Mid Wilts Youth League report (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

Mid Wilts Youth League report

9:43am Thursday 23rd November 2006 in Football By Gazette Sport Reporter

Under 10s cup

Trowbridge Town Youth A took the lead after only four minutes but White Horse drew level within a couple of minutes after a quick breakaway.

Trowbridge quickly restored their lead after a fine strike from the edge of the box. White Horse defended well but the second half saw Trowbridge take control and put the game beyond reach with a 7-1 final score. Tom Green, Matthew Morris, Joe Blais, Conner McKay (2) and Liam Naylor (2) scored for Trowbridge with Kieran Hegerty replying for White Horse.

In an exciting end to end game Bradford Town Youth's excellent passing game earned them the spoils against Bromham. Ryan Bole opened the scoring for Bromham to give them a 1-0 half time lead. Bradford then scored three quick goals to give them a 3-1 lead. Kyle Smith then scored for Bromham to set up a thrilling finale. Oliver Taylor was named Bromhams man of the match.

Two goals each for Larkhall Athletics George Butler and Joseph Lyndsay ended the cup hopes of Trowbridge Town Youth with a 4-0 final score.

Kieran Delaney gave home side Warminster Highbury the lead in their game against Larkhall Athletic 2nds with Martin Marsh making it 2-0 before the interval. Highbury defended well throughout the tie with two further goals from Grady Dufosee and Mark Taylor putting the game out of Larkhalls reach.

Blue divisions AFC Corsham ran out 5-1 winners against brave Red Divisions Trowbridge Wanderers for their place in the last eight. Ben Cooper scored for Wanderers.

Under 11s cup

Westbury Youth Under 11s B team registered their first win of the season with a thrilling cup win at home to White Horse Juniors with their winning goal coming in extra time from Adam Osborne.

Westbury started the game well and had the better of the early chances hitting the woodwork after ten minutes. Despite the early pressure from Westbury, it was White Horse Juniors who scored first through a fine long range shot from Ben B then quickly doubled their lead through Matthew R.

Westbury hit back immediately through Paul Eddington to leave the half time score as 2-1 to White Horse. In the second half Westbury pressed for an equalizer and were rewarded after ten minutes when Eddington was put clear and outpaced the White Horse defense to score. Minutes later more Westbury pressure from a corner saw Jordan Bishop score his first goal for the club to give Westbury a 3-2 lead.

White Horse Juniors came back strongly and scored a deserved equaliser through Jordan to make for a nervous last ten minutes. Both teams created further chances to win the match in normal time, with Westbury goal keeper Brandon Bennet making a number of excellent saves to take the game into extra time.

Westbury had the better of the first period but failed to score. Early into the second half Eddington released Osborne who ran through and hit a fine left foot shot past the keeper to give Westbury their win. Westbury now take on their A team in the 1st round of the cup on December 2.

Under 12s cup

The tie between Bemerton Heath Harlequins and FC Chippenham brought the sides together for their third meeting this season and again resulted in another entertaining game.

Russell Jones led the way for Bemerton with a hat trick with further goals from Sam Harding, Tom Spayes and Sammy Miller. A battling FC Chippenham who never gave up pulled one back but Bemerton ran out winners by 6-1. Bemertons man of the match went to Luke Batchelor.

AFC Calne suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Trowbridge Tigers. Calne started with confidence seeing good procession but failing to convert their chances. Trowbridge started to show their pedigree and patience and took the lead followed by a Calne own goal to go 2-0 up at half time. The Tigers took advantage of Calne's goal keeper retiring early in the second half to score a further five times. Calne kept their heads held high and made the Tigers work hard for their clean sheet. A late penalty appeal for Calne was turned down.

Blue division leaders Melksham Town Youth saw their way through to the next round with a convincing 14-0 home win against Trowbridge Wanderers 2nds.

Luke Whittard (3), Aidan Stevenson (2), Luke Love (3), Charlie Austin, Luke Perrott (2), Jordan Turnbull and Billy Cookson (2) all scored for Melksham.

Jordan Stafford put Bromham ahead in their home tie against Melksham Park.

Park pulled one back before the break to level the scores. The game could have gone either way but a late strike from James House secured a 2-1 win for Bromham.

