U16s 'Bls' REPORTS
U16's Blues are 2008 League Champions
Blues 11-0 Phoenix Club
Brixington close in on League title
An emphatic display by Brixington proved too strong for bottom of the table Phoenix. A victory over West Exe next week in there last game of the season will give the Blues the League title.
Brixington were always in control of this game from the first whistle as Phoenix struggled with the blues forward line of Sam Bird, Adam Wakely, Adam Croft and Jack Greenslade. Bird opened the scoring with two quick fire goals croft then scored direct from a corner and blues were already comfortable. Further goals from Bird and Wakely saw Brixington go into a 7 nil lead at half time.
Second half Blues continued to dominate with Greenslade going close Wakely had further attempts on goal as blue lay siege on the Phoenix goal. Wakely 2 and Bird 1 added further goals and Mark Lever made it 11 nil right on the final whistle. Man of the match Ryan Fraser – Roe displayed excellent composure on the ball. Blues now have set up a title winning match against West Exe to be crowned Champions!
Team:-
Josh Sale, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Ryan Fraser-Roe Ross Bright, Hugo Demetre,
Mark Lever, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft,
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Blues 6-2 Heavitree
Tremendous blues fightback coming back from 2 down.
Brixington kept up their charge on the title with a fantastic fight back lead by Jack Greenslade who hit a second half double.
The weather conditions and a strong swirling wind played a key part in this game with Heavitree having the benefit of the wind in the first half. The visitors made the early running as blues had to adapt to the windy conditions and at times struggled to clear their lines. Heavitree took the lead after ten minutes when blues defence were indecisive and paid the price. Heavitree doubled their lead when blues stopped after a handball decision went against them. This spurred the home team into action and blues wingers Adam Croft and Jack Greenslade started to threaten down the wings Croft whipped in a cross but striker Adam Wakely failed to get the all important touch. Greenslade raided down the left and on two occasions pulled his shot just wide of the post. Midfielder Hugo Demetre drove a shot just wide and Croft just missed the upright as blues went in search to pull a goal back. Blues finished the half much the stronger with striker Sam Bird working tirelessly for the team causing Heavitree to retreat. The blues pressure finally paid off Croft whipped over a corner and Mark Lever was quick to pounce and force the ball over the line right on half time.
Second half with the wind at their backs Blues powered their way forward Heavitree couldn’t deal with the windy conditions as blues lay siege on the Heavitree goal and in a two minute spell blues had turn the game around wakely picked his spot with a low drive giving the keeper no chance then with the next attack Wakley broke away down the right and his cross was turned in by Greenslade. Blues were now rampant and sensed there were more goals Demetre drove in a shot from outside the box that keeper turned onto the post. Bird drove a shot over the bar. Blues went further ahead when Greenslade did well to cut the ball back from the by line for Demetre to coolly finish from close range. Blues defence were rarely troubled with Josh Sale Jordon Javadi and Ross Bright all very commanding. Brixington continued to power forward and Heavitree struggled to cope with their pace and slick football. Greenslade added a fifth after good work by Bird and the winger blasted the ball home from close range. Not to be out done Croft made it 6 – 2 when he drove home from close range to complete a fantastic comeback for the blues and to keep their eyes firmly on the league title.
Man
of the match was Sam Bird who never stopped running. This week blues are away to
Broadclyst.
Scorers:- Greenslade
2; Lever; Wakely; Croft; Demtre
Team:- Jordon Javadi, James Atkinson, Michael Cope, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Hugo
Demetre, Mark Lever, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft,
Report
by Mark Lever
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Pinhoe
Spartans Athletic 3-4 Blues
Greenslade fires blues back to the top of the league
Brixington
came out on top in this top of table clash to take all 3 points and go clear of
their title rivals Pinhoe.
What
was going to be a close affair between the two top sides proved to be just that.
Blues started well and took the game to the home side with good early pressure
striker Sam Bird was fouled on the edge of the box Mark Lever’s low free kick
was almost turned in by Adam Croft. Winger Jack Greenslade was causing problems
down the left with his pace and sent over some crosses that threatened the
Pinhoe goal. Blues broke the deadlock when once again Bird was fouled this time
inside the box and Lever coolly dispatched the penalty. There was a desire about
the blues play with Hugo Demetre and Lever winning the midfield battle blues
defenders Josh Sale, Ian Perkins, James Atkinson and Ross Bright were all on top
of their game. Blues then got the two goal cushion they were looking for sale
sent forward a searching ball that Greenslade pursued the winger didn’t give
up and from an acute angle managed to plant the ball into the net. Pinhoe came
back at blues and keeper Jordon Javadi was at full stretch to keep out David
Hood’s effort.
