U10s Reports

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Blues 2-2 West Exe Athletic

A beautiful day and what better weather for a football match!, Brixington started strong with some excellent passing from the off. Josh Whiller gave a brilliant header early on which travelled long, some great passing but West Exe were always there making it hard for Brixington to get a chance. With a few cracking near goals from David Cockanye and Mike White when Brixington broke through it showed they were hungry for a win. West exe also had some chances but Brixington defence fought hard to stop them, Joe Forster in goal made some great catches, Brixington got there first chance and with a great pass from Callum Mcphee, David Cockayne took a shot and scored 1-0. West exe didn’t wait around long and just after scored their first goal 1-1 Boths teams keep winning the ball with lots off passing between each goal but West Exe get the upper hand take another chance it pays off and they make it 2-1. Brixington take the pressure well and work really hard to find the equalizer but the first half finishes 2-1 to West Exe .

Callum Mcphee off and Jonathan Price on for the second half, with the pressure on, Brixington try really hard to take control off the game. Joel Rendall gets the first chance with a great strike but its just off from the goal. Brixington keep working but West Exe cease a chance and score 3-1. Josh Whiller off, Harry Cockayne on, Brixington work hard to get a break and all the lads work well making there way up the pitch but West Exe are determined to keep them at bay. Brixington get their break with a free kick which Arnold Godbeer takes, its a great shot and it goes in 3-2. With Brixington closing the gap it looks good that they might get the draw but its not to be the match ends with West exe getting the win.

Squad: - David Cockayne, Arnold godbeer, Mike White, Harry Cockayne,
Josh Whiller, Joe Forster, Callum Mcphee, Jonathan Price and Joel Rendall.
Scorers: - Cockayne: Godbeer.

Blues 2-0 West Exe Rangers

The match started and Brixington were rearing too go, The team looked ready for the challenge and they didn’t disappoint. Straight away Brixington had there first chance with some excellent ball work and passing from Joel rendall he set David Cockayne up for a superb shot and he scored putting Brixington ahead by 1-0. All the way through the first half Brixington seemed in control, the team worked together brilliantly each one passing and winning the ball, there were untold opportunities for that second goal but the ball just couldn’t find the back off the net. Even with that at the end of the first half Brixinhton were leading 1-0.

The second half starts much like the first with Brixington strong and working hard, Callum mcphee has the first opportunities with a lovely strike but its just short of the goal. After a good run Callum McPhee comes off and Jonathan Price comes on. After another couple off near misses from Joel Rendall, Mike White and Arnold Godbeer, Brixington get the chance they’ve been waiting for with a brilliant pass from Joel Rendall to Arnold Godbeer, Godbeer shoots and hits the back off the net making it 2-0. In the last few minutes Arnold Godbeer Comes off and Harry Cockayne comes on, West Exe try hard to get a goal back but the game ends with a win to Brixington 2-0.

Squad: - David Cockayne, Harry Cockayne, Arnold Godbeer, Mike white,
Joe Forster, Josh Whiller, Callum Mcphee, Joel Rendall and Jonathan Price.
Scorers: - Cockayne; Godbeer.

Report by Amy Godbeer.

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Blues 1-0 Ottery

This game was filled with some excellent passing and team work from all the boys, each one giving 100%.

From the start Brixington had some great chances as Mike White and Joel Rendall made some shots on goal but Ottery’s goal keeper managed to keep
them out. The passing was first rate and a really enjoyable game to watch, David Cockayne off Arnold Godbeer on, you could tell that everyone wanted the ball and Ottery and Brixington were evenly matched with the amount off possession each team got with the ball. Joel Rendall off, Josh Whiller on.Both teams defended well making it imposable for anyone to get a goal and at the end off the first half it was 0-0.

As the second half starts both teams are equally wanting to get a goal to start the scoring, Brixington get the opportunity as they all pull together and with some excellent passing they set Arnold Godbeer up with a volley which lands straight into the top left hand corner 1-0 to Brixington. Mike White off, Joel Rendall on, Ottery ups the pace and look determined to even the score but Alex Szypillo defending is first rate and they cant get clear. Josh Whiller comes off with a injury to his foot and Callum McClure comes on for him, Arnold Godbeer off, Jonathan Price on, Ottery make a last attempt for the goal but Joe Forster saves the ball. The game ends with a well deserved win for Brixington.1-0.

