U14S MATCH REPORT 17/2/08

Frrethorpe u!4`s After last weeks 3-1 win against a much improved gorleston side this week Freethorpe put in a very good performance to beat loddon 1-0. Freethorpe created lots of half chances but took untill the second half to get the goal their play deserved. This was scored by N Howard following good work by M Robinson. Well played all in defence first clean sheet for a while with Ben in goal having little to do.This week we well have to b at our very best to have a chance in the cup SF v`s Shublands A

MATCH REPORT 7/10/07

FREETHORPE FC U14

Freethorpe U14's played in a tough game against Shrublands B in the first round of the cup. Although Freethorpe won, this was a game they could easily have lost. Freethorpe started well and took the lead via a goal from Nathan only to then concede a goal from a free kick. After this Shrublands spent most of the time in and around Freethorpe's 18 yard box and could they have been at least 4-1 up at half time. The score however remained 1-1 at this point. At the beginning of the second half Shrublands deservedly went into a 3-1 lead. Following this the game was to completely change. Thanks to good saves by Ben, a great goal line clearance by Dan and then a hattrick from Nathan followed by a good goal from Mark, Freethorpe ended up winning 5-3. Hopefully this game was a wake up call for all the boys as they have now used up a huge slice of this seasons' good luck. Thanks go the the referee and all the supporters. Next game at home against Hemsby kick off 1.30pm.

FREETHORPE U10 MATCH REPORT 7/10/07

Freethorpe this week travelled to Swindell B in the cup and played out a hard fought game against evenly matched opposition. In a tight 1st half display, Freethorpe done well to keep a clean sheet, however seemed to find it difficult adjusting to a slightly bigger pitch and rarely threatened the Swindell goalkeeper. The teams went in 0v0 at the break, however the 2nd half was to be a much more open game, with some tough but fair tackling from both sides causing a few stoppages in play. Swindell took the lead early in the 2nd period, after a goalkeeping error left a Swindell attacker with an open goal from 4 yards out making the score 0v1. Freethorpe continued to battle after going behind, against a Swindell side who played some nice football at times. Matthew had a solid game at the back making some important tackles against a Swindell side breaking forward regularly. Freethorpe did have a couple of opportunities to score in the 2nd period, with Jordan-Lee hitting a nice shot well saved and Lee who bursted through the swindell defence shortly after coming on, only to be denied by the Swindell keeper. Midway through the 2nd half, Swindell were awarded a penalty and had they scored the game would surely have been over, however an excellent save by Ben in the Freethorpe goal ensured Freethorpe kept only a one goal deficit. Ben was to make a couple of other important saves after this, to keep Freethorpe in the game. Towards the end of the game Freethorpe pushed on and kept the pressure on Swindell defence, with only seconds remaining Matthew bursted through and hit a powerful shot from outside the area, Jordan-Lee reacted quickest in the Swindell Box and controled the ball and swivelled, however was unfortuantly unable to get any power on his shot, this was to prove Freethorpes last effort before the final whistle went. Freethorpe can go home with their heads held high, with all players giving a 110% throughout the game. MoM Ben for a 1st class penalty save and solid performance. Next match away at Shrublands A - kick off TBA

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

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FREETHORPE FC U13 SUMMER REPORT

FREETHORPE U13 (Summer Report)Following their success in the Acle tournament, Freethorpe put a team in the FITC Flybe Tournament and done especially well to reach the semi-finals. In the tough group stages they won 5 and drew 1 to top the group, only to then lose in the semi-final 1-0 to a very good Old Catton side. We then entered the Canary Cup with an A and B team. The B team were missing a key player and lost another due to injury so very well done to them to finish 2nd in their group and to reach the quarter finals. Things initially did not look good for the A team after finding out they had lost a player a day prior to the game which left only four. Some very quick thinking by the manager managed to find a replacement. The new lad settled in very quickly and the team put in a fantasic performance against some very good teams scoring 29 goals and conceding only 4. In the quarter finals against a very strong Downham side they put in the best performance to date. They then progressed to the final to play a good Drayton side and won. A very good summer and hopefully if we can now take this to 11 aside we will have a very good season. Training has now resumed at Freethorpe Playing Field 6-7.15pm every Wednesday in preparation for the step up to the 2nd division. So far signs are good and it already looks as if we will be fielding 11 players for the first time in two seasons, there may even be serious competiion for places.Pictures are the A team with the Canary Cup. The Teams were Ben, Nathan, Josh, Sam, Dominic, Bradley, Dan, Tom M, Tom C, Elliott, Callum.