DEEPING RANGERS CLARETS V THURLBY TIGERS - HOME League Match - SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2009
The Clarets line up with Ben,
Jack, Vance, Mason and Ryan for the first half on this overcast day with a
chilly wind. Deeping kick-off and immediately sweep into the Thurlby half where
they will spend almost the entire game. Early corner to Deeping
sees Ryan shoot only for the keeper to make a good save.
More corners follow for the
Clarets and the Thurlby keeper, without doubt their best player, produces a
string of fine saves, most notably a point blank parry from Vance and then a
great block from Ryan’s follow up.
Deeping launch wave upon wave of
attacks but can’t get by the Tigers goalie. Finally a break through on six
minutes as Vance scores, 1-0 to Deeping.
A substitution by the very
animated Thurlby manager is followed by a shot from Ryan that hits the post.
Thurlby finally break towards the Deeping goal but Ben bravely denies the
attacker with a fine run off his line.
Deeping then lose the ball in
midfield but again Ben confidently deals with the threat.
More Deeping attacks follow but
they are continually thwarted by the Thurlby keeper and his funky Chris Waddle
haircut who is single-handedly preventing a cricket scoreline for Deeping.
HALF-TIME: 1-0 TO DEEPING
SECOND HALF: Max,
Ciaran & Harrison on for Vance, Ryan & Jack while Mason drops into
defence.
More attacks as Max, a constant
menace down the right, makes several great crosses but both Ciaran and Harrison
are denied by the brilliant Thurlby keeper, who is performing like ‘The Clown’
Jan Tomaszewski in ‘73 …how can it only be 1-0? Eventually Harrison feeds
Ciaran from midfield who coolly keeps his nerve to slot home superbly...great
goal: 2-0.
Thurlby manage to apply some
pressure including winning their first corner but all their efforts are handled
by Ben who is displaying great presence in goal.
A Deeping break away results in a
corner to the Clarets from Max’s powerful shot that is deflected over the bar.
Harrison takes it and unfortunately for the heroic Tigers keeper he turns the
ball into his own net…3-0 to Deeping and tears ala Gazza Italia ‘90 from the
chap between the Thurlby sticks who played so well and didn’t deserve an own
goal.
FULL-TIME 3-0 TO DEEPING RANGERS.
FRIENDLY MATCH
Jack in goal, Ryan defence,
Harrison left, Vance right, Mason forward.
Continued total Deeping dominance
as Vance scores early on: 1-0.
Thurlby attack but Jack stops the
Tigers attacker bravely with his head! Soon it’s 2-0 to Deeping as Mason
scores. Another case of deja-vu as an own goal by Thurlby from a Harrison cross
makes it 3-0 soon after.
Mason hits the post but then
capitalises on a poor goal kick from Thurlby for 4-0.
HALF-TIME: 4-0 DEEPING.
Second half sees Mason in goal,
Vance, Harrison and Ryan off for Ben (forward), Max, (defence) and Ciaran and
Jack (midfield) while the Thurlby keeper now comes out field.
Deeping, bored by their
dominance, try to score an own goal themselves as Ciaran powerfully shoots at
Mason who pulls off a great save!!
More Deeping attacks (this is
getting boring) Ben drops into defence, Max back on the right …eventually Jack
scores two goals in quick succession to make it 6-0.
Perhaps feeling sorry for
Thurlby, Deeping allow their visitors to score a goal so they don’t feel too
bad for the short trip back up the A15.
FULL-TIME: 6-1 TO DEEPING RANGERS
PLAYER OF THE DAY: MASON KOFFMAN.
Deeping Clarets VS Bourne Clarets Away League Match - 31 JANUARY 2009
The
morning started off cold and there was question amongst some of the parents as
to whether the match would be called off due to the icy weather overnight – no
such luck!! The game started with a scramble over muddy puddles across the car
park to a pitch that was uneven and covered in mole hills!
This
is the 2nd time the team have played this season, the first being a
victory of both games to Deeping.
Bourne wasn’t going to let this stop them and was straight on the attack
as soon as the first whistle went. They
appeared to be a much stronger team this time and was certainly making deeping
work for the leading goal they so deserved.
As it happened Bourne appeared to have the ref on their side for the
majority of the first half, lots of free kicks and sideline throws that Deeping
should have received but didn’t (let’s just say the ref was a local man!!)
