Bere
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Established prior to 1885 and
steeped in history and tradition, Bere
Regis Football Club (BRFC) can claim to be one of the oldest clubs in
the world. When professional football was legalized in
Britain on
July 20 1885, Bere Regis Football Club was founded, and were inaugural
members of the south Hants and Dorset football association from which
the Dorset County FA was subsequently formed in 1887.
BRFC is currently a D.C.F.A. Chartered Standards club, and all teams
are coached by fully qualified coaches.
During the 2011/2012 season BRFC currently have 2 teams, one in Dorset
FA Saturday Division 1, and one in Dorset Saturday league Division 3.
Over recent seasons, there has been a revival of the Bere Regis mini
and youth football section with the club, with the mini/youth section
having 3 teams (U8, U9 and U11) in the DCFA leagues in 2011/2012
season.
The club plays it homes games at Bere Regis Recreational ground, (BH20
7LA) a parcel of land bequeathed to the village of Bere Regis by the
Drax estate in 1925. Bere Regis Rec as it is now fondly known, is
currently managed and run by Bere Regis Sports Club, a group of
volunteers, who in their role as trustees, manage the site which is
owned by Fields in Trust (National Playing Fields Association). Both
the Junior and Senior Football committees report directly to the Bere
Regis Sports Club Management Committee.
Bere Regis Football Club is proud to have provided sport in the
community for over 125 years. We celebrated its
quasquicentennial
(125 year anniversary) in 2010. If you wish to get involved or feel you
can help out in any way, to sustain the clubs history and tradition,
please feel free to contact us.
Here’s to the future.
To See our Vision and Aims please click here
Welcome back folks! Despite
being away for a number of the months,
entertainment was provided through the summer months at the rec by the
cricket section, which saw both Saturday and Sunday teams gain
promotions, and the Sunday team win the league outright.
Congratulations lads, a feat the football club will attempt to emulate
over the forthcoming season.
For the upcoming football season, there have been and will be a number
of changes to the senior football club section. Firstly due to the
demise of the Dorset Sunday league BRFC now have two teams in the
Dorset Saturday league (Divisions 1 & 3) meaning there should
be a
home game at the rec every Saturday for you connoisseurs of football to
enjoy. Secondly after many hours of painstaking work by the volunteers
of Bere Regis Sports Club in gaining permissions, seeking funding etc,
the new changing room project is now underway, and it is hoped that
this project will be completed early next year. Thirdly with the demise
of the News of the World, we have picked up on free transfers over the
summer period, a couple of new journalists who will be writing the
match reports for the forthcoming season. Please bear with them, I
don’t think they’ll be as good as the last one, but
keep
reading this website to watch the season unfold through their eyes over
the next few months.
Enjoy the season.
After two weeks off due to cold weather, Bere couldn't find the magic too make it a winning return! Grandby where 2-0 up by half-time in terrible gusty conditions which didn't help the standard of football being played! But Bere came out in the second half looking to get back into the game and peppered Granbys goal before eventually Dyllan Hooper finished from close range to put Bere back in the game. But with Bere pushing for a second Grandby snuck a third and with limited resources to play with the nail was in the coffin for Bere.
M.o.M goes to Richard Payne
this week for his continued high level
of performance, energy and drive.
After a turbulent week at the club Bere Regis showed their true colours and unity by beating the only team in the division with an underfeated league record! Mere and Bere where exchanging blow for blow during the first half with Deano Rogo making some FANTASTIC saves to keep Bere in the game! Bere came out for the second half even more pumped working for each other and making sure they won their individual battles! Then it came to pass that Gdog Rose swiveled in the box, hit a left foot grass cutter that the keeper dived over and the ball nestled in the net! From there Bere worked harder and harder which was brilliant to be a part of and fully deserved the 1-0 win! The M.o.m goes to Deano Rogo but the whole squad should be smiling with a fine performance! Thanks to the continued support from throughout the club, now lads let's do what we should of done all year win every remaining game!
Bere Regis started 2012 with a
bang with a convincing win at home!
Bere played well and made the ball do the work playing some sublime
football at times. Bere made it 1-0 with Jonny Sanders sliding the ball
home from a good team goal, then Tommy Williams scored a penalty making
it 2-0. Bere made a mistake which led to Merley scoring, Sean Cooper
made it 3-1 with a debatable goal? In the second half Bere made it 4-1
with Gdog Rose getting his comeback goal again after good team work!
M.o.m this week is Tommy Williams who played well all game keep it up!
All the boys would again like to thank the continued support and
help!
Bere where 2-0 at half time
after a poor first half when they could
and should of capatalized on the few chances Bere did have! Bere came
out on the attack after the break and should of had a penalty that
wasn't given, then Bere where awarded a pen with Tommy Williams scoring
it 2-1. Bere pushed on but went 4-1 down in the end after making a few
mistakes! Bere where poor and need to up it! The M.o.m goes to Ross
Pimmo Pimm as he was again a bright spark to a dull day!
Bere started the game with a
bang going 3-0 up with goals from Gdog
Rose and Azza Scott. Bere was dominating the game and should of been 6
or 7 up! Untill Swanage scored 1 just before half time! After the break
Bere didn't turn up going 4-3 down before Joshy Walter scoring a goal
with the last kick off the game 4-4. A big thank you goes to all the
second teamers who stepped in for us and the M.O.M goes to Matty Elford
who was a class act all game!
Could the boys make it three in
a row? With a weakened squad, the
answer was no, and like waiting for a bus to turn up it remains only
two in a row, which is the same reason the ref gave for turning up 30
minutes late! Once the game started, Bere kept the ball well,
but
sadly a mistake in defence led to Poundbury opening the scoring, and it
stayed that way until half time. Bere came out for the second half
pushing hard but it was more hussle and bustle than sticking the ball
in the back of the net where it matters. Poundbury then snuck another
late on to make it two- nil. Bere didn't play well at all, and
the
man of the match goes to Dean ‘De Gea’ Rogerson who
made
some amazing saves, proving that at his age, he still can do it
Bere couldn’t emulate
their efforts of the previous season and
were dumped out of this years cup at the second round stage. Many
players appeared to suffer from jet lag, following the long journey and
there were still a number of players out with injuries. From the kick
off it was obvious that Trinadad would use their huge height advantage,
by pumping it long and also at set pieces a throwback to Wimbledon of
the 80's. But it proved effective, as they were 3-0 up just after
halftime, before Bere scored from the right foot of Tommy Williams.
Bere had a number of chances but the ball just would not go in.
