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15.05.11 Tower Hill 5 Carterton Colts 2
report from WDYFL Web site:- Tower Hill ended the season in style with a
deserved victory against local rivals Carterton Colts. As always this
was a very competitive game although lacking the edge of last week's
encounter.
There were similarities though as Tower went into a two goal lead thanks
to Matt Knapton's low free-kick and Redd Pratley's deceiving corner.
Carterton pulled a goal back almost immediately with a shot from Jake
Pritchard. Calum McGinness then restored Towers two goal cushion by
firing home a few minutes before half-time.
The second half followed the pattern of the first with Tower forcing
most of the chances but the visitors looking dangerous on the break.
Jake Pritchard scored with another shot to make it 3-2 but Calum
McGinness and Matt Knapton then sealed the game with a superbly taken
goal each.
Man of the match awards went to Redd Pratley and James O'Sullivan.
However this was an excellent team performance typical of the whole
season in which all players have contributed, progressed and shown great
maturity whilst enjoying their football. Well done Rob and the boys!
Tower Hill scorers: Matt Knapton (2), Calum McGinness (2) and Redd
Pratley. Carterton scorer: Jake Pritchard (2).
08.05.112 Carterton Colts 2 Tower Hill 4
report from WDYFL Web site:- A fiercely competitive and entertaining
encounter befitting of the battle for second place in the league. The
game started at breakneck speed with Tower racing into a two goal lead
inside eight minutes. The first a fine volley from Tom Oddy and the
second a Matt Knapton free-kick special after he'd been brought down.
Carterton forced their way back into the game to level the scores by
half-time.
The second half continued at a fast pace with both sides creating
opportunities but the defences holding firm. Tower started to turn the
screw and Calum McGinness scored a fantastic solo goal with a trade-mark
mazy run and shot. Tower continued to attack and the Carterton keeper
made some great saves but with ten minutes remaining the game was sealed
by a fantastic strike from Calum McGinness. A great performance from all
the Tower squad to win second place - well done! Well deserved man of
the match awards went to Calum McGinness and Ben Allen.
Tower Hill scorers: Calum McGinness (2), Tom Oddy and Matt Knapton.
16.04.11 Garden city 3 v 1s Carterton Colts.
A closely fought game that was separated by two soft goals conceded
by Carterton due to lack of communication between the Defence and
Keeper. Carterton missed a penalty after 10 minutes and this conceded
the momentum to Garden city who scored in the15th minute from a well
flicked corner. 5 minutes later the first of the misunderstandings
enabled Garden city to pass into an unguarded net. Carterton fought back
well and Thomas Harvey narrowly missed a header over the top towards the
end of the first half after a well worked Carterton move.
Second half Carterton came out hard and had a strong 15 minutes of play
before a shot that had rebounded of the cross bar from a Jack Cameron
shot was crossed back to the corner of the box, Lewis Smith side
footed into the net to bring Carterton back into the match. Carterton
continued to press hard, but then a long ball clearance down field by
Garden City again caused confusion in the Carterton defence and the
keeper raced out to meet the ball only to tangle with his own player
and the ball rolled gently into the Carterton net. The game was
effectively over and the last ten minutes was played out in a very
scrappy manner.
Match report by Mark Knibbs
27.03.11 Carterton Colts 6 v 2 Deddington Town Colts
Carterton Colts played Deddington Town Colts for the 2nd time in the
space of 3 weeks, the previous encounter ending 1 all. Carterton
hopefully were going to come out all guns blazing after a slightly
disappointing draw last week, but from the opening whistle things
definitely did not go to plan. Deddington broke down the left and found
themselves clear on goal. Deddington fired in a fine shot which forced
Dan Townsend to pull off arguably the save of the season to stop
Carterton going one nil down in the opening minute. This certainly woke
up Carterton and from here they started to attack.
Carterton was awarded a penalty for handball in the 3rd minute, which
was coolly smashed home by Thomas Harvey. This was followed by a free
kick in the 11th minute, which was taken by Jake Pritchard, who crossed
a lovely ball into the box that was pounced on again by Thomas Harvey.
Carterton were firing on all cylinders now and continued to press home
the advantage. A good battling run down the left saw the ball crossed to
Lewis Smith who made it 3 nil.