Deeping
worked hard to push up hard into the bourne goal, after having to kick the mud
off from their boots and dodge mole hills!! I think the moles were enjoying the
game also as several new mounds seem to appear before the spectators eyes! A few shots on goal by Harrison of deeping
gave the boys the start they needed and with great defending by Jack Martin
they even managed to stop Bourne attacking their goal, poor ben only managed a
few touches in the first half. Bourne holding it together well but nothing can
stop the deeping players. HALF TIME 0-0 should have been 1-0 to deeping but the
ref disallowed a goal from Jack – went in the goal and bounced out but was
classed as no goal!!! (does the ref need glasses?)
2ND
HALF –
Mason, Ryan, Vance on in this half and within seconds Deeping have taken the
lead with a goal from Ryan. Great play
from Mason and Ryan and a great team upfront, a cross from Mason enabled Ryan
to slot it in the back of the net. 1-0 deeping lead. Bourne on the attack to try and claw one back but Jack and Mason
working well to clear the ball. A 2nd
goal was so close for Deeping but the goalie came out of his box to secure the
ball and deny deeping another goal.
Deeping trying to push forward constantly but Bourne are not frightened
to jump in, even the girl on their team.
Deeping are playing so well as a team and now know how each other plays
– another attack by Ryan denies him another chance. This game is not as easy as
the last time they met but it has been a while – Bourne appeared more focused
and the coaching staff appeared very determined also with vocal commands flying
across the pitch.
FULL
TIME 1-0 Deeping
This
time they continued to play as a 5 a
side team. The teams both changed
players to give them fresh legs and the goalies got a chance to play in a
different position. For deeping, Ryan
and Vance took the chance to be in goal and did a commanding job only letting 1
goal past them. It was a powerful shot
which would have knocked Ben off his feet!
Deeping again attacked well, the mud slowly building up on the boots
again, even the parents were having to watch where they stood in fear of
standing on a mole!! Bourne tried hard
but it was never going to be their day – Deeping were and are the better of the
2 teams and proved this with goals from
ryan and ben. A valiant effort was made
but deeping won both games – as deserved.
Man of the match – Ryan Dobbs
DEEPING RANGERS CLARETS V CROWLAND- AWAY LEAGUE GAME- SATURDAY 17TH
JANUARY 2009
The Clarets first game of 2009 sees them away at
Crowland who were only narrowly defeated the week before by Deeping Rangers
Blues so everyone is expecting a tough game – especially since the Clarets have
not played a match or trained outside for a over a month.
The game kicks off on this clear and sunny day with
Deeping facing a strong wind as well as an uphill struggle (literally) on a
very uneven, sloping pitch. Crowland bombard the Clarets goal early on with
wave after wave of attacks only to be thwarted by brave keeping from Ben and a
goal line clearance from Mason. More Crowland attacks follow as Deeping
struggle to find their feet against Crowland’s
attacking formation but manage to defend and keep-goal valiantly until
perhaps inevitably in these difficult conditions Crowland take the lead 1-0.
Shaken into life by the goal, Deeping begin to
interweave passes with Jack, Mason, Ryan and Vance working together well and
their efforts are rewarded as Vance shoots and the ball ricochets off several
Crowland players like a pin-ball and into the net 1-1.
HALF-TIME 1-1
The second half sees Harrison on for Ryan and Max on
for Vance.
Now with the wind and slope advantage Deeping begin
to turn the tables and straight away Mason goes close, denied by a good save.
More attacks and Deeping corners follow resulting in a shot by Harrison just
over the bar. Harrison continues to harry the Crowland defence, a dead-cert
Deeping penalty goes unnoticed by the referee making her maiden appearance
(boom boom!!) but it doesn’t matter as Mason crosses for Max to tap the ball
over the line to make it 2-1 to the Clarets.
Deeping continue to mount attack after attack and
it’s not surprising that it becomes 3-1 as Jack forces the ball over the line
and Mason makes absolutely sure it’s in!
The best goal is saved for last as Harrison makes a
mazy run through the Crowland defence to score a fine solo goal. 4-1.
FULL-TIME 4-1 TO DEEPING
RANGERS
Friendly Match
Due to the huge size of the pitch this game will be
played as 7- aside. (There’s no Ciaran today) with Jack taking over in goal and
Ben up front.
From the start the Deeping players look drained, no
doubt from a combination of lack of match-practice but also due to the
Himalayan condition of the pitch.