Bere showed some real
bouncebackabilty with a convincing away win
away and calypso football that should have been played the previous
week! Bere were 2-0 up at halftime with goals from Azza Scott and Matty
Elford. After the break Bere continued to play well, but the highlight
was a fantastic penalty save from man of the match Deano ‘De
Gayer’ Rogerson. ‘The best save I’ve seen
since one
of mine in 1946’ commented Russ Hewitt. The save sparked Bere
into life and they went on to score another 3 which could have been 6
or 7. Azza Scott ended up with a hat-trick and Matty Elford a brace.
Brilliant performance boys keep it going and well done to Deano Rog
again this weeks M.O.M
Bere made 3 costly mistakes
which led to Grandby scoring three
before half time. Tommy Williams replied to make it 3-1 before the
break. After half time Bere rallied and gave 100% to nick another with
Azza Scott maintaining his impressive scoring record. However,
searching for another, Bere left themselves open at the back and
grandby nicked another with a penalty. Bere worked very hard in the
second half and pressured Grandby that's why this weeks mom goes to the
second half team!
Could the boys make it three in
a row? With a weakened squad, the
answer was no, and like waiting for a bus to turn up, it
remains
only two in a row, which is the same reason the ref gave for turning up
30 minutes late! Once the game started, Bere retained the ball well,
but sadly a mistake in defence led to Poundbury scoring, and it stayed
that way until half time. Bere came out for the second half pushing
hard looking to score but it was more hussle and bustle than sticking
the ball in the back of the net where it matters. Poundbury then snuck
another late on to make it two- nil.
Bere didn't play well at all and at times it looked like the
tragic game against Poole borough! The man of the match goes to Dean
‘De Gea’ Rogerson who made some amazing saves,
proving that
at his age, he still can do it!
Another fine win for Bere
following on from the great win the week
before! With the 1st team having a lot of injuries, many of the younger
players made the step up and looked comfortable and assured all game.
Young Azza Scott carried on his goal scoring exploits with another
brace after great work from Dale Wright, and even Jack Watson got
himself on the scoresheet with a header from a corner which he fully
deserves following a string of fine displays in defence. Johnny Sanders
just about made it 4-0 at half time from the penalty spot. After the
break Matt Elford scored with a sublime drive that wouldn't look out of
place on match of the day, and finally Dale Wright got the goal that he
deserved.
A big thanks goes to the lads that helped out in the hour of need and a
big thanks goes to the continued support from everyone that's watches
and helps with the club!
Bere Regis produced their best
performance so far this season with a
convincing victory! Bere were 6 up by half-time with goals from Gdog
Rose, Sean Cooper, Rob Gray and Azza Scott (2). After a bit more
pushing/guidance from Gaffer Russ at halftime, the boys came out to
score a further four to make it double figures by the end of the game!
Goals came from John Sanders, Gdog Rose (2) and Sean Cooper!
Man of the match this week was young Azza Scott keep it up!
After a great start Bere went
1-0 up and looked the only team in it,
when injuries to Oli ‘glass ankles’ Waight and
Tommy
‘Gun’ Holmes within the first 10 minutes changed
the game!
Bere were very poor after this and were an embarrassment to wear the
red shirt! With the outcome a 5-1 loss to an average side, Bere need to
look at themselves and stand up and be counted. Man of the
match
this week, was the lone BRFC fan who ran the line when nobody else
could, and who, if he’d brought his boots, would have got a
game.
Thanks vice chairman sweet!
With two wins in the last two
games Bere came crashing down to earth
with a home loss to Swanage. Bere were the architects of their own
downfall making costly mistakes and the only highlight was Gdog Rose
getting his normal goal but unfortunately it did nothing to rally the
troops. A poor result for a team that promises so much and has the
ability to beat anyone on their day!
Thanks to the continued to support for everyone who helps with the club
and supports the club, come on boys let's up it for the next game.
After a summer break, Bere Regis Football Club are back but sadly not with a bang! After a good pre-season the first team couldn't carry that into their first game. Mere were 2-0 up before a goal from Gdog Rose made the score 2-1. Unfortunately Bere couldn't go on from this with Mere scoring a third. After a strong talking to at half time from the gaffer Russ Hewitt the boys came out spirited with Gdog Rose getting another to make it 3-2. From that Bere had a strong 15 minutes but couldn't make it count, with Mere going onto score another to make it 4-2. But then with a sublime turn that you would be happy to do on Fifa 12 young Azza Scott scored a great goal to make it 4-3. So was it time for Bere to make a spirited come back?. Sadly not. Lack of fitness and lack of pride led to the boys losing 6-3 in the end! The man of the match was debutant Jack Watson who was assured in the centre of defence. A quick mention goes to Lloyd Cole who without a commotion, sadly broke his collar bone during the game - get well soon. A huge thanks goes to the support and the groundstaff ensured that once again we were playing on a carpet!
Boys pick up your heads and onto the next game.
A big away trip for the 1st team boys but it wasn't the ending that they hopedfor. After going a goal down Azza Scott added another to his seasons total to make it 1-1 after some unselfish work by G’dog Rose. However, following a number of mistakes, Bere where facing a mountain to climb when Westlands went 4-1 up. After halftime Bere where the only team in it, and threw everything at Westlands including the kitchen sink!
The boys never gave up and
pulled together to score two more goals
with Gdog Rose bagging a brace. There is no doubt that Bere deserved at
least a draw from this game, and all the lads should hold their heads
high as everyone put 110% in the second half. Man of the match this
week goes to another debutant Rob Gray who was calm and composed all
game and could do nothing about Pete calamity Macklins mistakes! A
quick thank you go to Chairman and Gaffer for the day A D Moore, cheers
for the continued help and support whilst Russ Hewitt was on a scouting
mission in Turkey! Also well done the seconds on another good win keep
it up boys!
Bere made it third time lucky with a great performance and a win at last! After many attempts at goal from all angles gdog rose opened the scoring to make it 1-0, which then gave Bere the confidence to play some eye catching football. The second came from a corner when a shot at goal was audaciously flicked into the net by Jonny Sanders. From this Bere had their tails up and peppered the kangaroo’s goal leading to another goal, a penalty from gdog rose. The fourth was an own goal after some great team passing before young Tommy Holmes made the points secure with a brace using his lightning pace to terrify the opposition defence and get his name on the score sheet. The boys would like to say a massive good luck to Pistol Pete Macklin as he sets of for his adventure to the land of Oz. After numerous outings for both Bere Regis cricket and football teams, it was good to see Pete actually catch something, even if it was only the plane to Oz! Stay in touch Pete and we’ll see you in October.
Well done boys all of you are
man of the match this week and well
deserved! Another big thanks goes to the the continued
support
and effort from everyone to do with the club!