Second period Blues were down hill but as expected Pinhoe came at blues looking for a way back into the game at the same time blues were looking dangerous on the break. Pinhoe finally pull a goal back when for once the blues defence just switched off at the vital time. But within minutes blues restored their two goal lead croft broke down the left he sent an inch perfect pass into the path of Greenslade and his superb left foot drive nestled in the bottom corner of the net. The game continued to see saw but blue then went further ahead good work by Wakely and Bird found Greenslade in space and the form he was in he didn’t miss to make it 4 – 1. Brixington had further chances to increase the lead when Croft sent in a cross that Wakely couldn’t get enough on the ball to steer it pass the keeper. Bird also had a chance but the striker pulled his shot wide. Wakely then fired a free kick over the bar and Demetre hit a volley just wide of the goal. Pinhoe though never gave up and pulled the score back to 4 – 2 and then came a controversial decision in the game when keeper Javadi seem to gather the ball with two hands Pinhoe striker Hood headed the ball into the net from his hands only for the referee to give the goal with the score now at 4 – 3 Pinhoe sensed they mite get something from the game but Brixington held their nerve and hung on for a well deserved victory to take all three points. Man of the match Jack Greenslade with a fine performance and a terrific hat-trick.
This
week blues travel to Crediton.
Team:-
Jordon Javadi, James Atkinson, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Hugo Demetre,
Mark Lever, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft,
Report
by Mark Lever
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Blues 3 - 1 Pinhoe Spartans Athletic
Wakely’s hat-trick blasts brixington into Juventus cup final
Brixington
beat rivals Pinhoe in this thrilling cup semi final with striker Adam Wakely
grabbing a hat-trick to send blues into their third final in four years.
In
blustery conditions both teams adapted well with Pinhoe having the wind behind
their backs in the first half blues looked dangerous going forward with Jack
Greenslade operating down the left and James Atkinson down the right. Greenslade
crossed for striker Adam Croft but the striker failed to connect properly Adam
Wakely headed narrowly wide as Blues threatened the Pinhoe goal. Pinhoe were
dangerous on the break and Jordon Javadi in the Blues goal had to be alert when
Pinhoe forwards found themselves in good positions inside the blues box but
failed to beat the Blues keeper.
Brixington’s defence was well marshaled by the dominant Josh Sale and Ian Perkins with Ross Bright and Gage Seldon playing his first game of the season for the blues also playing their part. Both teams continued to cancel each other out throughout the first half. Blues won the moral victory keeping a clean sheet against the wind.
Second
half Blues started to use the pace of their forwards to full effect Mark Lever
and Hugo Demetre in midfield started to influence the play with quality balls
forward for the blues strikers to feed off. Blues broke the deadlock when Sale
passed to Demetre in midfield his clever ball through to Wakley was finished
with a fine low drive. Brixington continued to turn the screw with the wind
behind them blues then doubled their lead when Bright found Demetre he in turn
sent a fine ball down the wing for Greenslade to deliver an inch perfect cross
for Wakely who headed passed the keeper from close range. Pinhoe reacted well
and tried to break the blues down but the blues defence were first to every ball
and were superb in their work rate. Pinhoe then did manage to pull a goal back
when they scored from close range to set up an exciting last 20 minutes. But
Brixington had other ideas and striker Wakley pounced again as he got free in
the box to squeeze his shot past the Pinhoe keeper to restore their two goal.
Pinhoe tried to come back again but blues battled and fought for every ball and
were determined to see the game out and in the end ran out worthy winners and
now await the winners between Central and West Exe to see who they face in the
final. Gage Seldon who was a very late replacement in the blues side was handed
the man of the match award with a fantastic performance to help his team to
reach the final.
Scorers:-
Wakely 3:
Team- Jordon Javadi, James Atkinson, Gage Seldon, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Ross
Bright, Hugo Demetre, Mark Lever, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Adam Croft,
Report
by Mark Lever
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U16’s Juventus Youth League Knockout Cup
Blues
4-0 Crediton Youth
Blues set up semi final clash with rivals Pinhoe
Blues
were comfortable winners in this cup quarter final to set up a semi final
showdown with rivals Pinhoe.
