Tomorrow's (Friday 26th February) match against Groggan has been
POSTPONED.
We will reschedule it as soon as possible, but then that's what postponed means, so there's no need for this bit!
onwards and upwards
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS
Thursday 25 February 2010
Sunday 21 February 2010
Greystone 1 AFC TPS 2
Well, if we retain........ sorry WHEN we retain our league title this season, we will look back on today's match and realise that today was the day that made the difference.
The first half today was all Greystone - and deservedly so. They were first to every ball, they had pace and aggression, and they just wanted it much more than any of our players did.
We came in at half time one nil down, the result of a lack of communication in defence, followed by a super finish from out wide by a Greystone striker.
It was obvious that what was needed was quite simple : 100% more will to win and aggression. It was Mr Cooper who provided the inspiration. Having noticed that the referee was happy to let the game be the physical game that it should be, he let the team know quite clearly what was needed to turn the game around.
And so out we went for the second half and what a change! Suddenly AFC TPS wanted every ball, made every challenge, passed with precision and moved with pace. The game remained tight and it took a trademark surge from captain Daniel to provide the equaliser. His shot from the right was turned into the net by a Greystone defender for a very unfortunate own goal. As Daniel was the last AFC TPS player to touch the ball, the goal goes to him.
With the scores level, AFC TPS knew the time to go for the winner was now. Within a minute of the kick off, Harry, excelling in his new left wing position had won a free kick 25 yards from goal. Harry picked himself up, and thinking quicker than anyone on the pitch - or than any of the chipmunks or chipettes on the sidelines - hammered an unstoppable shot past the 'keeper to give his team the lead. The precision and skill required for this goal - 25 yards out, into 7 a side nets against a giant 'keeper - makes it our goal of the season so far.
Now in the lead, AFC TPS kept the pressure on, but still had to survive a few scares in defence, before they recorded their 3rd 11 a side league victory out of 3 this season.
Aaron had another excellent game in defence, yelling encouragement at his team mates - and letting then know when he wasn't happy with them! Exactly what we need from the whole squad. Daniel gave his usual captain's performance and both Peters showed in the second half the kind of performances that are expected at all times. But player of the match has to go to Harry for such a brilliant - and vital - goal. And yes Harry, there is a match next Friday!
Here's the stats..... (still can't find the 5 a side results - email me if you can remember!)
Antrim Area Primary Schools' 11 a side league
P3 W3 D0 L0 F12 A2 Pts 9
Ballyclare & District Principals' Association 7 a side Football League
P1 W1 D0 L0 F4 A 0 Pts 3
Overall
P4 W4 D0 Lo F16 A2 Pts 12
Goalscorers
Johnston 5
Daniel 5
Harry 4
Graeme 1
Oliver 1
Player of the match
Aaron 1
Graeme1
Harry 1
Jake 1
Onwards and upwards!
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS
The first half today was all Greystone - and deservedly so. They were first to every ball, they had pace and aggression, and they just wanted it much more than any of our players did.
We came in at half time one nil down, the result of a lack of communication in defence, followed by a super finish from out wide by a Greystone striker.
It was obvious that what was needed was quite simple : 100% more will to win and aggression. It was Mr Cooper who provided the inspiration. Having noticed that the referee was happy to let the game be the physical game that it should be, he let the team know quite clearly what was needed to turn the game around.
And so out we went for the second half and what a change! Suddenly AFC TPS wanted every ball, made every challenge, passed with precision and moved with pace. The game remained tight and it took a trademark surge from captain Daniel to provide the equaliser. His shot from the right was turned into the net by a Greystone defender for a very unfortunate own goal. As Daniel was the last AFC TPS player to touch the ball, the goal goes to him.
With the scores level, AFC TPS knew the time to go for the winner was now. Within a minute of the kick off, Harry, excelling in his new left wing position had won a free kick 25 yards from goal. Harry picked himself up, and thinking quicker than anyone on the pitch - or than any of the chipmunks or chipettes on the sidelines - hammered an unstoppable shot past the 'keeper to give his team the lead. The precision and skill required for this goal - 25 yards out, into 7 a side nets against a giant 'keeper - makes it our goal of the season so far.
Now in the lead, AFC TPS kept the pressure on, but still had to survive a few scares in defence, before they recorded their 3rd 11 a side league victory out of 3 this season.
Aaron had another excellent game in defence, yelling encouragement at his team mates - and letting then know when he wasn't happy with them! Exactly what we need from the whole squad. Daniel gave his usual captain's performance and both Peters showed in the second half the kind of performances that are expected at all times. But player of the match has to go to Harry for such a brilliant - and vital - goal. And yes Harry, there is a match next Friday!
Here's the stats..... (still can't find the 5 a side results - email me if you can remember!)
Antrim Area Primary Schools' 11 a side league
P3 W3 D0 L0 F12 A2 Pts 9
Ballyclare & District Principals' Association 7 a side Football League
P1 W1 D0 L0 F4 A 0 Pts 3
Overall
P4 W4 D0 Lo F16 A2 Pts 12
Goalscorers
Johnston 5
Daniel 5
Harry 4
Graeme 1
Oliver 1
Player of the match
Aaron 1
Graeme1
Harry 1
Jake 1
Onwards and upwards!