On a boiling hot day that
wouldn’t have gone amiss in Jamaica
(no she went on her own accord!) Bere made it two wins in two weeks and
played some calypso style football. Bere got the first goal when Gdog
Rose opened the scoring from the penalty spot ensuring that their hosts
then had to chase the game. Bere then retained the ball well for long
periods, which was crucial in such energy sapping conditions. After
tireless work from young Tommy Holmes, Gdog Rose was on hand to score
the second just before halftime! Bere came out in the second half again
trying to keep the ball as much as they could and despite both teams
having chances, it ended 0-2 and another clean sheet for Bere.
Man of the match goes to Gdog Rose who netted his normal brace (8 goals
4 games!)
It may have been a delayed start to the football season but a new era at the Sports Club was about to begin………….
With the demise of Dorset Sunday football the only way forward for the club was to have two teams on a Saturday. This meant the return of 2nd team football, straight into League Division 3, and a new management dual of Messrs Bennett and Hall at the helm.
After a two-week break for
frozen pitches the 2nd team faced a
mid-table clash with Portesham Utd who narrowly won the corresponding
fixture 2-1 earlier this year.
The opening ten minutes started quietly with both teams trying to find
their feet and rhythm after the enforced lay-off. Portesham
took
first blood with a goal from nowhere, however a good finish, but Bere
responded well and soon equalised through a Nick White header from a
powerful Matt Bennett free kick. Once again Portesham went ahead with
another clinical finish from a good move down the left hand side, Bere
now were 2-1 down but not of this match. The game ebbed and
flowed for the next 20 minutes but no trouble for either keeper, both
teams almost waiting for the half time whistle. This changed
however when Will Spurdle slotted home to make it 2-2 and within
minutes Shaun Cope added another to go in 3-2 up and probably well
deserved.
The second half continued to create chances at both ends, only poor
finishing keeping the score down, along with the weather which now had
turned to wind and rain. 15 minutes into the half saw Nick
White
grab his second and Bere’s fourth, cruising you might say and
only a matter of time before a fifth but how wrong can you
be. A
couple of individual errors and good opportunist finishing saw
Portesham restore the status quo, 20 minutes to go and 4-4.
Both
teams were now pushing for the winner, three points at stake and all to
play for. With only a few minutes left on the clock a
reckless
challenge, a booking, a well taken free kick, a handling error and the
ball dropping over the goal line, Portesham were ecstatic and the home
side were left devastated. Even with a very late charge the
score
remained 5-4 to the visitors, who you might say snatched victory from
the jaws of defeat, disappointing once again from a 2nd team
prospective but a good game for the neutral.
C Dyke, K Cox, M Bennett, N White, K Portt, S Hall, M Mahoney, Bartek,
D Wright, S Cope, W Spurdle, C White, A White, R White
& L
White.
Lost 4-5 (N White 2, S Cope, W Spurdle)
Star
Men: M
Bennett & S Hall
Thought of the Day: Losing by an odd goal
in nine may
be a close game but the disappointment behind the faces says it all.
Saturday 07 January 2012
The fifth away match on the spin, how would the 2nd Team react to the
two-week Christmas and New Year lay off.
The Budmouth College pitch is not the best, uneven bounce, a slope and
open to all elements from the coastal areas of Weymouth, but
that’s football, not everyone can a home pitch like
ours.
The game started like the pitch, scrappy and could be better, with both
teams showing that the enforced festive break did nothing for their
football and those who braved the weather to watch must have been
mad. For long periods there was nothing of quality or
imagination
to note but then a free kick, some 35 yards out, stung the keepers
hands and Jake Muscato pounced on the rebound to slice the ball into
the back of the net and Bere were deservedly 1-0 up. This
continued to almost half-time when a defensive error once again cost
Bere the lead, on 44 minutes the ball should have been put in row Z not
the back of our net.
The second half started with more urgency, both sides actually trying
to play some decent football, and for long periods Bere had the upper
hand, but as with other recent games a lack in defensive concentration
helped to put the home side 2-1 up against the run of play.
Bere
never gave up though, always trying to knock the ball around and
pressurise the opposing goal to equalise without the long ball
tactic. Eventually this all paid off and Bartek slammed home
a
low drive to make it 2-2. More half chances were to follow
but
neither keeper was really troubled. With less than five
minutes
to go Lady Luck turned her back and with the ball pinging about like
being in a pin-ball machine, it bounced everywhere but safety, off two
players, off the post and back off of a luckless Kev Cox into the open
net, 3-2 down and no real time to get back in the game.
A disappointing end to a match we probably should have won.
C Dyke, K Cox, J Cleall, N White, K Portt, J Muscato, A Gale, J Walter,
M Bennett, M Mahoney, Bartek, S Hall, N Ball & A Kearns.
Result:
Lost 3-2 (J Muscato,
Bartek)
Star
Men: Bartek & K Cox
Thought of the Day: When you’ve
got some of the
best facilities, pitch and playing surface in the league, playing
away from home
just doesn’t come close.
Saturday 14 January 2012
Donhead Utd at home, another tough match for the 2nd Team, a game not
for the faint hearted if the away match was anything to go by.
A cagey start to the match by both sides, each knowing this would be a
tough encounter, not a lot of football at first, only a couple of free
kicks as the tackles were made in the combat zone of
midfield.
The game suddenly burst into action with Bere making the mistake of
giving too much space to their lethal centre forward, one down in the
blink of an eye. This was followed by two bookings, both for
the
opposition, and then football suicide, poor marking in the box and yet
another clinical finish, 2-0 down with only ten minutes gone.
For
the next 15 minutes Bere held firm in defence and started to show
glimpses of what they could do, half chances were now appearing and
cracks in the Donhead defence. Eventually Bere managed to get
what they deserved and pulled one back as Nick White slotted home to
finished a flowing move, no more than the home side deserved.
The
remaining time of the first period only saw a number of flowing moves
and punishing tackles but no more goals.
Bere started the second period upbeat and full of running, certainly
having the better of the early exchanges but not able to breach the
away defence and score a deserved equaliser. Finally a
chance, a
definite penalty, but an average spot kick and a good save saw the
score stay 2-1, a bitter blow to the home players and supporters which
were swelled by the 1st Team fixture being cancelled. More
end-to-end play followed, with more tough tackling, more off the ball
incidents and more use of the Referee’s book, in fact there
were
more yellow cards than goals at this stage. This was finally
broken when Donhead scored a third, much against the run of play, but
that’s football. Bere didn’t give up
though and once
more put the opposition on the back foot and eventually managed to
close the gap when Matt Elford scored to make it 3-2. The
next
few minutes turned ugly and saw a Donhead player given a straight red
card for a combination of bad language, dissent and the dislike of
Eastern Europeans. Still pressing for an equaliser Bere had a
couple of half chances but failed to score and the game ended in defeat
for the home side. Donhead new they had been in a battle and
were
probably lucky to take all three points but another promising
performance against the side that will win the league come April.
