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Colts vs Warren Mead - 28 Sep 02 Colts vs Kingstonian - 22 Sep 02 Colts vs Roundshaw - 14 Sep 02 Friendly vs Oxshott - 8 Sep 02 Colts Gallop to Victory at Tattenham Corner Warren Mead 6 - Colts 7 Unbelievable tension was finally alleviated in the 59th minute of this nail-biter, as Man of the Match Steven broke through the Warren Mead defence to crack in the winner and send the crowd into ecstasy, ruining the day for a brave home team. Colts started brightly today, with Steven sprinting past the defence and scooping over the keeper after 6 minutes. This was followed by a screaming shot from Donald that took the back out of the net 6 minutes later. Warren Mead were not to be put to the sword so easily though, and struck back after 13 minutes. Steven restored the two goal lead with a blistering run and shot to make it 3-1 after 15 minutes, but the boys were pegged back yet again by a Mead goal at the 20 minute mark. Alfie (Definitely on his best performance yet), Ben and Steven combined brilliantly for the Colts' fourth, stuck away by the ever deadly Steven for his hat-trick, but the home team fought back with two goals in as many minutes to make it 4-4 at half time. The second half started with a brilliant flick from Ben and a goal from Steven to regain the lead. Warren Mead sensationally went ahead with two quick goals in the 11th and 15th minutes to make it 6-5 - now the match was really on and it was time for the Colts to dig deep and show their fighting spirit. There was some truly heroic defending from goal scorer Donald, Scott and Josh, driving the ball forward to set up chances for Stephen, Ben and Greg. Toby and Sam continued to improve, while Nathan, Jack and Alex looked masterly at the back. Grant worked hard in goal to cover ground and smother oncoming attacks. Tension was at breaking Mead when the silky skills of Greg brought the equalizer as he calmly controlled the ball in the box, beat five men and slipped the ball under the goal keeper. The crowd were then treated to a Bookham tidal wave as the boys piled on the pressure to finish with a stunning Steven run and goal to win the match - What a climax, What a Match, What a Win. WE ARE NOT WORTHY YELLOWS!!!!!! Colts Caught in the Headlights of the Cherry and White Juggernaut Kingstonian 9 - Colts 1 It was a tough day in Thames Ditton. Kingstonians surged forward with powerful runs and scintilating shooting to race to an early 3-0 lead. Colts fought back hard to gain a penalty, converted by Steven's trusty left foot, but after that it was one-way traffic. Colts had no substitutes today so the defence was stretched to breaking Mead - Jack put in a manful performance at the back this week, aided and abetted as usual by a highly consistant Scott. Toby and Sam made their 60 minute debuts and look like encouraging prospects, while Greg and Steven played with their usual panache - but somehow the penetration was just not there. Never mind - the season is still new and there are plenty of opportunities to improve. KEEP YOUR HEADS UP YELLOWS!!! Colts Outmuscled and Outshot Colts 1 - Roundshaw 6 Roundshaw put in a muscular performance to make life very difficult for the Colts this week. The reds defended in depth and tackled hard - often blunting searing runs from Stephen and Ben, gloriously fed by Greg and Josh in midfield. Roundshaw got a 2-0 lead in the first half, but the Colts had their best spell of the match, pulling one back from a swerving Stephen corner. For a while the tireless running of Scott and Donald to win the ball, and some scintilating attacking looked like it was going to bring the equaliser - it was not to be though and Roundshaw went in to half time 4-1 up. A courageous second half kept the score down to 6-1 in the end, Grant having the busiest time with Scott, Nathan, Donald and Alex having to defend courageously. In the end a disapMeading result, but plenty to build on as we move forward. COME ON YOU YELLOWS!!! Wonder Fightback as Colts Pipped at the Post Oxshott 4 - Colts 3 The Colts had to fight hard in their first ever 11 a-side match. A ferocious onslaught from Oxshott saw the boys down 4-0 at the start of the second half. The crowd thought it was all over but they had not reckoned on Steven hitting his after-burners, and storming through a startled Oxshott defence to rattle the cross bar with a stunning left foot. The team caught fire, and an onslaught led by Steven, Greg and Ben, ended in a hat-trick for Steven and a climactic goal mouth scramble that so nearly ended in the equaliser. What a start to the season........a whole lot of scintilating football still to come. Colts Gallop to Early Season Triumph Final - Colts 1 - Grayshott 0 A phenomenal team performance, crowned by a dramatic single goal thriller in the final, clinched Bookham's first trophy of the 02/03 season. The final, against Grayshott was characterised by gritty determination, tough tackling and ruthless finishing. Greg fought through the pain barrier to lead the team to victory, while Steven's trusty left foot put a plucky Grayshott team to the sword. League Phase The Colts saw off Franborough Sabres with a 3-0 win, Steven scoring a brace with Ben opening his account for the season. Woking were quickly pummelled with four rapidly executed goals, Ben and Steven bagging a couple each. Next up for the relentless punishment were Sherbourne, and although they resisted more stoically, they were seen off by that man Steven, this time with a single strike. Frimley provided a tougher test, fighting for a draw - Ben and Steven providing the Bookham scores. The eventual finalists, Grayshot, also proved tough and the Colts fought out a war of attrition ending in a scoreless draw. The final league game saw a 1-0 win for the Colts against Farnborough Cougars - Cougars had a goal disallowed in the dying seconds after a foul on Grant. The Colts won the league - a performance marked by great striking, and phenomenal defending from Alex, Nathan and Josh. Greg's leadership in midfield, aided and abetted by a very dynamic Josh and debutant Toby kept the yellow wave rolling forward and closed off any potential attack. Grant was at times totally idle, but had to stop a number of runs and shots at crucial times. Semi-Final The semi final saw the Colts against the Cougars once more. A tight game ended in a 1-1 draw with Greg opening his account for the tournament. Extra time started with a high intensity Blitzkreig, led by Greg, concluding in a 45 second Golden Goal from the left foot of Steven - Grayshott awaited in the final. The Final A tough match, memorable for Steven's goal and superhuman tackling from Greg and a great team performance from everyone else, saw the boys pick up their first trophies of the year and set the tone for the rest of the season. COME ON YOU YELLOWS……. |
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