U15s 'Bls' Reports

U15s 'Bls' REPORTS

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Blues 4-0 Pinhoe Spartans

On a gorgeous sunny morning two of the top four sides met and played a good natured game with Brixington prevailing thanks to some clinical finishing from the Blues.

Brixington started the better and some confident goalkeeping was keeping Brixington off the score sheet. The first goal arrived after a twisting run from Tom Taylor gave him the space to place the ball in the top corner of the net. Pinhoe started exerting some pressure as Brixington stopped competing in midfield and the blues defence had to work hard to keep the lead at the break.

The second half started with the Pins looking for an early equaliser and Brixington were working hard to close the ball down, from a clearance out of defence Taylor was set free and he rounded the keeper to give the blues a two goal cushion. Brixington were now creating chances and the outstanding Pinhoe keeper was thwarting everything but after he had made another super save Callum Shipton was following up to put the rebound in for number three. The game was now over and it was no surprise when Taylor rifled in number three for a well deserved hat trick to complete the scoring.

A mention for Alex Sparkes the blues keeper who was deputising for the regular keeper who was ill, Alex was cool and calm and thoroughly deserved the clean sheet that he kept.

Scorers:- Taylor 3, Shipton

Brixington: Sam Dickinson, Luke Bradford, Josh Jones, Karl Riddell, Callum Shipton, Joe Thomlinson, Tom Heritage, James Flockhart, Tom Taylor, Alex Sparkes, Matt Skinner.

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Okehampton 1-8 Blues

Juventus League Cup

The trip to Okehampton in the Juventus cup for the newly crowned Under 15 champions looked a tricky prospect as the Okes are in pole position to clinch the division 2 title.

The Blues started in ruthless fashion as Karl Riddell broke the deadlock in the first attack with a goal that went straight in from a corner. The second soon arrived as Tom Taylor finished well when put in on goal. Luke Bradford added the third with a powerful shot that gave the keeper no chance. The first half was played in the main in the Okehampton half with two more goals being scored by Tom Heritage and Taylor. With a five goal lead at the break Brixington were unlikely to be pegged back.

The second half was a more even affair as the conditions favoured Okehampton but the Blues held firm while still trying to play the passing football that is demanded from them. Further goals from Luke Spray, Sam Dickinson and Sam Wells with Okehampton getting one back in reply. The goals from Dickinson and Wells were their first goals for over three years and they both certainly enjoyed the moment.

Scorers:- (Taylor 2, Riddell, Bradford, Spray, Heritage, Wells, Dickinson.

Brixington: Josh Bray, Sam Dickinson, Sam Wells, Luke Bradford, Luke Spray, Josh Jones, Karl Riddell, Callum Shipton, Joe Thomlinson, Peter Rundell, Tom Heritage, James Flockhart, Tom Taylor, Alex Sparkes.

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Blues 7-0 Crediton

Both sides were struggling for numbers and had the bare eleven players at the start of a match that would conclude the year for both sides. You would have been forgiven for thinking that it was an end of season match such was the lack lustre pace as both sides struggled to put more than two passes together. Crediton had the best effort early on as a super shot from twenty five yards hit the underside of the Brixington bar and was scrambled to safety. The Blues took the lead soon after as Tom Heritage volleyed home from close range and he also added the second with a neat shot that found the corner of the net.That concluded a half of football that would not live in the memory too long.

The second half started at a brisker pace as both sides seemed to wake from their slumber. Heritage completed his Hat trick and that was quickly followed by the most popular goal of the day from Joe Thomlinson as he was on hand to smash home number four. The match was now over and Brixington added three more goals before the final whistle through Karl Riddell, Luke Bradford and Luke Spray. The scoreline may look emphatic but Brixington had put in their worst performance of the season and hopefully at the resumption of the season will get back to the passing game that has been a pleasure to watch.

Scorers:- Heritage 3, Thomlinson, Spray, Bradford, Riddell.

Brixington: Josh Bray, Sam Dickinson, Sam Wells, Luke Bradford, Luke Spray, Karl Riddell, Callum Shipton, James Flockhart, Alex Sparkes, Joe Thomlinson, Peter Rundelle, Tom Heritage.

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Sidmouth Town 1-8 Blues

Juventus League Cup

Brixington moved into the next round of the cup after a hard fought game with Sidmouth who managed to make life uncomfortable for the free scoring leaders of Division One.

The first thirty minutes were goalless as the impressive Sidmouth keeper thwarted all that came his way until his defiance was broken by Luke Bradford who latched onto a Josh Jones through ball to smash home an unstoppable shot.

Blues were visible lifted and Bradford doubled the lead when he got on the end of a Karl Riddell parried shot to tap in to leave the score at 2-0 at the break.

Brixington new the next goal was vital and Alex Sparkes made the most of a melee from a corner to get goal three.

Bradford completed his hat trick as Brixington looked to kill the game.

