LTD JAGUARS 0 - BARKING 3. 25/02/09 - Best team lost
Good strong performances thoughout the team and long periods of play domination sadly didn't result in the result the Jaguars deserved. Barking scored 2 goals in the 1st half, against the run of play, with the Jaguars keeping up pressure and coming off at half time looking much the better team.
The second half continued with the Jaguars taking the game to Barking but somehow both teams contributed to a lacklustre, flat half with few good chances at goal. Barking scored again, despite some solid goalkeeping and defence work by the Jaguars. Half a dozen blistering attacks from the Jaguars split the Barking defence open but didn't result in anything hitting the back of the net.
Overall the Jaguars put on a good, workman like display, were the better team on the day, but just didn't make it count. Promising to note that last season Barking were putting double figure scores into a Jaguars match, now the Jaguars look like a real threat to any team in this divison.
Both teams played in a fair, professional spirit, keep going Jaguars, the results are showing a massive improvement over a relatively short time.
Sunday, 22 February 2009
Sunday, 15 February 2009
15/02/09. LTD JAGUARS 2 - HAVERING 3 - CUP GAME
CUP GAME: LTD JAGUARS 2 - HAVERING 3. 15/02/09 - We Wuz Robbed!
Everyone was up for a great quarter final Cup clash after a few weeks of 'stop-start' postponements due to weather conditions. The match promised a good tussle with two evenly matched teams coming face-to-face for the first time this season... and it didn't disappoint!
The game ebbed and flowed in the first half with both teams creating chances and near misses, but, despite some brave defending from Alli, Sarah and Channan, it was Havering who scored first and were up by a single goal by half time. The Jaguars never let their spirits flag and showed the normal stubbornness and persistence that has come to be their trade mark. Kelly had an open run on goal cut short by a crunching Havering tackle which left her on the floor, the ref decided to ignore it.
The second half started much as the first half had finished with the Jaguars having the lions share of the play and piling on the pressure. Against the run of play, Havering then grabbed a dubious (but I would say that, wouldn't I) penalty decision: 2-0.
The Jaguars didn't let this set back get them down and kept up the domination and gritty determination that they had shown thoughout. In goal, Adi had a great game, with some key saves giving the defence more and more confidence as the match progressed. Havering then scored a strange fluke goal which had both sets of fans asking "was that in?" - but it counted.
Great runs by Kerry, Kelly, Ellis, Jaz, Coutney and Jade pushed the opponents defence to the limits. The Midfield managed to keep Havering on their toes with great 'mopping' up by Paige, Lauren A and Lauren B.
Pressure piled on from the Jaguars, resulting in them hitting the post 4 or 5 times throughout the game (great attempts by Kerry, Kelly, Jade and Paige). Eventually rewarded by a stinging shot by Paige - Goal!
The second of the Jaguars goals came soon after, with some sustained Jaguars pressure and a well placed strike from Jaz.
With some key players missing, this was a strong, controled performance by the Jaguars, showing some accurate passing and clean looking football. Luck was just not on their side for this game, as on relection, if not for the width of the goal posts, The Jaguars should now be progressing into the next round. But at the end of the day Havering gave a good, fair game and scored the most goals, and that's what counts.
The Jaguars have still to meet Havering in the league, and on this performance, points are up for grabs. So the girls can still get their revenge.
Well done both teams, good entertaining game for the supporters and parents, and played in the right spirit. Well done everyone.
Everyone was up for a great quarter final Cup clash after a few weeks of 'stop-start' postponements due to weather conditions. The match promised a good tussle with two evenly matched teams coming face-to-face for the first time this season... and it didn't disappoint!
The game ebbed and flowed in the first half with both teams creating chances and near misses, but, despite some brave defending from Alli, Sarah and Channan, it was Havering who scored first and were up by a single goal by half time. The Jaguars never let their spirits flag and showed the normal stubbornness and persistence that has come to be their trade mark. Kelly had an open run on goal cut short by a crunching Havering tackle which left her on the floor, the ref decided to ignore it.
The second half started much as the first half had finished with the Jaguars having the lions share of the play and piling on the pressure. Against the run of play, Havering then grabbed a dubious (but I would say that, wouldn't I) penalty decision: 2-0.
The Jaguars didn't let this set back get them down and kept up the domination and gritty determination that they had shown thoughout. In goal, Adi had a great game, with some key saves giving the defence more and more confidence as the match progressed. Havering then scored a strange fluke goal which had both sets of fans asking "was that in?" - but it counted.
Great runs by Kerry, Kelly, Ellis, Jaz, Coutney and Jade pushed the opponents defence to the limits. The Midfield managed to keep Havering on their toes with great 'mopping' up by Paige, Lauren A and Lauren B.
Pressure piled on from the Jaguars, resulting in them hitting the post 4 or 5 times throughout the game (great attempts by Kerry, Kelly, Jade and Paige). Eventually rewarded by a stinging shot by Paige - Goal!
The second of the Jaguars goals came soon after, with some sustained Jaguars pressure and a well placed strike from Jaz.
With some key players missing, this was a strong, controled performance by the Jaguars, showing some accurate passing and clean looking football. Luck was just not on their side for this game, as on relection, if not for the width of the goal posts, The Jaguars should now be progressing into the next round. But at the end of the day Havering gave a good, fair game and scored the most goals, and that's what counts.
The Jaguars have still to meet Havering in the league, and on this performance, points are up for grabs. So the girls can still get their revenge.
Well done both teams, good entertaining game for the supporters and parents, and played in the right spirit. Well done everyone.
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