Brixington got off to the perfect start when Sam Bird and Adam Croft combined well to set up Adam Wakely whose low drive was helped in by a Crediton defender. Blues had most of the possession but just the final ball was letting them down. At times blues were also sloppy in their play which aloud Crediton to look dangerous on the odd occasion. Croft fired a shot wide Mark Lever fired a free kick a t the keeper Bird and Wakely also had efforts on goal as blues only showed glimpses of their neat passing game. Blues doubled their lead right on half time when Jack Greenslade raced down the left and his cross found Bird unmarked in the box and he scored from close range.
Second half Blues still were not firing on all cylinders and Crediton were doing all they could to put pressure on the blues defence Josh Sale, Ian Perkins, Ross Bright and Jordon Javadi all had to clear their lines in front of goal as Crediton looked for a way back. Blues settled the tie in a 2 minute spell Greenslade and Wakely combined well after being fed by Hugo Demetre and Bird finished the move to make it 3 nil. Blues then grabbed a fourth with yet another fine move for Wakely to finish well. Crediton didn’t give up they hit the bar and had some near misses but James Atkinson in the blues goal managed to keep a clean sheet with some fine keeping.
This week blues are away to Heavitree.
Man
of the match:- Hugo Demetre was dominant throughout the game.
Scorers:- Wakely 2; Bird 2:
Team:- James Atkinson, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Mark
Lever, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Michael Cope
Report
by Mark Lever
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Pinhoe
Spartans 1-4 Blues
Blues come from behind to keep pressure on league leaders
Blues showed good character to come from against Pinhoe to take all 3 points to stay second in the league and keep alive their title hopes.
On a difficult pitch both teams adapted well to the conditions. Blues made the early running with striker Adam Wakley out stripping the pins defence on two occasions but was foiled by the keeper. Mark Lever had a glancing header go just wide from Jack Greenslade corner and Sam Bird tried to lob the keeper but his effort we just too high. Pinhoe who were playing down the slope resulted to the high long ball but defenders Josh Sale, Jordon Javadi, Ross Bright and Michael Cope dealt with the aerial challenge. Blues had most of the play with Hugo Demetre and Lever controlling the midfield and blues strikers always looked too quick for the pins defence. Against the run of play Pinhoe took the lead there was lapse of concentration in the blues defence and James Atkinson in the blues goal was beaten from close range.
Second half Brixington came out more determined and swarmed forward Demetre Fed Bird from midfield who in turn passed to Adam Croft who scored the equalizer with a shot inside the box.
Pinhoe
were on the back foot as blues poured forward Wakley done well to win a corner
and Croft sent in a great delivery for Lever to head Brixington in front.
Moments later Wakley drove a shot over the bar as Brixington went in search for
more goals. Blues went further ahead when Wakley was tripped in the box Lever
tucked away the spot kick to give the blues a two goal cushion. Shortly after
Lever was denied his hat-trick with a shot that hit the bar. Bird made all three
points safe scoring the fourth from close range after good approach play. Man of
the match was Adam Croft who showed great desire and passion. This week blues
play Crediton at home in the cup.
Scorers:-
Lever 2; Croft; Bird:
Team:- James Atkinson, Jordon Javadi, Michael Cope, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Mark
Lever, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Ryan Fraser-Roe
Report
by Mark Lever
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Blues 8-1Brixington Utd
Blues do the double over stable mates
Blues start the New Year with a comfortable win against their club stable mates to stay second in the league.
As you would expect the game had a competitive edge to it and it took 10 minutes for both teams to settle down. As the game progressed blues started to take charge Striker Sam Bird rifled a shot against the bar midfielder Hugo Demetre pulled his shot just wide. Finally the pressure told when Captain Mark Lever rifled a shot from 25 yards past Ty Tuckett in the United goal. Moments later Lever and Jack Greenslade combined well to set up Bird to double the lead. Blues were playing some splendid football with Lever and Demetre commanding in midfield. Demetre set up Adam Wakely for the third as the striker out stripped the united defence to score from close range. Wakely then had a great chance to add to the lead after another Greenslade assist but he blazed over from close range.Lever released Greenslade down the left and the winger drove in the fourth Blues had further attempts on goal from Demetre, Ross Bright Adam Croft but Tuckett in the United goal was in top form. United didn’t really trouble blues and Josh Sale, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi and Bright were more than a match to the United front men. Demetre made it five nil towards the end of the first half scoring with a low drive from close range.