C Dyke, K Cox, J Cleall, R White, K Portt, N White, M Bennett, M
Mahoney, Bartek, S Cope, M Elford, J Walter, S Hall,
P Macklin, W Spurdle, N Ball & A Kearns.
Result:
Lost 3-2 (N White, M
Elford)
Star
Men: M Mahoney, M Bennett & M
Elford
Thought of the Day: When individual
errors cost you
dear at one end and finishing isn’t clinical at the other,
you
don’t
get three points just for being the best team on the day.
Saturday 21 January 2012
Yet another tough match for the 2nd team, this week an away trip to
high flying Piddlehinton Utd at the Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre
playing fields on a cold and blustery day.
As seen many times in recent weeks the 2nd team had to start using
another changed line-up, with unavailability and injury rearing its
ugly head for the management. Matt Bennett had to drop back
into
central defence to partner Nick White, Lyndon White played in goal from
the start and Carl Dyke was let loose on the outside pitch, an
interesting formation to say the least. As both teams
struggled
with the cross pitch breeze they still managed to play reasonable
football and chances were made at each end. The home side
scored
the opening goal with a clinical finish against the run of
play.
Bere responded well and was soon level as Nick White converted a Matt
Bennett corner with a bullet header. Within minutes joy
turned to
despair as Piddlehinton regained the lead with a glorious strike from a
free kick on the edge of the box, 2-1 down but still in the
match. Lots more open play before the interval with missed
half
chances at both ends but no more goals.
The second 45 minutes started with a lot of urgency, both teams wanting
to take control of the game and get the three points at
stake.
The weather conditions only seemed to get worse as the game went on but
the players still tried to pass the ball around with many flowing moves
that only lacked a finish in the final third. The forth goal
of
the match was always going to be make or break for Bere and sadly it
was the home side that found the back of the net with good pace and a
finish to match. At 3-1 down Bere had to push forward leaving
only three at the back and an extra man in attack, this saw the game
open up with end to end action but the hosts held firm and the final
twenty minutes produced no goals. Another disappointing end
to a
game, on another day perhaps a draw would have been well deserved but
sadly not today.
L White, C Dyke, N White, M Bennett, K Portt, K Cox, M Mahoney, Bartek,
J Walter, S Cope, C White & W Spurdle.
Result:
Lost 3-1 (N
White)
Star
Men: N White, M Bennett & C Dyke
Thought of the Day: Sometimes games are
lost because
the better team on the day scores more goals.
Saturday 28 January 2012
Fresh from a series of five straight defeats a home match against
Cranborne Reserves, the league’s bottom club, was
today’s
game, and the 2nd team hopeful that the tide would turn.
The first half started in a strange manner, even though with two
substitutes, the hosts only fielded 10 players as they awaited the
arrival of Kev Portt, in transit from work. However, after
ten
minutes the polarity was restored with Will Spurdle coming into action,
still no sign of the trusty defender. With a mixture of youth
and
established players, Bere took early control of the match and should
have scored a number of goals, four or five at least, but for twenty
minutes it stayed 0-0, no reflection on the total domination and ball
retention. Eventually Will Spurdle took his chance and
slotted
home from close range after another good passing move, a feature of the
first half. With continued pressure it was only a matter of
time
before another goal arrived, this time from the unlikely source of Carl
Dyke, not in goal today but an attacking midfielder, his screaming
mishit cross smashed onto the inside of the post and left the keeper
with no chance, 2-0 up as half time approached.
The second period continued in the same fashion as the first, Bere full
of running, long periods of procession whilst passing the ball about
with ease and authority, but the only thing missing again,
goals.
Eventually young Callum White steered home a third with Will Spurdle
adding his second and Bere’s forth within a few
minutes. As
the game went on more chances were missed but Shaun Cope ended his goal
drought by scoring a brace, one from distance and another from close
range, this pushed it to 6-0, a more realistic score line.
The
away side never stopped trying but caused very few problems during the
match and Bere held firm at the back to keep a well deserved clean
sheet. For once the result reflected the game, something to
carry
forward to next week along with the teams’ solid performance,
no
doubt this will cause selection headaches for the management.
N Ball, N White, M Bennett, A Moss, S Hall, P Macklin, Bartek, C Dyke,
S Cope, C White, W Spurdle & A Kearns.
Result:
Won 6-0 (W Spurdle 2, S
Cope 2, C White, C Dyke)
Star
Men: P Macklin & S Hall
Thought of the Day: You can only beat the
team you
are playing on the day, adding style and enjoyment is extra.
As for those who played and watched a happy day all round.
In a hard fought encounter Bere
Regis managed to restrict the high
flying visiting team to a very narrow victory. It was very
much a
‘backs to the wall’ display in what appeared at
times as
though the managers had set the home team up in a one five one
formation.
All members of the team put in tremendous effort and almost snatched an
equaliser right at the death when a long free kick was launched into
the opposition’s penalty area which was flicked agonisingly
wide. Man of the match went to Nat ‘the
cat’ Hobbs
for a Daniel Agger like commanding performance in the heart of the
defence.
After the teams ‘mid
winter break’ the boys went into
this game on the back of some serious fitness work to get back in shape
after all the mince pies consumed over Christmas. This was a
very
hard fought and physical game in which both teams created numerous
chances.
The home team took the lead however through a goal from a corner which
appeared to rebound off one of the home teams rear end and in off the
post! Bere Regis pushed for an equaliser which we thought we
had
when a fantastic strike from Alex ‘thunder shot’
Knox Jones
hit the roof of the net, just under the crossbar, which the referee
somehow decided was not a goal! Another great effort by the
lads
which was sadly not reflected in the final score line and man of the
match went to Harry ‘Bonecrusher’ Green for his all
action
display in the centre of midfield with yet another notable display from
Nathan ‘Rooney’ Fellows in goal.
What a win played out in front
of a capacity crowd at the Bere Regis
‘Theatre of Dreams’ who turned out in their numbers
for the
first of three junior games taking place on the day! After
the
two recent narrow defeats the boys turned in a fantastic display
straight off the training ground with a fine range passing moves,
individual skills and some fantastic strikes.
