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Asfordby 2010 vs. Hinckley Utd

Asfordby made a bright start to the match and kept possession in the first five minutes trying to create chances but were stopped by a tight Hinckley defence.

Hinckley had the best of chances in the opening spell but the defence of Meeks, Hurrell, Skinner and Taylor cut out the danger and Reed in goal commanded his area well. Hinckley had a chance to go one up from a corner if it wasn’t for a brilliant clearance from Watson just of the line of the goal. Hinckley did make the break through when a long ball from the goalie was miss judged by the defence and slotted in by the Hinckley forward. Within a minute it was two nil this goal was a very well taken 25 yard shot which gave Reed no chance.

Asfordby tried getting back into the game and Carter had a one on one with the Hinckley goalie and Knightly blazed over from six yards out. After the pressure a corner from Hinckley cause problems in the Asfordby goal and a collision between Reed and Skinner caused the ball to go in off Skinner for three nil at half time.

In the second half more pressure was put on Reed in goal and forced him to make several good saves. Asfordby’s heads didn’t drop and Stokes and Haynes both made the keeper work to keep his clean sheet, although the best chance came from a great pass from Callow to Hurst who shot just wide. Hinckley put the game to rest in the last minute by scoring their fourth.

Man of the Match Karl Reed.

Asfordby K. Reed T. Watson. K Skinner L. Hurrell K Meeks T. Haynes L. Callow. H Stokes. S. Keightly H. Carter J. Knight J. Taylor L. Hurst

Asfordby 2010 vs. Ibstock Utd

Under 11’s Division 3

Ibstock kicked off the match and were soon putting the pressure on Asfordby’s defence especially with long throws causing havoc in the Asfordby penalty area. It was one of these balls which was misjudged by Hurrell who handled in the area and Ibstock were awarded a penalty which they converted for one nil, Asfordby tried to attack with Haynes and Hurst both going close form corners. Another long throw and more chaos in the Asfordby six yard box which resulted in Watson hooking a clearance over Reed in goal gifting Ibstock a two nil lead. After Hurst had a shot saved well from the Ibstock goalie Asfordby’s defence collapsed as the third and fourth goals went in. Asfordby had a good chance as Callow hit the bar from a difficult angle only to see Ibstock counter attack and score another to make the half time score five nil.

Asfordbys form didn’t chance and ten minutes after the restart Ibstock had scored another two goals. The only positive from the game for Asfordby was a very good last ten minutes which saw Knighley shoot into the side netting and Carter forcing the keeper to save, Asfordby did grab a late consolation goal when Hurst scored his fourth of the season when he lobbed the Ibstock keeper for a final score of 7-1

Asfordby K. Reed T. Watson. K Skinner L. Hurrell K Meeks T. Haynes L. Callow. H Stokes. S. Keightly H. Carter J. Knight J. Jarvis L. Hurst

Asfordby 2010 vs. Barrow Town

Asfordby’s first home game of the season couldn’t have been against tougher opponents when they welcomed top of the table and undefeated Barrow town to Hoby rd.

Barrow Town started the strongest and tested Reed in goal early on. Asfordby’s attack came from Knight on the left providing for Hurst to use his pace but the Barrow defence were up to the task. Barrow put lots of pressure on the defence but Watson and Skinner stood up strong and dealt the problems. Asfordby’s defence finally leaked a goal which quickly became two. In Midfield Stokes, Callow and Carter tried very hard to produce attacking play but was denied the room by a strong Barrow side which put more pressure on Taylor, Meeks and Haynes and they made it 3-0 just before half time.

The second half was played in the same vain with Barrow constantly attacking and forcing corners but the defence was strong in particular Skinner played the game of his life tackling all barrow players and blocking every shot to keep the score down to 3. Barrow’s fourth goal came late in game when a long range shot was misjudged by Reed in goal.