Second period Blues continued to dominate the game as most of the play was played in the United half Bird grabbed his second scoring from close range and then went on to complete his hat-trick with a high looping cross come shot. Wakely finished the blues scoring with a glancing header from a fine cross from Croft. United grabbed a late consolation when the blues defence stopped for an infringement that the ref didn’t blow for leaving James Atkinson in the blues goal helpless. Man of the match was Jack Greenslade and Ty Tuckett in the United goal was outstanding.
This week blues entertain Crediton in the cup.
Team:- James Atkinson, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Mark Lever, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft
Report
by Mark Lever
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Blues 2-1 Activate YFC
Blues through to the quarters of the Devon County Cup
In windy conditions blues came through this cup tie but were made to work for it against a competitive Activate side from Plymouth.
Both teams settled well in difficult conditions blues created the better chances in the early stages and striker Sam Bird should have done better in front of goal after a fine Cross from Jack Greenslade Blues were made to work hard and midfielders Hugo Demetre and Mark Lever had their work cut out to win the midfield battle. Greenslade was causing problems down the left. Adam Wakely had a good chance but blasted an effort over the bar and good work by Bird saw his volley go narrowly wide Lever produced a good save from the keeper tipping his header over the bar. Blues finally broke the dead lock when Demetre threaded a ball for Wakely to chase and great desire got the all important touch to beat the keeper.
Second half Blues had more of the play and continued to create good chances Lever had two good chances but failed beat the keeper Adam Croft went close but saw his shot hit the post. Blues then doubled their lead when Bird crossed for Wakely to head home from close range. The visitors then made the last ten minutes a tense affair after blues fell asleep on a corner and keeper James Atkinson was beaten by a close range header. Activate went searching for the equalizer but the blues defence lead by Ian Perkins Josh Sale, Ross Bright and Jordon Javadi held firm to hold on to a well earnt victory. Man of the match was Ian Perkins who was a rock at the back
Scorers:-
Wakely 2:
Team; James Atkinson, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Mark
Lever, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Ali Mahmood,
Report
by Mark Lever
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Blues 10-2 Stoke Hill
Bird hits six
Blues
eased there way to three points with a comfortable victory over Stoke Hill with
striker Sam Bird grabbing six goals.
Blues dictated the game from start to finish with Adam Wakely starting the scoring from the opening minute. Brixington looked dangerous going forward with every attack. By halftime blues had notched up 7 goals in a half where blues had also squandered several clear cut chances to make the score line even more embarrassing.
Second half Blues continue to dictate the game but there neat one and two touch football seem to have deserted them in this game blues added three more goals in the second half but again many other chances went begging due to poor finishing in front of goal. There was a real opportunity for Brixington to add a lot more goals to there goal difference but they failed to take it. They will have to play a lot better against tougher opposition this week as blues face a cup double header against Crediton and Activate FC. Blues scorers were Bird 6 Wakely 3 Jack Greenslade1 Man of the match was Ian Perkins who was disciplined throughout the game.
Scorers:-
Bird 6; Wakely 3; Greenslade:
Team:- James Atkinson, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Mark
Lever, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Ali Mahmood,
Report
by Mark Lever
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Blues 5-1 Crediton Youth
Blues title challenge back on track
After
last week’s top of the table defeat against Pinhoe it was crucial Brixington
got back to winning ways against 2nd place Crediton.
Knowing the importance of this fixture blues took the game to Crediton from the first whistle winger Adam Croft was causing problems down the right and as a result put through some searching balls for the blues strikers. Midfielders Mark Lever and Hugo Demetre were winning the battle in midfield Jack Greenslade was attacking the left flank as Blues continued to dictate the game. Croft fired in a shot which was saved and defender Josh Sale headed over the bar as blues were looking for the opening goal. They got their break when Croft was tripped in the box and skipper Lever sent the keeper the wrong way from the penalty spot. Blues continued to play with passion and desire and the busy Croft gave blues a two goal cushion with a well stuck shot just inside the box. Blues were not really troubled in defence with Ian Perkins and Sale commanding in the middle and being well supported by Ross Bright and Jordon Javadi.
Second half Crediton tried to apply more pressure on the Blues but Brixington were to strong for them in all areas of the pitch and blues sealed the win in a five minute spell when Greenslade did well to pull the ball back for striker Adam Wakely to pounce and fire home past the keeper. Moments later left back Bright drove the ball in and the keeper fumbled for blues to take four nil lead. Sam Bird completed the scoring for the blues with a shot that looped over the keeper. Brixington were always looking dangerous on the attack Lever had further efforts on goal and Croft powered in a shot late on. Crediton grabbed a late consolation when James Atkinson in the blues Goal was beaten in a scramble in front of his goal. This was a massive win for the blues next week blues entertain Stoke Hill. Man of the match was Adam Croft he was constant thorn in the Crediton defence.
