Youth Football round-up

9:03am Thursday 20th December 2007

Andover U17 3 Hook United 3 THE Graham and Co sponsored side dropped their first points of the season.

A sluggish start quickly saw Andover two down but a goal from Harry Mulberry and a super 25 yard strike by Steve Ritchie levelled the score going into the break.

An Alex Dockree free kick finished in the top corner to put Andover in front and although they created some good chances they conceded a sloppy equaliser.

Fordingbridge U16 1 Soton Arms Sports U16 2 HOWDEN'S sponsored Southampton Arms Sports won this entertaining match.

Arms went 1-0 down after a penalty but fought back with goals from Alex Dockree and Josh Walton in the first half. The second half was nearly all one-way traffic, with Arms having the better of the play. Man of the match was shared by Alex and Josh.

Phoenix U16 1 Andover New Street U16 0 STEVE Ritchie scored the only goal in the match securing all three points for Phoenix, sponsored by Andover 4x4.com.

Bishops Waltham A U11 0 Wolversdene A U11 1 MT Andrew sponsored Wolves gained their first win of the season against Bishops Waltham A.

This was just reward for the good football they have been playing in recent weeks. Wolves created plenty of chances and could have had more than the one goal scored by Carter Mears. They pressed forward and created many chances with some great attacking play from Jake Lunn. Man of the match was awarded by the referee to Nathan Mountain.

Upper Clatford U15 4 Cove U15 1 KENYONS sponsored Upper Clatford U15 moved into the last eight of the Hants Cup due to a commanding second half performance.

Skipper Alex Gladwyn opened the scoring with a goal of the month free-kick from over 30 yards but Cove hit back for the last 20 minutes of the first.

A quick strike by Craig Blakeman early in the second half took the wind out of the opposition sails and they added two more goals from Kelly and Yates to end the game in emphatic style.

Salisbury Jun U14 6 Ludgershall Sp U14 1 UNBEATEN Salisbury played hosts to a Sports team looking for a top flight scalp.

The normal slow starters leapt out of the blocks and played their best football of the season for the first 25 minutes. George Argyrou was superb at the heart of defence, ably assisted by Thomas Mead and keeper Brad Hollis. Deservedly Ludgershall took the lead with a solo Cole Hinchliffe effort, however, Salisbury hit back.

Andover Youth 0 Charlton Royale U14 11 SEALOCK sponsored Charlton Royale claimed their second win of the season over Andover.

Matt Mariner scored one and Cole Hinchcliffe and Ryan Steele claimed hat-tricks but all were surpassed by Jack Yates who scored four.

Mitch Willoughby worked tirelessly to dominate the midfield and Will Rann controlled the back line.

Charlton go into the Christmas break maintaining top spot in their division.

Upper Clatford U13 1 Barton Stacey U13 0 A pulsating match between two well acquainted sides where Elliot's early goal proving to be the difference in an exciting game in which the referee suffered cramps in his efforts to keep up with the frenetic pace of the play.

Barton keeper Ollie Richards performed heroics with his injured fingers to keep his side in the game which was a testament to the quality of Testway Youth league football and enjoyed by all who watched and played in it.

Test Valley Lions Under 12s 4 Ludgershall Sports Under 12s 3 TEST Valley Lions under 12s remembered what winning feels like after an impressive 4-3 victory over Ludgershall Sports.

The goals for the Lions came from Premek Rozanski, Marcus Tyler and 2 goals from Kieran Lebrun. This win has given the Lions a massive confidence boost. Man of the match went to the whole team for an excellent team display.

CK Andover U12 7 Lyndhurst U12 1 BOTH CK and Lyndhurst had opportunities to take the lead in an evenly matched first half, but it was George Appleton who scored to give CK the upper hand.

In the second half, while kicking up hill, a good team effort enabled substitutes Tom Stacey and Kieran Odey to score four and two goals respectively to put the game beyond Lyndhurst who scored minutes from the end.

Hatch Warren United U12 1 Upper Clatford U12 5 ANDOVER Mini Storage sponsored Upper Clatford played their best match of their season so far, showing fantastic passing skills and team work.

The final score was well deserved. Goal scorers Daniel Kane 3, Ollie Dodson and Joe Taylor. Man of the match Bede Gilbert.