Deeping attack (downhill) with great interplay
between all of the players. Crisp passing results in a scoring opportunity for
Harrison who blasts the ball into the net. 1-0. A long goal kick from Jack
straight through to Vance gives Deeping a 2-0 lead moments later. Nearing the
end of the half and a defence splitting cross from Max is turned in by Ben to
make it 3-0 to the Clarets.
HALF-TIME: 3-0.
Second half and Crowland manage to scramble the ball into the Deeping net through a mass of bodies 3-1. Deeping press (uphill) for a fourth but can’t get the ball into the net despite being totally dominant…perhaps some mountain climbing equipment and a couple of Sherpas might have helped!
FULL-TIME: 3-1 TO DEEPING
RANGERS
Man of the Match: Ben
Burton.
Mason,
Ryan, Max, Jack, Harrison start match. First couple of minutes a lot of play in
the Spalding half which culminates in a very early goal from Spalding. 1-0.
Another cold day with little wind so hopefully the boys will push on and get
the result they are so fighting for. This season they have played brilliantly
and really gelled together as a team. Good play from Deeping and great defending
from Mason. A foul on a deeping player
gives us a free kick close to the box but no one was in the box to
collect. Spalding are determined to
push through the Deeping defence but Harrison stops the ball going any
further. It seems to be a very quick
and equal game today – both teams are up and down the pitch trying to break the
defence trying to score that all important goal. This suddenly comes from a Koffman corner which was collected by
Ryan who passed to ALF Max to score.
1-1.
2ND
HALF. Vance
and Ciaran on for the 2nd half. Harrison remains in goal. Deeping on the attack straight away and with
an empty goal in sight the boys push forward but are unable to put the ball in
the net. Attempt on goal from Jack but went over the crossbar – a very powerful
kick that shot straight over. Spalding do not seem happy now, really having to
defend their goal, great skills from Jack and Mason. Ciaran and Jack both fight for the ball and finally Jack got a
touch but again short of the met. A 2nd goal from Mason gives the
clarets the lead – a great pass from Ciaran giving Mason the chance to shot
from his left foot. 2 – 1. Jack Martin is determined to get another goal in a
league game!!
2nd
game – friendly
This
game was played as a 7 a side so all boys were getting a chance to play. Mason
volunteers to go in goal and all the usual defenders are now strikers and all
the usual strikers are now playing in defence. The managers have gone mad!!!!
Some players are used to this but it is showing that the boys aren’t
comfortable with this change. Mason makes a brilliant save to end the first
half 0-0. A great 2nd half
with equal play and equal attempts on goal from both teams. A great clearance from Mason stops Spalding
taking the lead and the final score is 0 – 0.
Deeping Rangers Clarets VS Blackstones Home League game - 22nd November 2008
Jack,
Vance, Ciaran, Mason, Ben started the game. On a very cold and windy day the
boys and parents braved the cold.
Deeping on the attack from the start but Blackstones showed they are a
good team as they took possession of the ball but a great save from Ben Burton.
Blackstones are really making our boys work – well they do have 2 players that
are in the Notts Forest Academy!!
Deeping are not giving up and force the ball into the blackstones half
for a good try from Ciaran. Really don’t know how the boys are managing to play
so well as it is such a cold day. Great play from Jack and Mason in
defence. Both teams seem really wide
awake this game – the cold is keeping them alert. Mason runs through to have a
shot on goal which is saved but Jack picks up the ball from a short goal kick
and scores for Deeping to take the lead. His first goal in a league game.
HALF
TIME 1 – 0 TO DEEPING RANGERS.
2ND
HALF
Change
of players for Deeping – Ryan, Max and Harrison on to play. Blackstones having
to defend lots and all of Deeping players have pushed up to get the ball in the
goal again, Ryan had a shot on goal with a header which must have really hurt
and a shot by Max keeps the defenders on the ball. Deeping have the majority of play in this half and pushing up at
every opportunity. A good attempt by Blackstones but nothing came of it. Jack
shows to be a great defender and with the saved shots on goal by Ben but
Blackstones find a way through and equalise. 1-1.
In
the final seconds of the game Ryan’s on the ball for a great attempt on goal
but shoots it past the goalie
Deeping Clarets VS Eye United 8th November 2008
The boys have met this
team before when they played at the embankment but unfortunately the Eye team
seem to have grown so much whereas our boys have stayed static!! Eye was always
a good team to beat and the boys knew it would be a hard game today. The ground
was very boggy and you can tell the mums were hoping it was going to be a clean
game – otherwise the washing machine would be on constantly!!