Squad: - Arnold Godbeer, Mike White, Callum Mcphee, Callum McClure, Josh Whiller, William Finn, Joe Forster, Joel Rendall, David Cockayne, Jonathan Price.
Scorer: - Godbeer:

Blues 2-1 Newton Knights

This game started with Brixington on the attack from the start, Mike White and Jonathan Price edging forward constantly to try some shots on goal, but Newtons goal keeper and there defence managed to stop any near goals.

Brixington were definitely on form today and every player did there jobs brilliantly passing and being in the right places for any on coming balls.Jonathan Price off, Arnold Godbeer on. Both teams worked hard stopping each other from getting any chances on goal in the first half. There were some great opportunities from Callum McClure, Mike White and Arnold Godbeer but the first half finished ended 0-0.

The second half started much like the first with some great chances and both
teams winning the ball, Brixington seemed the stronger team this half and were making there way up too Newtons goal more and more. Arnold Godbeer off, Callum Mcphee on, Some great passing between Mike White and Callum McClure gave Mike his chance and he took a shot and scored 1-0. Callum McClure off, Arnold Godbeer on, Newton Knights continued to give Brixington a run for there money getting forward but Alex Szypillo in defence worked superbly to stop them. Arnold Godbeer wins the ball, runs down along the right wing, passes to David Cockayne who shoots and scores an excellent goal 2-0. Joel Rendall off, Jonathan Price on, Newton get the chance they’ve been waiting for and take a shot which Joe Forster saves but a minute later there back and there shot goes in 2-1. This was a brilliant match which everyone enjoyed, loads off great effort from everyone the match ended with a win for Brixington 2-1.

Squad: - Mike White, David Cockayne, Alex Szypillo, Arnold Godbeer, Joe Forster, Joel Rendall, Jonathan Price, William Finn, Callum Mcphee, Callum McClure.
Goal scores: - White; Cockayne:

Friendly Match Between Brixington Blues and Newton Knights

With the two league Matches out off the way it was time to mix it up a bit!, and Brixington played a friendly against Newton Knights. Most off the players had a go somewhere they wouldn’t normally, with Joe Forster in defence and Arnold Godbeer trying his hand in goal. The pressure was off and everyone had fun. Harry Cockayne, David Cockaynes younger brother had ago up front and scored a brilliant goal, with Alex Szypillo and Mike White also scoring, Newton Knights got one back so the match ended 3-1 to Brixington.

Squad: - Harry Cockayne, David Cockayne, Mike White, Alex Szypillo, Arnold Godbeer, Jonathan Price, Callum McClure, Callum Mcphee, Joe Forster, William Finn, Rendall.
Scorers: - H Cockayne, White, Szypillo.

Report by Amy Godbeer.

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Blues 2-2 Topsham

The weather was good, and after a long break due to the rain everyone seemed ready for a challenge. Both teams started strong and with some great passing from the off this was set to be a good game.

Mike White made a run early on but Topsham stopped him getting through, Brixington kept up the pace and with some great passing from Josh Whiller
and Callum Mcphee, Callum Mcphee set up Mike White to score to put the Brixington in front. Topsham pick up the pace and really try to even the score but Brixington are there ready with some great near goals from Josh Whiller and William Finn. Topsham made it up to Brixingtons goal and even though Alex Szypillo and Callum McClure defended brilliantly they made it through and scored 1-1 at half time.

Joel Rendall and Jonathan Price on, Josh Whiller and William Finn off for the second half, and Brixington come back on strong and start as they mean to go on with some brilliant passing between Joel Rendall and Jonathan Price, Price gets a shot on goal and he scores 2-1. Topsham don’t take this lying down and are soon on the defence working there way down the pitch, Brixington defend well and stop the first attack but Topsham keeping coming and find an opening and score making it 2-2. Arnold Godbeer on Callum Mcphee off, Both teams are getting equal possession of the ball but neither team can make it up to each others goal, with not much time left they both have a few chances but the score ends with a draw 2-2.

