U11 A Football Triangular Vs Laxton JS and St Hugh's

The U11 A team played their first matches of the term on Wednesday 13th January at home in a triangular tournament along with Laxton and St Hugh's. It was a fantastic afternoon of football had by all and there were certainly some talented boys on show, particularly from Laxton and St Hugh's! Copthill lost the opening match to Laxton losing 2-0. They were 2-0 down at half time so there was an improvement in the second half. They then lost the second match 7-0 to St Hugh's who passed and moved fantastically well and demonstrated great energy and enthusiasm! The final match ended in a 1-0 win for Laxton against St Hugh's in what was the best match of the afternoon with some great football being played. Laxton centre back, right winger and the goalkeeper were outstanding in this match which won it for Laxton, as St Hugh's were a very good side. Copthill have plenty to work on after these matches! There next match is in 2 weeks time away against Ayscoughfee. Well done to all the boys who took part.

Mr Smith

U11 A Team (above)

U11 B Team (below)

U11 ‘B’ Football Triangular Tournament Wednesday 13^th January 2016

This was the first opportunity to take part in competitive matches this season.  The spirit in the team was excellent and the sportsmanship displayed throughout was of a very high standard.

In our first game against St Hugh’s, we were unfortunate to go 1-0 down through an own-goal.  Max Kettlewell scored a great goal to even things up in the second half after a beautiful through ball by Saiyan Mashru.  Jude Warren led the team well as Captain and Callum Goodfellow was impressive in midfield, closing the opposition down quickly and showing great pace and commitment.  There was also a strong display from William Taylor in goal.  At the final whistle the 1-1 score was a fair reflection of the game.  Some of our players claimed that as we had scored both goals, we ought to have won 2-0.  We decided this was probably not quite accurate.

In the second game, Copthill came up against a strong Laxton team.  Though very keen and showing a great deal of effort, our marking was lacking and we were constantly on the back foot as Laxton’s players found space and used accurate passes to full advantage.  A half time score of only 1-0 was mainly down to some excellent goalkeeping from Frankie Battle.  In the second half, our defence was found wanting and the final score of 4-0 showed how good the Laxton finishing had been.  We will work on marking and ensuring the midfield works back in defence and is quickly ready to counter-attack for the next game.  Callum Goodfellow once again shone.

U11 C Football Team (below)