Asfordby K. Reed T. Watson. J. Taylor K Skinner K Meeks T. Haynes L. Callow. H Stokes. S. Keightly H. Carter J. Knight J. Jarvis L. Hurst

Man of the Match Kieran Skinner

Coalville Ravens vs. Asfordby Amateurs 2010

Asfordby begun their season away at Coalville and went one nil up within minutes of starting from a though ball from Carter which Hurst scored from with the first attack of the game. Coalville came back strongly and equalised with a cross come shot which lobbed Reed in goal. Coalville didn’t stop the attack and went 2-1 up shortly after with a free kick going straight in. Within minutes it was 4-1 and Asfordby finally put some pressure on with Jarvis and Watson holding strongly in Midfield and Stokes, Knight and Keightly making strong forward runs which resulted in a shot for Carter which was cleared only to Callow for scored a fantastic 25 yard effort over the goalkeeper. Asfordby carried on the pressure but Coalville made a counter attack and scored which made the score 5-2 at half time.

Asfordby carried on the attack in the second half and Hurst scored his second of the match, the defence of Skinner, Hurrell, Haynes and Taylor stayed resolute and defended well for the first 15 minutes of the second half and Reed in goal made good saves, until Coalville were awarded a penalty for handball. The penalty was taken quickly and well saved by Reed. Asfordby then made a counter attack and Stokes scored a fine volley only to be ruled offside. Coalville then began to dominate the game and scored twice from corners. Asfordby pulled one back when Hurst completed his hat-trick, and man of the match performance, by dribbling round the goalie and calmly slotting the ball into the net. Coalville scored again late in the game to make the final score Coalville 8 Asfordby 4

Asfordby K. Reed T. Watson. J. Taylor K Skinner L. Hurrell T. Haynes L. Callow. H Stokes. S. Keightly H. Carter J. Knight J. Jarvis L. Hurst
 
Man of the Match Louis Hurst
 

The Under 10's Owls receiving their FA Soccer Star Certificates at the end of the season day out at Twinlakes.

Ian, Mark and all the parents would like to congratulate them all for their achievement.

The Under 10's Owls receiving their trophies at the A.A.J.Y.F.C Presentation Evening 2009.

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

East Goscote Gunners 0 vs Asfordby Owls 2
Under 10’s Division 12
 
Asfordby were in the right frame of mind and attacked straight from the kick off giving Tinsley the chance which was saved at the expense of a corner which failed to trouble the goal keeper. Stokes continued the pressure with another shot that deflected wide for another corner. Asfordby kept the pressure on East Goscote with strong play in the midfield from Skinner ,Forks and Taylor all battling hard for the ball to create attacking chances.

East Goscote created few chances as the defence of Stokes and Hurrell covered everything. One of their chances was a cross which narrowly went over. Asfordby continued to attack and a trip in the box on Taylor gave Hurst the chance to score from the spot which he did to make it one nil to Asfordby. Late in the first half it was Callow and Hurst running at the East Goscote defence having shots which cause them problems.
 
The second half was a little closer with the Gunners attacking more and having the best of the opening chances with a shot going in the side netting. Reed got a lot busier in goal but collected the ball well on several occasions. Asfordby got back into the game with some good running from Hurst and Callow and from a good run though the defence Forks Shot hit the post and crossed the ball back in which caused panic in the Gunners defence but Asfordby could not score again. Tinsley was instrumental in the attack causing havoc with his long throws into the penalty box. Skinner, Hurst and Callow all coming close. East Goscote could not break though the Asfordby defence of Hurrell, Stokes and Watson, with Watson making some timely clearances and great tackles.

Asfordby made sure of the game when Hurst put a though ball to Tinsley who took it round the Gunners defence and coolly slotted the ball into the bottom corner to make the final score 2-0 to Asfordby Owls.
 
K. Reed L. Hurrell T Watson. H. Stokes K. Skinner L. Callow T. Forks B. Tinsley L. Hurst  J. Taylor
 
Man of the Match  Joe Taylor

Royce Lions 6 v Asfordby Amateurs Owls 1

Asfordby’s good form continued for only 10 minutes of the game as they created chances though Stokes and Forks in midfield and Callow up front but could not produce a goal.