Squad: Mike White, Jonathan Price, Josh Whiller, Arnold Godbeer, Callum McClure, Callum Mcphee, Joel Rendall, Joe Forster, Alex Szypillo and William Finn.
Scorers: White; Price:

Blues 0-2 St Martins

This game was going to be tough from the off, but Brixington met the challenge brilliantly and didn’t give St Martins many chances. Brixington worked hard with some great passing between William Finn and Mike White. St Martins got a break and made a run but Alex Szypillo and Arnold Godbeer in defence St Martins found it very hard to break through and when they did Joe Forster in goal made some great saves. William Finn on Jonathan Price off, more good work from Brixington kept St Martins at bay, just before half time St Martins get a break and manage to get a goal. 1-0

The second half starts with Brixington under pressure to even the score, and Joel Rendall tried to be the one to do it with a good run but it was just short off the goal. St Martins see a chance and take it they make the score 2-0, both teams get possession of the ball and there’s a lot off back and forth but the game ends with St martins winning 2-0.

Squad: Callum Mcphee, Callum McClure, Josh whiller, Mike White, Arnold Godbeer, William Finn, Joe Forster, Jonathan Price, Alex Szypillo, and Joel
Rendall.

Report by Amy Godbeer.

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Blues 2-3 Crediton Saints A

The ground was very water logged due too all the rain we have had the last two weeks, but this didnt stop this from being a brillant match filled with some excellent football from both sides. The game started and both teams were strong, and equally getting possession off the ball. Joe Forster made a great save early on with Crediton putting the pressure on, Alex Szypillo had the first chance with a great long ball but it went wide just missing the Crediton goal. Creditons team drove the ball forward and Brixingtons defence were there, Josh Whiller kick the ball away but its short-lived as Crediton manage to score 1-0. As soon as Crediton scored Brixington fought back with a great volley from Joel Rendall Brixington equalised to make it 1-1. Both teams fight hard to win the ball, with some great passing from Joe Rendall he sets Arnold Godbeer up for a great strike into the bottom right corner 2-1 to the Blues. No time to rest or get a breather as Crediton pile on the pressure and as soon as Brixington make it 2-1 Crediton get one back 2-2. The first half finishes with some great opportunities to score by Josh Whiller and Arnold Godbeer, but at half time is 2-2.

The second half starts with Josh Whiller off and Callum Mcclure on, The pressure is on in this half as both teams need to win to go through to the Cup
2nd round. And it shows as Brixington and Crediton Saints are battling hard, both teams are winning the ball and for a time the ball is going backwards and forwards between both goals. David Cockayne running consistently up and down the pitch passing the ball to whoever is available. Alex Syzpillo in defence makes it impossible for Crediton Saints to get through, and its an unfortunate free kick that gives Crediton there third goal and the lead. Joel Rendall off and Josh Whiller on, The game starts hotting up as Brixington try to find the equaliser, there are some great chances from Szypillo and Forster but Creditons goal keeper saves them. Arnold Godbeer off and Joel Rendall on, Crediton Saints win the ball and make a break but Joe Forster makes a great save, with minutes to go Brixington keep trying but its not to be and the end score is 3-2 to Crediton.

Scores: - Rendall; Godbeer:
Team :- Joel Rendall, Arnold Godbeer, Joe Forster, Josh Whiller, Mike
White, Callum Mcclure, Alex Szypillo and David Cockayne

Report by Amy Godbeer.

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Blues 0-3 Heavitree Harriers

Josh Whiller and Arnold Godbeer off for the first half; this game was a very tough match against a very well defended team. There was lots off chances for Brixington to score but each time they got the ball the Harriers were there, the Harriers hard work paid off as they scored their first goal in the first 5 mins.1-0. Some good passing between Callum McClure and William Finn gave Alex Szypillo some great long shots but they went just wide of the goal,a throw in by Mike white to Callum McClure gave William Finn a chance but the ball goes wide. Another throw in by Mike White to Callum McCure but Heavitree win the ball and make a break for the goal they score.2-0 William Finn and David Cockayne work the ball forward passing well, the Harriers come back hard, get the ball back but their break is short lived thanks to Alex Szypillo and William Finn who defends brilliantly. Heavitree take a long shot just before half time but it’s saved comfortably by Joe forster.2-0.