There were goals for Alex ‘Thunder Shot’ Knox Jones
(4),
Declan ‘Hammer’ Horwood (2) and 1 for Harry
‘Bonecrusher’ Green who was also celebrating his
9th
birthday. Man of the match went to Alex ‘Thunder
Shot’ Knox Jones for his Steven Gerrard like display in the
centre of midfield capped by his 4 superbly taken goals.
The second of five away games on the spin, and although lowly in the
league not an easy place to visit, another battling performance needed
from the young and old.
The game started in a non-eventful manner, both sides not giving much
away, only free kicks and money to FA funds, the Refs little book being
seen more times than good chances in front of goal. Most of
the
play seemed to be in the midfield, but once it was pushed wide the game
opened up and Bere started to dominate, coming close on a couple of
occasions. Eventually there was a breakthrough, an
inter-passing
move down the right hand side saw Kev Cox slot home to make it 1-0, he
doesn’t get many but this was thoroughly deserved, not just
for
him but the whole team. The remainder of the half was played
out
with the 2nd Team holding firm in a match full of spoiling and little
creativity.
More urgency was shown after the break but if making it difficult for
the away side to get a passing game going on the good surface was home
tactics, they were spot on, not for the purist though. After
a
lot of persistence and a fine finish from Callum White, Bere found
themselves 2-0 to the good, never looking in too much danger and always
in control. The introduction of two young guns for Bere gave
them
some useful minutes on the pitch, both showing some good touches with
Sam Hall failing to head home from close range. Another three
good points on our travels, not a game of glorious football, but a
difficult and physical encounter with the best side winning on the day.
C Dyke, K Cox, J Cleall, R White, K Portt, Bartek, M Bennett, N White,
M Mahoney, C White, S Cope, J Muscato,
L White, S Hall & A Kearns.
Result: Won 2-0 (K Cox, C White).
Star Men: R White, M Mahoney & K
Portt.
Thought of the day: Do home supporters
watch a
different match to everyone else, sometimes they are for and sometimes
against their own team, but they are never wrong, just ask them.
Yet another away match for the reserves, this time Donhead Utd and
hopeful revenge for the Junior Cup mauling.
The game started with great pace, both sides up for a battle, most of
which seemed to be in the middle of the park, but Bere showed good
heart and took the game to them, not allowing the hosts to
settle. A couple of early chances needed to go in, another
day
they would, but after 25 minutes it was still 0-0. A third
good
chance once again didn’t find the back of the net, this
inspired
Donhead for really the first time in the match and their spell of
pressure eventually paid dividends as a defensive mistake allowed a
clinical finish and Bere were 1-0 down. Half time soon
approached
with no more trouble for either keeper.
After the break Donhead seemed to move up a gear, confidence of being
one up when they should have been at least two down definitely
helped. It wasn’t long before chances came and went
at both
ends, then poor marking from a corner saw the ball being thump into the
back of the net from close range and Bere were 2-0 down. Not
a
match for boys or the weak hearted saw many a challenge that on another
day would have been yellow or even red, but the official saw nothing
wrong, not even for a blatant penalty that got the home team up in
arms. However, it wasn’t long before they scored
their
third, a neat looking move and another clinical finish that meant a
hat-trick for the opposing centre forward. Bere
didn’t mull
around though and forced a couple of good saves from the keeper, but at
full time the result was all that mattered and the end of a pleasing
unbeaten run.
C Dyke, K Cox, N White, R White, K Portt, Bartek, M Bennett, R Ayley, M
Mahoney, C White, J Walter, J Muscato &
L White.
Result: Lost 0-3.
Star Men: K Cox, Bartek & K Portt.
Thought of the day: Being the better side
on the day
doesn’t always win matches but clinical finishing often does.
Wanting to forget the week before, AFC Cobham seemed a good challenge,
especially when they topped the league.
The game started with both teams showing too much respect for each
other, but gradually flowing football started to show on an awkward
pitch with a distinct slope. The early chances seemed to fall
to
the home side, and Bere were lucky not to concede from every set piece,
the over amount of six-foot players on one side made easy aerial
domination. A lapse in concentration saw the league leaders
go
one up but a fine response saw Jake Muscato float the ball into the top
corner to make it even. Due to injury Bere’s
formation had
to have a slight shuffle, but the change disrupted more than helped the
situation, and within minutes Bere went behind to another set
piece. With only another couple of chances for both teams the
half time whistle was a welcome sound.
After a positive team talk and with spirits still high, the second 45
minutes started with great expectations. Once again lapses in
concentration didn’t help the cause and a little bit of
misfortune saw the home side increase their lead to 3-1. It
wasn’t long before they made it four. Bere kept
battling
and on another day would have scored one if not two more, the woodwork
saving the day for the hosts. When attack seems the only
option
late in the game many gaps are left at the back and before the end of a
ordinary performance Cobham made it 5-1. The home side well
deserved their win but the margin was a little flattering, but good
luck to them for the rest of the campaign.
C Dyke, J Muscato, N White, R White, K Portt, Bartek, M Bennett, R
Ayley, M Mahoney, J Parsons C White, J Walter,
AJ Gale & L White.
Result: Lost 1-5 (J Muscato).
Star Men: C White, Bartek & K
Portt.
Thought of the day: To contain a height
advantage in
open play is a lot easier than at set piece situations.
Saturday
5 November 2011
Today a trip to Donhead Utd in the second round of the Junior Cup laid
ahead for the 2nd Team, a scratch side once more but hopefully not a
league fine this week. The team took the field with a mixture
of
players that had a bit of everything, the young, the old and the even
older, you might say packed with experience but not necessarily in
football.
The game started with both teams trying to acclimatise themselves to
the sunshine and early kick-off. Bere probably had the best
of
the early exchanges, a couple of half chances went begging, but no one
could imagine what was in-store.
Even after going 3-0 down and a disallowed goal by the ‘out
of
retirement for the day’ Andy Curtis, there was still fight in
the
team and they were a little unlucky to be 5 down at half time.
The second half continued in the same vain as the first 45 minutes, a
lot of one-way traffic, many shots and opportunities for the home side,
most of which hit the back of the net in some shape or form.
The
final score of 11-0 was a bit flattering, 9-1 would have been a fair
result on the day.
Good luck to Donhead in the next round but don’t expect the
league matches to be so easy.
Strangely enough from the ashes of defeat the performances by the
emerging players Adam White, Callum White and Sam Hall showed lots of
promise for the future, and with Lyndon’s cameo performance
for
the last 20 minutes showed that the goalkeeping art from yesteryear is
never lost, even at the age of 48 years young.
M Stranack, K Cox, A White, J Muscato, L White, Bartek, C White, N
Spicer, S Hall, W Spurdle, A Curtis, M Bosworth,
S Moss & Lyndon White.
