Kegworth Imps 1 v Asfordby Amateurs 8

This was Asfordby’s biggest win so far but they were caught napping from the kick-off when Kegworth took the lad after two minutes. Asfordby soon settled and started playing some quality passing football and it was Tilley who levelled the score with a fine twenty yard strike. Martin also netted twice to give Asfordby a three-1 lead at the interval.

Kegworth pressured at the start of the second half, keeper Naylor and defenders Lennon, Power, Walker and Hall halted any attack the hosts made. Upton and Gillespie worked down the flanks well and it was a superb run by Gillespie who beat three men to make it 4-1 to Asfordby.

Warrington also got on the score sheet with a fine goal to make it 5-1. Gillespie netted his second to make it 6-1. Martin added another for his hat-trick and Slack finished off the scoring with a fine solo effort to give Asfordby a comfortable eight-1 win. Sam Gillespie and Ellis Walker were named joint man-of-the match.

Team C.Naylor, C.Hall, E.Walker, J.Power (Captain), C.Lennon, J.Upton, R.Tilly, J.Slack, S.Gillespie, Z.Warrington, R.Martin, J.Brown, D.Truman, P.Lambert

Asfordby Amateurs 4 v Houghton Rangers 4

Asfordby pressured from the start in this game and it wasn’t long before Young had given the hosts the lead. Good passing football kept Houghton on the back foot giving Warrington the chance to extend Asfordby’s lead with a well taken goal. Young picked up a loose ball to net his second and give Asfordby a three goal lead. Houghton were awarded a penalty which they converted to make it 3-1 at the interval.

The tables turned in the second half, Houghton played the better football and had soon levelled the score with two quick goals. Constant pressure caused Asfordby to make mistakes and this led to Houghton taking the lead, but this was short-lived when Young again left the visitor’s defence standing to net his hat-trick and level the score.

Warrington was awarded man-of-the match for Asfordby.

Team: C. Naylor, C.Lennon, E.Walker, J.Power,M.Reed, J.Brown, J.Slack, R.Martin, S.Gillespie, Z.Warrington, R.Young (Captain), P.Lambert, K.Cubbit, D.Truman

Asfordby Amateurs 4 v Kingsway Rangers 1

Asfordby completed their second win over Kingsway in as many weekends. Both teams started well but the breakthrough came for Asfordby midway through the half when Brown threaded a pass through the Rangers defence for Young to open the scoring. Solid defending from Walker, Power and fine saves from keeper Naylor maintained Asfordby’s lead at half-time.

Asfordby soon took control of the second half with Tilly, Martin and Warrington pressuring the Kingsway defence and it was from a corner that Power headed home from close range for a two goal lead. Martin’s through ball set up Young to net Asfordby’s third before Rangers pulled one back.

Rangers again had no answer to Young’s pace as he completed his hat-trick and sealed another win. Walker, Power, Naylor and Young were all awarded man-of-the match.

Team: C Naylor, P Lamber, E Walker, J Power, C Hall, J Brown, R Tilly, R Martin, R Young (Captain), L Darlington, Z Warrington, D Truman, J Upton

Highfield Rangers 4 v Asfordby Amateurs 1

Asfordby rested key players for this game and despite the scoreline played some outstanding football against Division one high flyers Highfield. With a strong wind against them Asfordby opened the scoring when Warrington collected a loose ball and lobbed the keeper. As expected Rangers pressed hard and soon levelled thescore. Good defending from Lennon, Truman, Lambert and Hall and some outstanding one-on-one saves from keeper Naylor could not stop Rangers from scoring three more goals before the interval.

Asfordby began the second half well with Tilly and Cubbitt working hard in midfield and making the use of the wind behind him Naylor’s long kicks over Highfield’s defence gave Martin, Darlington and Gillespie chances but they shot wide. The few chances Rangers had were either cleared by Lambert and Lennon or stopped by Naylor. Lambert and Naylor were both given man-of-the match.