Sidmouth to their credit got a goal back that seemed to sting Brixington into action and Sparkes smashed a left foot volley into the net for his second.

Luke Spray finished neatly when put in on the keeper to net number six.

Peter Rundell hit a shot with the outside of his foot from twenty Five Yards that dipped in under the crossbar and the scoring was completed by Bradford from thirty yards who got his fourth and Blues eighth.

Brixington weren’t at their best but kept battling and ultimately got the reward that they deserved.

Scorers:- Bradford 4; Sparkes 2; Spray; Rundell:

Brixington: Josh Bray, Matt Skinner, Sam Dickinson, Sam Wells, Luke Bradford, Luke Spray, Josh Jones, Karl Riddell, Callum Shipton, Nathan Doble, Joe Thomlinson, Peter Rundelle, Tom Heritage.

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Blues 6-0 Stoke Hill

On a bitterly cold morning Brixington and Stoke Hill met and Brixington started like the proverbial runaway train and were four up within 15 minutes as Stoke struggled to cope with the fast flowing football that the Blues served up. Luke Bradford opened the scoring with an angled shot across the keeper this was quickly followed with a neat header from Tom Heritage. Tom Taylor took advantage of confusion in the Stoke Hill penalty area to tap in the third. The fourth was added by Callum Shipton to give Brixington a four goal cushion. The rest of the half was mainly played in the Stoke Hill half without any more goals being scored.

The second half didn’t have the fireworks that the first half had as Brixingon couldn’t quite finish the moves off. The next goal was a 25 yard shot into the corner of the net from James Flockhart. Josh Jones added a similar goal a little later to complete the scoring. Stoke Hill played some lovely one touch football at times to belie their position in the league.

A word for Matt Skinner who took over the goalkeeping duties as the regular keeper had been advised not to play due to a rugby injury picked up earlier in the week, Matt played with confidence and assurance behind a well marshalled defence.

Scorers:- Bradford, Taylor, Heritage, Shipton, Flockhart, Jones.

Brixington: Matt Skinner, Sam Dickinson, Sam Wells, Luke Bradford, Luke Spray, Josh Jones, Karl Riddell, Callum Shipton, Nathan Doble, James Flockhart, Joe Thomlinson, Tom Taylor, Peter Rundelle, Tom Heritage.

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Blues 4-0 West Hill

Brixington put in a competent performance to see off a spirited West Hill team, three goals up at the break put Brixington in control and they added a fourth in the second half.

The scoring was started by Luke Spray as he swept a low shot into the net, the Blues were now creating chances but not converting until some good work by Nathan Doble led to a scramble in the area which Josh Jones smashed the ball into the net.

The blues were pushing for the third and just before the interval a deft chip from Spray beat the keeper and fell into the corner of the net.

The second half was in the main one way traffic as the Blues passing football was a joy to watch at times but the final touch was only applied once as Callum Shipton finished off a move firing home from ten yards.

Brixingtons football when the players work for each other is very difficult for opponents to cope with and they must keep that work ethic in mind all the way through the match.

Scorers:- Spray 2, Jones, Shipton

Brixington: Josh Bray, Sam Dickinson, Sam Wells, Alex Sparkes, Luke Bradford, Luke Spray, Josh Jones, Karl Riddell, Callum Shipton, Nathan Doble, James Flockhart, Joe Thomlinson, Matt Skinner, Peter Rundelle, Tom Heritage.

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Blues (Taylor) 1-1 Saint Martins

On a super surface the top two sides in the table faced each other and in the end went away with a point a piece as Blues were pegged back by a determined Saint Martins side.

Brixington started in the ascendancy and were pushing Saints back with quick incisive passing but not quite playing the final ball.

The best chance fell when Luke Spray was scythed down in the area to leave Blues with a penalty but the keeper was equal to Tom Taylor’s kick and did enough to put the rebound chance off also.

Taylor didn’t have to wait long to make amends as after confusion in the Saints area he smashed an unstoppable half volley into the roof of the net.

Blues led by a goal at the break but the quality of play deserved a bigger lead.

The second half was more equal as Saints went searching for the equaliser but the Brixington defence were coping with attacks while also being the launching pad for the Blues attacks which were being thwarted also.

Saint Martins got their equaliser when a rash challenge in the area gave the visitors a penalty which was scored in great style.

The remaining twenty minute were fairly even with Brixington having the better opportunities without getting the vital winning goal.

The match ended equal with Brixington kicking themselves for not taking more of the numerous chances that came their way.

Brixington: Josh Bray, Sam Dickinson, Sam Wells, Alex Sparkes, Luke Bradford, Luke Spray, Josh Jones, Karl Riddell, Peter Rundell, Callum Shipton, Tom Taylor, James Flockhart, Joe Thomlinson, Jack Watkins.

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Pinhoe 1 Blues (Riddell, Bradford, Shipton).

On a gorgeous morning that was more summer than autumn two committed sides met in an entertaining match that produced some good football.

