Monday, 18 February 2013

17.2.13 Kingston Park vs. Cullercoats Fc
Cullercoats kickoff and start the game.
All a bit tentative to start and ball getting passed back and forward without either team holding possession.
Kingston Park get free kick 20yds out, but stopped by the wall and played up field to clear.
Ball played forward and on by a nice little pass gets through but Kingston Park defence equal to run and ball out for a goal kick.
Both midfield’s battling hard to win possession and becoming end to end, with excellent passing from both sides, but no final ball good enough to beat either defence.
Kingston Park push and are forced to shoot from long range as Cullercoats defence hold strong.
Cullercoats’ goalkeeper, defence and midfield playing as a unit and withstand 10 minutes of attacking by Kingston Park.
Kingston Park attack again on 25 minutes, ball runs into the box Kingston Park and their player is tackled and is brought down... Penalty to Kingston Park. -- Missed .. Still 0-0
Cullercoats battle back and finish off 1st half with some lovely passing and some goods runs, but no clear chance on goal.
Good 1st half by both teams..
2nd half started the same way has 1st half finished both teams battling hard trying to break through.
Cullercoats pick up ball and a shot from 35yds just high and wide.
Cullercoats get free kick from 20yds and take a shot, just wide of far post.
Kingston Park break through midfield, a smart pass and through on goal, a shot, fantastic save by Cullercoats keeper.
Back to midfield battles and Kingston Park get upper hand to get ball across the box after beating to players. Goal to Kingston Park on 35 mins .. 1-0
Cullercoats continue to press and keep heads up to try to get equaliser; shots are going high, wide and are saved by Kingston Park keeper, but unable to get equaliser.
Final whistle 1-0 to Kingston Park.
Excellent game and all players should feel proud of the effort put in by both teams.

WEEKLY JUNIOR RESULTS ROUND UP

The weekend results didn't quite go according to plan for the Junior sides despite some great games and hard fought performances.  

The U10s were suffering an injury crisis as they went down to a 6-3 defeat against New Fordley,  with only 7 fit players and no substitutes the lads had the better of the first half, taking the lead with Brandon scoring the first of his two goals before New Fordley hit back to level just before half time.  Cullercoats then seemed to run out of steam second half despite another great strike from Brandon and one from Kaidan they couldn't quite hold off the second half pressure applied by New Fordley.  

The
U12s had a daunting trip away to league leaders Hazerigg and can be very proud of their display despite an unfortunate 4-1 defeat.  The lads dominated play but couldn't finish their chances with their only goal coming from the left foot of Will,  Hazelrigg showed why they are top of the league with four clinical finishes against the run of play.

The U13s also had a difficult away game and were looking to try and spoil the 100% record of Ponteland Magpies,  unfortunately Cullercoats couldn't get going early on and found themselves 5-0 down after 20 mins.  The introduction of Reece seemed to shore up the defence while another super sub Alex came on upfront and banged in two great strikes before David smashed in a header to get the comeback on track at 5-3,  Unfortunately, Ponteland showed their killer instinct and added another soon after to wrap up another 3 points as they look likely to win the league once again.

The
U15s also came up short against Kingston Park in a narrow 1-0 defeat with the goal coming after 35 minutes. Cullercoats then laid siege to the Kingston Park goal but just couldn't find that much deserved equaliser on the day. 

Monday, 11 February 2013

Match Report 10.2.13 Under 15’s Vs Prudhoe

Result -- Prudhoe 7-3 Cullercoats
Away match on a cold damp morning in Ovingham, after along lay off of league games Cullercoats seem up for a good game. Lots of positive attitude amongst all the players.

Kick off , smart passing and little runs, gets Ryan through and a sweet left shot hits the back of the net , 0-1 after 4mins. From the restart Prudhoe launch an attack and defended well by Cullercoats, Prudhoe press again, a good pass beats the defence and a shot low to keepers left is spilled and into to back of the net 1-1.

Dom runs at defence and is brought down in the box, penalty. Andy steps to take and coolly slots onto the net. 1-2 .

10 mins of hardfought battling in midfield and Cullercoats win a free kick on the left wing about 20yds out. Dan gets ready to take, he runs and launches the ball into the box, straight through everyone and into the net. 1-3. Terrific stuff by Cullercoats..

More pressing by Cullercoats and a goalmouth scramble, Mathew shoots, saved , Andy shoots, over the bar..

Prudhoe get the ball, play it down field , striker takes a shot, fumble underneath his body by Oli , goal against play 2-3.

Prudhoe are getting back into the match and break down their left wing and cut into the box, Johnnie caught up in the scramble and catches their player and down he goes for a penalty. Goal 3-3.

Players giving their all in midfield and Ryan, playing his heart out.

Prudhoe break again, ball into the box, scramble , Prudhoe strike again 4-3 just on half time.

Dominic replaces Oli in goal.

2nd half starts- ball going end to end but no final ball good enough to beat either defence and both teams looking good.

Shot by Prudhoe brings off a fantastic save by Dominic in goal.
Prudhoe start to take hold and a 5
th goal conceded from a corner when their player rises and heads the ball home from 5yds. 5-3.

Prudhoe press again and cross the ball into the middle and force another great save from Dom pushing the ball away with his left hand.

Cullercoats are at 6s and 7s and have lost their strong formation, Prudhoe break again, good passing move splits the defence, ball crossed into the box. Goal 6-3.

Cullercoats keep pressing but are unable to break through a strong midfield and defence.

Prudhoe break again down right wing and shoot from 15yds out, a good save by Dom again.

Ball out for a corner, swung over into the box, Cullercoats defence try to clear, but only to one of Prudhoe’s player, he turns on his right foot and shoots with his left . Goal 7-3..

Final whistle – result 7-3 .

Overall a good game and good effort by all the team, that could have gone either way, but Prudhoe proved too strong in the last 15 mins of game.

WEEKLY RESULTS ROUND UP

A goal in each half from Dan Morton helped the U13s record a 2-0 win over Ponteland Predators.  Dans first effort had an element of fortune as he took advantage of the Ponteland keeper misjudging a hopeful ball from Oliver young before forcing the ball in.  His 2nd strike came late in the second half after he took advantage of a rebound which had struck Charlie Barbrook in a tender area and fell to Dan who made no mistake.   Cullercoats Defending today was superb with David and Oliver solid at centre back while Lewis and Joe shut out any attacks from the lively ponteland wingers which meant Tony was rarely troubled.   Man of the match was Steven Turner

Elsewhere the
U12s suffered travel sickness with a long trip to Hexham resulting in a 6-0 defeat despite the lads efforts to contain the High flying home Team.  

The U15s were also defeated in a 7-3 thriller up at Prudhoe and are still searching for their first win of the season which surely must be just around the corner . 

Meanwhile the
U16s recorded a good 3-0 vicory on a soggy Links ave pitch against Local rivals Whitley Bay to remain clear at the top of division 4.