Team: C Naylor (Captain), D Truman, P Lambert, C Lennon, C Hall, J Brown, J Upton, R Tilly, L Darlington, R Martin, Z Warrington, M Reed,K Cubbitt, S Gillespie

Kingsway Rangers 2 v Asfordby Amateurs 6

Asfordby came away with their second won of the season thanks to Young’s five goal haul. Young opened the scoring but a determined Kingsway soon levelled the score. Defenders Reed , Lennon, Power and Hall were kept buzy and keeper Naylor made some good saves. Slack’s good pass set up Young

Braunstone 1 v Asfordby Amateurs 0

Asfordby travelled to Division One side Braunstone and despite losing, Asfordby played some outstanding football. Keeper Naylor pulled off some superb saves and the defence of Truman, Lennon, Walker and Hall were solid when required. New signing Slack and Tilly had control of the midfield while Gillespie and Lambert made some fine crosses for Martin and Darlington who both went close in a goal less first half.

Young came on at the start of the second half and his and Martin’s pace put the hosts on the back foot but again chances went begging.

Braunstone began to pressure and with two minutes of normal time remaining, broke the dealock with a well taken goal.

Team : C Naylor (Captain), D Truman, C Lennon, E Walker, C Hall, P Lambert, J Slack, R Tilly, S Gillespie, L Darlington, R Martin, R Young, K Cubbit, M Reed

Asfordby Amateurs 2 v Barwell Athletic 5

This was another hard game for Asfordby against second placed Barwell who were a goal up inside a minute. This caused Asfordby to panic and Barwell took advantage of this and soon netted a second. Asfordby realised they had a game on and soon settled and it wasn’t long before Young was on the score sheet to make it 2-1. Keeper was called on to make some good saves before Barwell scored their third, again Asfordby replied with a fine goal from Darlington. Barwell then scored from a corent to make it 4-2 at the interval.

The second half started even with both sides creating chances with Young, Walker and Darlington all going close for Asfordby but again a lack of concentration gifted Barwell with their fifth goal and only good defending from Power, Truman and a brilliant save from Naylor kept the visitors from increasing their score.

Team: C Naylor, D Truman, C Lennon, J Power, E Walker, Z Warrington, J Upton, J Brown, L Darlington, R Young (Captain), R Tilly, P Lambert, S Gillespie, R Martin

Kibworth & Smeeton 7 v Asfordby Amateurs 4

Asfordby created few chances in the first half against top of-the table Kibworth & Smeeton. Despite good saves by keeper Naylor, Asfordby failed to clear their lines and Kibworth were gifted with two goals from short range. Young pulled one back for the visitors but again lack of support for the keeper gave Kibworth two more goals and a 4-1 lead at the interval.

Asfordby started the second half in a more posiive mood and soon created a chance for Young to net his second. Kibworth replied with three quick goals before Young netted again for his hat-trick.

Asfordby completed the scoring in the last minute with a well taken goal by Young, for his fourth.

Despite the scoreline Asfordby played some good football with Young, Darlington, Walker and Power all having outstanding games.

Asfordby: C Naylor, D Truman, E Walker, J Power, Z Warrington, J Upton, P Lambert, R Tilly, L Darlington, C Hall, R Young (Captain), C Lennon, J Brown, S Gillespie

Asfordby Amateurs 0 v Wigston Youth 4

Two defensive errors and an own goal by Asfordby flattered Wigston’s scoreline. many chances were created by Asfordby in the first half but they failed to find the net. A bad clearance and an unchallenged corner gave Wigston a 2-0 lead at the interval.

Asfordby pressured hard in the Second half and again created chances which like the first half were not seized on. Again Wigston were gifted a third goal when the defence failed to clear the ball. The visitors fourth goal came from a free kick which was cruelly deflected past keeper Naylor.

Despite the scoreline Asfordby worked had with Young, Power and man-of-the match Ellis Walker having outstanding personal performances.

Asfordby : C Naylor, M Reed, J Power, C Lennon, Z Warrington, P Lambert, E Walker, J Upton, L Darlington, R Martin, R Young (Captain), J Brown, D Truman

Kirby Muxloe 2 v Asfordby Amateurs 6

Asfordby started the new season with a great win.

Twenty minutes into the game the visitors were 3-0 up through Martin (2) and Young. Chris Hall also got on the score sheet with a fine goal to make it 4-0. Kirby pulled a goal back from a free kick and Young got his second on half time to give Asfordby a 5-1 lead.

Kirby started the second half strongly. Only good defending from Reed, Power, Walker and Warrington and some good saves from keeper Naylor kept Kirby out. Darlington, Tilly and man-of-the match Upton worked hard. Kirby’s constant pressure was rewarded when they scored their second from a corner. Young finished off the scoring with a fine solo effort for his hat-trick.