Scorers:-
Lever; Croft; Wakely; Bird; Bright:
Team:- James Atkinson, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Mark
Lever, Hugo Demetre, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Ali
Mahmood,
Report
by Mark Lever
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Blues 2-3 Pinhoe Spartans Athletic
Blues lose their 100% record
Brixington Blues lost out in this top of the table clash in a game they knew they should not have lost after gifting their rivals Pinhoe with two second half goals.
It was always going to be close game with both sides riding high in the league. Blues had managed to open up the Pinhoe defence in the opening minutes but striker Adam Wakely was unable to capitalize on the chance. Both teams were competing well as you would expect, but it was Pinhoe who managed to take the lead when the ball rebounded forward from midfield to catch the blues defence off guard with blues keeper James Atkinson beaten by striker Hood. Blue recovered well and pushed Pinhoe back and won several corners but were unable to finish. Blues finally did equalize and it was from a corner Adam Croft curled the ball in and the unmarked Wakely headed past the keeper. Blues then become the most dominate team and took the lead when left back Ross Bright crossed into the box and Croft flicked the ball past the keeper. Blues were well worth their lead at half time.
Second period there wasn’t much between the two sides Blues had a great chance to increase their lead but failed to convert the chance in a goalmouth scramble. Both wingers Croft and Jack Greenslade picked up good positions but failed with the final ball. Pinhoe were always looking dangerous on the break and caught the blues defence knapping when they failed to deal with a ball in the area and Hood leveled the scores. This set up a tense last ten minutes with both teams looking for all three points once again blues were guilty of poor defending and Pinhoe snatched the win leaving Brixington kicking them selves. Man of the math Jordon Javadi who was steady and influential throughout. This week blues entertain Crediton in another top of the table battle.
Scorers:-
Wakely; Croft:
Team:- James
Atkinson, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Ross Bright, Mark Lever, Hugo Demetre,
Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Ali Mahmood,
Report
by Mark Lever
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Phoenix Club 0-19 Blues
Blues go goal crazy as Wakely nets seven
Brixington Blues recorded their biggest win of the season to date with a thumping 19 nil victory over Phoenix with top scorer Adam Wakely bagging 7 goals.
With both teams lying opposite ends of the league this was always going to be a comfortable match for blues and in the end it turned out that way right from the beginning blues took control of the game and sliced through the home defence with ease. Wakely, Sam Bird, Mark Lever, Jack Greenslade, Adam Croft all got themselves on the score sheet in the first period and amazingly blues had hit 10 goals by halftime with Wakely grabbing a first half hat trick.
Second
period Blues continued to dominate the game and really it was turning out to be
training game for them, with there biggest challenge trying to keep disciplined
when going forward and not to be too wasteful in front of goal. For a time blues
took there foot off the gas but as the game went on they found there scoring
touch again and scored a further 9 goals with Wakely on fire with 7. Bird with 4
and Lever with 3 both enjoyed hat-tricks other goal scorers were Croft 2
Greenslade 2 and left back Ross Bright 1.
This week blues will have much tougher opposition as they face title rivals Pinhoe at home. Man of the match Adam Wakely who was clinical in front of goal.
Scorers:-
Wakely 7; Bird 4; Lever 3; Croft 2; Greenslade 2; Bright:
Team:- Jordon Javadi, James Atkinson, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Mark
Lever, Hugo Demetre, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Ali
Mahmood, Ben Middlemost
Report
by Mark Lever
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Blues
4-0 Watts Bearns Blake
(County Cup)
Blues through to the next round of the Devon County Cup as Bird hits Hat-trick
Brixington Blues have played their second game in 2 days and have progressed through to the third round of the Devon County Cup with a well earned victory over W.B.B. from the south Devon league.
Both teams started well and you could see they were both capable of playing a good standard of football. Blues created the early clear cut chances when Adam Wakely narrowly missed with a chip over the keeper. Sam Bird had great chances to beat the keeper on two occasions missing from close range. Blues strike force of Wakely, Bird, Jack Greenslade and Adam Croft had the beating of the WBB defence with their pace going forward. But it was a set piece that broke the deadlock a Greenslade corner was headed in at the far post by Bird. The game was played with great pace and desire from both teams Josh Sale, Ross Bright and Jordon Terry in the blues defence had to be at their sharpest to keep the visitiors out. Bird grabbed a second when he broke away leaving defenders behind him to slot the ball past the keeper. Blues then got a three goal cushion after good work by Wakely and Greenslade to set up Bird to complete a first half hat-trick. Blues had further chances to score through Wakely, Greenslade, Adam Croft with better finishing blues could have been leading by a far grater score line.
