FREETHORPE FC U11

Freethorpe played their last away fixture against a competitive Waveney B side. Freethorpe opened the scoring on three minutes when Cameron latched onto a long ball, his pace beating the Waveney defence before slipping the ball past the on rushing keeper. A clearance by Jack was collected by Tom, his pass finding the ever-present Reece and Freethorpe found themselves 2-0 up. Despite Waveney piling the pressure onto Freethorpe's goal their defencive four stood firm. More chances to increase Freethorpe's goal tally went begging with Aaron hitting the post and side netting and Cameron's shot rolling wide of the under fire Waveney goal. In a evenly matched game Waveney had their chances too, pulling one goal back just before the half time whistle. After the re-start Waveney continued to press Freethorpe and quickly levelled the score. Freethorpe then lost their shape for a time before Reece went on a spirited solo run beating three defenders before skipping round the Waveney keeper for a tap in. Again Waveney put up a fight levelling the score 3-3. Waveney continued to push for the win, but Ollie and the improving Sam made several vital clearances. Jake put in another good performance holding up the ball in midfield. With just 5 minutes left to play Reece was off again, leaving a trail of beaten defenders in his wake. His neat finish securing his hat-trick. Waveney then attacked Freethorpe's goal again , it looked as if a goal was certain , but with tremendous effort from Aaron, Ryan and goalkeeper Marcus the attack was broke up. Another good goalkick from Marcus found Reece who squared the ball to the right wing to the on-form Aaron, his shot slotting in beneath the diving Waveney Keeper. An entertaining game played by two evenly matched sides. A jubilant Freethorpe the victors 5-3 finally winning their first away game, a well deserved result for such a well played team effort. Well done to the whole team. M.o.M was Jack for his faultless performance.

FREETHORPE U13

FREETHORPE U13's successfully got to the final of the Shield after beating Halesworth 3-1. As expected when playing a first division team Freethorpe were a little off the pace for the first twenty minutes, but did get players behind the ball and with three great saves from Ben kept Halesworth out until they settled in. After this, things then evened out and Freethorpe took the lead via a good ball from Dan with an equally good finish from Dominic Smith. Halesworth came back to equalise a little later making the game look very even once again. Freethorpe then took the lead again with a great goal again starting at the back from Dan then to Mark to play in for Dominic Smith to finish well again. Half time score was then 2-1. The second half again was very evenly matched until twenty minutes from time when Sam hit the third in with a good finish from around the penalty spot. After this Freethorpe changed players around and virtually 'shut up shop' apart from a couple of scares were comfortable to the end. Very good performance from the whole team who all played their part well. Let's hope Freethorpe can do themselves justice in the Final which will not be an easy game.

FREETHORPE U14 GIRLS

Gorleston Rangers V Freethorpe under 14 girls
The girls arrived for today’s game to the news Mia had decided to call it a day so they were going to be one player short from the kick off, to their and Mandy’s credit they did not allow this to dampen their enthusiasm.
The game kicked off an early pressure came from Freethorpe who camped themselves in Gorleston half. Megan and Ellen were interchanging well in the centre and out wide Chelsea and Ami were covering a lot of ground putting pressure on Gorleston without creating any clear cut openings. When Gorleston made a rare attack Hannah and Georgia looked assured at the back winning everything protecting Charlotte in the goal and not allowing Gorleston to settle. As the half wore on Gorleston began to use their extra man and against the run of play scored a goal when for the first time they had a player over up front. Freethorpe then switched off for the first time and Gorleston went further in front with a low shot that went in off the post, hard luck on Freethorpe as there was a hint of offside. Georgia then made a brave challenge but in the process was injured and forced to leave the field. This still did not deter the spirited Freethorpe team Hannah cut out a Gorleston attack and put the hard working Louise through who unleashed a low hard shot which beat the keeper but went agonisingly just past the post. Half time Gorleston 2 Freethorpe 0.
Freethorpe were under pressure from the re-start and Charlotte had to make a good save just under the bar. The defence was working tirelessly with Hannah seeming to cover every blade of grass. Gorleston eventually scored again Ellen was injured in the process and had to leave the field reducing Freethorpe to 6 players. Freethorpe were using the offside trap to great effect regularly catching Gorleston offside. Ellen recovered and joined a rare Freethorpe attack Chelsea and Ami made good progress down the left and shear weight of numbers prevented Louise from scoring what would have been a well deserved goal. Freethorpe were not having any luck and Gorleston scored a forth goal from yet another offside position. Final score Gorleston 4 Freethorpe 0.
The score in no way reflected the closeness of the game and how hard Freethorpe worked they left the field with their heads held high , manager Mandy and the many supporters and parents being extremely proud of what the girls achieved and with a full team would undoubtedly of won.
Girl of the match was Hannah her effort commitment tackling was outstanding, each and everyone of the girls deserve special praise for this performance.

