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10th & 11th November 2007
OSSETT TOWN LADIES
Republica visited Ossett looking for revenge for a cup defeat two weeks ago and made this game into a gripping contest.
Republica always play with an ambitious 3 up front and they pressurised the young Town defence, eventually forcing an error after 16 mins to take the lead .
Town then regained the spirit they showed in beating the Leeds outfit a fortnight ago, Jodie Selby bursting through the middle on a solo run after 24 to feed PJ who went one on one with the keeper, forced it past her and watched it dribble over the line.
After 30 mins it was forward power again from Republica to batter the defence from a corner and retake the lead. But 3 mins later Jodie Selby ran down the left wing, the super cross that resulted tied the Republica centre backs in a knot, the ball shot up in the air and over the keepers head for an own goal.
Half time 2-2
In the second half Town looked more organised and this allowed runs from deep. Republica's back four are masters of the offside trap and had frustrated Town all afternoon so you had to feel for them when Town, for once, held back and allowed an unchallenged back pass which was fluffed with PJ snaffling it to round the keeper and score.
Hard tackles flew in from both sides but without malice and Town ended up feeling relieved to come away with all the points.
Final score Ossett 3 Republica 2
Patterson's Opticians player of the match Jodie Selby with well dones to Keeley Dewhirst and Jody Wray
Saturday 10th November 2007 - Jaguars vs Rothwell (Away)
The Jaguars came up against a well organised and strong Rothwell side
In goal was Jacob Merricks. Ben Turner, Ewan Broadbent and Lewis Wardman held the defensive line, with Harry Graves, Jacob Nash and George Ladley in midfield. Jamie White and Thomas Wright were up front.
Rothwell were strong from the kick-off with Jacob Merricks standing firm in goal for the Jaguars and Ben Turner making some good defensive tackles for his side. Jamie White never stopped running for his team and was unlucky not to get on the score sheet. There was some good link up play between Jacob Nash and Harry Graves which looked promising.
Rothwell took the lead 1 - 0 and a second goal soon followed with the half time score being 2 - 0.
The Jaguars played well in the second half with a solid team performance, but Rothwell's pressure paid off and further goals soon followed, making the full-time score 5 - 0 to Rothwell.
It was a difficult decision for Man of the Match as it really was a good team effort, but two players shared the awarded - Jamie White and Jacob Merricks.
Saturday 10th November 2007 - Panthers vs Rothwell (Away)
A good game of football was played by the Panthers who are improving with every game.
Ben Fishman was in goal with Dan Fletcher Marshall Boden and Lewis Stephens in defence. In midfield were Troy Kimmings, Alex Jolly and Christian Galdamez, with Kieran Stephenson up front.
The Panthers attacked well from the kick off and an early hand ball from Rothwell saw the Panthers awarded a penalty which Alex Jolly took only for the Rothwell keeper to save it. Troy Kimmings led his team superbly and attacked well from midfield and had a string of chances in the first half, along with a good effort from Lewis Stephenson and some great runs from defence by Dan Fletcher. Despite the Panthers dominating the first half Rothwell took the lead against the run of play. The Panthers dug in and and Troy Kimmings was brought down in the penalty box and a second penalty was awared to the Panthers which Troy himself converted confidentely making the half time score 1 - 1.
Second half and the Panthers battled well and were unlucky not to get any more goals but Rothwell kept the pressure on and further goals came, making the final score 4 - 1 to Rothwell.
The Panthers are improving every week and were unlucky that the final score wasn't a lot closer.
Man of the Match award went to Troy Kimmings who gave everything for his team and was unlucky only to bag one goal.
Well done Panthers. The win will come if you keep playing as a team.
Saturday 10th November 2007 - Pumas vs Rothwell (Away)
The visit to Lofthouse for the Pumas saw them heavily defeated by a well organised and experienced Rothwell side.
In goal was Alex Jolly, with Joe McDaid, William Hall and Scott Rankin in defence. In midfield saw Oliver Spencer and Max Wilson with Matthew Rogers and Ben Fishman up front.
Rothwell attacked straight from the kick off and had numerous shots which Alex Jolly saved well. An early attack from the Pumas saw Oliver Spencer's shot well saved which earnt the Pumas a corner which Rothwell defended well.
Rothwell kept up their attack and soon came a string of goals, making the half time score 4 - 0 to Rothwell. This was more than a bit harsh on the Pumas who competed well and could count themselves very unfortunate to be four down.