The 2nd half saw Deddington begin to fight back and created a good
chance after 10 minutes to score a good goal. But the award of another
penalty soon snuffed out the revival, this time taken by Jake Pritchard,
who blasted the ball into the net giving the Deddington keeper no
chance. Deddington did not give up the match and continued to try and
get back into the game and again scored another fine goal to make the
score 4 – 2 with 15 minutes to go. Thomas Harvey, who had been
substituted, came on again hoping to complete his hat trick and it
wasn’t long before he struck a lovely volley into the net. Four minutes
later Thomas scored another to make it a 6 – 2 win for Carterton.
This was an excellent team performance, with every boy playing his part
in this well deserved win. Well done.
20.03.11 Highfield Juniors 2 v 2 Carterton Colts
Carterton were away at Highfield Juniors and looking for a win to keep
pace with the league leaders. Despite a good start and 2 goals from
Thomas Harvey, Carterton let Highfield back into the match with a couple
of defensive errors from which they scored to even the match.
Carterton could have sealed victory with good shots from Jake Pritchard,
Lewis Smith and Thomas Harvey, but the Highfield keeper managed to keep
the ball out of the net. Ryan Lewis made some good attacking runs down
the right and to keep Highfield’s defence on their toes. Dan Townsend
again had a good game as stand-in goalkeeper.
Well done to Carterton, who despite their opponents, tried to
concentrate on playing football.
13.03.11 Carterton Colts 1 v 2 Banbury Town Youth
Carterton Colts were involved in a top of the table clash against
Banbury Town Youth, the current leaders. Both teams were fired up for
this match and from the kick off it looked like it was going to be an
epic.
Banbury got the upper hand with a good strike which cleared Charlie
Brown, the Carterton goalkeeper. Shortly after they doubled their lead,
despite this Carterton continued to battle but failed to make many
in-roads in to a good attacking position.
In the 2nd half Carterton put in a herculean effort to get back in to
the game and managed to with a thunderous strike from over 30 yards out
from defender Bradley Allen, who had run his blood to water and was
injured only moments before. Carterton continued to press the attack and
players, from both sides, challenged every ball as though their lives
depended on it.
Despite the effort Carterton put in, they could not get the equaliser
they wanted although they came close, with several shots, one rattling
the crossbar.
The game ended with a Banbury win, but despite that Carterton should be
very pleased with the effort and enthusiasm they put in throughout the
game. This was undoubtedly one of the most committed performances they
had put in this season. Well done.
06.03.11 Deddington Town Colts 1 v 1 Carterton colts
Carterton Colts were away at Deddington Town Colts and were looking to
build on their last game, an excellent match against Banbury Town Youth,
but what ensued was a somewhat scrappy affair which resulted in a 1 – 1
draw.
Thomas Harvey scoring late in the 1st half for the Colts, with
Deddington quickly equalising from a free-kick.
Credit to Dan Townsend, who did a fine job as stand in goalkeeper.
report from W&DYFL Web site:- Deddington Town Colts 1 Carterton Colts 1
Deddington Town Colts and Carterton Colts played out a competitive 1-1
draw in a game where the advantage ebbed and flowed all game between the
sides.
After a slow start Carterton began to get the upper hand which resulted
in a goal from Tom Harvey after a rare mix-up in the Deddington defence.
Deddington came right back however and Josh Gibbins converted a free
kick at the Carterton back post a few minutes later.
In the second half Deddington had the best of the game in the first
period and then Carterton came back towards the end after Deddington's
influential mid-fielder James Rawlinson left the field injured, after he
was targeted with a few strong tackles.
In the end, both sides had chances to snatch the win, but a draw was
probably a fair result. Credit to Dan Townsend, who did a fine job as
stand in goalkeeper for Carterton.
Deddington scorer: Josh Gibbins. Carterton scorer: Tom Harvey.
20.02.11 Banbury 2 v 2 Carterton Colts Carterton were away at
Banbury for a top of the table clash. The pre match preparations were
not ideal for Carterton as Dan Townsend had to stand in as goal keeper
for the 1st half as regular keeper Charlie Brown was unfortunately
delayed.