Jack Bramwell, John Webb (2), Thomas Andrew and Rory Worthington (2) all scored for Devizes Town in their 6-2 home win against Amesbury Juniors B team.

Amesbury Juniors A team saw better fortune running out resounding 10-1 winners at home to Trowbridge Wanderers. Tom Hollingworth, Conner West, Harry Beckley (3), Cameron Wishart, Jack Smith, Jake Chambers and Adam Flint (2) all scored for Amesbury.

Worton and Cheverell secured their place in the next round with a 6-1 away win against AFC Calne. Matthew Savigar scored for Calne.

Also through to the next round is Warminster Highbury with a 9-1 home win against Marlborough.

Under 13s cup

A spirited performance from Worton and Cheverill saw them never give up,despite being outplayed by a well organized and quick Trowbridge Town side.

The half time score was 5-0 with goals from Josh Moss (2), Aaron Patrick, Conor Stevens and Mike Reynolds, with Trowbridge adding to their tally in the second half through Kieran Mccaldon, Alex De Silva, Oliver Winchcombe, and Moss completing his hat trick or a 9-0 win.

Red division leaders Pewsey Vale took a 1-0 lead at the break against Blue divisions Devizes Town Youth. Devizes equalised early in the second half before going on to lead at 2-1. Pewsey brought the scores level twice more ending normal time at 3-3. Extra time prevailed but neither side made any advantage leaving the winner to be decided with a penalty shoot out. Devizes Town held their nerve and won the game 4-3 on penalties. Normal time goal scorers were Jordan Hicks, Dec McHenry, and Jack Davis for Devizes with Cameron Amor scoring a hat trick for Pewsey.

Warminster Highbury dominated play in their home tie against Bromham running out 8-0 winners with goals from Tam Martin (3), Nathan Yeaden (2), Brendon Hind, Tristan Wills and Shaun Tarr.

Alex Warburton scored seven of FC Chippenham's 11 goals in the home tie against Warminster United with other goals from Matthew Stevens (2),Jack Williamson and Luke Thurlwell.

Home side Melksham Park never stopped battling against Corsham Youth despite finding themselves on the wrong side of a 10-1 final score. James Cryer (5), Joe Lye (2), Leigh Rogers, George Williams and Will Chivers scored for Corsham with Adam Lloyd replying for Park.

Amesbury Juniors turned a first half 4-0 advantage into an 8-0 final score in their home tie against Chippenham Town Youth. James Clifton (2), James Henry (2), Noel McCarthy, Ashley Towse, Jordan Matthew and Tommy Nicklen scored for Amesbury.

Derry Hill United also saw their way into the next round with a 5-0 away win against Trowbridge Wanderers.

Under 14s cup

AFC Calne romped home to a 14-0 away win against Bradford Town Youth after a great team performance.

Joshua Eades, Michael Coulson (4), Christopher Newth, Tom Richards and Joshua Archer gave Calne an 8-0 half time lead. The second half saw goals from Eades, Richards and a hat trick for Coulson.

Melksham Park took an early 1-0 in their away game against Devizes Town Youth . Devizes drew level before the break with a goal from Joe Hutchinson. The game remained level until the last few minutes when Shea D'Arcy scored the winner booking Devizes their place in the next round.

Corsham continued their run of exciting matches with a hard fought 3-2 win over Trowbridge Wanderers on Sunday. Wanderers had the better of the first half, with several flowing attacks but another hard-working performance in defence from Bradley Godridge, Ollie Webb, Lewis Somerville and Sam Thomson mostly restricted them to long range shots, and anything in the box was comfortably dealt with by Ollie Emerson in goal.

The Corsham midfield of Darrin Moss, Josh Cain, Simon Burt and Ajay Arithoppah stepped up their game in the second half and, combined with selfless running on and off the ball from the front two of Tom Smith and Ernie Peibst, started to create openings in the Wanderers defence with good passing and movement.

It was no surprise when the pressure resulted in a goal when a great cross from Peibst was met at the far post by Arithoppah who slammed an unstoppable left foot shot into the net. But Corsham dominance could not bring a second goal and ten minutes later Wanderers were back in the game with an equally accomplished finish from Martin Johnson.