The Puma's tried their best at start of the second half and a lovely run from Max Wilson saw his final shot go just wide. Ben Fishman and Matthew Rogers both had efforts but the Pumas just couldn't get on the score sheet.
Rothwell played some lovely passing football, with their forwards linking up very well. Six further goals followed to make the final score 10 - 0, which was Pumas heaviest defeat of the season so far.
Man of the Match on the day went to Joe McDaid who defended well for his team and tackled well to save some certain goals.
Heads up lads, keep smiling.
Ossett Town Juniors Under Eights Match Reports
Wakefield United 2 Tigers 4
A game of two halves, two goalies, one team and lots of bravery, made for excellent viewing. Enthusiasm in buckets, overflowing with endeavour and teamwork, a great performance to witness, what more can you say?
The Tigers opened the scoring through Thomas McGee’s bursting run. Leaving everyone standing, Thomas was able to place an inch perfect cross for the well placed Sam Allen. Sam took his opportunity well and put the Tigers one nil up.
If Ernie, drove the fastest milk cart in the West it was an inefficient and not too effective milk cart. Ernie could have improved his milk float by tapping into Thomas McGee’s powerful shots. Thomas wound one up from way outside the box, propelling the ball faster than a nuclear blast into the net. United looked perplexed by this.
It looked like it was going to be easy for the Tigers. However, Wakefield United were a determined, skilful and well organised outfit. They took their revenge on the Ossett goal. Louis Allison stood up well to the pressure.
Come the hour, when people face all types of adversity, the brave appear. Cue Ryan Turfrey, a fledgling goalkeeper, but a lad that put in one of the bravest and accomplished goalie performances of the season. When the Tigers’ defence eventually gave way Ryan charged out making it difficult for the United strike-force to make headway. (United put together some very well worked moves, but at times the complexity of the movement saved the Tigers.) Ryan Turfrey, body on the line, was eventually beaten by a goal that no goalie could save.
Connor Ryan and Sam Allen ran well and as the half –time whistle went, Liam Hitchcock took on and beat the United midfield. But it was the collective response to the blitz on the Ossett goal that kept the Tigers in the lead.
Going downhill in the second half, was initially easy for the Tigers. Thomas McGee, with an innocuous looking shot, extended the Tigers’ lead. Wherever he played, and whatever he was doing, TJ looked dangerous. Morgan Fletcher found himself on the end of a TJ corner and he slotted his first goal for the Tigers, like he had scored all the goals week in week out.
But United were straight back to their pressurising ways, but the spirit of the 1939-45 conflict visited the Tigers. Connor Ryan shone in defence and made an excellent partnership with Lloyd Rodgers. Lloyd tackled like tomorrow was not going to come; disrupting and breaking up the United rising tide.
Sam Allen now in goals was tested as the hordes of United collapsed the Ryan/Rodgers line. Sam was equal to all the trials and tribulations thrown at him; a great, brave performance.
As legs tired, the game opened up and United were able to breach the Tiger’s enthusiasm, their determination and their “play for each other”, spirit. Nevertheless, none of the Tigers’ passion evaporated.
Ryan Turfrey took the battle back to United with strong runs and tackles. Louis Allison’s tackling was phenomenal, well-timed and effective. Sean Owram harried and chased.
A performance with enthusiasm and endeavour, in which all players can be proud of their performances, especially player of the match Ryan Turfrey.
Goalscorers
Thomas McGee (2)
Same Allen (1)
Morgan Fletcher (1)
Player of the Match -
Ryan Turfrey
SEACROFT COLTS V OSSETT TOWN U11s
Ossett Town U11s visited Seacroft Colts.It was end to end in the first half. Both defences were on top of their game.Half time score 0-0. The second half was much the same,both teams having goals disallowed for off side.Billy Gerrard clearing the ball on the line.In the end it was a goal from Callum Brook for Ossett that was the difference. Final score 1-0
Ossett Town U12’s – Garforth League
Ossett Town 3(0) - Menston Juniors 1(0), 11th November 2007. KO 10.30.
Ossett Scorers: Taylor, Turfrey(2)
Ossett MoM: Fox
Pom-Poms at Ten Paces
A bobbley game - and that was just the manager’s hat! At the corresponding away fixture earlier in the season, Ossett had come away with nothing against a better Menston side, despite a huge effort to make it otherwise. Today they outplayed Menston for the majority of the game as the visitors hovered over the line dividing a physical presence and untamed aggression.