Banbury came out all guns blazing and scored two quick goals. Carterton
found themselves under an early barrage and 3 good saves from Dan kept
Carterton in the match. Carterton managed to weather the storm and
slowly clawed the way back into the game. Just before half time
Carterton won a corner and from the cross Bradley Allen struck the ball
cleanly into the back of the net. Carterton were now well and truly back
in the game. The half ended 2- 1 to Banbury.
Carterton’s coach’s fired up the team in the half time and when they
came back on to the pitch they seemed a different team. Straight away
they started bossing the match and put Banbury on the back foot. All the
team played with extra commitment and enthusiasm, they were chasing
every ball and making every tackle. Jake Pritchard had 2 excellent
shots, one of which struck the crossbar and was unfortunate not to go
in. Carterton moved the ball round well and created a good chance
starting on the left wing and spreading play out to the right, Lewis
Smith found himself clear on goal, sadly this was flagged (very
dubiously) offside by the Banbury linesman. It was a shame for such a
move to be stopped by such a poor decision, but this seemed to spur
Carterton on even more. Carterton made a substitution and brought on Joe
Kaluza and with only a few minutes on the pitch scored the goal which
evened up the match, with about 15 minutes to go. This was going to be a
tense affair. Carterton kept pressing forward and trying to get the win,
but to no avail. The match ended 2 all and was a fair result on an
excellent match.
All the Carterton players played some brilliant football today and
should be very proud of their performance today. Well done!! Also well
done to the Carterton coach’s who managed to inspire the team despite a
poor start.
13.02.11 Carterton Colts 1 v 0 Garden City
Carterton Colts hosted Garden City at Kilkenny Lane knowing that they
would be in for a hotly contested match, and that was to be the case.
Both teams got straight into the match and were keen to gain the upper
hand over their opponents. After 30 minutes of deadlock, Carterton
managed to score the only goal of the game. Ryan Lewis playing in a
beautiful cross, which the Garden City keeper seemed to have covered,
sadly for him, as he had had an outstanding game so far, fumbled the
ball and Jack Davies quickly pounced on the opportunity and scored.
In the 2nd half both sides had chances, but neither could score.
Carterton held on to their slender lead and managed to grind out a hard
fought win despite some spirited effort from Garden City.
Well done to both teams for an entertaining match.
06.02.11 Enstone 2 v 7 Carterton Colts
Carterton Colts were away at Enstone in very blustery conditions, which
made conditions difficult for free flowing football, however Carterton
started very brightly with 2 goals within the opening couple of minutes.
Despite some hard work from Enstone, Carterton had the run of the play
in the 1st half with 6 unanswered goals; Mahir Allam was rewarded for
his hard work with a hat trick. Jake Pritchard, Lewis Smith and Tom
Harvey also scoring in the 1st half.
The 2nd half was a much more even contest with 2 goals from a battling
Enstone and another well taken goal from Jake Pritchard for Carterton.
Despite a good recovery in the 2nd half from Enstone, Carterton won the
game quite comfortably 7 – 2.
Well done boys.
16.01.11 Carterton Colts 12 v 1 Bloxham
Carterton kicked off and started in great style and within the 1st
minute Josh Knibbs opened the score sheet with a well-taken goal.
Although Bloxam was caught cold they soon got themselves back in the
game and after about 20 mins evened the score. Carterton took the lead
just before half time through goals from Jack Davies and Dan Townsend to
make the score 3 –1.
Despite some good effort from Bloxam they could not contain Carterton,
who went on to score a further 9 goals in the half. On the score sheet
were Lewis Smith (2), Mahir Allam (2), Tom Harvey (2), Jake Pritchard,
Jack Cameron, Ryan Lewis.
Although lots of goals were scored this was a very good all round
performance from the whole team, Bradley Allen, Fin Saunders, Ryan Lewis
and Kieran Dingle were a solid defensive unit, good effort from Joe
Kaluza and despite the goal keeper, Charlie Brown having very little to
do, he provided some good encouragement and support for the team.
Well done Carterton for a good display and also credit to Bloxham for
never giving up.
09.11.10 Carterton Colts 7 v 5 Banbury United Youth
Carterton Colts started the New Year with a win against Banbury United
Youth. Despite taking an early 4 – 0 lead through an excellent hat trick
from Lewis Smith and a goal from Dan Townsend it was not going to be
plain sailing for Carterton.