Corsham now had the upper hand in midfield and they forced another goal with Moss claiming the last touch as the ball crossed the line. And yet Wanderers came back again - a long hopeful punt upfield took an awkward bounce past Emerson and Otis Young won the race to scramble the ball over the line for Wanderers.

With five minutes to go and extra time looming, Corsham played the ball out from the back and out to Peibst on the right wing. His cross was met on the volley by Smith on the edge of the area and his spectacular shot into the top right corner left the keeper with no chance.

There were still chances at either end as both sides tired and Wanderers clipped the post with seconds left. So it finished 3-2 to Corsham who just about deserved it on their second half performance, but both teams were deservedly applauded from the field after a cracking cup tie.

Chippenham Town Rangers travelled to Mere FC for their cup game returning home with a 4-1 win under their belt. Ben Perry scored for Mere.

Other games in this round saw Warminster Highbury run out 12-0 winners away to Castle Combe Colts; Amesbury Juniors run out 3-0 winners away to FC Chippenham; and Westbury Youth 6-1 winners away to Derry Hill United.

Under 15s cup

The under-strength team from Lydiard FC gave a superb team performance in their home game against C.T.C.

The ten men from Lydiard held C.T.C. to a 0-0 score line until the dying minutes when Captain Jack Paish netted the winner giving Lydiard a 1-0 win.

Amesbury Juniors ran out 9-2 winners at home to Wincanton Town but all credit to Wincanton who never stopped trying. Brendan Osgood, Dean Wrixon (2), Matthew Redgrave (3), Aaron Robson and Tom Walker (2) scored for Amesbury.

Trowbridge Town Youth 2nds kept a clean sheet in their home game against Warminster United to run out 7-0 winners. James Griffiths (2), Carl Buckland (2), Omar Bakali, James Ricaud and Ryan Baggs all scored for Trowbridge.

Home side South Newton & Wishford held Worton & Cheverell to a 1-1 score line at the break. Worton took control in the second half scoring three more with no reply to finish 4-1 winners. Ken Kauppinen (2), Jake Walters and Johnny Cole scored for Worton with Mickey Tutton replying for South Newton.

FC Chippenham ran out 7-0 winners at home to Bradford Town Youth with five goals from Harrison and one each from Tinson and Giles.

Trowbridge Wanderers booked their place in the next round with a 9-1 away win against Westbury Youth. Callum Russell scored for Westbury with Adam Fisher named as their man of the match.

Under 16s cup

In a closely fought, sporting cup tie between Amesbury Juniors and Bradford Town Youth, a single first half goal by Ben Hogg was enough to take Bradford Town Youth through to the next round.

Both defences were on top and Bradford kept a third consecutive clean sheet thanks to a superb save near the end by Nick Dibden to prevent Amesbury from equalising. Steven Perry was named as Amesbury's man of the match.

The cup upset of the weekend went to Melksham Town Youth from the red division in their home game against Trowbridge Town Youth 2nds who stand in third place in the blue division. Melksham had the better of the first half taking a 2-0 lead at the break. The second half saw Trowbridge on top clawing their way back to a full time score of 2-2. Extra time was as exciting as normal time with goals from both sides but Melksham had the edge and took the game at 4-3. Adam Polter (3) and Dan Humphries scored for Melksham.

Castle Combe Colts held a 2-1 lead in their home game against AFC Corsham until the last kick of the game which saw Corsham right back in it at 2-2.

The equaliser gave Corsham a great boost seeing them take the lead then seal the tie with a 4-1 final score. Matt Smith and Tom Flynn scored for Combe.

South Newton took a 1-0 lead at the break with an own goal from local rivals Salisbury United. Ricky Duncan brought the scores level just after the break before South Newton regained the lead. Salisbury pushed for the equaliser and were rewarded when Simon Harness found the back of the net.

Extra time prevailed but no advantage was made by either side for the game to be settled on penalties. After the mandatory five penalties the sides remained level resulting in sudden death. Salisbury were the first to break leaving South Newton with the win on penalties at 7-6.

Devizes Town Youth and White Horse Juniors played their game in good spirit with Devizes taking the honours with a 9-1 final score. Kyle Davis (4), Jack Hopper (2), George Wadman, Jacob Wrobel and Alex Surman, with a rocket header, scored for Devizes with Aaron Crossley replying for South Newton.