The match was even as both defences were on top not giving any clear cut chances but it was Blues who broke the deadlock when a deep cross was put into the corner of the net by Luke Bradford.

Brixington now had a foothold in the game and doubled their lead as Karl Riddell latched onto a Bradford through ball to finish neatly and go in at the interval two goals up.

Pinhoe started the second half stronger and cut the arrears as a statuesque defence gave Pinhoe a goal back from a free header.

Brixington didn’t panic and carried on playing their passing game and a neat move down the right wing ended with Callum Shipton volleying in with his left foot at the far post.

Brixington will be pleased with the result but must cut out the niggling fouls that put them under pressure.

Brixington: Josh Bray, Sam Dickinson, Sam Wells, Alex Sparkes, Luke Bradford, Luke Spray, Josh Jones, Karl Riddell, Nathan Doble, Callum Shipton, Tom Taylor, James Flockhart, Joe Thomlinson, Jack Watkins.

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West Hill 0-6 Blues (Taylor 3, Riddell, Bradford, Sparkes)

Brixington were on the road for the third game running as they traveled to West Hill and came away with three points.

Both sides started sloppily but Brixington found themselves two goals up after ten minutes through Tom Taylor and Karl Riddell as they managed to take the early chances that were presented rather than worked for.

The game settled down after that as both sides started playing football and West Hill were thwarted by a smart save from Josh Bray.

Brixington finished the half the stronger as they just failed to increase the lead when a super passing move ended with Taylor having his shot cleared off the line.

Brixington now had the conditions in their favour and they were now playing with more confidence and Luke Bradford added the third after his original free kick was blocked by the wall.

Tom Taylor completed a hat trick as he grabbed two more quick goals, the first of those a volley that left the keeper stationary as it flashed passed him.

Alex Sparkes completed the scoring as he rose the highest at a corner and headed into the net.

A competent performance from Brixington as they took the opportunities that came there way.

Brixington: Josh Bray, Sam Dickinson, Sam Wells, Alex Sparkes, Luke Bradford, Luke Spray, Josh Jones, Karl Riddell, Adam Otto, Callum Shipton, Tom Taylor, James Flockhart, Joe Thomlinson, Jack Watkins.

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Kentisbeare 0-3 Blues (Spray, Riddell, Taylor)

Brixington travelled to the current league leaders knowing that a good performance would be needed to take anything from the game and they certainly delivered.

Brixington played some sparkling passing football that was a pleasure to watch.

The chances were being created but not taken until midway through the first half Luke Spray popped up at the far post to give Brixington a deserved lead with a neat finish.

The Blues pushed for the second before the break but couldn’t add to the scoreline.

The second half play was not quite up to the levels of the first half but with chances coming and not being taken by both sides until a neat move involving Spray and Luke Bradford was finished by Karl Riddell arriving late in the box gave Brixington a two goal lead.

A few minutes later the third goal was scored by Tom Taylor as he swiveled and hit a left foot shot into the net from 20 yards.

Kentisbeare reduced the arrears with 10 minutes to go but Brixington held firm to take the three points.

The whole team can take great pride in the level of play that was reached against a very good Kentisbeare side who were unbeaten before the match.

Brixington: Josh Bray, Sam Dickinson, Sam Wells, Alex Sparkes, Luke Bradford, Luke Spray, Josh Jones, Karl Riddell, Adam Otto, Callum Shipton, Tom Taylor, James Flockhart, Nathan Doble, Jack Watkins.

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Stoke Hill Celtic 0-3 Blues (Taylor 2; Bradford)

Brixington got their season off to the best possible start with a deserved three points against old foes Stoke Hill.

With the sun shining The Blues were on the offensive as wave after wave of attacks were thwarted by some last ditch defending, Stoke Hill were struggling to cope but were slowly getting into the game and just as it seemed they had stemmed the tide Brixington struck two quick fire blows.

A neat move ended with Luke Bradford rifling a shot past the Stoke Hill keeper and Stoke were soon to be two down as Tom Taylor latched onto a through ball and drove the ball into the net.

The rest of the half was even as both sides seem to tire in the hot conditions and The Blues went in at the break two goals to the good.

With changes made at the interval Brixington got a third almost straight after the restart as Taylor once again latched onto confusion in the Stoke Hill defence and finished calmly.

Brixington were still creating chances but some great saves and bad finishing kept the score at 3-0.

The three goal lead was kept intact by a superb save from Josh Bray that would have had goalkeepers in the Premier League proud to have made.

A good all round display by the whole squad but a word for the captain Karl Riddell whose tireless running kept driving the team forward.

Brixington: Josh Bray, Sam Dickinson, Sam Wells, Alex Sparkes, Luke Bradford, Luke Spray, Josh Jones, Karl Riddell, Adam Otto, Callum Shipton, Tom Taylor, James Flockhart, Nathan Doble, Jack Watkins.

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