Royce made the break though after a mistake in the defence which the goal open for a clear shot to make it one nil. Royce then piled on the pressure and soon went and scored twice for three nil.

Stokes was outstanding in midfield and a fine header spilt the defence open for Tinsley to hammer home from the edge of the penalty area to make it 3-1 at half time. In the second half Royce scored at the start from a great turn in the area and shot from a tight angle which left Reed in goal standing still.

Watson and Meeks in defence tried but had no answer for Royce’s firth and sixth goals. Asfordby then started playing good football as Stokes run the midfield creating chances for Tinsley, Skinner and Keightly but to be denied by the goalie.

Asfordby’s luck run out when Forks went of injured and the goalie saved three shots from Skinner and one from Keightly. Harry Stokes was awarded man of the match for an outstanding display of football throughout the 40 minutes.
 
Royce  6 Asfordby 1
 
Man of the match Harry Stokes
 
K Reed K Meeks T Watson H Stokes K Skinner L Callow T Forks S Keightly B Tinsley

Melton Foxes 6 v Asfordby Owls 1
 
Under10’s Division 12
 
Asfordby started the game well with good shots by Tinsley and Hurst. Melton picked up their game with good running at the Asfordby defence and they may it one nil after a goal mouth scramble which was toe poked in. Melton’s second came from a corner which was headed passed Reed and Hurrell couldn’t get to. Meeks in defence played well by was under a lot of pressure from the foxes midfield Melton’s last goal of the first half was a good lob over Reed in goal.
Asfordby conceded three more goals at the start of the second half, which then made Asfordby start playing, Watson made some good clearances and Skinner fighting for the ball in midfield Stokes made good runs all over the pitch. Callow had a shot well saved by the Melton goalie and the following cross was touched inches wide by Tinsley. Hurst came on and took the Foxes defence on with great running and crosses. Keightley and Forks made good runs for the ball but they could not get the break. Asfordby’s goal came from a Melton goal kick which Tinsley controlled and shot into the goal from a fair distance. Melton came back again but Taylor in defence and man of the match Hurrell made sure they didn’t get any more.
 
 K. Reed K. Meeks L. Hurrell T Watson. H. Stokes K. Skinner L. Callow T.Forks, B Tinsley L. Hurst  J. Taylor S. Keightley.
 
Man of the Match Lewis Hurrell.

Loughborough Whites vs Asfordby Owls
 
Under 10’s Division 12
 
Asfordby’s last away game of the season was played in difficult snowy conditions but from the start the forwards of Hurst, Callow and Stokes were in control forcing all the play in the Loughborough half but not creating to many chances, half chances did come their way but all failed to trouble the goalie. The First goal of the game was created by Stokes whose pass to Hurst gave him time to shoot, the shoot which came back off the post was tapped in by Hurst following up. Loughborough came back into the game and Reed who was at eased for ten minutes found himself suddenly very busy saving shots and holding the ball well. The defence of Hurrell, Meeks and Taylor defended well until a good passing move opened the up to leave two free in the box to equalise just before half time.

The second half was almost the same as the first with Asfordby starting stronger and attacking well and after five minutes Hurst got the ball in his own half and run the length of the pitch beating four men to find himself in the box to compose himself for his and Asfordby second goal. Asfordby  then went on the offensive and Keightly had a shot cleared off the line by his own mans back Tinsley won balls from goal kicks and had shots wide. Taylor had a long range shot saved and Hurst hit the crossbar but Asfordby’s failure to score the third was shown when a through ball straight into Asfordby’s box left Reed open but couldn’t save Loughborough’s second equaliser.
 
Loughborough 2 Asfordby 2
 
Man of the Match Louis Hurst
 
K. Reed K. Meeks L. Hurrell H. Stokes K. Skinner L. Callow T. Forks, B. Tinsley L. Hurst  J. Taylor S Keightly

Asfordby Owls vs Barrow Town
Under 10’s
Division 12
 
Asfordby kicked off and straight away put pressure with Tinsley in good form forcing the goalie to make early saves. Asfordby’s midfield of Keightly, Forks and Skinner held the ball up well and all created chances for themselves. Barrow got past the defence of Hurrell and Watson once in the first half but shot over. Callow came on in the first half and had a strong shot saved by Barrow goalie again to force a corner. Asfordby had a lot of the ball but couldn’t score in the first half.