Second half was very much like the first with Brixington edging the contest with midfielders Mark Lever and Hugo Demetre having to work hard in the middle of the park. Blues had to defend more as W.B.B. tried to mount a fight back. blues keeper James Atkinson made a great save to preserve the three goal lead blues were also creating more chances of their own with Wakely Greenslade and Bird all involved with further efforts on goal. Blues managed another goal to wrap up the tie when Wakely chipped the keeper from distance with a great strike.
Man
of the match was blues keeper James Atkinson who was assured in goal and kicking
was influential.
Scorers:- Bird 3; Wakely:
Team: James Atkinson, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Mark
Lever, Hugo Demetre, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Ali
Mahmood
Report
by Mark Lever
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Okehampton 1-7 Blues
Blues keep the pressure on league leaders
Brixington Blues continued their great start to the season after knocking Okehampton out of the cup two weeks ago blues took all three points in the first league encounter.
Okehampton started brightly and blues had to be on their guard as the home team tried to press them back in their own half. Brixington weathered the early pressure and started to impose themselves on the game and it was no surprise to see the home side defence finally crack after Jack Greenslade worked his way around the back of defence to pick out a cross for Mark Lever who was on hand to curl in a low drive from the edge of the box. Blues dictated the play from their with some slick passing football blues second was a three man move Ross Bright passed the ball out of defence to Lever who threaded a pass through to Adam Wakely who finished with great accuracy. Sam Bird was giving the Okehampton defence a torrid time with his power and strength. Blues lost Hugo Demetre with a knee injury but that didn’t prevent blues going further ahead when Greenslade whipped in a corner and Lever headed in from close range.
Second half Blues continued to press forward so much so an Okehampton defender put through his own net trying to contain another blues attack. Blues added a fifth when defender Bright headed in from an Adam Croft cross. Blues were comfortable at the back with Ian Perkins and Josh Sale always in command Greenslade helped himself to a double strike scoring from a angled shot and then Wakely set up a fine pass for him to complete the scoring. Okehampton scored a consolation goal after a mix up in the blues defence.
Man
of the match Sam Bird whose work rate was tremendous. This week blues are away
to Phoenix Club.
Scorers:- Lever 2; Greenslade 2; Wakely; Bright; O.G:
Team:- James Atkinson, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Mark
Lever, Hugo Demetre, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Ali
Mahmood
Report
by Mark Lever
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Honiton Town 1-10 Blues
Blues blast 10 past Honiton
Brixington
Blues were raring to go after the half term break and eased past Honiton with a
comfortable win scoring 10 goals along the way.
Blues came out the traps very fast but on a small pitch they could quite get the final pass right. All the play was in the Honiton half blues players Sam Bird, Adam Croft & Adam Wakely all had attempts on goal but ex blues keeper Oliver Kitchen did well to keep the scores level. Kitchen then become the villain when he fouled Wakely in the box Skipper Mark Lever coolly tucked away the penalty. Blues stepped up a gear and Croft added a second finishing from close range after good approach play. Wakely added a third with a clinical finish inside the box. Blues were dictating the game Lever and Hugo Demetre were finding plenty of space in the middle of the park Ross Bright and Ian Perkins were commanding in defence. Croft was linking well with right back Jordon Javadi and the pair played their way through the Honiton team with a fine move which deserved more. Jack Greenslade added a fourth with a fine side footed effort from the edge of the box. Bird completed the scoring in the first half with a close range strike.
Second half Honiton came out at Brixington to knock them off their rhythm and for a time it worked but blues weathered the early tempo and started to take control Bright who was influential and linked well with Greenslade down the left and the winger tricked his way round the back was causing problems for the Honiton defence. Wakely started the scoring in the second period after an assist from Greenslade Wakely then got his hat-trick again with a good finish inside the box. Greenslade then crossed deep demetre did well to head back for Bright to head past Kitchen. Honiton Pulled a goal back from a free kick which gave James Atkinson no chance in the blues goal. Wakely set up Bird to tap in number nine and Croft cut in from the angle to rifle in a left foot shot into the net to complete the scoring. Man of the match was Ross Bright he was outstanding throughout the game. This week blues are away to Okehampton.
