U12s at Home to Norbury

Following words of wisdom from the excellent coaches, Stockport came out for this mornings second game with a level of determination not seen in the first.  With a dominant performance at face, good movement and clean passes we carve out a number of chances.  A big difference in this game, was our accuracy in front of goal, scoring 11 out of 13 of our shots.  A disciplined approach in defence, and saves made when necessary this was what we were all hoping for.  Racing into a 5 goal lead at half time, and 6-2 in the second half enabled us to register an 11-2 victory.  Fantastic to see 17 players in Stockport Blue, with Calum making his debut.  Goals from Cameron (7), Jack, Ashley, and Luke (2) enabled a good win.

Competitive right from the start

Hugo under pressure

Fantastic Zone

Joe receiving some unwanted pressure

Newboy Wil mixing it

Goal

Jack and Will in Action

Luke breaking through to score

DEFENCE

Keepers shaking hands

Welcome Calum

U12s at Home to Heaton Mersey

In the first of this mornings three way, our young men in blue came up against a determined Heaton Mersey side.  With a couple of missed chances early on, Stockport appeared to be on the back foot and the ever improving Mersey took full advantage with some good play of their own.  At half time the scores were 2-2, and Mersey winning the second half 2-3.  Leaving Stockport to feel defeat for the first time this season.  Goals from Rhys, Cameron and Luke (2).  In the next game norbury went on to beat Mersey 6-2.

Controlled Defence by Joseph

Will Leaving a Stream of Mersey players in his wake

Rhys getting some close attention

Jack in hot pursuit

Zone doing its job

Best defence starts in attack - Ashley

Two Hands, the coaches will be shouting

Luke - On target as usual

U12 Away at Brooklands

Credit where credit is due, this U12 side were a different class today.  Although a convincing victory, it was the style in which they won which truly impresses.  From start to finish, they did as was asked and produced some excellent lacrosse.  Racing to a quarter 1 lead of 0-7, the next few quarters slowed a little as they involved the new players at every possible opportunity.  Q2 0-5, Q3 0-3, and Q4 0-2 finalising the game 0-17 victors.  9 out of the 11 players scoring, Jack (2), Hugo (2), Aaron, Alex, William (2), Cameron (4), Joseph, Luke (2) and Joseph (2).  Goalkeeping duty was shared this week by Aaron and Cameron.

Encouragement

Wanting the pass

New Boy Wil getting in on the action

That looks painful for the Brooklands Player

One thinks that is a Crease Violation

Goalkeepers view for most of this game

Jack dancing past a few defenders before scoring

Hugo's turn to score

Joseph diving past to score - Commitment

Great movement off the ball

A rare Brooklands attack

Alex's first ever goal for Stockport - Sure it wont be the last

Cameron making a save

Will making sure he wont get past



Does this go in?

Does this go in?

Does this go in?

U12s v Timperley

In the second of our morning matches, we faced a much stiffer challenge in Timperley.  We didn't start as well as we would like, going in at half time 2-1 down.  Following a half time team talk, the boys faired much better with a second half performance of 6-3 to Stockport leaving us victorious at 7-5 for this encounter.  Goals from Jack, Rhys, William, Cameron and Luke (3).  Aaron making 10 saves.

Jack waiting to commence, or waiting for referee to get off the phone?

Primed and ready to go!

Hugo forcing a save out of their keeper

What Talent

Joe, skipping or running

U12's v Sheffield

Welcome to a new season, and with the addition of some new faces, we are full of optimism about what the season will bring.  Our first encounter of the year, came in a 3-way against Sheffield and then Timperley.  In the first half, we raced ahead to a 8-1 lead, finishing the game 14-1.  Goals from Hugo, Ashley, Rhys (2), William (2), Cameron (5), Luke (2) and Joseph.  The team moved the ball well, with all those months of practice paying off.  A real big welcome to Alex, Jacob and Ben making their debuts today.

 

What can this wonderful bunch achieve this year?

 

Defensive Huddle - Any ideas what they are talking about?

Will, Jack and Joseph pressurising the ball - and man

Luke about to score one of his 2 goals

Hard game for this keeper

Hugo, about to cut back in

It wouldn't be Stockport, if someone wasn't having a lie down

Cameron, with one of his 5

 

Pressure from Dylan

Does someone want to tell us what the keeper is doing?

 

Rhys with one of his 2 goals against Sheffield

 

Any guesses?

And Finally, a great welcome to our new U12's........................................

 

Ben

Alex

Jacob