matthew D'Agata finishing off a great cross from Lewis Riddle. The Spartans sat back and allowed Camberley to draw level, however the Spartans continued to dominate possession and added three more goals from Dan Brewis, Jack French and a great long-range effort from Jack Matthews. Man of the match went to Joel Gunn for a very commanding performance at centre back.

26 September 2009 11:15 - CPR Spartans 3 v CSA 07 Panthers 3
	After a heavy defeat in the cup the previous week we returned to league action this week. We were 1-0 down before Ben Jackson leveled the score for us with a goal after a very determined run. CSA then scored again but Lewis Riddle drew us level with a well taken goal. We were now the stronger team creating lots of chances, and Matthew D’Agata made it 3-2 with a fantastic shot high in to the net. It looked like were going to hold out for a well deserved win but CSA equalised with 5 minutes to go. We had a very good chance with what was literally the last kick of the game but unfortunately the shot went wide. Without exception, every single one of the boys had a great game. Man of the match was a tricky choice but it went to Ben Jackson.

19 September 2009 11:15 - CPR Spartans 0 v Petersfield Town Pumas 9 (League Cup)
	A heavy 0-9 defeat to very good Petersfield team who sit 3 divisions above the Spartans. We managed to keep the score at 0-0 for the first 10 minutes, however the gap in divisions showed with Petersfield easing to victory. At least we can now concentrate on the league! Man of the match for the Spartans was Lewis Riddle.

05 September 2009 11:15 - CPR Spartans 1 v Crookham Rovers Invaders 2
	This was the first time the Spartans squad had got together following the addition of 7 new players over the summer. Considering the boys hadn't even trained previously they did very well in their first 11 aside match. The Spartans found themselves 2-0 down but came back well in the second with Jack French finishing well to make the score 2-1. The Spartans continued to pressurise but couldn't quite get the second goal for what would have been a well deserved draw. Man of the match was Michael Balfour with a great debut performance at right back.