Josh Whiller and Arnold Godbeer on, Jonathan Price and William Finn off for the second half, Callum McClure passes to Arnold Godbeer, then Godbeer to White but Heavitree put on the pressure so White kicks the ball off. Heavitree throw in, White wins the ball and passes to Godbeer, Godbeer passes to Whiller who passes back, Godbeer takes a shot but it hits the post. Some more great chances from Brixington but the ball just cant find fhe net, Heavitree have control and make a break for the goal, Brixingtons keeper came out off his area to close down the Heavitree attack. Due to an unfortunate miss handle by Forster Heavitree were able to obtain the ball and finish into the back off the net.3-0 David Cockayne off, William Finn on, even though Brixington are three goals down they still try to get one back with Josh Whiller and Callum McClure both having shots on goal, but its just not to be with two great saves from Forster stopping Heavitree scoring anymore goals the game ends3-0 to Heavitree Harriers.

Blues 4-1 Heavitree Falcons

David Cockayne and Callum McClure off for this first half, Straight away Brixington are strong and with some great passing between Josh Whiller and Mike White, they set up Godbeer who takes a long shot that goes over the cross bar. The Falcons make a run with a goal in sight but Forster is there to put a stop to it and kicks it away, Price gets the ball and with good control passes to Godbeer who shoots and scores1-0. Mike White takes a corner which the Falcons win but White keeps working to get the ball back. Some great efforts from Brixington brings them close to scoring with some good attempts on goal from Josh Whiller, William Finn and Jonathan Price, but its Mike White who gets the goal with some good team work between him and William Finn just before half time 2-0.

David Cockayne and Callum McClure on, Josh Whiller and Jonathan Price off for the start off the second half, even though Brixington are in the lead, they know they still need to work together to stop Heavitree from getting a goal back. Heavitree are ready and know they need to score to have a chance, but there efforts are short lived as Mike White wins the ball, passes to David Cockayne, Cockayne knocks the ball to Godbeer who slots it into the goal.3-0 Brixington seem to relax a little and it gives Heavitree a chances which they take, they score 3-1, in the last five or so minutes both teams work very hard to try and score, it pays off for Brixington as David Cockayne takes a cracking shot and it hits the back off the net. The end score 4-1 to Brixington.

Scorers:- Godbeer 2; Cockayne; White:
Team: - David Cockayne ,Arnold Godbeer, Mike White, Josh Whiller, Joe Forster, Alex Szypillo, Callum McClure, William Finn, and Jonathan Price.

Report by Amy Godbeer.

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Blues 6-1 Crediton Saints

This game was controlled by Brixington blues as there team work and game play was brillant. Crediton Saints tried hard to win the ball but some great defending made it impossible, Brixingtons first chance came within a few minutes of play when a corner from Mike white was headed by David Cockayne just missing the goal. Minutes later some great passing between Arnold Godbeer and David Cockayne gave Godbeer the first goal.1-0 Godbeer scored 2 more goals to get a hat trick, 3-0 thanks to some great passing by McPhee and Josh Whiller. More excellent foot work by Mike White and McPhee gave White a long shot and he scores just before half time. 4-0

Arnold Godbeer and Callum McClure off, Jonathan Price on, the second half starts as the first half with Brixington in control, straight away Brixington go for a goal but it just misses. Mike White takes a corner and the ball finds Cockayne for a great left hand corner goal, 5-0 Josh Whiller off and Callum McClure on, as soon as McClure comes on he takes a chance with a long shot but it just misses. Crediton saints take their first real chance and go for a run but Alex Szypillo in defence is there and clears it, Mike white gets injured so comes off for a rest and Godbeer comes on. Crediton saints take a free kick and it goes just wide of the goal, another Crediton chance is saved brilliantly by Joe Froster as he catches the ball in his legs, Crediton finally gets a long awaited goal making the score 5-1. With minutes to go David Cockayne scores making the end score 6-1.

Scorers: - Godbeer 3; Cockayne 2; White:
Team: - Arnold Godbeer, David Cockayne, Mike White, Alex Szypillo, Josh Whiller, Joe Forster, Callum Mcclure, Callum Mcphee, Jonathan Price.