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS
Wednesday 17 February 2010
Next 2 matches
Two matches coming up.....
at Greystone : Friday 19th February
at Groggan : Friday 26th February.
We will stick to the same squad as last time, with one addition.
Get your team sheets in school tomorrow.
6 points please!
Onwards and upwards
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS
at Greystone : Friday 19th February
at Groggan : Friday 26th February.
We will stick to the same squad as last time, with one addition.
Get your team sheets in school tomorrow.
6 points please!
Onwards and upwards
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS
Friday 5 February 2010
AFC TPS 3 Parkhall 0
A second 11 a side league win for AFC TPS today, with this 3 nil home victory over Parkhall. You may have noticed that it wasn't actually at home, what with home at present being a big muddy field where there used to be a school! It does count as our home game though, which is why I ended up being what is officially known as "the referee". You may also not noticed that this is what I was doing standing about in the middle with a whistle.
On to the match ..... constant pressure from AFC TPS led eventually to the opening goal as captain Daniel broke down the right before crossing low for Johnston who showed his true striker's instinct by carefully placing the ball wide of the keeper, back in the direction from which it had come - the hardest kind of shot for any 'keeper to deal with. Quite a long sentence there.
The defence of Aaron, Oliver, Peter and Graeme worked very well together, limiting Parkhall to very few real chances throughout the first half. Ross, Daniel, Jake and Dylan combined well in midfield to provide Harry and Johnston with further chances. With a 1 nil half time lead, AFC TPS knew that they would come under more pressure with Parkhall playing down the slope in the second half.
This was true as a physical encounter continued well into the second half before Johnston added a second and then a third to complete his hat trick. Adam A was called into service in nets a little more and proved that he had regained his confidence with some excellent handling and kicking. Adam D came on in the second half and slotted into defence well, giving Graeme the opportunity to play in his preferred attacking midfield role.
Despite being a physical match, all the players sportingly shook hands at the end, and it was particularly good to see the two players who had been spoken to during the match shaking and walking off together.
So overall, a pleasing performance, and an excellent result giving us two wins from two as we seek to defend our league title.
There were three outstanding performances today, as usual from captain Daniel, as well as from Johnston and Aaron. A tough choice, but player of the match is going to Aaron, a player who often goes unnoticed, but who just does the simple things well. Today he added just a touch of aggression to his game, which wins him the award.
Here's the stats..... (stats from 5 a side to be added, when I find the sheet!)
Antrim Area Primary Schools' 11 a side league
P2 W2 D0 L0 F10 A1 Pts 6
Ballyclare & District Principals' Association 7 a side Football League
P1 W1 D0 L0 F4 A 0 Pts 3
Overall
P3 W3 D0 Lo F14 A1 Pts 9
Goalscorers
Johnston 5
Daniel 4
Harry 3
Graeme 1
Oliver 1
Player of the match
Jake 1
Graeme1
Aaron 1
Onwards and upwards!
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS
On to the match ..... constant pressure from AFC TPS led eventually to the opening goal as captain Daniel broke down the right before crossing low for Johnston who showed his true striker's instinct by carefully placing the ball wide of the keeper, back in the direction from which it had come - the hardest kind of shot for any 'keeper to deal with. Quite a long sentence there.
The defence of Aaron, Oliver, Peter and Graeme worked very well together, limiting Parkhall to very few real chances throughout the first half. Ross, Daniel, Jake and Dylan combined well in midfield to provide Harry and Johnston with further chances. With a 1 nil half time lead, AFC TPS knew that they would come under more pressure with Parkhall playing down the slope in the second half.
This was true as a physical encounter continued well into the second half before Johnston added a second and then a third to complete his hat trick. Adam A was called into service in nets a little more and proved that he had regained his confidence with some excellent handling and kicking. Adam D came on in the second half and slotted into defence well, giving Graeme the opportunity to play in his preferred attacking midfield role.
Despite being a physical match, all the players sportingly shook hands at the end, and it was particularly good to see the two players who had been spoken to during the match shaking and walking off together.
So overall, a pleasing performance, and an excellent result giving us two wins from two as we seek to defend our league title.
There were three outstanding performances today, as usual from captain Daniel, as well as from Johnston and Aaron. A tough choice, but player of the match is going to Aaron, a player who often goes unnoticed, but who just does the simple things well. Today he added just a touch of aggression to his game, which wins him the award.
Here's the stats..... (stats from 5 a side to be added, when I find the sheet!)
Antrim Area Primary Schools' 11 a side league
P2 W2 D0 L0 F10 A1 Pts 6
Ballyclare & District Principals' Association 7 a side Football League
P1 W1 D0 L0 F4 A 0 Pts 3
Overall
P3 W3 D0 Lo F14 A1 Pts 9
Goalscorers
Johnston 5
Daniel 4
Harry 3
Graeme 1
Oliver 1
Player of the match
Jake 1
Graeme1
Aaron 1
Onwards and upwards!
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS
GAME ON v Parkhall
Mr Dargan preparing to attend today's game away to Parkhall.Kick off 2.30. Ish!
Onwards and upwards!
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS
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