The game didn’t start too well for the Clarets as within 30
seconds eye scored taking the lead.
Deeping were cold where eye had warmed up extra fast and challenging the
deeping defence. Harrison was in goal
today as Ben was off visiting mickey mouse, we are sure the boys wished they
were somewhere else too. They didn’t
seem to have the concentration and all we could hear on the sidelines was the
dulcet tones of the eye coach. Eye were a very determined team and showed lots
of clean play until they brought Koffman down.
Then came the 2nd goal – eye scored, this seemed to wake up
the Clarets and they were running up and down the field like they had just
drank a can of cola!! Mason and Ciaran
played well together creating shots that unfortunately denied them a goal, they
seemed to have lots of play and eye were wondering what had happened to the
team they met 8 minutes ago. Great ball
control by Jack and Vance kept the ball in the eye half with them having to
defend.
Mason provided several opportunities with brilliantly taken
corners but at times he was seen to be ballet dancing with the ball. Just
before the end of the 1st half deeping score with a goal from Vance
– score 2-1.
2ND HALF
Max was greatly missed today through illness but the rest of the
team played with great commradary and finally equalising with a super goal from
Ryan which came from one of those brilliant Koffman corners 2-2. Jack defended
well when eye were on the attack but they didn’t get many chances in the second
half thanks to the great defending from Koffman and Martin. Unfortunately they
lost concentration for one moment and an eye striker found a place in the deeping
half where he put the ball in the back of the net, good attempt by Harrison but
eye took the lead.
FULL TIME 3 –2 EYE WIN.
2nd Match
Unfortunately my Dictaphone ran out of battery for the second
match so I couldn’t comment!!! The boys
played great as they took the lead and won with an astounding 4 goals to
0. Goals from Vance, Harrison and 2
from Jack. Well done boys.
Deeping Rangers Clarets VS Thurlby
Tigers Home League Match - 15th
November 2008
Dobbs,
Koffman, Dee, Burton and Martin are in the starting line up for Deeping. One of the Deeping players has to face his
class mates today so hopefully he will try extra hard to pull one past them.
From the start Deeping are straight in on the attack with a quick shot on goal
by Dobbs, Koffman makes a good turn picking up the ball and another attempt on
goal which went short. Thurlby finally
on the attack but Dee defended well to regain possession, he passes to Dobbs
who gives it thurlby. Koffman has an
attempt at goal but it goes wide of the post.
Thurlby are having to defend constantly due to the persistent attack
from Deeping, they seem to have the majority of the possession. Thurlby are defending well as deeping should be 4 nil
up at this stage but still fail to get one past the goalie. The ball remains in
the Deeping half with constant attacking from the strikers. Good passing between Martin and Dee saw
another shot on goal, cleverly saved and good clearance by O.Whiteside of the
tigers. Dobbs is giving his all in this
match with constant attacking. A corner
from Koffman gives Dee the goal deeping deserve. Deeping are finding it hard to
keep the ball at times as there is no one to pass to and therefore gives
thurlby the chance to gain possession but Dobbs gets the ball in the back of
the net after a helping hand from Koffman. Burton did not have a touch of the
ball at all during the first half!!!
2nd
half - A change for Deeping sees Lake, Holland and Millen on the pitch
replacing Martin, Dobbs and Dee. Thurlby have more play and attack the Deeping
end but are slowly stopped by Holland after a shoulder push which puts a tiger
down. 1 minute into the second half
Burton has a touch of the ball!! Millen
takes the ball through to his half but Holland is not there to collect and
deeping remain 2 goals up. Lake gets a touch of the ball but Thurlby pass back
to their goalie to keep the ball safe.
The ball remains in the Deeping half but Thurlby are not giving up. Koffman gets on the ball but is tackled by
one of his own players who takes the ball and then loses the chance for deeping
to score again due to the lack of passing amongst his team players. Koffman defends well to stop thurlby getting
the ball near Burton. Deeping are now
having to defend quite a bit as Thurlby are on pressing on with
determination. Unfortunately no goal.