In the second half Asfordby continued to press which resulted in Tinsley shooting from distance for Callow to tap in from close range. After an attack from Stokes which was put wide the resulting corner went straight in from Hurst. Hurrell and Watson kept Barrows attack at bay with well timed tackling and strong clearances. Taylor and Meeks came on and continued the Asfordby Sprit with some great defending work to hold off Barrow. Reed did well in goal with his handling and kicking which set up Callow, who capped his man of the match performance, with some fine footwork to set up Forks for his first goal for Asfordby. Skinner nearly made it 4 with his shot cleared of the line. Barrow came back into it late on by scoring a good goal but Asfordby stayed in control until the final whistle.
 
Asfordby 3 Barrow 1
 
Man of the Match Liam Callow
 
K. Reed K. Meeks T. Watson L. Hurrell H. Stokes K. Skinner L. Callow T. Forks
B. Tinley L. Hurst  J. Talyor S Keightly

Asfordby Owls 0 v Quorn Hounds 0
Under 10’s Division 12
 
In the reverse fixture Quorn won 11-0 so Asfordby had a score to settle on a very windy day, but it was Quorn playing with the wind who started off strongly with good attacking play on both wings but the defence of Stokes Watson and Meeks played well together to hold them off for the first spell. When Quorn did get though the defence Reed in goal was in exceptional form stopping every shot and collecting every lose ball expertly. In midfield Skinner and Hurst caused some problems but only created two chances for Tinsley both went over. Late in the half a Quorn shot Reed produce an outstanding one handed save to his right to deny a certain goal.
 
The second half Asfordby had the wind with then and produce more attacking football Stokes went on a run and shot was just wide Callow had a strong shot stopped and Keightly came close but his shot was blocked, even Hurrell in defence had a shot from his own half which went wide. With Tinsley’s long throws and Hurst’s corners Skinner and Stokes came close but a well organised defence stopped them. Late in the second half Reed produced a double outstanding save, with a little help from the post. Which guaranteed a well deserved man of the match award for a magnificent display of goalkeeping although the whole team played excellently.
 
The game ended nil nil a much improved result from the reverse fixture which show how far the whole team has come in a short space of time also Asfordby’s unbeaten end of season run continued to three games.
 
K. Reed K. Meeks H. Stokes T. Watson L Hurrell K. Skinner L. Callow B. Tinsley S. Keightly
 
Man of the Match Karl Reed

Asfordby Owls 5 vs East Goscote 1
 
Under 10’s Division 12
 
Asfordby started very strongly and were in front when Tinsley’s long throw was headed in by Stokes, Tinsley and Hurst kept the pressure on from shooting from long range and forcing the keeper to make errors. Hurst had a shot saved only for Tinsley to score the rebound. Tinsley scored again after a great run from Stokes who took the ball past the Goscote midfield. Goscote came back into the match strongly and scored the goal of the game, after a miss timed header from Hurrell, left the Goscote player free to superbly lob Reed in goal. Apart from the goal Asfordby’s defence of Watson, Meeks and Hurrell played well and kept Goscotes shooting limited to long range efforts which Reed held comfortably.
 
In the second half Asfordby carried on attacking this time Skinner and Keightly running the midfield trying to get Tinsley and Hurst away. Forks played well on the right side getting crosses in the box, one of which landed at Tinsley’s feet for him to finish of his hat trick. Talyor played well in defence with Hurrell making good clearances. Callow run onto a clearance to go one on one with the keeper, but his shot was saved and pushed out from a corner. The resulting corner from Hurst was cleared straight back to him and his cross went straight in to make the final score Asfordby 5 East Goscote 1.
 
Man of the Match Ben Tinsley
 
K. Reed K. Meeks H. Stokes T. Watson L Hurrell K. Skinner T. Forks L. Callow B. Tinsley, J. Taylor S. Keightly