Result: Lost 11-0.
Star Men: All the players who filled in
at short
notice.
Thought of the day: Sometimes in defeat
there is
still enough potential shown to continue and fight another day.
Saturday 12 November 2011
After a disappointing cup match last weekend it was back to league
action for the 2nd Team and the visit of Okeford Utd
Reserves.
With both clubs, and their respective 1st Teams, having an indifferent
start to the season, this was poised to be a very close match on paper
and critical for each to kick start their seasons.
Bere, with a very changed side from their last match, started in an
almost nervous fashion, letting Okeford dominate the opening
exchanges. Gradually the game settled down and both sides had
some half chances, but none were taken. On 20 minutes that
all
changed, a flowing move down the left and Bartek got on the end of a
dangerous cross and buried it into the back of the net, 1-0 up and
thoroughly deserved. The home side continued to insert more
pressure but the visitors held firm and almost grabbed an equaliser
just before the interval.
The second half started with more pace, changed tactics and both sides
wanting the win. Lots of open space on the pitch began to
unfold
and more and more good football was played on the glorious surface, all
very welcome for the masses of home supporters. Shaun Cope
latched onto a through ball and slotted home to make it 2-0, this was
followed by chances at both ends, with the visitors finally scoring to
bring it to 2-1. The next goal was critical for both teams
and a
blinding drive by Nick White, off the underside of the crossbar, made
it 3-1, this was shortly followed by a sublime free kick from Jordan
Parsons from just outside the box into the top left hand corner, 4-1,
now to hold shape and continue the pressure. It was soon 5-1
when
Shaun Cope once again pounced on a defensive error and smashed a low
drive into the net. Even at this stage the visitors
didn’t
lie down and they got their due rewards from a penalty, 5-2, but Bere
were not finished yet. Another well executed passing move saw
Jordan Parsons get his second which was shortly followed by his third,
the first hat-trick of the season for a 2nd Team player, well deserved,
not just for him but the whole team. One or two additional
minutes were added by the Ref but no more goals and Bere ran out 7-2
winners. This was a great response to a miserable cup exit
the
week before.
C Dyke, K Cox, A White, R White, A Gale, Bartek, M Bennett, N White, J
Parsons, S Cope, C White, Lyndon White,
J Muscato & A Kearns.
Result: Won 7-2 (Bartek, S Cope (2), N
White, J
Parsons (3)).
Star Man: R White.
Thought of the day: A team can be
accessed by the way
they respond to a heavy defeat, a 7-2 win says it all.
Saturday 19 November 2011
The visit of high-flying Piddlehinton would be another great test for
the 2nd Team, not only to carry on from last weeks promising
performance but having to overcome yet another changed starting line up.
The game started in a frantic fashion with the visitors unlucky not to
take an early lead as uncertainty on how to handle a tall and quick
attacking side had Bere going all ways. However, on five
minutes,
the home supporters saw yet another sweetly struck free kick from the
left boot of Jordan Parsons hit the back of the net and the 2nd Team
were one up, probably against the run of play. Lots of
attacking
football followed from both teams, end to end stuff, with half chances
flying in all directions but not the back of the net. Lyndon
White, starting a match for the first time in many a year, produced one
of the best saves of the season to frustrate a well organised
Piddlehinton side. Finally, after another period of pressure,
the
away side got their dues and hit an equaliser, so 1-1 as the game
approached half time.
The second half again started with both sides looking to take control
but the defences held firm and just a couple of half chances was all to
show for a lot of endeavour. Piddlehinton then struck to take
the
lead and were unlucky not to add to this only minutes later, however,
the home side showed a lot of determination and fought back to equalise
with Bartek finishing in style to end a great move of quick passing
football. With Bere in the mood to take all three points,
endless
pressure was put on the opposition’s goal, the woodwork saved
them twice, but the game ended all square. Yet another
promising
performance to carry forward to the next match.
L White, J Muscato, A White, R White, J White, Bartek, A Kearns, R
Sawyer, J Cleall, J Parsons, C White, M Bennett, S Cope & K Cox.
Result: Drew 2-2 (J Parsons, Bartek).
Star Man: L White.
Thought of the day: Form may be temporary
but class
is permanent, a timeless goalkeeping display.
Saturday 26 November 2011
A local derby match faced the 2nd team today, away to Stickland Utd, a
difficult place to visit but spirits and confidence were high after the
previous two results.
An injury to Rich Sawyer during the warm-up saw a change of formation
without a ball being kicked, so the start was always about holding firm
and settling into the game. The opening exchanges were not
for
the faint hearted with a couple of late challenges worthy of yellow
cards but the Ref decided on leniency, perhaps not beneficial as the
game continued in a sometimes wayward manner. Midway through
the
first half saw new recruit Mick Mahoney latch on to a poor clearance to
slot home the opening goal for Bere. Continuing to pressure
the
Stickland goal, and with Jordan not playing, young Callum White stepped
forward for a free kick from just outside the box, without the keeper
moving he blasted the ball into the roof of the net with pin point
accuracy and Bere were 2-0 up. The half came to an end with
no
more real action but that only leaves to mention that the Ref blocked
more shots than Carl in goal and his dive from an infringement was up
there with Tom Daly, it must be asked, can a Ref be booked for
simulation?
The second half continued in the same manner as the first, hard
tackling, limited chances and the pitch not helping either team to play
good passing football. As the game flowed from end to end,
with
no great purpose, the signs were there that concentration was needed to
keep the 2-0 lead. Then a goal for Stickland but luckily for
Bere
it was offside, but an easy tap in soon followed this by the home teams
leading goal scorer, 2-1, and a completely different game.
For
the next ten minutes Stickland applied pressure on the Bere goal but to
no avail as the defence held firm and started to reapply pressure
themselves. With 15 minutes to go an in-swinging corner, a
couple
of blocks, a bit of pinball and Kev Portt there to nudge the ball over
the line and Bere made it 3-1, back to a two goal margin and game
over. A double substitution and a bit of keep ball saw the
game
end and the 2nd team unbeaten in the league during November.
C Dyke, K Cox, A White, R White, K Portt, Bartek, M Bennett, J Cleall,
M Mahoney, C White, S Cope, R Sawyer, S Hall & A Kearns.
Result: Won 3-1 (M Mahoney, C White, K
Portt).
Star Man: K Portt.
Thought of the day: An ugly win
… not a
spectacle to watch but a hard fought encounter and another three points.
The first game in October and
the 2nd Team faced another promoted
team, once the mighty Flight Refuelling but now AFC
Cobham.
