© Simon Denny
U10s 'Jgs' REPORTS
Jaguars
2-4 Exmouth Jets (AET)
“Heartbreak
for Brixington as Jets Win on Penalties”
With
the added incentive of a place in the Sainsbury U10s cup final, the result of
this Exmouth local derby match couldn’t have been more crucial. Last years’
Plate competition winners Brixington Jaguars started well, determined to force
an early goal. But it was the Jets that stunned the excited crowd by scoring
from their first real attack. Chipping the ball over the Jaguars midfield and
defensive line of Jacob Tinsley and Thomas Evans, a low struck finish left a
diving Alex Yolland little chance but to retrieve the ball from the back of the
net. Spurred on by the initial success, the Jets pushed forward with more
confidence forcing a frenetic midfield battle as the Jags dropped back deeper in
defence. Both teams gave away free kicks in crucial positions, creating
opportunities that were then squandered, but the resilient Jaguars shifted up a
gear, redoubling their efforts to make up the deficit. Working hard on the left,
Jack Gilhooly proved the perfect balance for Sebastian Jones on the right. With
Aaron Denny driving through the centre and Peter Wright on strike, the Jaguars
redefined the tempo and balance of the game. The constant pressure on the
beleagured Jets defence, and rising tension in the crowd from the expectation of
an equalizer, was broken only by the intervention of the half-time whistle.
From
the outset of the second half, it was clear that the established pattern of the
game would continue. The quality of the Jags passing play at pace continued to
threaten, but it was the tireless running of ‘dynamo’ Tinsley, gaining
possession all over the pitch, that gave the Jaguars the competitive edge. Early
on, George Toomey was denied by a fine diving save from the Jets keeper. Denny
then went close from a corner – and Liam Dickinson, seizing on the rebound,
fired sweetly home a well-earned equalizer. The Jags then threw everything
forward in an effort to secure the lead, forcing fine last ditch tackles from
the Jets’ defence. The ball was then dramatically cleared off the line
following a strike from Tinsley, who subsequently hit the post twice more in
successive attacks. A shot from Jones then hit the bar. But for all their
efforts, the Jags failed to convert so at full time the score line remained even
at one a piece. A limited period of extra time merely added to the home fans
frustration and sadly the result of the match had to be resolved on penalties.
The Jets led the penalty shootout, scoring from their first and second strikes.
When the Jags failed to convert their second penalty, and the Jets then netted
their third and last - the game was beyond Brixingtons’ reach. After their
Plate competition success last year, it is now the Jets that carry Exmouths’
hopes onto the Sainsbury Friendly (U10s) Cup final to be played at Exeter City
St James’ Park stadium.
Scorers:
-
Report by Terry Wright
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Twyford
(Cup)
“Exmouth
Jets stand between Brixington Jaguars and Cup Final”
Against
a powerful headwind, and on a narrow pitch that limited the normal effectiveness
of their wing play, Brixington Jaguars gradually overhauled a Twyford Madrid
team that had initially started the sprightlier of the two teams. As the Jags
gained the upper hand, a succession of corners led to the first goal of the
match - Aaron Denny pushing the ball home just inside the far post from a low
struck cross.
After
the break, the Jaguars quickly extended their lead, enterprising passing play
rewarded when Jack Gilhooly struck home at close range – volleying high under
the cross bar, giving the Madrid defence no chance. Undaunted though,
Goal Scorers: - Denny: Gilhooly:
Twyford Ajjacio 0-3 Jaguars
Wave
after wave of sweeping attack play by the Brixington Jaguars rolled over a
gallant Twyford Ajjacio, who
succumbed to an early goal scored by Peter Wright. Ajjacio's stalwart defence
then manfully held out against thoughtful play involving Jack Gilhooly and Jacob
Tinsley coming through from defence combining with Manfy Sharpe, Sebastian Jones
and George Toomey in midfield. Although active and enterprising, the Jaguars
failed to convert their chances.
In
the second half, Evans tackling hard at left back recaptured the ball and
released it to Wright who had dropped back into a deep position. Driving
forward, he cleverly held the ball until delivering a weighted pass of pinpoint
accuracy that carved through the Ajjacio defence. Running onto the pass Liam
Dickinson unleashed a low, superbly driven shot into the bottom corner. After
that carefully crafted and much deserved second goal a tactical shift saw Jacob
Tinsley replace Alex Yolland in goal. Manfy Sharpe then went close upfront and
the ever-ready Aarron Denny still full of running had a number of strikes on
goal. The Jaguars third and final goal of the game came as Wright volleyed one
such shot from Denny, passed the despairing reach of the Ajjacio keeper. Late in
the game Yolland delivered an excellent cross to George Toomey who was denied a
headed goal by only a hairs breadth.
Goal
Scorers: - Wright 2; Dickinson:
Squad:
- Aarron Denny, Liam Dickinson, Thomas Evans, Jack Gilhooly, Sebastian Jones, Manfy
Sharpe, Jacob Tinsley, George Toomey, Peter Wright, Alex Yolland.
Report by Terry Wright
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Westexe
Rangers 2-0 Jaguars
“Unbeaten Record Lost to Westexe”
In a fiercely contested match, both Westexe Rangers and Brixington Jaguars strove hard to break the defensive resolve of the other. After a series of strikes on goal at both ends, drawing fine saves from both keepers, the game descended into a hard physical struggle as both teams competed for each and every ball. Toward the end of the first half Rangers finally broke through shooting passed a diving, but beaten, Alex Yolland - only for the ball to go just wide. With an edge established in midfield, Rangers finished the stronger side, but half time came as a welcome break for both teams manfully dealing with the heavy conditions. Early in the second half, after more fine saves from Yolland, the resistance of the Jaguars was finally overcome. Despite tackling back after looking for that elusive goal upfront, incisive passing by the Rangers carved through the normally resilient Jaguars. The breakthrough proved decisive as the ball was punched home after a low shot drove across the goalmouth. The Jaguars pushed up looking for an equalizer, Aarron Denny going close - only to be twice beaten at the last by an agile Rangers keeper. After a period of sustained pressure without reward, the Jaguars were then caught on the break and punished with another superb strike. In a physically draining game, Rangers finally ran out the worthy winners, depriving the Jaguars of their unbeaten league record.
Westexe
Athletic 1-1Jaguars
The
Jaguars initially struggled to find any real form against a committed Westexe
Athletic side - as both teams tried to adapt to muddy conditions. Quagmired in a
midfield tussle, the stalemate was finally broken with by a goal by Athletic - a
well struck shot neatly tucking away the rebound from a corner that had been
initially parried out by goalkeeper Alex Yolland. The Jaguars responded from the
restart. Thomas Evans, masterful in defence, released the ball to George Toomey
on the left. Driving through two defenders, Toomey then cut the ball back inside
to Jacob Tinsley who, arriving at pace, unleashed a powerful shot which hit the
post. A tactical shift at half time moved Jack Gilhooly onto the right side of
midfield, a move which rejuvenated the Jaguars style of play. A ball won by the
hard tackling Manfy Sharpe on the left, led to the best passing move of the
match, involving Tinsley and Aarron Denny, but finishing with an accurate shot
from the eager Gilhooly that forced an excellent save from the Westexe keeper.
Peter Wright then seized on a half chance presented to him, turning passed a
defender to volley home from distance making it all square at one apiece. The
Jaguars finished the match the stronger team - but the honours remained even at
full time.
Team:
- Aarron Denny, Thomas Evans, Jack
Gilhooly, Manfy Sharpe, Jacob Tinsley, George Toomey, Peter Wright, Alex Yolland.
Report by Terry Wright
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Jaguars 1-0 Crediton Saints B
Sainsbury
Friendly (U10s) Cup Competition
“Jaguars
Sink Titanic Crediton”
Both
teams played inventive and well executed football with ‘mucho gusto’ -
defining a hard fought and thoroughly entertaining Sainsbury’s Cup match.
Crediton started the strongest with accurate passing play that initially
troubled Brixington. But the Saints were continually thwarted by the strong
tackling of Jacob Tinsley and Thomas Evans, allowing Alex Yolland to command
from goal and gather in safely when needed. Aarron Denny and Jack Gilhooly
worked hard in the centre, providing an effective counter balance to the
enterprising and battling midfield of the Saints. The Jaguars then went closest
to scoring, the ball criss-crossing the Saints goalmouth just missing that final
touch. Before the close of the first half Peter Wright deftly chipped the keeper
only to be beaten by the cross bar. Sebastian Jones then struck a low shot
destined to curve inside the post, but a fine diving save from the Saints keeper
pushed the ball wide. At half time the honours were even in this titanic
struggle.
