Acorn win battle of the raiders
See the round-up of West Herts League and Watford Friendly League games from the weekend.
hemel town 1 hemel panthers 9 another good league win for the panthers 4 goals for joe chott, 3 goals for jack guiton and a goal each for calum clarke and callum mansell. sets the panthers up for next sundays semi final league cup game with evergreens.
West Herts Youth League U9
Comets Stars 7 Chorleywood Tigers 0
Comets had the run of the first half playing some lovely passing football. Chorleywood only troubled the Comet's keeper once. Goals came in the way of
a hatrick each for Alfie Keogh and Callum Wakefield and after a solo run beating several of the Tigers, a brilliant strike from Blake Manning. Chorleywood
were unlucky towards the end with a smash hitting the post. Solid defending from Kenny Parrot and Nick Botten meant it wasn't going to be their day and
allowed Comets to stay top of the league.
League:
U10 west herts
Result:
Comets Blues 2 - 3 St Albans East
Details:
A frustrating game saw Comets throw away the opportunity to increase there lead in the division. A slow start let St Albans score early and although Comets replied through a great cross from Cameron Brooks and an excellent finish from Oran Swales, it wasn't enough to get Comets going. The second half saw error after error and St Albans made the most of it scoring twice before Comets started to play. With ten minutes left it was oneway traffic and Oran Swales made the most of a rebound from Josh Prices shot to get one back. Throwing everything forward Comets could not finsih it off and suffered their third defeat of the season. Man of the Match goes to Oran and Cameron for their tireless effort
West Herts U10's: Chorleywood 1 v Berkhamsted Raiders White 4
This was a fantastic performance from Raiders, particularly after going behind so early. Lewis Fletcher equalised before Toby Hendy put Raiders ahead just before the break. Two second half goals from Luke Waterman, including a lovely glancing header sealed the victory.
League:
West Herts U11
Result:
Chipperfield Corinthians 2 v Bovingdon 2
Details:
This local derby was an evenly matched encounter. Chipperfield took the lead with Tom Longbottom netting both their goals, and the second half found Bovingdon battle on to bring the game to a draw. Chipperfields Man of the Match went to Ben Boyling for his battling performance in defence.
League:
West Herts U 12
Result:
Berkhamsted Raiders White 2 Comets White 1
Details:
A well deserved win for Raiders who went one nil down early on after a defensive mix up. Raiders came back strongly in the second half with Matthew Simpson, Owen Gomm and Billy Docwra working hard in midfield. Matthew Pollard curled one in from a free kick, and bagged a second to win the game for Raiders. Newly qualified referee, Andrea Bettridge put in a commanding performance on her debut.
League:
West Herts U 12
Result:
Berkhamsted Raiders Red 1 Harpenden Colts 2
Details:
Two well matched sides played some attractive football in a tight encounter. Harpenden took an early lead, but a long range goal from keeper Dan Sullivan brought Raiders back into contention. Both sides hit the woodwork, Luke Holden and Joel Rabinowitz came close, but Harpenden scored a late winner to secure the points. Kieran Lupini won Man of the Match for a fine display at right back
League:
West Herts Youth
Result:
Bovingdon 2 Kings Langley Tigers 0
Details:
A strong wind and a hard pitch made for difficult conditions and Bovingdon adapted better, taking a two goal lead in the first half. Tigers fought back in the second half but despite some goal mouth scrambles, were not able to apply the finishing touch. For the third week running, the Tigers had no substitutes to call upon and they tired towards the end. Tiger of the Match was Chris Wright who worked hard for the cause.
League:
u14s senior cup semi final
Result:
hemel aces 1 comets 3
Details:
As like last weeks league game Aces dominated the early possession but Comets created the clearest chances and Aaron Boyer gave Comets the lead going into half time.The second half was a scrappy affair with a cup final beckoning nerves were prevailant all over the pitch.With ten minutes to go go Mitchel Cole put Comets in the driving seat.But straight from the restart Aces pulled one back the nerves were tingling again.As Aces pushed Aaron Boyer scored his second to ensure a cup final berth.A cracking effort from both sides which would have been worthy of a cup final game.Onwards and upwards lads well done.
West Herts U14 Division 2
Berkhamsted Raiders1 ACORN RAIDERS 8
Acorn Raiders produced their best team performance of the season with an 8-1 win over Berkhamsted. RICHARD ASIMBA opened the scoring with a cool finish after some superb build up play from the midfield. JOE PICTON scored the second with a superb volley from a lovely SHAUN STEVENS cross. RICHARD ASIMBA scored his second and ACORNS third with another accomplished finish before JOSHUA GUEST got on the scoresheet with a strike from outside the box. Just before half time JOSHUA GUEST earned himself a free-kick on the half way line which he struck into the top corner to claim his second and ACORNS fifth. Into the second half and Acorn withstood a bit of Berko pressure before scoring their sixth goal courtesy of RICHARD ASIMBA who completed a fine hat-trick. JOE PICTON also grabbed another one before Berko grabbed a consolation goal before SHAUN STEVENS completed the scoring with a cool lob over the keeper to take ACORN RAIDERS top of the League. Man of the Match went to all the players for their effort and attitude. A SPECIAL MENTION TO THE BERKO TEAM WHO NEVER LET THEIR HEADS DROP.
Watford Friendly League Under 16's
Berkhamsted Raiders 1:2 St. Albans Rangers
Raiders went down 2:1 to a late goal against St. Albans Rangers. James Williams scored for Berko, and James Wade was man of match.
League:
Watford Friendly League U18
Result:
Echoes Orange 2 St Albans Rangers U17s 3
Details:
Echoes played their best football in weeks in this Spring Shield game and ended up cursing their bad luck. An even first half ended with Echoes in arrears with two poor defensive goals conceded. A goal direct from a corner by man of the match Conner Baker brought Echoes back into it although St Albans then stretched their lead. However a Jon Woof header pulled Echoes back. Echoes then hit the woodwork, had shots blocked on the line and missed chances from close range as St Albans held on for an undeserved victory.
Match Report - Watford Friendly League Under 18's Yellow Division
Chipperfield missed out on the chance to lift the title after losing 2-0 away to nearest rivals Scrabble
The first half was a very tense affair with defences dominating but Scrabble scored the vital goal right on half time.
In the second half Chipperfield battled well and had a few chances to equalise but couldn't convert them and as they pressed forward Scrabble scored with virtually the last kick of the game.
The result leaves Chipperfield still within touching distance of the title needing 5 points from their last 3 games
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