A difficult match against a well organised side, and in the burning sun
of a hot summer’s day, who could ask for more, just watching
the
players warm up was sweaty stuff.
A frantic start to the game saw both sides deciding that the best form
of defence was to attack, no clean sheets today. It
didn’t
take long, just 8 minutes on the clock when another flowing move from
Cobham saw the ball in the back of the net and Bere were 1-0
down. Showing great character, Bere bounced back within
minutes
when Shaun Cope gambled on a through ball, rounded the keeper and
calmly side footed into the empty goal, all square at 1-1.
Not to
be outdone, the visitors were soon back in front from a penalty, no
hesitation from the Ref, two hands in the back and the forward dropped
like a stone. Once again Bere responded well, Will Spurdle
latching on to a fine cross and headed home to make it 2-2.
The
lead was short-lived however, a simple tap in and 3-2 to
Cobham.
All this and not 30 minutes played, the rest of the half was uneventful
with just a couple of half chances to keep the crowd interested.
A team talk under the shade of trees and copious amounts of water
seemed to stir the home side only to see a cautious start to the second
half, with both teams playing a lot tighter in defence. In an
even state of play Cobham extended their lead to 4-2 with another
flowing counter attack that split the midfield and defence.
The
response was good and from an unbiased home crowd a certain penalty
shout was turned down, this was followed by a save from Carl Dyke in
goal that would have graced the TV screen, luckily no cameras at the
Townsend ground. A double substitution didn’t have
the
desired effect, the change in formation didn’t mean a change
in
fortune, the home side lost a bit shape trying to push for a goal and
the match ended in a 4-2 win for the visitors. Even though it
was
a second defeat in a row, there were a lot more positives than
negatives, and at least the sun was out to please the ever-increasing
home crowd.
C Dyke, K Cox, A White, J Cleall, R Ayley, Bartek, M Bennett, J
Parsons, N White, S Cope, W Spurdle, R Sawyer, A Curtis.
Result: Lost 4-2 (S Cope, W
Spurdle).
Star Men: Carl Dyke &
Johnny Cleall.
Thought of the day: Playing in
extreme heat is
not as easy as it looks, but the same for both sides.
The game against Portesham Utd
was called off due to the 2nd Team
not able to field a side. With some 45 players signed on this
season less than 20 were available for selection, this was mainly due
to work commitments, illness and injury. The 1st team fixture
was
fulfilled.
Thought of the day: How many
players are
required to field two teams on the same day, obviously 45 is not always
enough, management is not always a bed of roses.
With no game last week this was
an important match for the 2nd Team
as they needed to stay in touch with the league leaders. Once
more the sun shone on the beautiful playing surface of the Recreation
Ground as the opposition of Maiden Newton and Cattistock, fresh from
their first win of the season, arrived in a buoyant mood and full of
newly found confidence.
The stage was set and everyone was ready, the game actually kicked off
five minutes before the scheduled start. Bere had the best of
the
early exchanges playing some delightful football and within five
minutes Dale Wright headed home from a corner. More pressure
was
to follow with many half chances coming but none taken, a disappointing
end to some great moves, especially down the right with Kev
Cox.
Eventually Shaun Cope showed a piece of class when finishing with an
unstoppable drive into the top corner of the goal, 2-0 up with only 30
minutes gone. That old adage “ The next goal will
be
crucial” reared its ugly head, 3-0 game over, 2-1 game on,
unfortunately for the home supporters Bere conceded a soft goal from a
set piece, lack of concentration a major factor. The
remainder of
the half was played out in an uneventful manner but Bere went in 2-1 to
the good.
The second half started with more tempo, both sides playing their part
in trying to produce another goal, a couple of half chances but no real
threats for either keeper. Another lapse was costly and from
nothing Bere conceded a second goal to square the match 2-2, this
temporarily spurred the opposition on but to no avail as the midfield
dual of Bennett and Moss held firm. Looking for three home
points, a substitution and a change of formation opened the game up,
more half chances came but neither side seemed to have a final finish
in them, the game was heading for draw, how wrong can you be.
Once again from nowhere, a good move, a towering jump, a header worthy
of winning any match and the away side were in front for the first time
during the game. Lots of huffing and puffing followed but no
equaliser came and Bere suffered their third defeat on the trot, the
players’ glum faces said it all.
C Dyke, A Gale, J Cleall, J Burkmar, K Cox, M Bennett, A Moss, Bartek,
D Wright, W Spurdle, S Cope, R Sawyer, A White.
Result: Lost 3-2 (S Cope, D
Wright).
Star Men: Matt Bennett
& Adam Moss.
Thought of the day: If poor
decisions by a
referee infuriates players and if in-discipline from players infuriates
referees, just think, both poor decisions and in-discipline infuriates
the manager.
Originally this week the 2nd
Team were away against Poole Link,
however, Poole have now withdrawn from the league.
Thought of the day: All teams
have good
intentions at the start of the season but like many New Year
resolutions not always lived up to, whatever the reason.
A disappointing end to the
month with yet another postponed
match. Once again our injury list at the club is as long as
I’ve ever known it, together with work commitments and
illness
accounting for nearly 20 players being unavailable.
With the 1st Team match taking priority in the eyes of the DFA, the 2nd
Team had no choice but to cancel and assist with players in the
fulfilment of the League 1 match. This made the
victory
even more pleasing.
Thought of the day: It is said
in football that
all things will even itself out over the season. Decisions
for,
decisions against, even players availability and form.
Hopefully
soon some will come our way.
The 2nd team travelled to an almost sunny but blustery Royal Manor of Portland to face the newly promoted Galaxy FC, a tricky fixture with the hosts defending a 17 month unbeaten home run. With a mixture of new players and a huge squad of 12 (average age of just over 21), the team left home soil in high spirits.
The game started in a slow assured way but Bere soon found themselves matching the home side and started to create their own chances against the 11 men and a strong breeze. Considering the team had many changes and different formations throughout pre-season, the players gelled together well, looked to play a good passing game and on many occasions outclassed the opposition. It was only a matter of time, Shaun Cope latched onto a Will Spurdle through ball to calmly net for the opener. A couple more half chances were to follow, and with some solid defending at times, saw half time come and the 2nd team went in 1-0 to the good.
The second half started with greater passion with the home side playing a more positive role by changing their tactics and flooding the midfield whilst pushing players forward at every chance. Bere’s midfield held firm and with solid performances at the back started to frustrate the opposition, a Jake Muscato clearance off the line could well have been the turning point. Shortly afterwards Bartek hit a wicked free kick that the keeper fumbled, and then could only stand in disbelief as the ball somehow crossed the line. Two home side substitutions gave Galaxy the needed spark but they could not get them back into the match and in the final minutes Shaun Cope slotted away another pass from the ever improving Will Spurdle to make it 3-0. The game continued in a competitive manner right to the end, with Galaxy never giving up, but the 2nd team held firm and finished on a high, a great start to the new season.