Player
of the day – Mason Koffman
2nd
game Friendly match
Koffman
goes in goal to allow Burton up front. The teams now play 7 a side to allow all
the boys to play. Within minutes
Deeping are 1-0 up thanks to an unfortunate toe touch, own goal. Deeping remain
defiant, passing amongst themselves and creating opportunities. Koffman not had
any action yet. Goal by Burton. End of
first half 2-0 to Deeping. When Thurlby is in the Deeping half Holland
accidentally does a hand ball which the ref misses so he tells the ref –twice!!
Play carries on. Deeping score in the
2nd half with a goal from Martin.
Thurlby were unfortunate with no goals today but they defended well and
the end result could have been much higher.
Tournament with Glinton and Deeping Rangers Blue - 1st November
2008
1st
match – Clarets VS Glinton B team
These
2 teams had met on several occasions when they played at the embankment
tournaments, Glinton were always a strong side to beat but the Claret boys were
determined not to let past defeats have an impact on this game. The game started slow with Glinton taking
control very early on with a goal within the 1st minute, the ball
rolled through the keepers legs so it was a lucky goal in that respect. Deeping needed to concentrate more and this
showed. Glinton continued to attack the Deeping half but Martin defended well
stopping them from scoring again. The
clarets appeared to wake up about 4 minutes through the first half with a great
pass from Holland to Dobbs who has a few shots on target, sadly no goal scored
but the boys persevere. Dobbs finally gets
the goal he deserves after a 2nd attempt. 1-1. Deeping are now making Glinton defend and they manage to get
a free kick awarded due to a foul push by martin. HALF TIME 1-1
The
2ND half is Deepings time to shine
and they take control from the kick off, Glinton are shocked at the
transformation of the clarets, they have the energy and determination that
could win them the game – it must have been the oranges at half time!!! The Glinton players are big and some certainly
do not look aged 7 but Dobbs and Martin manage to run through for a shot on
goal. There is great team playing between Martin and Koffman and it is a corner
from Koffman that gives Dobbs the chance to score again but he sadly missed
shooting it short of the post. His goal finally came after a great pass by
Koffman 2-1. Glinton looked worried and
soon shot up the pitch putting one past our goalie 2-2, a lack of defence by
the clarets enabling this to happen. The
2nd half was dominated by Deeping and saw a substitute for the
clarets – Dobbs off Millen on. Koffman
had a good attempt on goal, he regained possession after losing it. The final few minutes saw Deeping awarded a
penalty – a back pass to the keeper where he handled the ball. Martin took a powerful kick to score the
winning goal 3-2.
2nd
match – Clarets VS Deeping Rangers Blues
Now
it was time for the clarets to get one over on the blues by taking this derby
game and proving to them that Deeping Rangers are one team. The clarets dominated this game from the
start and a brilliant powerful goal by Martin took the clarets in the
lead. Blues took a while to equalise
with a goal from Daniel, not his usual position. Both teams were matched with skill and determination throughout
the 1st half with great defending and attacking from both sides. HALF
TIME 1-1
2nd
HALF - The
clarets took the lead with an own goal
which then spurned the blues on to attack the claret half, determined to
get another goal the clarets pushed up the field with Martin and Koffman. A corner from Koffman gave Martin the
perfect shooting chance to put one in the back of the net – GOAL 2-1. Martin was so fired up he got a little enthusiastic
with his tackling and fouled a blues player in the box – penalty awarded –
Goal 2-2. The game was getting intense now and the clarets were determined
to get the winning goal – their chance came in the last 2 minutes of the game,
they held off the blues defenders to score. 3-2
FINAL
SCORE DEEPING CLARETS 3 DEEPING BLUES 2
3rd
Match – Deeping Rangers Clarets VS Glinton A team
This
game saw Glinton take the match with 2 goals to 1. We are unsure who scored the goal for Deeping, I think the
parents were more tired than the boys – it was a long day!! The rain held off though so it could have
been worse.
Deeping Rangers Clarets VS Bourne Town Clarets - Home league match - 18th October 2008
The first half saw Bourne on the attack making Deeping defend frequently and working hard to regain the ball. A good block by max stopped Bourne scoring within the first few minutes of the game. Deeping gained confidence quickly and Harrison Dee had a shot on goal which narrowly missed. A hand ball by Bourne Town gave Deeping the edge which resulted in Deeping player Jack B attempting a powerful shot on goal from the half way line. Harrison and Ryan worked well together pushing up and resulting in a goal scored by Harrison of deeping rangers. A further attack by deeping left bourne town with nothing to do but defend, Ryan Dobbs gained possession, ran through the defence and together with Harrison created another opportunity to go 2-0 up, unfortunately bourne goalie was on the ball and made a dramatic save. HALF TIME 1-0 DEEPING RANGERS
For the 2nd
half Deeping made a change and bought on 3 fresh players. Continued attack by deeping made bourne
defend but the 2nd half saw equal possession from both teams. Good
defending by Mason Koffman of deeping who passed to a striker resulting in a
corner. Excellent team work between
Mason and Ciaran saw deeping add to the lead with a brilliant left footed kick
from Koffman from outside the box. Minutes later deeping are on the attack
again and leaving bourne wondering where there defence was!! Vance Holland of deeping gained possession
of the ball to run solo and score.