After
the break, with George Toomey playing on the left and Liam Dickinson on the
right the Jaguars began to gain the upper hand. Both teams pressed forward,
tackling back when possession was lost, but a difference between the two sides
gradually began to emerge in the recycling play. On the end of another surging
riposte out from defence by Tinsley – Jones delighted the home supporters with
a powerful shot that cannoned off the angle of the post and cross bar. Having
recovered the ball in midfield, Denny then slid the ball through to Dickinson
who shrugged off one tackle, superbly striking the first and only goal of the
match beyond the despairing reach of the Saints keeper. Both teams could be
proud of what was an excellent display of quality football, played with a fine
competitive spirit. With a single goal separating the two sides, Brixington
proved the deserved winners.
Scorer:
- Dickinson
Team: - Aarron Denny, Liam
Dickinson, Thomas Evans, Jack Gilhooly, Sebastian Jones, Jacob Tinsley, George
Toomey, Peter Wright, Alex Yolland.
Report by Terry Wright
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Jaguars
4-1 Stokehill
“Jaguars
Rampant”
A
neat header from a set piece corner gave sprightly Stokehill an early lead, but
within minutes the counter-attacking Jaguars equalized through a solo effort
from Sebastian Jones. Driving out of defence, he cut in from the left wing,
finishing with an unstoppable shot high into the top corner. Enterprising skill
from Thomas Evans and Jack Gilhooly freed Jacob Tinsley and Aarron Denny to raid
through the centre midfield. The Jags’ persistence was finally rewarded when
Peter Wright, jinking through the beleaguered Stokehill defence, sidestepped the
goalkeeper to push home at close range for the Jags second.
After
the break, the now rampant Jaguars continued to pen Stokehill back in their own
half, with Liam Dickinson going close. Following a goalmouth scramble Manfy
Sharpe seized on a loose ball to strike home at close range, the ball cannoning
off the far post, and across the goal line. Just before the close of play,
Wright chipped from distance to make it four.
Scorers:
- Wright 4;Jones; Sharpe:
Jaguars
3-0 St. Martins
Jaguars
outmanoeuvred a purposeful St. Martins team with superior passing movements.
From the outset, the pattern of the game was established as the Jags defensive
partnership of Evans and Tinsley dominated from defence. Driving wing play from
The
second half brought no respite for St. Martins who manfully defended, but the
Jags went three up just before the close, when Sharpe scored from distance with
a well placed snapshot.
Scorers:
- Wright; Denny; Sharpe:
Team: - Aarron Denny, Liam Dickinson, Thomas Evans, Jack Gilhooly, Sebastian
Jones, Manfy Sharpe, Jacob Tinsley, George Toomey, Peter Wright, Alex Yolland.
Report by Terry Wright & Madelaine Wright.
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Pinhoe
A 0-0 Jaguars
“Jaguars
Shaken but not Stirred”
Unbeaten
Jaguars kept their cool against an enterprising Pinhoe. In muddy conditions both
teams struggled with passing play in what became an end to end tussle. Jacob
Tinsley worked hard to drive play through from defensive positions – but
neither side could make the vital breakthrough. Alex Yolland foiled Pinhoes’
best opportunity of the first half, gauging the timing of his run out from goal
to perfection, making a vital interception before Pinhoe could score from a
nicely weighted through ball. The stalemate continued throughout the second half
– an evenly contested match finishing appropriately as a goalless draw.
