FREETHORPE FC U10 23/9/07

Freethorpe this week travelled to Caister B on a bright sunny morning for football. Freethorpe started really well, playing some neat passing football and were unlucky not to score on a couple of occasions, with Henry and Jordan-Lee showing some excellent link up play. Caister were battling well and took the lead, when an opportunist shot from way out caught Ben unaware and landed in the back of the net. From this moment on Freethorpe started to dominate, using the full width of the pitch and Freethorpe supporters were treated with some attractive passing football, some of the best seen since the majority of lads started playing together a couple of years ago. Before long, Freethorpe and drawn level, after a cross from Ashley found Henry at the far post and a neat finish from close range levelled the scores at 1v1. With Freethorpe gathering momentum, a corner from Ashley was met by the head of Jordan-Lee, whilst the ball hit the post, it fell back at his feet and a nice finish meant Freethorpe went 2v1 up. Freethorpe went further ahead with our midfield dynamo Tyler getting in on the act shortly before half time. Whilst the score remained 3v1 up until half time, Freethorpe had numerous chances and were unlucky not to extend their lead further. In the 2nd half, it was a much closer affair with Caister really working hard to try and get back in the game. With our keeper Ben having a quiet game in the 1st half, there was certainly more for him to do in the 2nd and some excellent saves helped protect Freethorpes lead. Midway through the 2nd period, Jordan-Lee flicked the ball over the last defender and with only the keep to beat finished excellently. The game finished 4v1, with Freethorpe picking up their 1st 3 points of the season - this really was a good team performance with everyone playing their part. MoM Henry - who caused opposition problems throughout.

freethorpe u12 girls 22/9/07

Freethorpe under 12 girls played against Gorleston Rangers in the first round of the cup. With all the girls as keen as ever and great parental support Freethorpe showed great confidence on the pitch throughout the game. Freethorpe kept Rangers on their toes from start to finish. There was excellent defending by Ellen, Danielle,Shannon, and Kay and terrific goal keeping by Libby. Despite their great effort throughout the game Rangers found the back of the net after Libby made a great save only to see the ball replayed quickly and find its way past her. The girls never dropped their game, with Betheny, Emma, Sam and Kayleigh making some fantastic attempts at goal but Rangers good defence made it impossible for the ball to find its way home. Freethorpe continued to work really hard in the second half but were unable to stop a second goal from Rangers. This game saw Freethorpe girls playing some of their best football to date.

U14 MATCH REPORT 16/9/07

Freethorpe U14's began their season with a win over Kirkley and Pakefield B in the preliminary round of the Cup. The boys played extremely well considering we only had the bare eleven players. If it had not been for Bradley Owen stepping in at the very last minute, from the U13's, we would have been without a goalkeeper. After a goaless first half Freethorpe took the lead through Dan from a free kick, only for Pakefield to equalise with only twenty seconds before full time. Then with no goals in extra time it was down to penalties. Freethorpe scored all five and with Pakefield scoring their first four, sudden death penalties looked inevitable until Bradley pulled off an excellent save to put us through. Huge thanks go to Bradley and his parents for helping us out. All in all a great game by all, played in the right way, very good spirited and well supported. Thanks go to the referee. The team was Bradley, Tom M, Dan, Dominic, Sam, Josh, Tom C, Mark, Nathan, Elliott and James Dowsett. Freethorpe are pictured proudly wearing their new kit which has been sponsored by Richardsons Holidays and they also have new Xara training/wet jackets supplied by Mr Kelvin Howard, our thanks go to both. Next game at home to Gorleston, kick off at 10.30 am.

U10 MATCH REPORT 16/9/07

Freethorpe U10 match report

Freethorpe this week travelled to Waveney B to play in the cup. Freethorpe came out of the traps quickly and scored early on with Jordan-Lee latching on to a throughball and slotting the ball past Waveney keeper. Within a couple of minutes a long range shot from Ashley bounced awkwardly in front of the opposition keeper and found its way into the net making the score 2v0. Freethorpe kept on the attack and before long found their 3rd goal, with a neat finish from Henry, whose goal was deserved in a lively 1st half performance. Waveney managed to get a goal back after some confusion in defence left Ben in goal with little chance with a forward running through 1 on 1. Jordan-Lee rounded of the scoring in the 1st half, with an opportunist finish from close range as the Waveney defence failed to clear the ball. With the half time score 4v1, Freethorpe should have gone on and won the game with ease, however when the whistle went in the 2nd half, it was Waveney who looked most threatening, with many of the Freethorpe players looking a yard or two of the pace. Before long Waveney got the goal they deserved, albiet slightly fortuantly after a Freethorpe pass was intercepted by the referee and feel kindly to Waveney who broke away and scored making the score 4v2. From this moment on, Freethorpe seemed to wake up again and had numerous chances to extend their lead before an excellent piece of vision and a pass from Jordan-Lee led to Tyler breaking through and finishing with a low shot into the corner. The game finished 5v2 and Freethorpe can pleased with this performance - our 1st ever victory in a cup competition. MoM Jordan-Lee - a 2 goal salvo and solid all round performance upfront. Next Match away to Caister B - kick off time to be confirmed