Bourne had a last minute attempt at attacking the deeping goal with no
result, this made deeping even more determined to tackle cleanly, win the ball
and give deeping striker Ciaran a high kick shot on goal. Deeping goalie Ben
Burton made a fantastic save which could have seen Bourne Town on the
scoreboard but left the game at full time 3-0 to Deeping Rangers.
Friendly match –
4-2 Deeping Rangers.
The second game today saw a change in goal for
deeping giving Ben Burton the chance to show off his attacking skills. Good
play from deeping created the first goal due to a lack of defence from Bourne,
Vance Holland scoring. Seconds later deeping have a man down after a great
bourne attack but good defending from koffman gave deeping the opportunity to
regain possession and give Jack B the chance to score – GOAL!! Deeping are on the attack constantly
creating numerous attempts on goal from a
determined Ben Burton. Bourne Town now trying very hard to stay focused
on the game but again let their defence down for Jack B to score again for
deeping. Seconds later another goal from Vance Holland. Half time 4-0 deeping rangers.
2nd half – Ryan Dobbs on for deeping, a
fresh pair of legs. Bourne mustered up
the energy to attack the deeping goal but good defending by Vance Holland saved
a goal from being scored. Bourne’s No:2
not afraid to get stuck in and very determined. Free kick to bourne after deeping brought a Bourne player down,
persistent attack creating a well earned goal and minutes later another
goal. Bourne town not giving up but
failed to attack the deeping end again. Full time 4-2 Deeping Rangers.
Deeping Rangers
Clarets Deeping Rangers Blues -
League – 11th October 2008
The local derby match that everyone came to watch – which
team would shine today? Clarets started
slow but soon progressed to have a shot on goal which was brilliantly saved by
the blues 2nd choice goalie.
They obviously decided to use this game to try their players in
different positions and put Daniel out on the pitch. There was equal amounts of
attacking the goals from both sides and the blues just couldn’t keep the
clarets away from their half – thus resulting in the first goal of the match –
Lake for the clarets.
The 2nd half saw the blues attack with
determination thus resulting in a powerful goal, unfortunately Burton could not
stop this from going in the net but tried valiantly. Both teams played with
stamina and enthusiasm and they matched each other like for like. Unfortunately the winning goal came from a
short goal kick from Burton which was picked up by a blues striker, Burton came
off his line to collect the ball which resulted in a free kick from just
outside the box. Harrison defended brilliantly but the blues managed to regain
possession and headed the ball into the goal.
A goal down and this spurred the clarets on to attack the blues goal for
one final attempt at equalising. Unfortunately this was not to be, the blues
had taken the game but the clarets were not despondent – they will come back
fighting the next time they meet.
FULL TIME 2-1 TO DEEPING RANGERS BLUES
2nd Match - Friendly
The blues took the lead within a few minutes but the
clarets soldiered on and defended well with brilliant tackles from martin. His powerful kicks stopped the blues from
having the majority of ball possession and together with his team mates he
pushed the ball forward for good attempts on goal, no goals but the
determination was there. Daniel was back in goal for this match – they
obviously felt that they needed their best goalie in post to stop the brilliant
attacking from the clarets. Millen found the ball and shot a brilliant right
foot kick into the back of the net. The
2nd half saw no further goals from either side but the clarets
carried on with guts – a draw was good and they were not going to let the blues
score again – even though tom pushed up for a last minute attempt.