Pinhoe
B 2-2 Jaguars
The
game opened with shots from George Toomey and Manfy Sharpe driving up the wings,
with Aaron Denny surging through centre midfield – but it was Pinhoe that
struck first. After a scrambled goalmouth clearance, a snapshot agonisingly
crept just inside the near post. The stunned Jaguars struggled to recover their
form, but with Thomas Evans and Jack Gilhooly providing the necessary saving
tackles when needed – Toomey,
Aarron Denny, Sebastian Jones and Peter Wright were gradually given more freedom
to target the Pinhoe goal. A penalty
was their reward after Wright, neatly turning his defender was then brought down
with only the keeper to beat. However the Pinhoe keeper made a fine diving save
to deny Denny and the Jags their equaliser. Caught on the break, the Jags then
went further behind with a second well taken goal from Pinhoe. Showing great
composure, an undaunted Jags kept up the pressure, their efforts finally
rewarded as Wright once again turned passed his marker before switching to his
left to fire home a neatly placed shot. With continuing urgency, the Jags
pressed hard looking for the illusive equalizer. After a sequence of corners
with shots from Toomey and Gilhooly, the ball finally came out to Jones who
rifled in a long distance shot. A game of two halves – the result a draw and a
shaken, but still unbeaten Jaguars.
Scorers:
- Wright;
Team: - Aarron Denny, Thomas Evans, Jack Gilhooly, Sebastian Jones, Manfy
Sharpe, Jacob Tinsley, George Toomey, Peter Wright, Alex Yolland.
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Jaguars 2-
0 Central Reds
This
was a tight game with the Jaguars finding it hard to break down a resolute
defence, leaving the score 0-0 at half time. The deadlock was broken halfway
through the second period with a low hard drive from Seb Jones that eluded the
keeper.
The second goal was an individual effort by Aarron Denny who won the ball on the edge of his area and running the length of the pitch weaving his way past the opposition before slotting the ball past the keeper at the second attempt.
Scorers:
- Jones; Denny:
Jaguars
8-0 Central Yellows
In
this game three goals a piece by George Toomey and Liam Dickinson and one each
for Jones and Denny gave the Jaguars a comfortable victory against a team that
never stopped trying.
Scorers:
- Toomey3; Dickinson 3; Jones; Denny:
Squad: - Alex Yolland, Thomas Evans, Jack Gilhooly, Jacob Tinsley, Seb Jones,
George Toomey, Aarron Denny, Manfy Sharpe,Peter Wright, Liam Dickinson
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Kentibeare 0-3
Jaguars
The Jaguars first game after Christmas and
playing on a difficult surface, they found it hard to play the passing game
which they are used to. The first goal came from a direct Seb Jones corner
to open the scoring. With the Kentisbeare keeper making numerous saves to thwart
the Brixington attack. Second half goals by George Toomey and Liam
Dickinson completed the score.
Scorers: - Jones; Toomey;
Dickinson:
Moors
The Jaguars started the brighter creating
lots of chances, from a long cross from the right Aarron Denny smacked in a left
foot volley quickly followed by another Denny left foot strike. Jaguars
still celebrating, Moors Porto scored just before half time.
Alex Yolland in goal made a fine save
coming out and blocking with his feet, one of the few touches he had in the
game. The Jaguars completed the score when Liam Dickinson crossed in from
the right for Peter Wright to score, this was quickly followed by a Liam
Dickinson goal.
Scorers: - Denny 2; Wright;
Dickinson:
Squad: - Alex Yolland, Jacob Tinsley, Seb Jones, Aarron Denny, Thomas Evans,
George Toomey, Jack Gilhooly, Peter Wright, Liam Dickinson
Report by Terry Wright.
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Jaguars
8-0 Heavitree Hawks
“Relentless
Jaguars Turn Up the Heat”
Urged
forward by the commanding presence of Alex Yolland in goal, the Brixington
Jaguars tested the defensive resolve of the Heavitree Hawks from the outset.
Liam Dickinson linked well with Sebastian Jones on the right flank, the quality
of their efforts matched by that of Thomas Evans and Manfy Sharpe on the left.
The Jags decisive wing play stretched the Hawks defence, forcing a series of
fine saves from the keeper, the early pressure rewarded with an opening goal by
Jacob Tinsley, volleying home a low struck cross from Jones. The Hawks fought
back, but the surging runs of Tinsley through the centre helped to keep their
goal besieged. Latching onto an accurate corner from George Toomey, Peter Wright
then rose to head home the Jags’ second goal. After a powerful solo run from
midfield, Jones then unleashed an unstoppable shot to make it three. Breaking
out from defence, the plucky Hawks then hit the bar, but at the other end Wright
then grabbed his second and a fourth for the Jags with a goalmouth volley. Jack
Gilhooly then struck an accurate shot too hard and high for the Hawks keeper to
reach, making it five nil at half time.