Blues 0-1 Crediton Saints

This game was going to be much tougher as Brixington had played one game and this game was against a fresh team, as soon as the match began it was obvious that this team was strong and wanted to win. There was so many good chances, but great defending by both sides made it difficult for any one to score but kept both goal keepers very busy. Crediton saints took a chance just before half time and a deflection of one of the players gave them a goal 0-1 at half time.

The second half starts and Brixington know they've got to work hard to try and get a goal back, The team really pull together and keep Crediton saints from scoring but Crediton do the same. The frustration starts showing in both teams as they want to score but cant and a couple of free kicks are given, but no score in the second half gives Crediton saints a win.0-1

All the lads should give themselves a pat on the back, an excellent game by all.

Team: - Arnold Godbeer, David Cockayne, Mike White, Alex Szypillo, Josh Whiller, Joe Forster, Callum Mcclure, Callum Mcphee, Jonathan Price.

Report by Amy Godbeer.

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Blues 4-1 Exmouth Town Blues

The game starts with both teams very strong,lots off good passing from Josh
Whiller,Callum McClure and David Cockayne. Exmouth blues take an early shot but miss, some good tackling from Callum McClure makes it hard for them to get through. Some time is spent with the ball being passed between each team, then Alex gets the ball and takes along shot but its just off goal. Exmouth Blues make a run and the shot is saved by Joe Forster, Josh Whiller gets the ball and passes to William Finn who scores Brixingtons first goal. 1-0 at half time.

Godbeer and Price on, Finn and Whiller off as the second half starts, Brixington are playing strong with a lot off good passing making it hard for Exmouth blues to get through. Some great field work by Callum and White gets the ball into a scoreing position and Price makes it 2-0, good defending by Exmouth Blues, but some even better team work by Godbeer and Price gives Price his second goal making it 3-0. Exmouth Blues get the ball but cant make it to the goal due to some great defending by Szypillo, a throw in by White gives Godbeer a chance to make a break but Exmouth are soon on his tail. More great interplay gives Price his hat trick, as he pops the ball into the
bottom left corner the score 4-0. Exmouth Blues get the ball and score right in the last few minutes making the end score 4-1.
A brillant game.

Scorers: -Price 3; Finn:
Team: - Jonathan Price, William Finn, Josh Whiller, Arnold Godbeer, Callum McClure, Callum McPhee, David Cockayne, Mike White, Alex Szypillo and Joe Forster.

Blues 2-3 Exmouth Town Reds

This game was filled with some brilliant passing and team work, both teams
evenly matched in skill and determination. The first half seemed to consist of both teams winning the ball with lots of opportunities to score but Exmouth Reds had the luck and were two goals up by half time.2-0

The second half was as exciting as the first, but the Blues looked determined to even the score. Forster in goal made some great saves, and all the lads kept working hard to stop the Reds from scoring again, it pays off with some good passing Godbeer finds Price and he scores 2-1. Exmouth Reds know they need to keep Brixington at bay and keep working their way up the pitch,
Brixington defend well but Reds get a goal 3-1. Blues don’t lose heart and the team keep tackling and work hard, White takes a corner, the ball finds Godbeer and he scores 3-2. Callum McClure and White off, Whiller and Finn on, for the last few minutes Brixington try to get a draw with some great efforts from Cockayne and Finn.

Scorers;- Price; Godbeer:
Team: - Jonathan Price, Arnold Godbeer, Callum McPhee, Callum McClure,
Josh Whiller, Mike White, Alex Szypillo, David Cockayne, Joe Forster and William Finn.

Report by Amy Godbeer.

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Blues 1-0 Central Reds

Welcome return in goal for Joe Forster on a rainy morning at Broadclyst. Difficult conditions for the teams on a wet pitch with heavy showers but both teams adapted well with play going from end to end. Strong mid-field tackling by Callum McClure and Mike White saw opening shots from David Cockayne and Callum McClure saved by the Central goalkeeper. A quick throw in and pass back between Mike White and David Cockayne saw Mike White have an on target shot kneed away by the goalkeeper. An early corner taken by William Flinn almost resulted in an opening goal for Brixington when Mike White’s headed the ball at goal only to hit the goal post! 0 – 0 at half-time.