FINAL SCORE 1 – 1
Player of the day – Max Lake
Deeping Rangers Vs. Crowland - 4th October 2008
The first half saw DR dominate possession which saw a good throw in from Jack Martin (DR) to a Deeping stricker which gave them the opportunity to have an early shot on goal, unfortunately this went wide of the post. Crowland pushed up to attack the Deeping end but Vance Holland (DR) was alert and came out to attack Crowland to gain possession of the ball and push up and run clear to have a shot on goal which sadly missed. During a cold and windy morning the boys battled on where Jack Martin (DR) kicked the ball so hard it hit the ref and stopped him from scoring. There was no one to collect the ball and therefore a goal kick was awarded. Crowland carried on defending well where one of their players gained possession of the ball and ran through to fire a shot on goal which the DR
Keeper saw coming and
kicked clear. DR continued to pass the
ball amongst themselves, which enabled Jack Martin (DR) to go for a shot on
goal which went wide of the post.
Crowland continued to defend well throughout constant Deeping attack. In the final few moments of the first half
Crowland managed to get an attack on goal which sadly missed but got the local
crowland support cheering loudly. HALF TIME 0 – 0
Second half saw a change for
Deeping Rangers, Lake and Koffman came on to challenge a fired up Crowland
team. Lake (DR) instantly gained possession and a chance to shoot at goal but
the goalie saved it. DR’s saw a quick substitution as one of their players had
to take off their tracksuit bottoms – apparantly against the rules – Dobbs gained
the ball from a good pass which gave him a shot on goal but was valiantly saved
by the Crowland keeper. Koffman came back on as crowland were on the
attack. Koffman(DR) tackled well to
gain possession and a quick pass to Dobbs (DR) who quickly turned on the ball,
looked up, had the goal insight and then fired a right footed shot into the
back of the net giving Deeping a well earned lead.
From the kick off Koffman
passed the ball into the Crowland box but no one was there to finish. At this point the Deeping coach is shouting
‘work it boys’ which his players reacted to and gained a corner which came to
nothing. Good goal kick from Crowland
keeper but Deeping gained control of the ball and attacked the goal but
Crowland keeper made a brave save. Good
clearance out by Burton (DR) who finds Lake who then passes to an area covered
by Dobbs and Koffman who go head to head to gain control of the ball and
finally Koffman takes a left footed shot on goal which gives them their Care
now starting to look tired and then the whistle blows for full time for a well
deserved win for Deeping clarets.
PLAYER OF THE DAY – Harrison
Dee
Deeping Rangers Clarets vs. Hampton Rovers - Home friendly match -
Saturday 27th September 2008 .
Deeping had a good start with
a quick shot on goal by Millen and they gained full control of the game in the
first few minutes. The boys were really
fired up, Koffman took a great corner, which was blocked by the Hampton
defenders and this stopped Deeping taking the lead. Hampton quickly ran through
the Deeping defence to have a shot on goal but Burton saved a fantastic shot
from Hampton! Deeping didn’t give up
and in the 7th minute Koffman put a goal in the back of the net to
give Deeping the half time victory
lead.
A quick change for the
Deeping team saw constant attack from their players, Holland created a few
attempts on goal which all went wide.
Hampton quickly regained possession of the ball and ran through the
Deeping defence to score a cracking equaliser.
Both teams played extremely well with good passing giving all players
the opportunity to have a touch of the ball. Deeping saw a moment in the 12th
minute to take the lead as Martin put a fast and furious shot past the Hampton
keeper. Deeping dominated this game
with 81% of ball possession but Hampton’s defence pushed hard to keep the final
score low at 2 – 1 to deeping clarets.
A 2nd friendly
game was played which saw Ben Burton
come out of goal to show off his attacking skills. Partnered with Dee he pushed
up but Hampton tackled to gain possession of the ball and Hampton striker Harry
put a goal past the new goalie Lake. Millen then took the opportunity to
equalise from a poor goal kick, 1-1.
Hampton appeared to have the
edge with this game with constant attacking and shots on goal, which missed by
a whisker. Martin defended well which
saw a change from his usual striking position. Ben Burton created the lead for
Deeping with a Hampton defence blunder. 2nd half saw Holland in goal
this time for Deeping, Hampton dominated this half with furious shots giving
them a well deserved goal. Koffman managed to pass the ball down the line but
Hampton tackled well and cleared through to score yet another goal. Holland
made a cracking save but Hampton scored from a corner making it 3-2 hampton.
The winning goal was created by an own goal by Lake flicked on by
Koffman!! The Deeping defence seemed
non existent now however Ben Burton ran through for one last attempt but his
hopes were dashed by the Hampton goalie.
PLAYER OF THE DAY – BEN BURTON