That aside, Ossett were dominant from the whistle. Quick to the ball, passing with precision and menace and creating several early chances. Turfrey was unlucky early on as his floated free kick from the edge of the area went narrowly over and Cundall was also unfortunate to hit the post the post shortly afterwards.
But Menston rode the storm and as the epic midfield battle which was to be the hallmark of the game ensued, the pendulum slowly swung back in the visitor’s favour. Ossett’s midfield played superbly today but seemed to be caught out by the roughing up they were constantly receiving and Menston started to create both some good chances and a stern test for the Town defence. However, solid defending from the back four and a couple of good saves from Campbell saw Ossett go in 0-0 at half time. The closest Menston came to actually scoring was from a long free kick just on the whistle, and which sailed harmlessly high over the bar.
The half time period was used to observe two minutes silence as part of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, and was respectfully conducted by all players and supporters.
Ossett quickly took the lead in the second half, taking the advantage from some early and effective pressure. A long looping corner from Turfrey on the right was expertly nodded in by Taylor on the far post, alone and unmarked and in acres of space. A weight seemed to have been lifted and this was evident in the smiles on the Ossett players as the jogged back for the re-start.
The goal had changed the atmosphere of the game and with edge and caginess gone, Menston quickly exploited the gaps which were beginning to appear in the Town shape. A goal out of nothing, and coming from a fast run on to a fast pass along the ground from midfield, with a deft poke under the advancing Campbell, drew Menston level. If the goal buoyed Menston, it caused Ossett to shift up another two gears at least. Everything that Menston threatened was dealt with by Town and the tireless effort to challenge and win tackles. Daniel and Cundall ran their socks off to quickly snub out any hint of a Menston attack as early as possible, and anything which did get through was, on the whole, calmly dealt with by the back four, including man of the match Fox.
The graft eventually, and deservedly, paid off as Ossett re-took the lead, inevitably from Turfrey. Not only was Daniel fighting hard in the frenzy of midfield, he was also, when permitted, pulling out some of his characteristic visionary passing, and it was one such ball which sent Turfrey clean through and racing toward goal. The big centre back on his shoulder had the height and weight advantage, but Turfrey is fast and strong and he used these attributes to steal a yard at full pace and shoot across goal from left to right and in at the far post. Not a screamer, by any standard, but accurate taken well under the circumstances.
Ossett were now on the ascendancy and as the visitors became more desperate, the result was finally sealed with Turfrey’s second, this time from a free kick awarded as Wright was booted skyward from a clumsy and robust challenge as he raced toward goal. The kick was 25 yards out and hit high over the keeper and went in off the underside of the bar; Carney followed in and made a claim but damage was already done.
A good game and a justified result. Ossett rode their luck at times on a couple of occasions but successfully nullified Menston who seemed a pale shadow of their previous selves. The goals got the points today but the outstanding midfield and defensive performances won the game.
CLIFTON RANGERS EDGE CLASSIC CUP TIE
Ossett Town Under 12’s – Huddersfield League Team
Huddersfield League Cup 1st Round
Ossett Town (2) 2 Clifton Rangers (1) 3
Scorers: Tom Rogers, Jack Lonsdale
Man of the Match: Alex Hall
11th November 2007
Match Report by Brian Hobson
Ossett Town’s Huddersfield League Cup dreams are over for another year after 1st Division Clifton Rangers twice came from behind to win a pulsating match.
With Ossett only recently having adapted to life in Division 2 and having had 2 of their players promoted to the Garforth League team, a cup tie away to the team who finished 4th in last season’s Division 1 had some of us fearing the worst. But Town showed their character and commitment can never be questioned as they put up a terrific performance and came close to causing an upset.
Ossett started well, and in the first 10 minutes had 2 one-on-ones with the Clifton keeper (one just wide, the other saved) and hit the post with an excellent 20 yard volley by White. However, it was far from being one way traffic as Clifton had chances of their own, keeper Hall saving well when a Clifton forward got free.
The Ossett midfield of Ahmed, White, Lonsdale and Horsfall battled for possession really well, and after 11 minutes Town got the breakthrough when Rogers forced the ball home at the second attempt following a good cross from the left wing.