In
the second half a reorganised Jags continued the scoring run. Toomey, thrusting
up the right wing went close - but it was Sharpe, striking a sweet shot from
long distance, that made it six for the Jags. A persistent Toomey, tackling
hard, then stole the ball and sliced a superb pass through to Wright in the
centre who turned the ball home at the far post for his hat trick and the
Jaguars seventh. The Hawks hurled themselves forward in search of an illusive
goal, but with Gilhooly and Evans stalwart in defence, the central midfield wave
of Jones, Tinsley and Aarron Denny now controlled the pace of the game. Each
time the Hawks threatened, the Jaguars simply turned up the heat, raiding out of
defence at speed. Denny then hit the post and just before the final whistle
Toomey made it eight, seizing on the rebound of a shot from Jones that was just
too hard for the excellent Hawks keeper to hold.
Scorers:
- Wright 3;Tinsley; Jones; Gilhooly; Sharpe; Toomey:
Jaguars
5-1 Heavitree Eagles
Following
a long distance clearance, the Heavitree Eagles stunned the Jaguars with an early
goal, a driven shot placed just beyond the outstretched hands of a diving Alex
Yolland. An end to end struggle ensued as each team attempted to breach the
defensive lines of the other. The stalemate was broken as Manfy Sharpe, cutting
in from the right wing, beat two defenders and released the ball to Liam
Dickinson who pounced at close range to strike the equalizer home. Playing with
more urgency and conviction, the Jaguars pressed hard looking to put the game
beyond reach. Elegant passing play involving Jacob Tinsley, Aarron Denny and
Sebastian Jones set up Peter Wright who turned the ball in at the far post.
Surging through the centre Jones then made it three for the Jaguars. Just before
the end of the first half, a shot from George Toomey was pushed onto the near
post by an excellent Eagles keeper.
The
second half started as the first half closed, with Toomey sweeping in from the
wing, setting himself and striking a low shot that this time cannoned off the
far post. Sustained pressure kept the Eagles pegged back in their own half, a
sequence of crosses and corners forcing a series of fine saves from their keeper
including a powerful strike from Tinsley that was pushed onto the bar and over.
The Hawk’s defensive resolve was finally broken following a corner taken by
Toomey, Jones striking home just inside the far post for the Jaguars
fourth goal. The excitement increased as the enterprising Eagles broke out from
defence, forcing the diving Yolland to turn the ball around the post for a
corner. From the cross, a well struck shot from the Eagles then hit the post.
The rebound was picked up by Thomas Evans, who passed the ball to Sharpe running
on an overlap, deftly touching the ball inside to Jones who then picked out
Scorers:
- Dickinson 2; Jones 2; Wright;
Team:
- Aarron Denny, Liam Dickinson, Thomas Evans, Jack Gilhooly, Sebastian Jones,
Manfy Sharpe, Jacob Tinsley, George Toomey, Peter Wright, Alex Yolland.
Report by Terry Wright.
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Westexe
Athletic 0-2 Jaguars
With
a tricky away tie to Westexe Athletic inthe first round of the cup, the nerves
were settled half way through the first period when a Aarron Denny shot was
spilled by the keeper for Liam Dickinson to follow up from a rebound. The
tie was made safe when a Seb Jones corner was headed past the keeper by Tinsley
to make it 2 0.
Broadclyst
1-3 Jaguars
“Unstoppable Brixington Deserved Winners”
In a
fiercely contested match, two goals came early in the first half before either
team had settled into a pattern of play. An opening goal from the deflected shot
of Seb Jones gave the jaguars an early lead, but Broadclyst quickly hit back
with an equalizer. In an end to end tussle, both teams then broke from defence
searching for an illusive second goal. But it was the Jaguars, now playing with
more conviction and a better shape to their game, started
to move the ball around at pace. Under mounting pressure, an excellent
Broadclyst keeper was forced to make a series of fine saves from hard struck
shots. Brixington were rewarded in the dying minutes of the first half when
George Toomey struck a delightful chip, curling his shot over the keeper to make
it two.
