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Asfordby Owls 1 v Royce Lions 6
 
The first five minutes of the new season was very cagey with neither team making an impression on the game. The main threat from both teams was from throw ins and set pieces and it was from a throw in that Asfordby’s first chance fell to Callow but he headed just over.

Asfordby continued to press with Tinsley hitting the bar. Royce had their chances with Stokes clearing off the line and Forks making another goal line clearance. Welby and Meeks both contributed with some stand fast defending. The breakthrough came when a ball from Skinner put Callow though to be brought down by the Royce lions goalkeeper. Tinsley converted the penalty with a low hard drive under the goalie.

Royce Lions response was quick with a long goal kick going to the attacker to slot home under Reed in goal to make the half time score 1-1
 
The second half could have not been more different for Asfordby as the defence fell apart time and time again calling Reed into action too often. Royce used this to their advantage and scored from corners and throws five times in the last ten minutes. Asfordby’s only reply was long range efforts from Tinsley but to no avail.
 
Asfordby : K. Reed A. Welby K. Meeks H. Stokes K. Skinner L. Callow T. Forks B. Tinsley
 
Man of the Match Ben Tinsley

Under 10’s County Cup
 
Asfordby Owls 1 Quorn Foxes 4
 
Asfordby’s first cup match drew up a division 11 side in Quorn foxes. Asfordby began and attacked well from the start with Callow setting up Tinsley to shoot over. Stokes also had a shot which was caught well by the Quorn goalie. The opposition began to get on top but were stopped by Hurrell and Watson’s good defending. Quorn had their first good attempt hit the post , then they begun getting the upper hand having a shot which rebounded off Reed in goal to be put into the net for one nil to Quorn.

Asfordby got back into the game with a good attack from Hurst and  Tinsley which set up Watson only to be denied the ball at the last moment. Stokes scored Asfordby’s goal after a great run from defence to the corner flag but it was his cross which sailed into the far corner. Asfordby tried to press harder with shots from Forks and Tinsley going wide. Quorn attacked as well but Meeks’ defending was outstanding .
 
In the second half and a great run from Hursts set up Skinner only to be saved by the goalies feet, the attack continued to press getting a corner. It was a counter attack from the corner which lead to Quorn’s second goal. Asfordby tried to get back into it with Tinsley going one on one with the goalie who stopped him only for the ball to be headed towards goal by Skinner who saw it saved again by the goalie. In the last quarter of the game Asfordby pressed hard to get back into the game with Tinsley, Hurst and Meeks all having shots saved. As Asfordby press Quorn countered and with five against two in Quorn’s favour they made the numbers count and scored twice.
 
K. Reed K. Meeks H. Stokes T. Watson L. Hurrell K. Skinner L. Callow T. Forks L.Hurst
B. Tinley
 
Man Of the Match Harry Stokes

Asfordby Owls 0 Vs Melton Foxes Cubs 5
 
Asfordby started the match well with Skinner having the first shot of the game. In a even first half it was Melton who had the first corner which ended in their shot going over. Stokes made good passing in midfield and one through ball put Tinsley towards goal for his first shot to hit the goalie and the rebound to hit the bar. Melton then began to get on top with throw in’s and corners, they then got their goal from a good shot that Reed couldn’t handle. Forks played well in midfield only to be injured for the rest of the match.
 
The second half was very different Melton gathered momentum from the start and scored seconds into the half. Asfordby’s defence of Meeks and Hurrell played well but could do nothing about a curling free kick for Melton’s third from this Asfordby’s heads dropped and Melton went on to win five nil.
 
K. Reed K. Meeks H. Stokes T. Watson L. Hurrell K. Skinner L. Callow T. Forks L.Hurst B. Tinley
 
Man Of the Match Kieran Skinner

Barrow Town Eagles 0 vs Asfordby Owls 3
 
Under 10’s Division 12
 
Asfordby started the game full of vigour and determination, after some poor performances. It was Hurst’s pace that opened up the defence of the Eagles only to be saved by the goalie, the resulting corner was narrowly missed by Forks. Barrow’s attacks couldn’t not get passed Welby and Watson and it was Watson’s clearances that kept the ball in the Barrow half. Asfordby’s first goal came from a long clearance from Reed in goal which Tinsley controlled and finished well just before half time.

The second half continued well for Asfordby with new signing Taylor defending well in midfield and Stokes controlling the defence well. Asfordby’s attack continued with Skinner having a header just over then a long shot saved. Callow run at the defence with great success to give scoring opportunities to Hurst and Tinsley. Asfordby’s second goal came from a clearance from Welby to Callow who run forward pass the defence then passed  into Tinsley whose shot took a slight deflection into the goal. Barrow nearly got back into the game but their strikers found Reed in great form making two superb saves. Asfordby wrapped the game up when a long throw was spilt by the goalie and a determined Hurst pounced on the ball to put it in with his knee.
 
 K. Reed A.Welby  H. Stokes T. Watson  K. Skinner L. Callow T. Forks L.Hurst
B. Tinsley J. Taylor
 
Man Of the Match  Louis Hurst
 

Asfordby Owls 2 vs Loughborough Whites 3
Under 10’s Division 12
 
Asfordby kicked off the match but it was Loughborough’s first attack that made the first goal when a cross caught stand-in keeper Tinsley off guard which deflected off him into the goal. Asfordby came back into the match with a succession of corners and attacking throw in’s. Loughbough counter attacked but were stopped by some great tackles  from Hurrell as well as some good defensive work from Watson and Welby.

Loughborough’s forward play created a chance in the form of a penalty when the ball bounced up and hit Hurrell’s arm. The penalty was then put wide.  Asfordby continued to press for an equaliser which came from a throw in by Hurst which was flicked into the net from a defender for an own goal. Asfordby’s main line of attack was from some very long goal kicks from Tinsley which created on opening for Hurst who touched the ball over the bar. Asfordby’s second goal came from a well work training set piece where Hurst crossed from a corner and Callow attacked the ball in the box and scored a great header. In a match which went end to end very quickly Asfordby was on top for most of the first half.
 
In the second half Loughborough came out and attacked straight away but Skinner and Talyor in midfield made life very difficult for them, when they did break though Meeks, Watson and Hurrell cleared the defence. Loughborough did break though after a great solo effort when their midfielder dribbled most of the defence to put the ball in the net. Asfordby went for the win with Forks Callow and Hurst all coming close.

Loughbough countered and scored the third goal after some good midfield work. Asfordby went all out attack to get an deserved equaliser with Callow being stopped at the last second by a great last minute challenge and Hurst hitting the bar from a impressive and audacious over head kick.
 
B Tinsley .A.Welby  K.Meeks T. Watson  L Hurrell K. Skinner L. Callow T. Forks L.Hurst J.Taylor
 
Man Of the Match  Lewis Hurrell