Banbury scored their 1st goal from a superbly taken free kick, which
despite the best efforts of Charlie Brown, the Carterton goalkeeper
could not keep the ball out. Banbury then went on to score again to make
it 4 – 2.
Carterton replied quickly with another impressive goal from Lewis Smith
and Joe Kaluza kept his composure to slot the ball home to make it 6 –
2. At this point it seemed the match was over, but Banbury had other
ideas and with about 15 minutes to go to full time produced 3 unanswered
goals to make the score 6 – 5, with their spirits high they kept
attacking Carterton and forced Charlie Brown into making a couple of
excellent saves to stop Banbury equalising.
The last action went to Jack Cameron who fired in along range effort to
settle the Carterton nerves, who went on to win the match 7 – 5.
Well done to both teams who battled hard and produced a good game of
football, that was entertaining to watch, especially well done to
Banbury despite being 4 goals down came back to set up a thrilling end
to the match.
21.11.10 Carterton 8 v 1 Enstone
Carterton were at home against Enstone today and looking to avenge last
week’s cup defeat. Carterton started the game with 5 changes to the
usual starting line up, and were strong from the kick off, managing to
contain Enstone’s attack well. Both teams were playing well and it was
Enstone who made the 1st break, forcing the Carterton goalkeeper to make
a diving save, which sadly came loose of his grasp and Enstone put the
ball in the back of the net.
Carterton recovered quickly from this set back and went on the attack.
Jack Davies pulled of an excellent shot, forcing the Enstone keeper to
parry the ball. This fell back to Jack who crossed to Dan Townsend who
headed the ball home. Carterton’s goalkeeper Charlie Brown pulled off
some excellent saves to stop Enstone going in at half time in the lead.
The half finished 1 - 1.
At the start of the second half the Colts manager made 5 substitutions
to his team and from kick off Carterton came on the attack which soon
resulted in a goal from Thomas Harvey down the left. This seemed to open
the floodgates with Enstone having no answer to Carterton’s attack and
the goals soon started to flow. On the score sheet was Dan Townsend who
scored a very good hat trick, Jake Pritchard, Mahir Allam, Jack Davies
and Lewis Smith all adding to the goal tally. The final score being 8 –
1 to the Colts. This was a good win for Carterton with some good passing
and battling against an opponent that played well.
Despite the second half being slightly one-sided Enstone never gave up
and that is to their credit. Well done.
14.11.10 Oxfordshire Ron Smith U'13 Youth Cup - rd 3
- Carterton U 13 Colts 0 v 2 Banbury Town
Carterton Colts hosted Banbury Town with the hope of progressing to the
3rd round of the cup; sadly this was not to be as Banbury scored 2 goals
in the 1st half. Despite Carterton’s best efforts they could not
overturn the Banbury’s lead and the match ended 2 nil to Banbury, who
played well throughout the game.
31.10.10 Bloxham 0 v 6 Carterton U 13 Colts
There was no Halloween horror show for Carterton Colts in this fixture
which they dominated throughout. Carterton started brightly and it
wasn’t long before Lewis Smith opened the scoring after a spell of
sustained pressure. Mahir Allam struck to added a second and the teams
went in at half time with the score at two nil to Carterton
The second half was much the same with Carterton the stronger team
creating chance after chance. This pressure was rewarded with two goals
from Ryan Lewis, one from Daniel Townsend and with Mahir Allam and Lewis
Smith adding to their first half strikes giving Caterton what turned out
to be a comfortable victory.
Carterton Goalscorers: Mahir Allam (2) Ryan Lewis (2) Daniel
Townsend Lewis Smith
17.10.10 Banbury United Youth 1 Carterton Colts 5
report from WDYFL Web site:- This was the first time these two teams had
met and Carterton started brightly however a quick Banbury break left
them trailing 1-0 after only a few minutes. The game continued in much
the same vein with Carterton having the majority of the possession but
Banbury always looking dangerous on the break. Carterton persevered and
were rewarded with a equaliser when Jake Pritchard's long range shot
proved too hot for the keeper to handle . Charlie Brown then pulled off
an excellent save to keep the scores level as the sides went in for half
time at 1-1.
In the second half Carterton came out the brighter and it wasn't long
before Jack Davies struck home to make the score 2-1 to the visitors .