William Flinn off, Callum McPhee on. Central corner cleared away by Mike White; Callum McPhee and David Cockayne worked the ball forward, passing well. A cross by Mike White was just missed by Arnold Godbeer to take the lead. David Cockayne almost scored from a corner by Arnold Godbeer. Central then had a corner their end but was kicked away by Alex Szypillo upfield to Callum McPhee. Another corner taken by Mike White was headed away by a Central defender for another corner. This time the ball kicked out by Central was passed back by Alex Szypillo to David Cockayne who passed to Callum McPhee who had a shot at goal kicked away by the goalkeeper. A mistake in midfield had Central attacking the ball which resulted in a corner for them. Joe Forster stepped out of goal and brilliantly caught the crossing ball. Central made another attack but Callum McPhee tackled well and passed the ball to David Cockayne who had a brilliant shot at goal saved Both teams were finishing strongly but Alex Szypillo managed to stop a Central attack and kick the ball to his forwards for David Cockayne and Arnold Godbeer to try scoring. Brixington were finally awarded the winning goal when Alex Szypillo kicked a long shot to Callum McClure who managed to keep the ball in play, passing to Mike White who scored just before the final whistle. 1 – 0 at full-time.

Scorers: - White:

Blues 7-0 Central Yellows

David Cockayne off, William Flinn on. Central throw and kick to their forwards was headed away by Alex Szypillo to mid-field; Callum McClure then passing to William Flinn who had a brilliant on-target shot saved. A corner by Mike White was kicked away upfield by Central but Alex Szypillo managed to kick the ball back to the waiting mid-fielders. Good passing by Arnold Godbeer and William Flinn resulted in Callum McPhee having a shot at goal which went just wide. Central retaliated with good passing. Joe Forster’s kick was picked up by Mike White who passed the ball forward to William Flinn who scored a brilliant opening goal for Brixington. Mike White off David Cockayne on. Alex Szypillo took a thrown in to David Cockayne who kicked back to Alex and back to David Cockayne who ran on up the wing before being tackled. Alex took a free kick passing to David Cockayne who kept the ball well running upfield and took a shot at goal which was saved. Callum McClure defended well in mid-field passing on to David Cockayne. The second goal came just before half-time from a long free-kick taken by Alex Szypillo which bounced just in front of the goal and touched on by Callum McPhee for goal number 2. 2 – 0 half time.

Mike White on, Callum McPhee off. Central had an early goalkick but was headed down by Callum McClure who then took a strike at goal but unfortunately missed. A miss-kick by Central goalkeeper saw Arnold Godbeer poach another goal for Brixington. Joe Forster took a goalkick but was picked up by a Central player, Alex Szypillo cleared the ball away to David Cockayne who passed to Callum McClure who finally scored a goal after all his hard work mid-field. Mike White received a bad tackle and took a free kick passing to Arnold Godbeer who had an attempt at goal saved followed by William Flinn nearly scoring. William Flinn was in action again up front passing to Mike White who scored goal 5 for Brixington. Callum McClure off, Callum McPhee on. Central attacked well and had a shot brilliantly saved by Joe Forster keeping him on his toes. William Flinn took a throw-in passing to Arnold Godbeer who ran forward passing to David Cockayne who scored a lovely goal for goal number 6. William Flinn had a good run on an attack but the ball was kicked away by Central and had another shot saved by Joe Forster. Arnold scored the seventh goal for Brixington following an interception of a Central throw. Brixington nearly scored again when William Flinn kicked a shot just high of the cross bar. Central finished strongly but had a corner kicked away by Alex Szypillo up field to Mike White who passed to David Cockayne and William Flinn had another shot at goal going just wide. 7 – 0 at end.

Scorers: - Godbeer 2; Cockayne; Flinn; McClure; McPhee; White:
Team: - Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Alex Szypillo, Mike White, Arnold Godbeer, William Flinn, Callum McClure, Callum McPhee.

