Bridgemary Friendly Abandoned Before End

After a very impressive display against A Division side Bridgemary Colts, the game was cut short by the referee due to the horrific insults made by Bridgemary management. CFY played some very good football and defended really well against a strong, competitive side. They conceded late in the first half when Daniel Hines slid the ball past stand in goalkeeper Thorsten Tramischus and then made it 2-0 in the second half with a scrappy goal. A long throw from the right came in and the ball was not cleared allowing a tap in after a goal mouth scramble. Bridgemary were awarded a penalty following Aiden Chandler's trip in the area but the visitors failed to make it count as they struck the bar. The game then came to an abrupt end following the abusive and insulting comments towards the referee.

Josh Harragan made an impressive debut at centre half alongside the excellent Robbie Hurst. Aiden Chandler and Ahmed Sfagsi also had good games but the man of the match award went to goalkeeper Thorsten for keeping the score down to only two goals and for making some excellent stops.

First League Game Ends In Defeat

PORTCHESTER 'B' 6-1 CHANDLERS FORD
16.09.06 – MID SOLENT B LEAGUE

In our first game back in the B League since our promotion to the A League two years ago, Portchester showed Chandlers Ford that it could be a tough season ahead and that no game will be easy.

CFY began the game well enough with David Harris threatening down the right wing and Thorsten Tramischus holding the ball up well. An early corner caused Portchester a bit of trouble with Jozef Montigue coming close.

However despite this early pressure, the visitors were caught out by the pacy attack of Portchester. A quick break down the right saw both Chandlers Ford full backs out of position and this was quickly exploited. A switch of play led to a cross being headed home by the number 9 for the opening goal.

Michael Wall had a go from distance moments after the goal and his effort flew jsut over the bar.

Today's game also saw the return to action of Michael Sawbridge who had been out for months with broken bones in his foot. He came on midway through the half and caused a few problems for the Portchester backline but CFY still couldn't find a way through.

HALF TIME – Portchester 1-0 CFY

After a well disciplined, fairly solid first half performance things went down hill immediately as the side began to lose their shape and confidence.

In the same way that Portchester scored their first goal, they again got the ball down the wing and and were able to have free shots at Karthik as another five goals went in. Each of these were the almost identical with the root of the problem being the full backs not sticking to their position therefore leaving the defence wide open and not a lot of protection for the keeper.

Towards the end of the game Chandlers Ford looked more lively and a Jozef Montigue free kick led to CFY pulling a goal back, but by this time it was too little too late. David Harris was brought down outside of the box and from the free kick Joe swung the ball in only for it to be cleared but only as far as Ryan Dennis who looped in a high ball which Harris got on the end of with a brave header.

This will probably be one of the toughest league games of the season, and with this first fixture out of the way we can now look to finding a win. Positives to come out of the game were man of the match Robbie Hurst who had yet another solid game, and of course the first half of play where we made Portchester look ordinary!

FULL TIME – Portchester 6-1 CFY

Ford Crash Out Of Hants Cup

College Youth 16-0 CFY

Chandlers Ford were completely outplayed from start to finish in a game that everyone will want to forget as quickly as possible. It was a tough game against very strong opponents, however we will do a lot better against the teams in our league - bring on Portchester 'B' (next Saturday 16th September) !

CFY 3-2 Winchester

CHANDLERS FORD 3-2 WINCHESTER
09.09.06 – FRIENDLY

Jozef Montigue helped Chandlers Ford to an early lead as he latched onto a wayward goal kick by getting the ball out of his feet and chipping over the keeper into the bottom right corner.

Winchester rarely threatened however their first attempt on goal pegged CFY back only one minute after the opening goal. The visitors raced through on goal and a fluke long distance lob found its way over Karthik Basker and into the top corner for the equaliser.

CFY could have taken the lead once more as Robbie Hurst burst forward from defence smashing the ball against the cross bar.

It was soon 2-1 through Thorsten Tramischus who reacted quickly in the box from a David Harris corner. The looped in hitting the post before Thorsten poked the ball in from the rebound.

HALF TIME – CFY 2-1 Winchester

In the second half Winchester had several chances to pull the game level, and it wasn’t long before they came close. Karthik Basker was kept busy making some good saves but with the defence playing too deep it meant their opponents could run free on goal and not be offside.

The equaliser came mid-way through the half through a headed goal. It looked like it would end this way until the last moments of the match. With some of the first half players being given a rest Chandlers Ford all of a sudden looked brighter when captain David Phillips and strikers Montigue and Tramischus returned to the pitch.

Right at the death, Jozef Montigue brought the ball down with his chest laying it off for Liam Godfrey who belted the ball low and hard which proved to be too hot to handle for the Winchester keeper as it crept over the line for the winning goal.

FULL TIME – CFY 3-2 Winchester

CFY suffer heavy defeat to Locksheath

CHANDLERS FORD 1-7 LOCKSHEATH
02.09.06 – FRIENDLY

TEAM: Karthik Basker, Robbie Hurst, David Phillips (c), David Bromhead, Liam Godfrey, David Harris, Ryan Dennis, Michael Wall, Ryan Chinn, Thorsten Tramishcus, Jozef Montigue

SUBS: Ahmed Sfagsi, Tom Pope, Gavin Hawkins, Aiden Chandler, Miles Hodge

After a late cancellation from Stoneham Park, Locksheath Lions, champions of the B League last year, agreed to play us at short notice.

For 30 minutes, Chandlers Ford were more than a match for the newly promoted side. They held their own at the back against a side that played good passing football.

In the opening moments of the game, CFY could have taken the lead through Michael Wall who had a go from 20 yards but his effort flew wide of goal.

Robbie Hurst and David Phillips marshalled the defence very well and some good saves from Karthik Basker ensured the scores remained level - for the time being at least.

One moment of lost concentration caused Chandlers Ford to concede the opening goal of the game as Liam Godfrey got turned on the right wing before the ball being whipped into the box and then a firm header flying into the corner leaving Basker no chance.

On the stroke of half time, the visitors won a corner which CFY failed to deal with and as a result this cost them as they conceded a second goal in the space of a couple of minutes.

HALF TIME – CFY 0-2 Locksheath

Having made a number of changes at the break, CFY looked more vulnerable at the back, leading to an onslaught from the Lions.

A combination of pace, quick and accurate passing, and lethal finishing led to Chandlers Ford not being able to cope defensively. A further five goals went Locksheath's way although if it were not for the brilliant Karthik Basker, the scoreline would have looked an awful lot worse and probably would have been in double figures.

Chandlers Ford did grab a consolation through Thorsten Tramishchus with a lovely headed goal. David Harris swung in an inch perfect free kick from the right that was confidently despatched into the back of the net with a glancing header from new signing Tramishcus.

Thorsten went on to win the man of the match award for a good display all round display up front, which he capped with a goal but not only did he score he brought others into play and led the line well alongside Jozef Montigue.

It was slightly disappointing to concede so many soft goals in the second half after playing so well in the first 35 minutes of the game. However there were some good performances against a strong A division team.

Lets make sure we bounce back with a win on Thursday as we continue our preparation for the new season, which kicks off against College Youth in the league cup a week today.

FULL TIME – CFY 1-7 Locksheath