Carterton continued to dominate and when Daniel Townsend slipped the
ball home to make it 3-1 the game was all but over . Carterton now
looked the stronger side and started to dominate with Banbury relying
solely on breakaways as they got pinned back in their own half . The
chances were now coming thick and fast with two more excellent strikes
Jake Pritchard got up his hat-trick and the game ended 5-1 to Carterton
Banbury scorers: Mo Samassa. Carterton scorers: Jake Pritchard (3), Jack
Davies and Daniel Townsend.
10.10.10 Oxfordshire Ron Smith U'13 Youth Cup - rd 2
- Carterton Colts 19 (nineteen) v 0 Charlbury
Carterton colts secured a second round place in the County cup with a
comfortable win over Charlbury. Carterton played some good passing
football throughout the match and this was reflected in the 19 – nil
score line.
Four Carterton players, Tom Harvey, Mahir Allam, Jake Pritchard and Dan
Townsend scored hat tricks. Other scorers were Ryan Lewis, Lewis Smith,
Josh Knibbs, Ben Allen and Tom Allen, although everyone on the team
played their part in the win today.
Worthy of a mention is the Charlbury goal keeper who produced some fine
saves in the match. Also despite the scoreline Charlbury’s players kept
their heads up throughout the match. Well done.
03.10.10 KO Cup 1st rd Carterton Colts 2 – 3 Deddington
Carterton Colts had a home fixture in the 1st round of the cup, playing
a 10 man Deddington. As the match got underway both sides seemed a
little nervy with neither team creating many chances. The 1st good
chance fell to Josh Knibbs, playing in midfield, found himself
one-on-one against the goalkeeper but sadly his shot went just over the
bar. This however gave Carterton the confidence to attack and Carterton
surged forward which ultimately resulted in an absolute cracker of a
goal from Ryan Lewis, who struck the ball from outside of the box and
the ball looped over the goalkeepers head and gave Carterton the lead.
Five minutes later a goal mouth scramble resulted in Tom Harvey just
managing to push the ball over the line to make it 2 – 0 to Carterton.
As the second half kicked off Deddington came back strong and pressured
Carterton trying to get back in the match and their perseverance paid
off as they forced the Carterton goalkeeper into a mistake which
resulted in Deddington’s 1st goal.
Deddington now staged a very good fight back and 11 minutes later scored
their second goal from an uncontested header from a corner. The 10-man
team had staged a good fight back to even the match, but they now sensed
a victory and continued to press. Reward soon came after a good run down
their right wing to produce their 3rd and final goal.
Carterton’s goalkeeper Charlie Brown pulled off a great save in the
dying minutes of the match when a penalty was awarded. Charlie made
himself big in the nets and dived to his right to push the ball away,
well done.
26.09.10 Carterton Colts 2 v 3 Middleton Cheney
On what appeared to be the 1st day of winter – especially to the eager
spectators, Carterton took to the field at Middleton Cheney, buoyed by
their excellent win last week and full of confidence on turning over
Middleton Cheney, a team they have not had much success against in the
past.
With both teams ready the Referee blew for kick off, sadly Carterton
looked a little laboured on the field (obviously too many late nights –
sorry Tim) and soon conceded a goal to Middleton who were playing well.
Things did not get much better and 10 minutes later Middleton scored a
very opportune goal, to go into the half 2 – nil up.
After a much needed team talk, Carterton started the second half with a
bit more creativity and seemed to be getting back into the game. The
manager used his available substitutions wisely and it was these new
players who created the opening goal for Carterton. After 12 minutes
gone Tom Allen created a good chance down the left hand side and crossed
to Jake Pritchard to score a good left-footed goal. The game now evened
up with both sides creating chances. Middleton’s goalkeeper keeping
their side in the game with some good saves as Carterton started to
attack, looking for the draw or even the win. In what seemed like the
last minute of the match Tom Allen again found himself in space down the
left and instantly headed for goal and put away the ball neatly for what
would surely be the equaliser.
Sadly this was not to be, Middleton were awarded a free kick deep into
injury time in Carterton’s half of the pitch. The free kick was a well
taken effort and despite the attempt of Carterton’s goalkeeper landed in
the back of the net. At the final whistle the score was 3-2 to Middleton
Cheney. Bad luck Carterton! |