The
second half began much as the first half had ended with the Jaguars continuing
to use their possession of the ball to greater effect. With goalkeeper Alex
Yolland and defensive combination of Jacob
Tinsley and Thomas Evans now proving unbeatable, Seb Jones, Aarron Denny, Manfy
Sharpe and Jack Gilhooly produced a sequence of scything runs through the
Broadclyst midfield. Up on strike, Liam Dickinson went close, hitting the post
and sidestepping the keeper with the rebound, only to be finally stopped by two
Broadclyst central defenders. Peter Wright finally put the game beyond reach,
seizing on a through ball from Aaron Denny to strike low and hard just inside
the post. In a game of two halves, Brixington had first subdued and then
overhauled a Broadclyst side that continued to threaten to the end, but the
valiant Jaguars deserved their win. Final score Brixington Jaguars
3-1Broadclyst.
Feniton 0-19 Jaguars
A
ferocious Brixington tore into Feniton with all the lethal precision of their
Jaguar namesake. Goals came in quick succession from George Toomey (2), Peter
Wright (2), Aarron Denny (2), from Jacob Tinsley, Liam Dickinson and Thomas
Evans (2). Feniton struggled on
heroically, but by half time the Jaguars had established an unassailable 10-0
lead. All credit to Feniton who came out fighting in the second half, only to be
punished again by another wrack of Brixington goals. Aarron Denny scored twice
more, the second from a penalty after Peter Wright was brought down with only
the keeper to beat. Jack Gilhooly scored next with a well struck shot after
another of his surging runs through midfield. A delightfully placed cross from
George Toomey was then met with the head of Peter Wright, who turned the ball in
at the far post for his hat trick. After strong support play from Manfy Sharpe,
Thomas Evans cut in from his drive up the right wing, switching onto his
favoured left foot to thunder the ball home for his hat trick. After good
linking play between Aarron Denny and Seb Jones, the ball was released to Manfy
Sharpe who was next on the score sheet. Seb Jones then scored from a great solo
effort, followed by a goal from Alex Yolland coming forward as a central
striker. Just before the close of play Thomas Evans scored his fourth from
another powerful shot, making the final score 19-0 to an unstoppable Jaguars.
Team:
- Aarron Denny, Liam Dickinson, Thomas Evans, Jack Gilhooly, Sebastian Jones,
Manfy Sharpe, Jacob Tinsley, George Toomey, Peter Wright, Alex Yolland.
Report Terry Wright.
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Jaguars
8-0
Last
years U10s Plate winners Brixington Jaguars simply overwhelmed an Exeter South
side that had no answer to an all round team performance of real quality. From
the outset the Exeter South goal was besieged. Denny went close early on, but
Jones - on a surging run up the left wing - cut inside and passed the ball to
Tinsley who secured the opening goal with a low driven shot. Just moments later,
Tinsley delivered an accurate through ball to Denny who curved the ball inside
the far post, just beyond the hands of the diving keeper.
In
the second half Exeter South regrouped and for a time a midfield stalemate
ensued. From defence goalkeeper (Alex) Yolland then passed the ball to brother
Daniel who started a move that ended with Toomey adroitly turning his marker to
deliver a perfectly weighted ball to Dickinson who struck home for the Jag’s
fifth goal. Gilhooly, rampaging up the right wing, showered the
Jaguars
7-1 Countess Weir Dynamos
Against
a Dynamos side that lacked shape, the first half was characterized by a series
of ‘oh so near’ missed chances. Tinsley
and Gilhooly were solid in defence, and with Toomey and Jones working hard up
the left and right wings, Denny and Jones were allowed to raid up through the
centre. Denny hit the first goal for the Jags striking a sweet volley from a
Jones’ cross. Coming through from defence, a shot from (Daniel) Yolland was
touched onto the bar by the Dynamos keeper, but it was a fumbled cross from
Denny that gave the Jags their second goal just before half time.
The
second half started much as the first had ended - and a corner taken by Jones
was latched on to by Denny making it 3-0. The Dynamos then stretched the Jags
defence for the first time scoring a consolation goal, only to be hit
immediately by a fourth goal from Denny making it 4-1. Perhaps spurred on by the
Dynamos goal, a rejuvenated Jags upped the tempo of their game and three more
goals followed in quick succession – one from Tinsley and two more from Toomey
– his second from individual skill beating two defenders and neatly
sidestepping the keeper. Full time and the Jags second goal fest of the day had
ended, this game finishing 7-1.