A game of two halves was played out between home side Warminster Highbury and Salisbury City. Highbury had the run of play in the first half scoring three with no reply. Salisbury controlled the second half scoring two with no reply for Highbury to claim the game at 3-2. Jack Coxall and Jonathan Haggarty (2) scored for Highbury.

Chippenham Town Youth secured their place in the hat for the next round after running out 7-1 winners away to Mere FC. Paul Hutchins scored for Mere.

Under 9 Blue Division

Warminster Highbury took a 2-0 first half lead in their home game against FC Chippenham with goals from Jack Richardson and Jake Andrews.

Chippenham were back in the game at 2-1 after the restart before Highbury regained their two goal advantage with a second for Andrews. Chippenham never gave up scoring a late goal for a final score of 3-2 to Highbury.

Under 9 Green Division

AFC Corsham started brightly, after two defeats in a row, with some controlled passing and movement off the ball.

Devizes defended resolutely for the first ten minutes before breaking up-field to open their account. A second goal followed shortly after when a corner was unluckily turned into the goal by the Corsham keeper. Devizes went in at half time with a 2-0 up but Corsham were determined to continue playing in a positive way and created a number of chances throughout the second half but the Devizes keeper kept and the woodwork them out. A free-kick from the edge of the box made it 3 - 0 before another deflected corner taken by Jamie Hall made it four. Devizes retain top spot in the green division and on this showing will prove difficult to beat. Devizes saw goals from Jamie Hall (2), Jared Edwards and Liam Kennedy.

Under 9 Purple Division

Melksham started brightly but were unable to get into a rhythm due to some strong tackling by Trowbridge Wanderers.

The breakthrough came when Brandon Mills scored from outside the box. Melksham continued pressing but were denied further goals when Kieran Hall's free kick hit the crossbar and Ross Arnold's long range shot hit the post. Ryhs Kemish finished well to double the lead just before halftime. Melksham struggled to get going in the second half and were denied further goals by some good goalkeeping from the Wanderers keeper. Two further goals did come from Brandon Mills and Ryhs Kemish and Chris Hedley's first clean sheet of the season saw Melksham finish 4-0 winners in a scrappy game.

FC Chippenham took a 2-0 at the break away to Devizes Town Youth increasing their tally to 3-0 just after the restart. Devizes fought their way back into the game scoring twice through Martin Combes and Matthew Stratton taking the score line to 3-2. Chippenham then dominated play scoring a further three to finish 6-2 winners.

Under 9 Red Division

Larkhall Athletic enjoyed their first win of the season with an emphatic 7-0 home win against Marshfield Tigers.

Jacob Miles (3), Ryan Musgrave (2), Harry Williams and George Williams scored for Larkhall.

Under 9 White Division

In their bottom of the table clash home side Westbury Youth played host to Bradford Town Youth.

Both teams held their back line superbly denying each other any advantage and resulting in a 0-0 final score.

Under 9 Yellow Division

Melksham Town Eagles continued their unbeaten run with a draw against local derby team Melksham Park.

The game was evenly balance throughout with Town taking the lead through Dan Walker but Park cancelling the advantage out just before the break. Town had the best of the second half regaining the lead through Jacob Harris. Park came back strong with a second equaliser ending the game level at 2-2. Towns Keeper Ben Lewis made some fantastic saves to keep the result a draw.

Mere Town Youth held back an attacking FC Chippenham in the first half allowing them just a one goal advantage. Chippenham were far more dominant in the second half adding three more to their tally with no reply to finish 4-0 winners. Tom Delaney, Luke Harold (2) and Jack Tavener scored for Chippenham.

Under 10 Red Division

Biddestone took a first minute lead against home side Derry Hill United which proved to be the only goal in a very closely fought contest.

Robbie Tripp scored for Biddestone.

Under 11 Green Division

Team Bath dominated their game against AFC Corsham from start to finish with goals from Jacob Ford (4), Liam Burcombe, Bradley Hitchings and Ben Wych.

Team Bath were up against it before the game with a bare eleven through injury and sickness including both keepers! Hector McCormick stood in as keeper and dealt very well with Corsham's five attacks on goal. McCormich was well defended by the team and in particular Lewis wood who was brought back into defense from his usual mid field role. There was a determination to win which showed through some fine passing and moving football. A fantastic team effort.

