CFY 4-2 Stubbington

CHANDLERS FORD 4-2 STUBBINGTON

19.3.05 – FRIENDLY

On this bright, sunny morning this match began at a high tempo with the ‘A’ Division side Stubbington dictating the play. Early on the visitors were creating chances for the two front men who were full of pace and were causing problems for the Chandlers Ford back three of Hurst, Bromhead and Godfrey.

A lofted ball found it’s way through to the Stubbington number 9 who managed to break the offside trap and he ran on through before tapping the ball past the keeper Lee Robertson and tapping into an empty net. Stubbington raised into an early 1-0 lead with this finish and they were on top for the majority of the first half.

However CFY bounced back mid-way through the half when Jozef Montigue was pushed to the ground in the area by both the goalkeeper and fullback. The penalty was awarded and Matt Lucas stepped up to fire in his second penalty in two consecutive games.

Just before the half-time whistle Stubbington took the lead once more as the ball was scrambled over the line, Stubbington capitalised as CFY failed to clear the ball.

HALF TIME – CFY 1-2 Stubbington

Chandlers Ford came out into the second half playing more attacking football and despite being a goal down they were full of confidence and pushing for the equaliser at every opportunity.

The score was still 2-1 until about twelve minutes from the end when CFY’s sustained pressure finally paid off. Nathan Feltham got the equaliser when he rifled a left-foot shot goal wards and the power on the ball was just too much for the goalkeeper to keep out. 2-2.

Reece Middleton had a glorious chance for CFY to take the lead when he powered his way through the Stubbington defence and was left one on one with the keeper only to see his shot fantastically tipped wide for a corner kick.

Chandlers Ford just kept coming at the tired Stubbington defence, and Feltham’s goal gave the side the momentum needed to continue the fight-back. Captain Sabri Elmasri skilfully found a way past the Stubbington defenders before sidestepping the keeper and shooting his side into the lead for the first time in the game. 3-2.

Right before the end man of the match Matt Lucas wrapped the game up when he tapped the ball home from close range to grab his second goal of the game and to complete a magnificent fight back.

Lee Robertson made a great save with his foot towards the end of the game and his defence in front of him battled away to ensure the game was theirs. The team spirit was superb and everyone played their part in this win against an ‘A’ Division side. In particular Robbie Hurst had a great game at right back, John Ruis gave everything he had and made a number of brilliant tackles to protect the defence. Matt and Sabri controlled the midfield especially in the second half and Joe never stopped chasing and putting pressure on the Stubbington defenders.

FULL TIME – CFY 4-2 Stubbington

Chandlers Ford 10-1 Waltham Wolves

CHANDLERS FORD 10-1 WALTHAM WOLVES

12.3.05 – FRIENDLY

Chandlers Ford having won promotion from the ‘B’ League last week came up against a side that are struggling at the foot of the A League table – Waltham Wolves in this friendly match that didn’t end up to be so friendly.

A near to full strength squad available for the home side with just a few players missing gave them the extra advantage against their opponents who only had a bare 10 players!

The first half was extremely one-sided as CFY dominated possession from start to finish and created a number of decent chances. Jozef Montigue came on mid way through the half and almost made an immediate impact as his cheeky flick from 12 yards came back off the cross bar.

Reece Middleton broke the deadlock late into the half with a good one-two with Liam Godfrey before firing the ball past the keeper. Jozef Montigue made it 2-0 when he sprinted past the Waltham defenders and neatly fired the ball into the bottom corner of the net out of the reach of the goalkeeper.

HALF TIME – CFY 2-0 Waltham Wolves

In the second half Waltham Wolves won a corner early on, and the from it the ball was scrambled over the line despite the efforts of the Chandlers Ford defenders on the goal line to make the scoreline a little tighter, 2-1.

These only encouraged the home side to start playing their football again and just like the first half Waltham Wolves were camped inside their own half for long periods of the game.

Reece Middleton had a great match and he continued his goalscoring form by completing a second half hat trick to give him a total of four goals for the game.
Jozef Montigue found the back of the net to grab his second of the game when Reece Middleton unselfishly played the ball across to Joe who had an easy finish to make the score 6-1.

Ronan Galloway let fly with a brilliant strike from outside the area, which rocketed into the top corner of the Waltham goal leaving the keeper with no chance. 7-1. Next a great move from the home side involving Middleton and Montigue in the build up set up Captain Sabri Elmasri who scored a great goal from a tight angle to increase the lead to 8-1.

The goals just kept coming for Chandlers Ford in this very eventful second half. Next up was Matt Lucas who slotted home a penalty after Montigue was shoved down in the box to grab the ninth goal for CFY. Following this goal Montigue and the Waltham Wolves defender who were both involved in the incident prior to the penalty again clashed which resulted in both players being removed from the pitch.

In the dieing minutes David Phillips popped up from defence as the home side continued to pile on the pressure right to the very end, and he poked the ball home from close range to grab his fourth goal of the season and to complete the rout.

FULL TIME – CFY 10-1 Waltham Wolves

Bridgemary 1-3 Chandlers Ford

BRIDGEMARY 1-3 CHANDLERS FORD

5.3.05 – LEAGUE

In this closely contested match between two strong sides, CFY took the early advantage when Galloway broke down the left and crossed for Jozef Montigue who kept his composure in front of goal to put the visitors ahead.

The game was filled with end-to-end action but CFY held their lead until just before half time when they were hit on the break by a good move from Bridgemary which resulted in the equaliser to ensure both sides went into the break on level terms.

HALF TIME – Bridgemary 1-1 CFY

The second half saw both sides with chances to take the lead, but it was not until five minutes to go when a quick one two between Jozef Montigue and Ronan Galloway which saw Ronan slot the ball past the keeper for the visitors to take a well deserved lead.

In the dieing minutes the lead was increased to 3-1 when good work from Reece Middleton put Galloway in for his second and CFY's third.

This sealed a win for Chandlers Ford and more importantly sealed the second promotion spot to the A Division. Well done to all the boys on this great achievement.

FULL TIME – Bridgemary 1-3 CFY