Test Valley Lions Under 11s 1 Bishops Waltham C Under 11s 4 TEST Valley Lions under 11s sponsored by www.stitch-a-logo.co.uk were always up against it in this game only having nine players available.

Bishops Waltham scored twice in the first half and at half time the Lions went down to 8 players with Dean Lealman coming off injured but the Lions battled on and got a goal back through Shea Massey.

Lions then ran out of gas towards the end of the game and Bishops Waltham took full advantage of having the extra player and added two more goals.

Man of the match for the Lions went to the whole team as management team Kev Waite and Brian Reed were extremely proud of the whole team.

New Street U11 6 Basingstoke Colts 2 A determined and noteworthy game by New Street.

With a fine team effort, they now proceed to the final rounds of the Hampshire Cup and can be proud of their achievements so far this season.

An exciting cup tie with plenty of controversy, a penalty decision for both teams, both scored.

Congratulations boys have a good Christmas from the coaches, parents and sponsors Warren Tarrant Roofing / ACE Intermed Limited.

CK Andover u10s 2 Worthies 1 CK continued their fine form with a hard fought win over the Worthies.

Leading with goals from Ben Smith and John Darling the Worthies then pulled one back and ensured an exciting finish. Player of the match went to Tom Haynes who never lost a tackle all game. In the second match CK took control winning 3-0 with fine goals from Player of the match Kyle Fancy (2) and Ben Smith.

Redlynch U10 0 Vernham Dean U10 1 VERNHAM Dean U10's sponsored by Little Gem Car Sales continued their run of winning games with their third in a row.

The game was very tight with both teams having chances.

With six minutes left Matt Pawley scored the only goal to give Vernham the win. Man of the match went to Josh Head who had an outstanding game in goal.

In the second game Vernham won 3-1 with goals from Louis Pullman (2) and Chelsie. Man of the match went to Adam Eaton.

CK Andover U10 2 Wortheys 1 CK continued their fine form with a hard fought win over the Wortheys.

Leading with goals from Ben Smith and John Darling the Wortheys then pulled one back and ensured an exciting finish. Player of the match went to Tom Haynes. In the second match CK took control winning 3-0 with fine goals from player of the match Kyle Fancy 2 and Ben Smith.

South Newton U10 17 Ludgershall Sp U10B 0 THERE was no early Christmas for bottom placed Sports U10B as they visited top of the table South Newton and Wishford.

The frosty conditions were handled better by a team bolstered by every goal. George Robinson chased everything in midfield against superior opposition. Injury to Arthur Robinson reduced the game to six a side (sportingly played by South Newton.

Ludgershall Sp U10A 1 Rouge Raiders U10 4 SECOND placed Raiders visited Astor Crescent and their attack was silenced by a superb defensive display from Nathan Collins assisted by Sean McDonald, as an evenly fought first half proved fruitless for both teams.

Sam Walsh opening the scoring for Sports, who but this was quickly cancelled out by Rouge. A superb header from a corner gave the visitors the lead, and Sports chasing the equaliser gifted their third. The winner came from an unstoppable free-kick.

Andover New St Greens U9 2 Wolversdene U 9 1 ONCE again the feisty U9s braved the soggy and blustery conditions to play the game they love.

Andover New St squelched their way to a 2-1 win with goals from man of the match Dominic Scott-Bone and Robert Horne. Excellent goalkeeping and defending by both teams made an exciting game to watch.

Wolversdene U9 Orange 0 Andover U9 Orange 2 In a fine display Andover were first class winners.and back on form.

Goals came from Jordan Budden and Brandon Smith. Ben Synan was very unlucky not to have scored on numerous occasions. A fine Christmas present for manager Phill.

Wolversdene U9 Green 2 Andover,U9 Green 1 Andover's second team battled hard but the opposition was just to strong.

Their consolation goal came from Harry Smith. Player of the match was Lewis Galvin who battled hard.

Thatcham Tornados U8 V New Street U8 NEW Street U8's continued their excellent form with comfortable victories against Thatcham.

The Blacks easily won 11-0 and 6-2, goals coming from man of the match Ryan Penny (6), Morgan Foakes (3), James Hams (2), Elliott Washer (2), Alex Griffiths (2) and Jordan Simpson.

The Greens good run continues as they won 4-3 and 8-4, coming from 3-0 down in the second game. Man of the match Cameron Styles-Nicel grabbed ten goals, Elliott Fields added the other two with a great game from Michael Haig.