Scorers:-
Wakely
3; Croft 2; Bird 2; Lever; Geenslade; Bright:
Team:-
James Atkinson, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Ali Mahmood, Ross Bright, Mark
Lever, Hugo Demetre, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Ben
Middlemost
Report
by Mark Lever
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Okehampton 1-8 Blues
Juventus Youth League U16’s Knockout Cup
Blues ease their way into the next round of the cup
Brixington are through to the second round of the Juventus Knockout cup with an outstanding display against Okehampton.
Blues started well with both wingers Adam Croft and Jack Greenslade caused problems with their pace ripping into the home defence. Early chances went begging Strikers Adam Wakely and Sam Bird Croft and Greenslade all missed guilt edge chances. Blues continued dominate with Mark Lever and Hugo Demetre enjoying plenty of space in the middle of the park. Okehampton rarely troubled blues they played the high ball up field which blues central defenders Joshua Sale and Ian Perkins dealt with comfortably. Blues continued to put the pressure on Okehampton and finally broke the deadlock right on halftime Croft drilled across a corner and lever steered the ball past the keeper.
Second
half Blues stepped up their game with neat approach play playing two and three
touch football with pace and movement which the home team found difficult to
contain Croft and Greenslade added to the scoring in the opening minutes with
clinical finishes blues were totally dominant and the hard working Wakely and
Bird were also on the score sheet with further strikes. Blues substitute Ryan
Fraser-Roe making his debut made an impact straight away with two assists
setting up Greenslade and Croft for their pairs. Bird was caught late in the box
and blues players elected Fraser-Roe to take the spot kick who coolly slotted
the ball pass the keeper. Brixington were totally in command in all areas of the
pitch. Blues back line
Man of the match Joshua Sale who was totally dominant throughout the game.
Team:- Ali Mahmood, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Mark Lever, Hugo Demetre, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Ryan Fraser-Roe
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Twyford Spartans 1-14 Blues
Wakely grabs 4 goals as blues breeze past Twyford and hit 14 goals
Brixington dictated this game from start to finish scoring 14 goals in their biggest win of the season to date.
Blues settled very quickly and were pinning the home side back in their own area a Ross Bright corner was headed in by midfielder Hugo Demetre minutes later the same combination were at it again this time Demetre firing home from close range. Bright was very effective on the left and yet another one of his corners was met by Adam Croft whose powerful header gave the keeper no chance. Croft and Jordon Javadi were causing problems down the right after good approach play by the pair Croft was up ended by the keeper in the box and defender Ian Perkins who was still looking for his first goal of the season opened his account with a coolly taken penalty. Blues continued to play one and two touch football and with every attack always looking likely to score more goals striker Adam Wakely added two more goals to give the blues a comfortable 6 – 0 lead at halftime.
Second half blues continued to dominate Twyford didn’t help themselves when a Twyford defender lobbed the ball over his own keeper in the opening minute. Blues became rather wasteful in front of goal Mark Lever, Jack Greenslade, Sam Bird and substitute Ali Mahmood, all missed good chances to add to the goal tally. Striker Wakely was clinical in front of goal adding two more goals Josh Sale scored with a fine low drive from outside the area. The hard working Bird grabbed a goal scoring from close range. Croft saw his corner kick thumbled in from the keeper for his second goal. Defender Javadi scored from close range and Mahmmod drove a left foot shot past the keeper to complete the rout. Man of the match was Ross Bright who was very influential on the left. This week blues are away to Okehampton in the cup.
Scorers:-
Wakely 4; Croft 2; Demetre 2; Perkins; Javadi; Sale; Bird; Mahmood; O.G.:;
Team:- James Atkinson, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Ross Bright, Mark
Lever, Hugo Demetre, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Ali
Mahmood & Ben Middlemost
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Central FC 1-12 Blues
Greenslade and Wakely share 9 goals as blues hit 12 against Central
A
tremendous display from Blues u16’s as they went on the rampage hitting 12
goals against Central with Jack Greenslade 5 and Adam Wakley 4 grabbing most of
the glory.
Blues
had to make a last minute switch and send out blues keeper James Atkinson and
put the under par Adam Croft in goal. Atkinson was in the action straight away
as he raided down the right tearing into the home defence. Wakely opened the
scoring in the second minute after closing down the keeper. Greenslade started
his scoring spree with a fine lob over the keeper as he raced into the box.