Report by Veronica Szypillo

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Blues 0-3 Alphington

Joe Forster back in goal after an arm injury at the end of last season. Good opening passing by Arnold Godbeer, however early pressure from Alphington saw them score the first goal. A good clearance from Alex Szypillo found William Flinn who had a good shot at goal saved. Alphington were quickly on a break and Joe Forster had to make a good save to prevent a second goal. Then it was Brixington’s turn and Mike White had an unlucky shot at goal hit the crossbar. Brixington carried on the pressure trying to find their first goal but unluckily conceded a second goal before half-time. 0 – 2 at half-time

Callum McPhee off Josh Whiller on. Alphington started the second well and scored an early third goal. Arnold Godbeer off Jonathan Price on. Mike White made some strong running down the wing and had another unlucky shot at goal going just wide. Good tackling in mid-field by Callum McClure and good defending by Josh Whiller resulted in Callum McClure having a shot at goal saved. Brixington finished strongly with David Cockayne trying to find the back of the net but were denied their first goal of the season. Brixington lost 0 – 3 at full-time.

Blues 3-0 Beacon Knights

Both teams started the game determined to be the first to score. Beacon Knights had a free kick near the goal but was kicked away. Joe Forster was forced to make a brilliant save as Brixington was put under pressure. Mike White made some quick runs down the wing following passes from the defence. Alex Szypillo made a strong run back towards goal to defend in front of the goal and kick the ball to safety. Pressure again from Beacon Knights resulted in a corner which was kicked away by Josh Whiller resulting in David Cockayne kicking the ball just wide of the goal. Joe Forster and the defence were made to work hard again and Alex Szypillo kicked to ball up field splitting the defence open. Mike White won a free kick and passed to Arnold Godbeer who had a shot at goal going just wide. Mike White again found Arnold Godbeer up front following a lovely goal kick from Joe Forster. 0 – 0 at half-time.

Josh Whiller off Callum McPhee on. Brixington started well in the second half. David Cockayne off William Flinn on. The defence kept the ball coming forward for openings for Callum McClure and Arnold Godbeer but the first goal came from Mike White with the ball going to the back of the net between the legs of Arnold Godbeer! William Flinn took a corner and ran forwards to make a brilliant on-target shot which was caught by the goalkeeper. Beacon Knights also had a corner but Joe Forster kicked the ball out to William Flinn who passed well to Arnold Godbeer with Mike White having a shot caught by the keeper. Arnold Godbeer off Jonathan Price on. Again Mike White covered some ground down the wing passing to William Flinn who was unlucky to have another attempt caught by the keeper. A free kick to Beacon Knights resulted in an equaliser. Brixington retaliated with a shot by Mike White going over the bar and two corners being kicked away. Alex Szypillo tackled well in defence quickly passed to Mike White who nearly scored again. Brixington conceded another free kick but an on shot ball was saved by Joe Forster. Callum McPhee off Arnold Godbeer on. Arnold Godbeer scored within seconds of coming back onto the pitch! Beacon Knights finished strongly with Brixington’s defence and mid-field keeping the ball away from the goal. Alex Szypillo headed the ball away following a free kick quick mid-field passing resulted in a third goal for Brixington scored by Jonathan Price.

Game ended 3 – 1.

Scorers: - White; Godbeer; Price:
Team: - Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Alex Szypillo, Jonathan Price, Josh Whiller, Mike White, Arnold Godbeer, William Flinn, Callum McClure, Callum McPhee.

Report by Veronica Szypillo

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Blues 2-1 Culm United

William Flinn found himself back in goal after a foot injury prevented Joe Forster from playing, having made such a welcome comeback for the team in their first match of the season! This was always going to be a tough match for Brixington playing such a strong and disciplined team as Culm. Both sides started well with good running passes and strong defensive play seeing the ball change ends in quick succession. However the first goal came to Brixington following a strong run on the wing by David Cockayne eventually finding Arnold Godbeer who passed to Mike White who sneaked a lovely shot past the goalkeeper. Alex Szypillo in defence, with Josh Whiller always not far in front of him managed to keep the ball away from their goal and the play moving forward. Callum McClure and Mike White played well in midfield tackling well and finding passing shots for David Cockayne and Arnold Godbeer to run and attack. However a quick turn by a Culm defender resulted in well-constructed, quick passing play for an equalising goal. Culm continued to pass well up field but Brixington tackled well in midfield. Alex Szypillo headed a lovely ball away from near the goal, following a Culm throw, straight to David Cockayne who kicked to Josh Whiller. Josh then kicked a lovely long shot just in front of the Brixington attacking players and Arnold Godbeer ran really strongly to try to outrun the Culm defender also running to stop the ball, resulting in a second goal for Brixington. 2 – 1 at half-time.

