What a very enjoyable day out and no need for the fabled gazebo! A sensible decision was made to turn up at 1000am (not the required 900am), although we were last there, no one was complaining about us being late and also the boys didn't stand around getting cold!
We seemed to have been drawn against a few B teams. Our performance today showed us that we are definitely NOT a B team!
HPR v Drayton
We started off attacking well and it was good to see the team playing in position well and passing, however when getting close to goal there was a definite reluctance to shoot, perhaps the boys were scared of the big defender? Felix managed to weave his way through the defence to score 2 goals, 1 in each half. Ted showed confident form in goal with some good saves.
Final score HPR won 2 - 0
HPR v Firside
Luke showed off his handy footwork again with 2 neat goals, dancing through the defence. Archie R had a great shot at goal. Unfortunately we played quite a way up the pitch and Firside made a quick counter getting one past Sol. The second half featured some excellent shots on target by Archie R (he must have been listening to the coaches after the first game). Felix also had some good runs up the left wing but no further goals were added.
Final score HPR won 3 - 1
HPR 0 Garboldisham 0
Definitely a much stronger team and size wise, a bit bigger than us. Sol had some great shots on target, always creating some lift on the ball. Max also got in on the action and had a good attempt on goal. In the second half Archie G had an excellent attempt at a well timed header. Garboldisham started attacking more and Ted really came to the rescue with some really hard tackles, one of which almost certainly prevented a goal.
Final score, draw 0 - 0
HPR v Taverham Hurricanes
We had been beaten in the last tournament by Taverham and also in the last few league games, plus this is their tournament so they were the ones to beat! The game started off with some poor Taverham goal keeping allowing Felix to poach the ball and very nearly score. We went one up when Felix crossed the ball and Archie R produced an excellent tap in - (great 1-2). In the second half Archie R had an excellent run on goal and when 1-on-1 with the goalie, tried to chip him, the keeper got a hand to it however Luke, ever the opportunist, poked it in!
Final score HPR won 2 - 0
Anyone for a burger? Yes, it was time for our 1hr 15min break. Actually the boys loved it - burgers, ice cream, bouncy castle, shooting arrows at targets and generally going a bit mad! Actually a whole day of football is obviously not enough to get rid of their energy. Hopefully they'll sleep well tonight!
HPR v Norwich Utd
This was their second team and the star player seen earlier on in the day had disappeared. We had rather a huge height advantage. After Aidan hit the post, Ted got the first, popping in a cross (nice 1-2!) This was followed first by an excellent Aidan poach from the goalie and then a great shot on target by Aidan. Second half saw a Ted put in from a Felix shot, then a Felix tap in. There were some excellent shots on target by Aidan and Sol. Archie G showed some quick thinking in goal by pouncing on a ball that seemed to have got away from him. Finally Sol scored a lovely volley from a rising ball. That looked good! Once again Max was terrific in defence preventing any counter attacks.
Final score HPR won 6 - 0
HPR v Costessey Rockets
These boys were big! Especially the goal keeper, 8 years old? This was a bit of a rougher game for the lads and a few free kicks were awarded our way, however it was still played in good spirit. Archie R took it on himself to take some shots on distance (as they were a bit big?) and he was rewarded with 2 goals, the second despite a credible parry from the (very tall, did I mention that?) goalkeeper. Archie G had a good headed attempt and Ted also had a good shot on goal. Max did well to tough it out in defence in quite a physical game.
Final score HPR won 2 - 0
Man of the Match: Aidan - consistently performing with great energy and skill and remembering his position on the field better. (I have the trophy - remind me to give it to you after next training!)
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