A psychologist might be able to explain why cup ties are played at twice the speed of league games, and this was no different as both teams went for it hell-for-leather. The new centre-back partnership of Awad and Martin Preston looked composed and were well supported by full-backs Briggs and Scott, but on 25 minutes Ossett were made to pay for one mistake when they lost possession from a throw-in and Clifton scored from 10 yards.
Pegged back after being in front, the supporters’ fears resurfaced but fortunately the players are made of sterner stuff than their parents, and Town regained the lead just before half-time when Lonsdale lobbed the keeper from fully 25 yards.
With substitutes Hobson and Hartshorne linking up down the right, Town were dreaming of clinching a place in the second round. However, playing uphill in the second half, Ossett found it harder to get forward. Playing mainly on the break using the non-stop running of forwards Liam Preston and Rogers to good effect, Town had some good chances, but Clifton had the lion’s share of possession and drew level on 40 minutes with a lob that gave keeper Hall no chance.
It was now anybody’s game, but it was the home side who won it with 14 minutes remaining. With the Town players complaining about the award of a free kick 22 yards out, Hall saved well but Clifton reacted first to score from the rebound. Town tried hard to force extra time, with Preston slipping one past the keeper but inches wide of the post, and it was not to be.
Goalkeeper Hall was named man of the match for some marvellous saves to keep Ossett in the game at crucial times, but all the team should be proud of themselves today. You came close to beating a good Division 1 side on their own ground, and you matched them for effort all the way. It’s back to climbing up the league table now, and the next step to take is to turn from being good losers to being winners. That will come when we cut out any mistakes at the back and make sure we take our chances ruthlessly when they come.
CHARLES RICE JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE U16’s
PREMIER DIVISION
Prior to the game a 1-minute’s silence was held to remember members of the armed forces. This was immaculately observed and a credit to the players of both teams.
Ossett Town Reds secured their first points of the season in a game that both sides were desperate to win as opponents Thornes Juniors also find themselves without any points at this stage. Ossett were good value for the 3 – 1 win but had to wait until late in the game to secure the 3 points.
After absorbing some early pressure from Ossett, Thornes took the lead after 18 minutes with a goal that came from a break down the right, the ball eventually being ‘poked’ in by ex Ossett player Hussam Atif.
Ossett were soon back in the game and equalized 7 minutes later with a goal from Josh Ellis, created by central defender Phil Williams who won the ball just inside his own half then carried it forward before sliding a ball into the path of Ellis’s run enabling him to finish well into the corner of the Thornes net.
Ossett almost took the lead on the stroke of half time, Michael Liversidge saw his initial shot come back off the crossbar, a shot from the rebound was saved by the Thornes goalkeeper and then cleared off the line as Georgie Tate returned the rebound from the save
Half Time: - Ossett Town Reds 1 v Thornes Juniors 1
Ossett were in charge in the second half with Thornes restricted to playing on the break and with a stiff breeze behind them they over hit the ball on a number of occasions enabling Ossett keeper Carl Widdrington to deal with easily.
Ossett had created and missed a number of presentable chances and it wasn’t until the 73rd minute that they eventually got the break through. Joe Madarasi did well down the right hand side and as he made his way into the Thornes penalty box a square ball across the six yard line looked the best option, instead he elected to shoot across goal beating the keeper to see the ball finish in the far corner of the net.
The result was put beyond doubt 2 minutes later. Following a spell of Ossett possession the ball came to Michael Liversidge who did well to work an opening before producing a shot from well outside the Thornes penalty area which went into the top corner of the goal.
Full Time: - Ossett Town Reds 3 v Thornes Juniors 1
Man of the match for Ossett Town: - Michael Liversidge
Goal scorers for Ossett Town: - Josh Ellis, Joe Madarasi, Michael Liversidge
OSSETT Under 16s - Whites
Ossett Town played hosts to Athersley Rec and were faced with a well organised team and a strong wind, after a slow start Ossett were awarded a penalty which marksman Brad Thompson dispatched with ease, Lee Schofield made it two by halftime, Ossett had the wind advantage in the second half and were soon into their familiar pass and move style of football. Matthew Kavanagh terrorised the Athersley defence and the Thompson and Schofield double act were again on the scoresheet, Kavanagh was rewarded with a goal of his own near the end and was unlucky not to grab two after hitting the post in the last minute, credit to the Ossett keeper Alex Cottrell for another clean sheet, player of the match was shared between excellent defensive pairing Tom Shingler & David Newel Final Score 5 - 0
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