Asfordby : C Naylor, M Reed, J Power, Z Warrington, J Upton, C Hall, R Tilly, L Darlington, E Walker, R Martin, R Young (Captain), J Brown, D Truman, P Lambert

Asfordby Amateurs U15s 3 v Stoke Golding 2

Chairman’s League Cup Pre-Preliminary Round.

Asfordby had a brilliant season last year being crowned champions of their league and got off to a good start again this season.

Asfordby and Stoke Golding both played evenly for a start but Asfordby soon found their scoring boots with Ryan Young scoring the first goal. Stoke Golding equalised but with Asfordby’s midfield and defence playing really well keeper Craig Naylor had few saves to make.

Ryan Martin and Ryan Young each scored a goal to make it 3-1 up and into the comfort zone. However, with minutes left Stoke Golding narrowed the gap to a single goal. Asfordby continued their good style of play and closed the door firmly to Stoke Golding equalising again.

Asfordby : C Naylor, D Truman, J Power, J Wright, E Walker, J Upton, R Tilley, T Adams, Z Waddington, R Martin, R Young (Captain), J Brown, K Cubitt, P Lambert

Leicester Nirvana 4  – 4 Asfordby Amateurs
aet – Amateurs win 3- 2 on penalties

For the first ten minutes play was even before a shot from Young finds the back of the net to give the visiting side an early lead. Asfordby were dominating play with good passing ability. Martin takes his chance and scores a second for the Amateurs, straight after Asfordby continue to pressurise when Young side steps the keeper and places it into an empty net just before half time.

Plenty of chances from both sides continue but with no effect, until a penalty decision gives the hosts their first. Straight after Nirvana score a second and sloppy defending allows the hosts to equalise and force extra-time.

Straight from kick-off Martin scores within the first few seconds but Nirvana retaliate and score an equaliser, play was even from then on and was forced into penalties.

Asfordby won 3 – 2 in penalties (Jed Wright, Ryan Martin & Ryan Young successful)
 

Asfordby Amateurs 6 v Countesthorpe Athletic 2

Asfordby get off to a good start in their first league game of the season with a fine win over Countesthorpe. Good controlling play from Asfordby sees Martin free to score their first. Lamberts corner then falls to Martin who blasts home a second. Asfordby pile on the pressure with great one touch football from Adams, Young and Tilley, which gives Martin room to claim his hat trick. Walker makes a fifty yard lone run to fire in Asfordby’s fourth.

Countesthorpe started stronger in the second half and broke free to score, Tilley switches the ball over to Adams on the left wing who plays it through the defence for Martin to run on a bury his fourth. Walker and Tilley dominated the midfield as a ball laid on to Wright is stuck from twenty yards into the top right corner. A great strike from the visitors is fired in just before the final whistle.
 

Asfordby Amateurs 3 v Bardon Hill Sports 2
                                          
A depleted Asfordby side came out on top. Naylor makes an early save to stop the visitors taking the lead. Five minutes after Young scores with a brilliant lob straight over the keeper. Good defending from Hall, Wright, Power and Lennon stopped Naylor from making a save. Bardon keeper’s fine save denies Young his second, Lamberts cross finds Adams who slots in Asfordby’s second midway through the half and a mistake by the visitors sees Young free to shoot and score.

A lapse in defence lets Bardon score a first, Adams through balls got Asfordby in a domineering position but with no luck, good passing play from Upton and Brown gave Warrington chances but was unable to capitalize. With five minutes remaining Bardon score a second.

TEAM:C NAYLOR,J POWER,C LENNON,J WRIGHT, C HALL,T ADAMS,J UPTON,J BROWN,P LAMBERT,R YOUNG, Z,WARRINGTON,D TRUMAN,K CUBITT

Man of the match :Charlie Lennon and Trevor Adams

YOUTH COUNTY CUP U15S
ASFORDBY AMATEURS  2  v WOODGATE 80  4

With both teams starting off bright it was Asfordby who had the first chance of scoring but it was saved by Woodgate’s keeper . but after 10 min Asfordby was awarded a penalty after Woodgate defender pushed Gillispie over and with the stand in captain Walker who took penalty to give Asfordby a good start. Not long after Woodgate turn the game around by scoring two quick goals . but just before half time Woodgate scored again to make it 3-1 at half time.

The second half both teams continued to play well with martin who scored a second goal for Asfordby with a well taken header from a corner.

Asfordby continued to play well Asfordby took control of the game with all players playing well Asfordby had some good chances in getting some other goals but Woodgate’s keeper saved them not long after Woodgate scored their fourth goal in the last 10 mins. Both teams played well to the final whistle.


TEAM : NAYLOR,P LAMBERT,C HALL,E WALKER( VC) S GILLISPIE J UPTON,J BROWN,R TILLEY,R MARTIN,Z WARRINGTON,D TRUMAN,M REED,K CUBITT,R YOUNG

GOAL SCORERS WAS RYAN MARTIN 1, ELLIS WALKER 1
MAN OF THE MATCH ELLIS WALKER

Mowbray Rangers 2 v Asfordby Amateurs 3
                                 
Most of the 1st half of this local derby was evenly matched as both sides kept piling on the pressure, opportunities were created but narrowly missing the net for the Amateurs, Walker helped to dominate the midfield to keep Mowbray at bay.
A great through ball from Adams falls to Martin who rounds the keeper and back heels in their 1st to give Asfordby the lead 5 minutes before half time.

10 minutes into the second half Asfordby find the net again when a cross from Wright falls to martin who strikes it with precision. A quick break from the hosts sees them pull one back. As both teams were giving every last effort Young plays a ball to martin against the run of play, which sees him bury his hat trick. 2 minutes from time Mowbray were awarded a free kick just outside the box which flies straight through the defence to make the final score 3 – 2 

TEAM:C NAYLOR,J POWER,J WRIGHT,C HALL,R YOUNG©,R MARTIN,E WALKER,T ADAMS, J BROWN,K CUBITT,Z WADDINGTON,M REED, S GILLIESPIE,J UPTON

Enderby Foxes 6 v Asfordby Amateurs 5

Asfordby started this fame strongly with Young opening the scoring after only a few minutes. This prompted Enderby to pressure hard and by half-time Enderby were leading 2-1.

Again Asfordby started strongly with Young netting four more times. With fifteen minutes to go Enderby scored and this caused Asfordby to panic and lose their formation. Despite some superb defending by Man-of-the Match Power, Enderby scored three times to take the points.

Asfordby : C Naylor, C Lennon, J Power, J Wright, S Gillespie, E Walker, J Upton, Z Warrington, J Brown, K Cubbitt, P Lambert, M Reed, R Martin, R Young(Captain)

Asfordby Amateurs U15s 2 v Mowbray Rangers U14s 3

Asfordby took the game to Mowbray in this local derby. Walker was the main threat for Asfordby with his darting runs putting the Mowbray defence on the back foot many times. All the chances made by Asfordby were wasted. The few chances Mowbray had were either picked up by keeper and captain Naylor or cleared by defenders Lambert, Lennon, Power and Gillespie. Constant pressure caused Mowbray to push the ball into their own net to give Asfordby a one-nil lead. This score was to remain up to the break.

Mowbray started the second half playing the better football with the defence strong and the Mowbray midfield winning most of the balls. It wasn’t long before they equalised. Asfordby had more chances to score but couldn’t find the net. Strong pressure from Mowbray resulted in two more well taken goals. Wright scored for Asfordby with minutes to go to make it two-three but time ran out and neighbours Mowbray took the points. Man-of-the match for Asfordby was awarded to Ellis Walker and Jarred Power.

Asfordby :  C Naylor (captain), P Lambert, C Lennon, J Power, S Gillespie, M Reed, C Hall, R Tilly, Z Warrington, J Wright, E Walker, J Truman, J Brown

Asfordby Amateurs U14s 2 v Kegworth Imps U14s 3

This was a top of the table clash between league champions Kegworth and runners up Asfordby.

Both sides started the game playing good passing football. The breakthrough came when Martin scored to give Asfordby the lead. Kegworth levelled the score with a fine goal just before the break.

Asfordby started the second half stronger and from a corner Power headed home to give the hosts the lead. Kegworth stepped up a gear and this kept keeper Naylor and defenders Hall, Power, Wright and Lambert busy. A poor clearance however gifted Kegworth the equaliser. Gillespie, Tilley, Walker and Young all worked hard to try and regain the lead but Kegworths winner came from a free kick just outside the box which was fired low into the bottom of the net. Asfordby’s men of the match were Naylor, Walker and Tilley.

Asfordby : C Naylor, P Lambert, J Power, J Wright, C Hall, J Brown, E Walker, R Tilley, S Gillespie, R Young, R Martin, M Reed, K Cubbitt, Z Warrington