C Dyke, J Muscato, J Burkmar, J Cleall, A White, A Gale, M Bennett, Bartek, J Parsons, S Cope, W Spurdle, C White.
Result:: Won 3-0 (S Cope 2, Bartek).
Star Men: Joe Burkmar & Will Spurdle.
Thought of the day: “You’ll never win anything with kids!”
For their first home game of the season the 2nd team faced Stickland Utd, not just local rivals but a tough side with potential to do well in the league.
Starting the game with great confidence from winning at Galaxy FC the week before, Bere passed it about nicely on the glorious playing surface and created a couple of early chances. However, with their first real chance Stickland slotted home a well-executed counter attack and the hosts found themselves one down with only four minutes on the clock. Showing good character from the early set back Bere took the game to the opposition and continued to press for an equaliser. Eventually it happened, the only surprise was it took 30 minutes, a shot, a deflection, an own goal, who could say more, but 1-1 and well deserved. The rest of the half saw chances at both ends but the score remained all square as the Ref called time on the first 45 minutes.
The second half started at great pace as both sides came out with renewed vigour, a bit of cat and mouse followed for the first 15 minutes, but nothing to divide the two teams. A piece of class from Shaun Cope, producing a clinical finish, put Bere 2-1 up, then ten minutes later, following another good move, Will Spurdle rose above the defence and headed home to make it 3-1. Not letting up on Stickland the home side continued to pressure, yet another flowing move saw Jordon Parsons side foot in from close range and then in the final few minutes Jordon scored his second of the match, a powerful shot from a sweet left foot. Another good all round team performance and a 5-1 victory.
C Dyke, J Muscato, J Cleall, A White, K Cox, J Parsons, M Bennett, J Burkmar, Bartek, S Cope, W Spurdle, A Curtis, A Moss, J Lines, C White, R White.
Result: Won 5-1 (S Cope, W Spurdle, J Parsons 2, OG).
Star Man: Jordon Parsons.
Thought of the day: A glorious playing surface, the best around.
This week saw the 2nd team up against Soccer FC, another side promoted from Division 4 who have started the season well and play at Upton Recreation Ground.
The game started in a hectic manner with both teams going backwards and forwards with no one really managing to get their foot on the ball and dictating play. The home side, coping better with the hard bumpy pitch, had the best of the early exchanges, this should have been a warning to the Bere defence. It was no surprise when the hosts took the lead after 12 minutes with a stunning 25-yard half volley, this hit the underside of the crossbar and into the net, no chance for Carl Dyke in goal. Things settled down for a while but a missed foul by the Ref, a stranded defence and a well-taken header saw the home side go 2-0 up after less than half an hour. Bere started to play for the first time in the game, creating a couple of half chances from a good spell of pressure, and from a resulting corner the home defence rose above the attack only to see a perfect header go past their keeper and a nice own goal. It stayed 2-1 to Soccer FC until half time.
The start of the second half gathered pace with both teams trying to play football on a not so helpful surface, no real chances though as Bere tried to get back in the match. A clear penalty shout was only given as a free kick outside the box as Bere pressured the home defence, the only one who didn’t seem to think it was in the area being the Ref. This caused a strong reaction from all around, the smiles on the faces of the home side summed it up as the chance went begging. It wasn’t long before another corner from constant Soccer FC pressure saw a partial clearance and a well-struck volley into the top corner of the goal, Bere found themselves 3-1 down with only 15 minutes to play. The game moved towards the final few minutes when a hard but fair challenge occurred on the edge of Bere’s penalty area, this left Jake Muscato lying on the ground in great pain. With advice from a senior player and management, an ambulance was called and after a short time the game was conceded as medical staff were on their way. The 3-1 defeat and only an average performance was overshadowed by the injury. Many thanks to the quick and efficient ambulance crew and of course our thoughts are with Jake and we hope the knee damage is not as bad as it looked.
C Dyke, A White, A Moss, J Cleall, K Cox, J Parsons, Bartek, J Burkmar, J Muscato, S Cope, A Curtis, R Sawyer, J Lines, R White.
Result: Lost 3-1 (OG).
Star Man: Bartek.
Thought of the day: Football injuries, though part of the game, a reality check for those involved.
The first game in October and the 2nd Team faced another promoted team, once the mighty Flight Refuelling but now AFC Cobham. A difficult match against a well organised side, and in the burning sun of a hot summer’s day, who could ask for more, just watching the players warm up was sweaty stuff.
A frantic start to the game saw both sides deciding that the best form of defence was to attack, no clean sheets today. It didn’t take long, just 8 minutes on the clock when another flowing move from Cobham saw the ball in the back of the net and Bere were 1-0 down. Showing great character, Bere bounced back within minutes when Shaun Cope gambled on a through ball, rounded the keeper and calmly side footed into the empty goal, all square at 1-1. Not to be outdone, the visitors were soon back in front from a penalty, no hesitation from the Ref, two hands in the back and the forward dropped like a stone. Once again Bere responded well, Will Spurdle latching on to a fine cross and headed home to make it 2-2. The lead was short-lived however, a simple tap in and 3-2 to Cobham. All this and not 30 minutes played, the rest of the half was uneventful with just a couple of half chances to keep the crowd interested.
A team talk under the shade of trees and copious amounts of water seemed to stir the home side only to see a cautious start to the second half, with both teams playing a lot tighter in defence. In an even state of play Cobham extended their lead to 4-2 with another flowing counter attack that split the midfield and defence. The response was good and from an unbiased home crowd a certain penalty shout was turned down, this was followed by a save from Carl Dyke in goal that would have graced the TV screen, luckily no cameras at the Townsend ground. A double substitution didn’t have the desired effect, the change in formation didn’t mean a change in fortune, the home side lost a bit shape trying to push for a goal and the match ended in a 4-2 win for the visitors. Even though it was a second defeat in a row, there were a lot more positives than negatives, and at least the sun was out to please the ever-increasing home crowd.
C Dyke, K Cox, A White, J Cleall, R Ayley, Bartek, M Bennett, J Parsons, N White, S Cope, W Spurdle, R Sawyer, A Curtis.
Result: Lost 4-2 (S Cope, W Spurdle).
Star Men: Carl Dyke & Johnny Cleall.
Thought of the day: Playing in extreme heat is not as easy as it looks, but the same for both sides.
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