FREETHORPE U10 A

Freethorpe U10A proudly posing after beating Pakefield D on Sunday 3-0.
This win secured the Norfolk and Suffolk Youth League U10 Div 4 League title.

In their season together the Stats for the season PL 18 WON 17 DREW O LOST 1 GOALS FOR 131
GOALS AGAINST 23 POINTS 51.

FREETHORPE U12A GIRLS

FREETHORPE U12A GIRLS THIS WEEK PLAYED THEIR MUCH ANTICIPATED MATCH AGAINST FREETHORPE U12B GIRLS.THE A GIRLS WERE KEEN TO AVENGE AN EARLIER DEFEAT BY THE B's IN THE CUP.

IN FRONT OF A LARGE CROWD ON WARM SPRING MORNING THE MATCH STARTED AT A FURIOUS PACE WITH ELLEN P, REBEKAH G AND ELIZABETH G ALL WORKING HARD IN DEFENCE TO KEEP OUT THE LIVELY B FORWARDS.JESSICA H WAS EXCELLENT IN MIDFIELD WITH STRONG RUNNING AND HARD TACKLES.EMMA P AND ERIN K UP FRONT BOTH LOOKED LIVELY AND CAUSED THE B DEFENCE PROBLEMS ESPECIALLY FROM GOALKEEPER LIBBY B's GREAT KICKS.LIBBY B HAD TO BE AT HER BEST ON THREE OCCASIONS TO KEEP OUT GREAT SHOTS FROM THE B's FORWARDS.MISSY H AND OLIVIA S WERE INTRODUCED TO THE FRAY AND BOTH WORKED HARD IN MIDFIELD.AS THE FIRST HALF WAS DRAWING TO A CLOSE ERIN K POPPED UP AND SCORED FOR THE As TO LEAD 1-0 AT THE BREAK.

THE SECOND HALF SAW SAM S COME ON AND MAKE SOME GOOD PASSES AND HAVE A GOOD SHOT ON GOAL.THE GAME CONTINUED TO BE A CLOSE AFFAIR WITH PLAY GOING FROM END TO END IN A VERY ENTERTAINING MATCH.ERIN K SCORED HER SECOND GOAL WHICH LOOKED TO HAVE SEALED THE RESULT BUT THE Bs RESPONDED QUICKLY AND THE As HAD TO WORK HARD TO PRESERVE THERE LEAD BEFORE ERIN K COMPLEATED HER HAT-RICK AFTER SOME GOOD WORK FROM EMMA P FOR THE As TO LEAD 3-1.LATE ON THE Bs GOT ONE BACK BUT IT WAS TO LATE AND THE As RAN OUT 3-2 WINNERS.

SECRETARIES NOTE.

A GREAT DAY FOR FREETHORPE FC GIRLS LITTLE MORE THAN 2 YEARS FROM THE LAUNCH OF GIRLS FOOTBALL AT FREETHORPE FC TO HAVE SUCH A GREAT GAME BETWEEN 20 GIRLS ALL PLAYING AT THE CLUB IS A GREAT TESTIMENT TO THE WORK JANE AND INDRA HAVE DONE FOR THE CLUB AND THE GIRLS.

FREETHORPE FC U9S

Freethorpe travelled to Lowestoft on Sunday to face a competetive Gunton Youth side, on a beautiful day for football. In the 1st half, Freethorpe worked hard, however playing on a bigger pitch than usual, things were difficult, especially playing uphill, despite there being lots of space which enabled both sides to play some good passing football. Despite threatening on a number of occasions, Freethorpe were unable to score the goal they needed and at half time, the sides went in 0v0. In the 2nd half, both teams came out and in the early stages, it was the Gunton side who looked more likely to score, playing some nice football and catching the Freethorpe defence sleeping. However, some good goal keeping by Ben and some excellent defending from Ashley kept the opposition strikers at bay. Midway through the 2nd half, Gunton got the goal they deserved to make the score 0v1 and from then on, it was an upward battle for Freethorpe, who really needed a win today to keep them pushing for the finishing position of 2nd place that they have worked hard for all season. As the half went on, Freethorpe finally got back into the game, an excellent through ball from Jordan-Lee sent Tyler through and a long range shot beet the keeper making the score 1v1. Despite coming close on a few other occasions, it was such an even game, that neither side really deserved to win. The final whistle went with the score 1v1. MoM Ashley, for an excellent performance, in both defence and attack. Next game 1st April at home against Bungay Town. – details to be confirmed