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Swanage Town & Herston Reserves
v Bere Regis
Bere Regis Reserves v Cranborne Reserves
FIXTURES FOR FEBRUARY 2012
Saturday 4 February
Adult Division One (2pm Kick off)
Bere Regis v Dorchester Borough
Adult Division Three (2pm Kick off)
Okeford United Reserves v Bere Regis Reserves
Saturday 11 February
Adult Division One (2pm Kick off)
Kangaroos v Bere Regis
Adult Division Three (2pm Kick off)
Maiden Newton & Cattistock v Bere Regis Reserves
Saturday 18 February
Adult Division One (2pm Kick off)
Granby Rovers v Bere Regis
Adult Division Three (2pm Kick off)
Bere Regis Reserves v Soccer FC
Saturday 25 February
Adult Division One (2pm Kick off)
Bere Regis v Dorchester Town A
Adult Division Three (2pm Kick off)
No game for reserves
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.
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.
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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