Team: - Aarron Denny, Liam Dickinson, Jack Gilhooly, Seb Jones, Manfy Sharpe, Jacob Tinsley, George Toomey, Alex Yolland, Daniel Yolland.
Report by Terry Wright.
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Jaguars
4-0 Exwick Youth
In
the first home match of the season, Brixington Jaguars pressed forward right
from the start - looking for an early goal against an Exwick Youth side that
consequently struggled to break out of defence. The sustained pressure from the
Jags was soon rewarded with a goal from a long distance shot by Tinsley. With
Yolland, Evans and Tinsley providing a solid defensive platform, excellent
passing and support play through the midfield allowed the Jags to dominate.
Continuing his run through the centre, Denny latched onto an accurate return
ball from Wright to punch home the second goal for the Jags just before half
time.
In
the second half, Gilhooly and Toomey made a series of surging runs down the
wings. With Tinsley helping to drive the Brixington powerplay in midfield,
Sharpe and Jones linked to allow
Team:
- Aarron Denny, Liam Dickinson, Thomas Evans, Jack Gilhooly, Seb Jones, Manfy
Sharpe, Jacob Tinsley, George Toomey, Peter Wright, Alex Yolland.
Report by Terry Wright.
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Alphington
Arrows 1-2 Jaguars
Brixington
Jaguars faced strong competition from the Arrows in the opening match of the
season and both teams played with determination despite torrential rain. Midway
through the first half, after a period of sustained pressure, the Jags finally
broke though the Arrows defence. Good support play from Tinsley, Jones and
Toomey led to a deflected shot from Denny which left the Arrows keeper little
chance. Liam Dickinson, on his debut for the Jags, almost scored before half
time, his snapshot just clearing the bar.
The
Arrows fought back in the second half, but the Jags defence held firm, drawing
saving tackles from Evans and Gilhooly and some fine diving saves from Yolland.
Breaking out from defence the Jags continued to push up as a unit, with Wright
on strike going close - but it was Toomey, cutting inside from the left wing
that gave Jags their second goal from a well struck shot. Debutant Manfy Sharpe
also went close to scoring during a goal mouth scramble. Arrows hit back with a
consolation goal just before the close of play, final score 2-1 to Brixington.
Alphington
Spears 0-6 Jaguars
Initially
there was little to separate the two teams as the game began with a midfield
tussle in atrocious conditions. As the rain eased, the quality of passing
improved and the game opened up. The Spears then had no answer to the all round
strength and passing play of the Jaguars. In the fifth minute, Toomey went close
in front of goal, the ball was cleared – but only as far as Denny, who had
time to set himself, shoot and score. As the Spears fought back looking for the
equalizer, Sharpe stole the ball in midfield, slotting a perfect pass through to
Wright who struck an accurate left foot shot beyond the reach of the Spears’
diving keeper.
In the second half, following elegant interplay between Evans, Sharpe and Dickinson - Sharpe, who had continued her run, made the distance to meet the final pass from Wright, striking the ball home for her debut goal. With Yolland staying alert for strikes on goal in the difficult conditions, a solid defence allowed the Jags to dominate the midfield. Jaguars attack play using both wings stretched the Spears’ defence and with Jones and Dickinson surging through the centre, a succession of strikes followed on the Spear’s goal. A partial clearance from an Evans’ free kick led to Wright hitting his second, followed shortly after by his third for a hat trick. Just before full-time, Jags scored again – another strike from Sharpe. Game over 6-0.
Squad:-
Aarron Denny, Liam Dickinson, Thomas Evans, Jack Gilhooly, Seb Jones, Manfy
Sharpe, Jacob Tinsley, George Toomey, Peter Wright, Alex Yolland.
Report by Terry Wright.
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© Simon Denny
An invitation to Exeters St James Park for
Brixington U10s to play Exeter Citys
Man of the match, for his tireless
running, Jacob Tinsley.
Squad: -
Alex Yolland, Peter Wright, George Toomey, Seb Jones, Aarron Denny, Jacob
Tinsley, Thomas Evans, Jordan Bennington, Jack Gilhooly)
Report by Simon Denny
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