Under 11 Orange Division

Castle Combe got off to a great start with early goals from Liam Wootten and Sam Hall (2) to go 3-0 up against visitors Westbury Youth.

Westbury slowly fought their way back into the game and eventually ran at 5-3 winners with goals from Drew Adams (3), Joe Edwards and Dan Precup Melksham Park won what was a very evenly fought top of the table clash against Chippenham Town Youth White's which neither team deserved to lose.

Melksham took the lead with a great long shot from Luke Escott and held on until the break. Devizes made one or two changes and really set to get back on level terms. The equalising goal eventually came from a very well worked team goal with Bradley Hill eventually scoring with a very well placed header. Both teams went looking for the win which Melksham grasped through Callum Dunbar with only minutes to spare.

Under 11 Yellow Division

Worton and Cheverell won their third game in a row, in a match against home side Melksham Town Youth that was closer than the score suggests.

Jack Francis scored the first of his two goals for the visitors after three minutes. Although throughout the game Melksham tested Worton's defense they were well worth their three goals. As the game progressed it was down to a Jordan Wildman hat-trick and a goal from David Vick, playing on the Worton wings, to make the difference. Ethan Hyslop scored either side of half time and popped up for a third in the closing minutes, as Worton made the most of their chances to win 9-3. Benjamin Howell and Callum Race (2) scored for Melksham.

Under 12 Blue Division

Home side AFC Corsham dominated the first half of their home game against Castle Combe Colts taking a 4-1 lead into the second half.

Combe shared the run of play in the second half netting three times but a further four goals for the home side saw them run out 8-4 winners. Hayden Bethell, Harry Campbell (2) and Pavraj Lochab scored for Castle Combe. The game was refereed superbly by Ben Williamson.

Under 12 Yellow Division

A hat-trick from Freddy Ayres with singles from Harry Page and Luke Collier gave home side Dilton Rovers their third win of the season in a very exciting game against Pewsey Vale which ended at 5-4.

In another exciting game Mere Town Youth earned their third win of the season in another exciting game against Westbury Youth. Mere dominated the first half to lead 3-1 at the break. Westbury held their own in the second half scoring three goals to Mere's two ending the game at 5-4 to Mere.

Reece Mendham (2), Dan Young (2) and Leon Love scored for Mere with Ashley Hargreaves (2), Joe English and Jack Hayward replying for Westbury.

Under 13 Red Division

Westbury Youth started brightly and took the lead from sloppy defending against Castle Combe after two minutes.

Combe equalized immediately through Kane Tilley. Westbury regained their one goal advantage before Combe brought the scores level then went on to lead 4-2 at the break with goals from Andy Lawrence Bell, Luke Simpkins and Jack Fraser respectively. The second half started much like the first had finished with a goal from Simpkins just after the restart. Westbury battled on scoring twice and taking the score line to 5-4 but once again Combe rose to the challenge and scored a further five goals in quick succession from Andy Jobbins, Simpkins (2), Sam Wozniak and Jack Hughes to run out 10-4 winners. Man of the match for Combe was Andy Jobbins.

Bradford Town Youth missed early chances in their home game against FC Chippenham 2nds. Chippenham took a two goal lead before Bradford got into their stride bringing the scores level before going on to lead 3-2 midway through the second half. Chippenham hit back taking a 4-3 lead and thought they had sealed the win but a late strike from the home side ended the affair level at 4-4. Jake Aubrey (2) and Steve Grant (2) scored for Bradford.

Under 17 Division

A top of the table clash saw second place Salisbury United take the lead in their away game against Westbury United.

Westbury were back level before half time in what turned out to be a very close game. The second half saw chances taken and won by both sides resulting in a 5-4 win for Westbury.

Matt Mead (3), Aaron Billett and Joseph Harrison scored for Westbury with Kit Jackson (2), Jake Fuller and Lloyd Jolliffe replying for Salisbury.

Devizes Blues dominate large parts of play in their home game against Marlborough Town taking a 3-0 lead at the break before going on to finish 5-1 winners. James Muir (2), James Thomas (2) and Roger Wiltshire scored for the Blues with Jamie Hughes scoring a consolation goal for Marlborough.