Fairview v AFC TPS report and stats

A super start to season 2008/9 for AFC TPS this afternoon, with a win and a draw in two friendlies in the mud and the wind and the rain at Fairview.

The first match resulted in a 1-1 draw, with both goals coming in the first half. Fairview opened the scoring on the break and AFC TPS hit back on the stroke of half time as Philip tucked home the rebound from a shot from captain Gerard.

The second half was all AFC TPS with chances for Michael, Philip, Gerard and Daniel. There were a few scares in our own defence, but it was some miraculous saves from Fairview's goalkeeper that kept the scores level by the end of the match.

The second match started as the first one had ended, with pressure from AFC TPS. Luke S fired home a super goal early on which gave AFC TPS the chance to relax and play some lovely football. The pressure paid as Johnny slammed home an unstoppable shot as half time approached. Fairview came out for the second half determined to make a match of it, and with the wind now in their favour Luke B, Peter and Andrew were a lot more involved. Andrew pulled of some fine saves, Luke B showed he had the handy knack of being in the right place at the right time, while Peter kept things simple by clearing the ball early and getting back into position. Adam added a third for AFC TPS with a vicious first time shot from wide on the right. Fairview hit straight back, and Andrew had to be at his best to stop them hauling themselves right back into the game. Some super saves and some solid defending gave us a full time score of 3-1 to AFC TPS.

Player of the day for Fairview was clearly their goalkeeper in the first match, while our player of the day, playing his way into a (possible) starting position, through his determination and positioning was Luke B.

On a final note, I have to say that while matches between these two schools are fiercely competitive, they are always played in the right spirit with supporters of both teams mixing happily. Long may it continue!


STATS

7 a side friendlies
P2 W1 D1 L0 F4 A2 pts 6

goal scorers
Adam 1
Johnny 1
Luke S 1
Philip 1

player of the match
Luke B 1

Onwards and upwards
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS

Fairview v AFC TPS

Two matches against Fairview will take place on

Thursday 23rd October 2009 ** cough cough I mean 2008 cough cough **

at Fairview in Ballyclare. These will be 7 a side matches with kick off times of 3.20pm and 3.40pm.

Players should be collected at TPS at 4.30pm, or at Fairview at the end of the matches.

Team sheets will be provided in school tomorrow (Weds 22nd) and permission slips must be returned.
Help with transport would be appreciated.

So : it's here : our first match in our last ever season with the old school. Let's make sure we've got a lovely full trophy cabinet for the new school!

But most of all, let's enjoy the season because, as you know, it's not about winning! (Please post your reply!)

Onwards and upwards

Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS