Under 10s Fixtures/Results
Match reports -
Saturday April 18th
Brixington 2 v 4 Central Utd
Another difficult game for United who were
missing there goalkeeper and defenders. Not surprisingly the team struggled to
stay in the game despite working hard for an elusive goal.
Saturday April 18th
St Martins 1 v 7 central utd
United struggled with a weakened team and George
Cobbold did well in defence alongside Leon Ryder Potter. In the second half
Ruari Mold scored a fine goal from his own half which gave United some
encouragement.
Saturday April 18th
Brixington 2 v 4 Central City
Having had most of the early possession Central
found themselves a goal behind to a deflected corner. Aiden Pring got things
going again for Central and then Thomas Roome made it two before the break with
a fine long range strike. Central seemed to have it safe when Bradley Down
scored with his left foot early in the second half. Brixington immediately
replied but Aiden Pring put the result beyond doubt a few minutes later for a
deserved Central victory.
Saturday April 18th
St Martins 1 v 1 Central City
Central city and St Martins played out a close contest that ended in a one all
draw. St Martins scored in the first half in a move started with a massive throw
in that travelled more than half way across the pitch. Central stuck to their
game plan and persistence paid off when Bradley Down slotted home from a Will
Tutchings corner.
Saturday April 4th
Central Utd 2 V 2 West Hill Hornets
United did well to get back in the game after
letting in a couple of early goals. What would the team do for a clean sheet
just now? Cain Garry started the fight back with a well taken goal after some
good work from James Pearce. Soon after Ryan Lee finished well after a neat
dribble and in the end United were unlucky not to win the game.
Saturday April 4th
Central Utd 1 V 7 West Hill Wasps
No escape from the fact that United suffered a
good thrashing at the hands of a strong Westhill side. United struggled to clear
the ball from defence and the opposition took advantage on seven occasions. A
consolation goal from Leon Ryder Potter was the high point of the game, but this
was a match to learn lessons from.
Saturday April 4th
Central city 6 V 0 West Hill Hornets
Central City played some delightful football
against West Hill Hornets. City went ahead 2 minutes into the game when Thomas
Roome converted a Bradley Down cross. Central settled into a rhythm and made it
hard for The Hornets to gain possession. Bradley Down scored a glorious header
from a fine Jim Shepherd cross and Jim got one himself to make it 3-0 at the
break. The Hornets came out more determined in the second half and put Central
under pressure but the defensive partnership of Reece Allen and Will Tutchings
were equal to it. William Johns in goal dealt with anything that did get
through. Central then reasserted themselves towards the end of the second half
with two more goals from Bradley Down and one more from Jim Shepherd for a well
deserved win. Paddy Randall played well in his return to the Central side.
Saturday April 4th
Central City 3 V 2 West Hill Wasps
Central City come out the victors in a fast
passed action filled encounter. Central went ahead through Bradley Down after a
couple of minutes. Central then gave the Wasps too much space in attack and they
duly equalised. Central woke up and played with real determination. Bradley was
inspirational and spurred the others on to work for the win. Aiden Pring slotted
home a loose ball that rebounded of the wasps defence and Bradley got another
goal to make it 3-1 at the break. West Hill got one back early in the second
half as Central failed to track back and pick up men leaving the wasps with 3
against the keeper. Encouraged by the this, the Wasps rained in shots but
Central's Jake Newman played made a series of outstanding saves to deny them the
equaliser.
Saturday March 28th
Alphington 0 v 3 Central Utd
A friendly match against a weakened Alphington
saw Leon Ryder Potter snatch three goals in a rare appearance up front. George
Cobbold set up two goals with a good pass and fine cross which Ryder Potter
nonchalantly headed into the goal.
Saturday March 28th
West Exe 5 v 0 Central Utd
A disappointing result but a fine performance
United could easily have scored six and had they not forgotten how to tackle
would have been worthy winners. A gutsy performance from Ruari Mold and some
tireless defending from Ben Haigh were among the bright spots of the United
performance.
Saturday March 28th
West Exe 2 v 1 Central City
Central and West Exe played out a close fought
match. West Exe started the strongest, taking the lead mid way through the first
half. A second followed, and only top class saves from keeper Jake Newman kept
Central in the game. Central started to assert themselves before the break with
Aiden Pring hitting the post and Jim Shepherd coming close. Central came out
confident after the break and looked like scoring. After several near misses
Central's goal came from William Johns. Central finished strongly but ran out of
time to get an equaliser.
Saturday March 28th
Alphington 2 v 6 Central City
Central City and Alphington played a friendly
giving both teams the chance to try out some new ideas. Alpington looked the
stronger for much of the first half, scoring two goals which Thomas Roome
replied to twice for Central to set the score at 2-2 at half time. Alphington
continued to play well but Central looked the stronger in the second half and
two goals in quick succession from Jake Newman gave central a comfortable
cushion. Two more goals followed from Will Tutchings and Jim Shepherd.
Saturday March 21st
Sidmouth Raiders 0 v 0 Central City
Having met Sidmouth Raiders on 2 previous occasions this season Central
city took the opportunity to try out a few changes. Leon Ryder Potter put in a
very creditable performance in his first outing for City. Reece Allen and
William Tutchings enjoyed the more free roaming role afforded to them with
Laurence Joy keeping things tight at the back. City created many chances but
found an excellent raiders keeper on top form. The raiders had good attacking
spells and William Johns was called on to keep City's slate clean.
Saturday March 21st
Sidmouth Warriors 2 v 0 Central City
Central City played well against the warriors and matched them for most
of the game. The real difference was the clinical finishing of the Warriors .
Central looked like scoring on a number of occasions following good build up
play frequently involving Aiden Pring, Jim Shepherd and Thomas Roome but they
were unable to convert their chances and ended up disappointed not to have got a
point.
Under 10's Plate tournament
Central City made it through to the U10s plate
final by finishing top of their group in the mini league tournament.
After being held to a 0-0 Draw by Cully Reds in the opening match, Central got
into their stride beating West Hill Hornets 1-0 thanks to a goal from Bradley
Down. Central then beat Sidmouth Raiders 2-0 withs
goals from Bradley Down and Aiden Pring. In the final match Central beat
Brixington Blues 2-0, goals coming from Jim Shepherd and Aiden Pring. Central
keepers Jake Newman and William Johns kept a clean sheet
throughout the tournament. There were good performances from William Tutchings,
Reece Allen and Thomas Roome.
Saturday
21st Feb 2009
Central
City 2-1 Heavitree Eagles
An excellent team
performance from Central City saw them hold on for a deserved victory against a
strong Heavitree Eagles side.
The team effort was epitomised by both Harvey Young and Freddie James in
midfield, who battled throughout. They not only got forward to create problems
for Heavitree, but were back tacking hard when City were under pressure. Young
fully deserved his two well taken goals and was always a threat going forward.
After going two up, City had to defend strongly and James Bryant in goal pulled
off some fine saves. In defence, both Toby Criss and Joseph Heggadon had
excellent games.
Heavitree got a deserved goal back five minutes before the end, but the strong
team effort saw City home.
Central
City 8-0 Heavitree Hawks
Central City were
much the stronger side and cruised to an easy win against a Heavitree Hawks team
who, to their credit, never gave up.
City raced into a quick lead, with Joseph Glenny on form up front and grabbing
four well taken goals in the first half. Joseph Heggadon made some strong
attacking runs and added another goal, to make it 5 – 0 by half-time.
The hard working Callum Davison scored a well taken goal shortly after half-time
and Toby Criss, enjoying the opportunity to play in a more attacking role, added
to the score from close range. The scoring was completed by William Caschere
with a good shot through a ‘sea’ of players.
Joshua Morris also came on in the second half and played well, typifying another
excellent team performance and a deserved double for City over Heavitree.
Central Utd 7-0 Heavitree Hawks
A great first 5
minutes from United with the midfield and defence attempting passing movements.
This was a great improvement from the Cup game. At halftime United were 2-0 up
thanks to Nathan Townsend. After substitutions at half-time, the goals flowed
from both Talie Metcalfe-Wood - taking advantage of Frank Trimble's wingplay and
accurate crossing - and also Thomas O'Donnell with one solo run particularly
memorable. Also thanks to Hawks for a game played in great spirit and effort
through to the final whistle.
Central Utd
4-0 Heavitree Eagles
Determination and
good team play again saw United win a hard fought game. Nathan Townsend was
simply terrific running through from midfield to score several outstanding
goals. Also to the fore was William Gregory in defence who is using the ball
more intelligently now after the tackle. Arthur Burrow came on and increased
energy levels with his aggressive running and tackling.
Saturday
24th January 2009
Central
City 3-1 Broadclyst
Central took an
early lead with Aiden Pring edging in a firmly struck Bradley Down cross.
Central had Broadclyst back who defended well and took the chance to break
against a Central team who were pushing too far forward and not getting back to
defend. The equaliser woke Central up and a good spell of attractive passing
football led to two goals from Bradley down in quick succession. Broadclyst
soaked up more central pressure during the second half but a series of brilliant
saves by the keeper prevented further score.
Central
City 12-1 Newton knights
Newton knights
demonstrated much character when faced with the much stronger Central City. The
knights were under pressure from the off and had an early scare when Laurence
Joy hit a screamer that bounced down of the cross bar and hit the goal line but
bounced outwards. Central found a rhythm and hat full of goals ensued. Bradley
Down and Thomas Roome bagged 4 each, Aiden Pring hit a hat trick and Reece Allen
got one to make it an even 12. Stand in keeper Jim Shepherd had saves to make
and helped set up Central attacks with thoughtful distribution but could only
stand helpless and watch the sole Newton Knights goal fly in. Although he didn't
score, Jake Newman was man of the match, putting in solid performance and
setting up many of the goals-not bad for a keeper playing out on pitch!
Central
united 1-1 Broadclyst
An evenly matched
game which kept the crowd on their toes finally resulted in a draw. Ryan Lee put
United ahead after a good tackle and pass from Ruari Mold. As United tired
Broadclyst scored an equaliser after two fine saves from William Johns.
Central
united 6-2 Newton Knights
An early goal
from Ryan Lee set the scene for an impressive performance from United. Ruari
Mold added two more goals, one fine shot, leaving United well on top at half
time.
Cain Garry scored two more after the break, and James Pearce added the sixth.
Newton competed well and deserved two goals to even up the score.
Saturday
06 December 2008
Dawlish 2-3 Central Utd
With
multiple absences Central City fielded a reconfigured team who put in two very
creditable performances. Going an early goal behind to Dawlish was a test of
character but Central responded well. Bradley Down put Thomas Roome through to
slot one past the onrushing Dawlish Keeper for Centrals's first. Dawlish went in
2-1 ahead at the break following a deflected long range strike. Central
responded shortly after the break this time with Bradley Down electing to shoot
himself whilst the run of Aiden Pring caused confusion in the Dawlish defence.
Bradley got Central's third, with a fine solo effort running two thirds of the
length of the pitch on his own and beating the keeper. Dawlish pressed hard but
were unable to draw level. Thanks to to a sporting Dawlish team who played 6
-a-side whilst waiting for a 7th Central player to arrive
Newton 66 4-0 Central Utd
Newton 66 proved too stong for Central City. Making the most of first half
downhill advantage Newton went in 3-0 at the break. Central were stronger in the
second half with the slope palying for them this time but were unable to score
and let in one last goal right at the end. Chad Allery put in two outstanding
perforamces in goal playing his first match for Central.
Dawlish
8- 0 Central United
A heavy defeat that was disheartening after a good performance against
Newton Abbot. An injury to Cain Garry made matters worse although George Cobbold
did well in goal. Central tired harder in the second half, but looked tired
after their efforts during the previous game.
Newton Abbot
3-1 Central United
A good match from United against one of the strongest sides in the league.
Central took the lead after good play from Jacques Croze and Ruari Mold. George
Cobbold scored a staright foward goal after a sweet passing move.
In the second half Newton played well and deserved their victory. Billy Curran
and Leon Ryder Potter played well in defence.
Saturday
29th
November 2008
Sidmouth 3-0 Central Utd
(cup)
Central
City's defence of the cup ended at the first round stage losing 3-0 to Sidmouth
Warriors. In truth the game was closer than the score line would suggest but
Sidmouth made the most of periods of sustained pressure in the way that Central
could not. The whole Central team played well but couldn't match Sidmouth who
deserved the win.
In a friendly match Central City beat Sidmouth Raiders 4-2. Goals came from
Bradley Down, Aiden Pring, Jim Shepherd and Reece Allen. The Raiders came back
from 2-0 down after early goals from Central to bring the score to 2-2 at half
time. Central sorted themselves out in the break and looked the stronger team in
the second half. Two more goals put the match safe but it took a double goal
line clearance from Thomas Roome to prevent a last minute Warriors goal.
Saturday
22nd
November 2008
Central City
0-3 Exwick
Central
City played well but were pretty much ouplayed in every department against a
good looking Exwick side. City started the strongest, with Jim Shepherd and
Aiden Pring coming close in the first few minutes. Exwick got into their stride
and put City under pressure but good organised defending from William Tutchings
and Reece Allen, with great cover from Thomas Roome droping back out of
midfield, looked like holding things level until Exwick scored a few seconds
before half time. City started the second half full of pupose to try to get the
goal back but after Exwick got a second, City lost their shape and composure.
Great gooalkeeping by man-of -the match William Johns kept the score line down
with only one more Exwick goal conceeded before full time. City players will
need to learn how to mentally deal with going two goals down if they are to
fight back against strong sides like Exwick.
Central Utd
1-3 Exwick
Central United
played well against a robust Exwick Team but conceded a goal early in the game
after some very fragile tackling. Despite the set back United fought hard and
Ben Haigh was outstanding in the heart of the defence.
Jacques Croze scored an equaliser after a good cross from Ruari Mold. In the
second half United almost got a second goal after good work from Leon Ryder
Potter and James Pearce. A good effort from United against a strong team.
Saturday 8th
November 2008
Central City
1-Tiverton town 2
Central
City started brightly against Tiverton town putting early pressure on the Tivvy
goal . Central were then caught out by a long clearance flicked on for the
Tiverton striker to shoot home. Tiverton were strong in attack and tested
the Central defence including new player Paddy Randall who was equal to the
task. The teams were closely matched and the score line remained 1-0 till half
time. Tiverton scored almost straight from the second half kick off with a good
passing movement from the two Tiverton front players. Central pushed up and
pressurised Tiverton. This paid off when Will Tutchings scored form a corner
via touches from the Tiverton keeper and defenders. Central continued to
pressurise but failed to convert their chances as Tiverton held on for the win.
Central City
4- Culm united 0
An Aiden Pring hat trick
capped a great team performance form central city against a useful looking Culm
Side. Aiden opened his account midway through the first half. Finding himself
all alone up front he had no choice but to beat the two Culm defenders and then
Cooley slot the ball past on rushing Culm Keeper. Culm Fought back and held the
score to 1-0 at half time. Central took control with two goals in quick
succession early in second half, one from Aiden Pring tapping home a loose ball
in the goal mouth and then a header from Reece Allen after Thomas Roome had
headed on from a corner. Aiden got his third midway through the second half to
make it 4-0. To their credit Culm did not give up and forced Central Keeper Jake
Newman into action on several occasions.
Central United 0-2
Tiverton
United played well against a good side from
Tiverton. Against the run of play United conceeded two goals, but could easily
have got back in the game. Ben Haigh competed well, and was helped by Billy
Curran who tackled anything that moved.
Central United 2 -2 Culm
Vale
After loosing to the same team just a week
ago United showed alot of determination, and fought their way back into the game
after conceeding an early goal. JAcques Croze showed speed and a newly
discovered confidence to get the first goal for Central.
At half time Will Johns took over in goal and
made several fine saves. Central scored a well deserved equaliser when Ryan Lee
slipped his shot past the Culm keeper. A good result against a good side.
Saturday 25th October 2008
Central
United 3 Pinhoe Gladiators 4
James
Pearce scored the opening goal of the game with a well taken shot. United were
shocked by a 4 goal burst from the Gladiators whose shooting was excellent. The
second half saw a determined fight back from United. Pearce scored again with
his head, and Cain Garry scored a goal from close range. Lawrence Joy had a good
debut for United.
Central United 2 Pinhoe
Spartans 2
A fine save from Jake Newman encouraged
United to fight for a point against a strong Pinhoe team. James Pearce scored
United's first goal and a changed team played well. Ruari Mold set up the
equaliser for Cain Garry after some elusive running down the right wing
Central City 1
Pinhoe Spartans 2
Central City looked like
they were on half term from football as well as from school. Pinhoe Spartans
knew how to make the best of the small pitch and kept the ball firmly up the
Central end for most of the first half. Central defended well but were not able
to progress the ball up and keep it up the other end. Man-of-the match Jim
Shepherd proved he can help out in defence when it really counts with a
fantastic, well timed tackle running back with the Pinhoe forward. The 1-0 score
line at half time reflected the balance of play. Central were a little brighter
in the second half but went two behind by failing to pick up the two Pinhoe
forwards properly. That finally shoook Central into into life and for the last 5
minutes they looked a different team. When Aiden Pring got one back for the
visitors it looked like 'game-on' but Central just ran out of time.
Central City 9
Pinhoe Gladiators 0
A towering
four goal performance from Thomas Roome was just what Central needed in a return
to their winning ways against Pinhoe Gladiators. Aiden Pring opened the Central
account, Thomas Roome scored his first with a neat back healer and Jim Shpeherd
made it 3-0 before the break, squeezing a left foot shot through a crowd of
Pinhoe Defenders. Bradley Down took a brace early in the second half and Will
Tutchings made it 6. Thomas Roome then moved up from defence to attack and
immediately scored from a long range shot. His third came when the otherwise
excellent Pinhoe keeper turned Thomas's cross into the net. Thomas sealed his
perfomance by being first to react when Reece Allen's shot hit the post, runing
in quickly and getting an outstretched leg to the ball just in front of the
diving Pinhoe keeper. William Johns in goal was able to deal with the Pinhoe
attacks , mostly resulting from superb long clearances from their keeper.
Saturday 11th October 2008
Central United 4 - 0 Heavitree Phantoms
Central United scored four goals in the second
half to record their second win of the season. An excellent performance in
midfiels saw Jacques Croze score two goals and help Ryan Lee to a third. Ben
HAigh again showed what a valuable player he is to the team with another goal
from long range.
Central United 0 - 2 Heavitree Harriers
Two early defensive errors saw United rather
deflated at half time and the team were slow to adjust to the improvements in
the Heavitree team from last season. A better performance in the second hlf was
built on good defensive work between Billy Curran and the flamboyant genius of
Leon Ryder Potter. After the match the team manager muttered the immortal words
control- look - pass as he has done all season, and United are gradually
beginning to understand what he is talking about.