Blues were playing some superb one and two touch football and Central just
struggled to live with a Brixington side that was playing with great flare and
technique. Sam Bird, Hugo Demetre and Mark Lever all contributed in the approach
play both Wakely and Greenslade had hat tricks by half time as their clinical
finishing was just too much for Central.
Second
half was just the same with blues dictating the play from start to finish blues
defence Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale and Ali Mahmood were all
comfortable with the home side offering very little in attack. Blues added to
their score the hard working Bird was rewarded with a goal after unselfish work
by Wakely Atkinson finished well with a low drive to complete the rout with
further goals in between from Wakely and the on fire Greenslade. Central grabbed
a consolation goal near the end. Man of the match was James Atkinson he was
simply a thorn in the Central side all through the game. This week blues
entertain Tamarside from Plymouth in the Devon County Cup.
Scorers:-
Greenslade 5; Wakely 4; Bird; Atkinson; O.G.:
Team:- Adam Croft, Ali Mahmood Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Mark
Lever, Hugo Demetre, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Sam Bird & Ben Middlemost
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Blues
3-1Broadclyst Sports Club
Blues come from behind to take all three points
Blues showed great character going behind early in the game to recover well and take the spoils.
Broadclyst started well and in the opening minutes were much the hungrier side and blues were second best to their opponents. Blues fell behind to a sloppy goal when poor defending allowed Broadclyst to take the lead scoring from close range giving James Atkinson in the blues goal no chance. This was a wake up call for the blues and they gradually got their composure on the ball and started to put the Broadclyst back line under pressure. Striker Adam Wakely hit the bar with a looping shot Ali Mahmood headed wide with the goal at his mercy but it was only a matter of time before blues would strike Midfied duo Hugo Demetre and Mark Lever were influencing the attacks for the blues as Adam Croft and Jack Greenslade raided down the wings. At time there was some desperate defending from the visitors but they couldn’t prevent Croft’s low drive for the Blues equalizer. Blues continued to dominate and from a Croft corner Lever volleyed home from close range to put the blues ahead. Blues defence was rarely troubled and were well marshaled with Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Jordon Javadi, and Ross Bright all in command. Blues went further ahead when Greenslade did well to pull back a cross for Mahmood to score from close range to complete a fine come back. Mahmood, Lever and Wakley had further attempts on goal had to increase the lead.
Second half Brixington dominated possession and had several good chances to extend their lead but couldn’t manage to extend their lead. All in all it was a good day at the office for the blues with two wins out of two. Josh Sale was man of the match never putting a foot wrong. This week blues are away to Central.
Scorers:-
Croft;
Lever; Mahmood:
Team:- James Atkinson, Ross Bright, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Mark
Lever, Hugo Demetre, Adam Croft, Jack Greenslade, Adam Wakely, Ali Mahmood &
Ben Middlemost
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Brixington
Utd 1-9 Brixington Blues
Blues
win derby in league opener
Blues
kicked off their season in fine style and got one over their fellow club side
Utd with a comfortable win in the opening game of the season.
Blues
opened the scoring when defender Josh Sale hit a rasping drive from outside the
box after Utd fail to clear their lines from a corner. Blues were pegged back
when Utd hit back right from the kick off scoring from a direct free kick. Blues
took the game to Utd and restored there lead when left back Ross Bright drove in
from distance. Blues then gained a two goal cushion when Jack Greenslade and
Adam Croft combined well with a short corner and Hugo Demetre powered his header
in at the far post. Mark Lever drove a free kick narrowly wide Utd were
struggling to keep Blues out striker Adam Wakely hit the fourth scoring from
close range. Then Wakley had a header tipped over the bar after a fine move.
Fellow striker Sam Bird added a fifth Greenslade strolled into the box to hit
the sixth.
Second
half blues continued to put pressure on the Utd goal Jordon Javadi in his second
spell for the blues added the seventh from the penalty spot after a handball
offence in the area. Good work by Lever set up Bird for his second and man of
the match Greenslade drove in the ninth to complete the scoring. Blues keeper
James Atkinson making his debut was rarely troubled but was well protected by
the excellent Ian Perkins, Sale, Bright and Javadi. Credit to Utd their heads
never went down in this tenacious derby.
Scorers:-
Bird 2; Greenslade 2; Sale; Bright; Demetre; Wakely; Javadi:
Team:- James Atkinson, Ross Bright, Jordon Javadi, Ian Perkins, Josh Sale, Mark Lever, Hugo Demetre, Adam Croft, Jack Greenslade, Sam Bird, Adam Wakely & Ali Mahmood
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