Culm started the second half well and nearly scored from a throw in being kicked just wide of goal. William Flinn was forced to make a spectacular save off his knee following another throw in.

Culm remained threatening with a shot at goal going just over the bar following a corner. Callum McClure calmed the situation by tackling well and kicking the ball out of play. Brixington later had a corner taken by Arnold Godbeer and finding David Cockayne who took a shot at goal. Arnold Godbeer off, Jonathan Price on. Jonathan Price started well intercepting a Culm pass and turning really well to pass to David Cockayne. Alex Szypillo tackled well and kicked the ball strongly forward to Jonathan Price who had a shot at goal saved. Callum McPhee on, Josh Whiller off. Mike White had an on target shot saved following a lovely pass from David Cockayne. McPhee tackled well and stopped a run at goal by Culm. Culm followed with a shot at goal hitting the post. Both teams finished strongly but Brixington managed to hold on to their lead. 2 – 1 at full-time.

Scorers: - Mike White, Arnold Godbeer

Blues 2-1 Cullompton

Cullompton won an early corner and took a shot at goal which was brilliantly saved by William Flinn. Another Cullompton corner was kicked away by Josh Whiller and passed to Jonathan Price. Josh Whiller played well tackling in defence and kicking forward to Mike White and David Cockayne. Alex Szypillo tackled well and passed ball to David Cockayne who ran well on the wing, passing to Jonathan Price for an attempt at goal. A tackle by Mike White in mid-field passed to Callum McClure who made a brilliant header towards goal but the ball was caught by the goalkeeper. An accurate corner taken by Mike White found Josh Whiller whose quick kick put the ball past the goalkeeper for Brixington to take the lead. Brixington continued attacking the goal and had another corner taken by David Cockayne picking out Jonathan Price. Brixington received a free kick, taken by David Cockayne which was struck well but saved by the Cullompton goalkeeper. Mike White took another Brixington corner which curled and again saved by good goalkeeping. A long goal kick saw the ball down the other end but a good first touch was met by Alex Szypillo who kicked the ball to find Jonathan Price up front who turned and had a shot at goal saved. Cullompton made a quick break and passed up field resulting in an equaliser being scored. Arnold Godbeer on, Jonathan Price off. A throw by Josh Whiller to Mike White resulted in a quick attack back by Brixington with Mike White putting Brixington ahead again. 2 – 1 half time.

An early corner by Cullompton was kicked away by Josh Whiller who quickly passed to Arnold Godbeer and on to Mike White who had a shot at goal going just wide. Alex Szypillo passed a through kick to Arnold Godbeer resulting in good passing between Mike White and Callum McClure. Callum McClure and Mike White again teamed up well with passing and Mike White again denied an on target goal, being saved by the goalkeeper. Josh Whiller and Arnold Godbeer also had headers at goal being saved by an alert Cullompton goalkeeper. Cullompton retaliated with their own shot at goal and William Flinn was made to make a brilliant save. Josh Whiller off, Callum McPhee on. Change of Brixington goalkeepers with David Cockayne stepping in to relieve William Flinn. Cullompton had a shot at goal going just wide following a throw in. Brixington finished strongly being denied a third goal despite having a succession of corners, taken by William Flinn and Mike White and attempts at goal by Arnold Godbeer and Mike White being saved. 2 – 1 at end.

Scorers : - Josh Whiller, Mike White.
Team: - David Cockayne, Alex Szypillo, Jonathan Price, Josh Whiller, Mike White, Arnold Godbeer, William Flinn, Callum McClure, Callum McPhee.

Report by Veronica Szypillo

Blues 0-3 Alphington

Blues 3-0 Beacon Knights

Game ended 3 – 1.

Scorers: - White; Godbeer; Price:
Team: - Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Alex Szypillo, Jonathan Price, Josh Whiller, Mike White, Arnold Godbeer, William Flinn, Callum McClure, Callum McPhee.

Report by Veronica Szypillo

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