Central City 1 - 2 Heavitree Harriers
Central City and Heavitree Harriers pretty much
matched each other in all parts of the pitch. Quick thinking keeper William
Johns, prevented an early Heavitree lead when he ran out of the box to clear
with his feet . Deadlocked 0-0 at half time, Reece Allen put the home team in
front following a run down the right wing which found him in the box and
perfectly placed to score. Heavitree never stop battling and scored two good
goals from an almost identical position when Central failed to close down about
10 yards out. Central City piled on the pressure for the last 5 minutes but good
saves from the Heavitree keeper prevented them from levelling the ma
Central City 11 - 0 Heavitree Phantoms
Central City proved too strong for the Heavitree
Phantoms. An early lead ,courtesy of a Heavitree turning a Thomas Roome shot
into their own net was the start. First half goals followed from Geroge Cobbold,
Reece Allen and 2 from Laurence Joy. City reorganised at half time but still
found the net 6 more times with 2 more from Thomas Roome, 2 from Aiden Pring,
another Geroge Cobbold strike and a fine long range effort from Jim Shepherd to
complete the tally. Heavitree Phantoms had their moments and came close when a
shot rattled William Johns Crossbar. Apart from the keeper, the only Central
player not to score was captain and man-of-the- match William Tutchings, once
again proving that it is not getting your name on the score sheet that counts.
Saturday 27th September 2008
Alphington 0 - 4 Central City
Two good passing sides palyed out a game that was
a real pleasure to watch and played in good spirit. Aiden Pring broke the
deadlock after 10 minutes tapping in a flick on from a throw in. Reece Allen
scored a wonder goal for Centrals second, picking the ball up from defence,
running two thirds of the pitch close to the wing, jumping over two depsperate
tackles and then firing in an unstopable shot to the top corner from 15 yards
right out on the touch line.Alphington barely had time to draw breath before Jim
Shepherd knocked in Central's third before the break. The Alphington keeper did
well keeping Central at bay in the second half until Jim Shepherd hit one with
his left foot to seal the game for Central.
A friendly match was then played against a lively
Alphington 'second' team. Centrals goals came from Aiden Pring (2), Will
Tutchings, Thomas Roome, Bradley Down and a very coolely taken penalty by usual
keper Jake Newman. Keeper William Johns made some good saves to keep a clean
sheet against an Alphington team that created many chances.
Saturday 13th September 2008
Central United 1 Stoke Hill 1
United did well to get back into this game after
Stoke Hill started the game strongly. Ben Haigh scored a later equaliser from
close range after some excellent defensive work from Billy Curran.
Central United 2 Moors Youth 5
Central played exceptionally well in this game
and forced their way back into the match after conceeding two early goals. Ryan
Lee, making his debut, set up the first of Central's goals, crossing the ball to
the exuberant James Pearce. Pearce confidently scored from the penalty spot
after a Moors player handled on the line. For a moment it looked as if Central
could have earned a surprise victory after good work from Ben Haigh and Ruari
Mold. Three late goals showed the quality of the Moors team, although the final
result hardly reflected a determined and solid team performance.
Central City 0 - 3 Moors
Central City looked a little Rusty on their first
outing of the season. A well organised Moors capitalised on this and took a 2
goal lead in at half time. A series of injuries weakened Central who had to play
on with just 6 men for a while and relied on Keeper Jake Newman, and an
outstanding defensive performance from Reece Allen to prevent them falling
further behind. Although much better organised in the second half, a third goal
taken skilfully on the break by Moors effectively killed the game.
Central City 2 - 1
Stoke Hill
Central City regained their composure for the
game against Stoke Hill. Although going behind to an early goal, Central always
looked the better side. Stoke Hill withstood wave after wave of attack until
Brdaley Down deftly redirected a Jim Shpeherd shot to bring the scores level.
Central continued to press,,with Aiden Pring making good running. Jim Shepherd
got his, and Centrals just reward by scoring Centrals second with 5 minutes to
go. William Johns and Thomas Roome provided the midfield engine that kep the
attacks coming and only solid defending and good goalkeeping prevented further
Central goals.
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