FREETHORPE FC YOUTH

MANAGER Matty Phelps

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Email     phelpsy_11@hotmail.com

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MAMAGER GARETH CASTLE

CONTACT 01493 658254 MOB 07828 982120
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Freethorpe this week travelled Beccles on a wet windy morning to play St Benets Wasps C.  In what was an awful 1st half performance against the wind, there was not one Freethorpe player who stood out and a battling St Benets team opened the scoring midway through the 1st period.  Although Freethorpe were trying hard, they seemed to forget pre-match instructions and rather than play the passing football they can, too much of their play was rushed and un-organised.  At half time the score was 0v1, however with the wind behind them in the 2nd period, Freethorpe picked up their play. Tyler battled hard in midfield and his work was rewarded, after an excellent strike from 10 yards  rattled into the St Benets net.  After scoring Freethorpe continued to pile on the pressure, however were caught on the counter attack on a few occasions, which needed Matthew and the defence to stay focused.  Freethorpe eventually took the lead and deservedly so, although the goal itself was rather lucky, a goalmouth scramble led to a St Benets defender trying to clear the ball, hitting Jordan-Lee in the stomach and looping over the defending keeper into the net.  Although Freethorpe had other chances in the 2nd period, they didn't manage to put any away and whilst they came away with 3 points, overall it was a disappointing footballing display and with some tough matches up and coming the boys will need to raise their game  MoM Tyler.  Next Match Home against Hemsby C - kick off tba
 

Freethorpe finally acheived their first home win of the season on Sunday, in game of two constrasting halfs against Hemsby C.  During the 1st period, Freethorpe were mainly 2nd best, with Hemsby playing some nice football and taking an early lead.  Hemsby continued to dominate throughout the 1st half, with keeper Ben making some excellent saves to help keep Freethorpe in the game.  Freethorpe did threaten occasionally, with Henry unlucky not to have scored on at least one occasion.  Towards the end of the 1st half, Freethorpe finally started to get back into the game, however they need to start competing my earlier in future games.  Being 1v0 down at half time, a stern team talk was given and in the 2nd period, Freethorpe came out an played their best half of football this season against a strong Hembsy side, who had a couple of players who really caught the eye.  Freethorpe got stuck in and started winning the battles in midfield, with Tyler having a fantastic game in the middle of the park.  Freethorpe started to push on and got back level after a corner by Ashley was met by Liam on the volley.  Throughout the 2nd period, Ben's goal kicking and Ashleys long throws and corners caused the Hembsy defence lots of problems and after drawing level, Freethorpe did not have to wait long before going in front. Henry found a little bit of space from a tight angle and slotted the ball home.  Once in the lead, Freethorpe had to keep battling, with Hembsy looking threatening on the break - however a solid performance from Matthew and the rest of the defence helped to keep the Hembsy attackers at bay.  With 10 minutes or so to go, Freethorpe scored again - with Henry making the most of another opportunity in the box and finishing excellently past the Hemsby keeper.  The final score was 3v1 to Freethorpe, a really pleasing result against a quality side who certainly played their part in this game.  This was a reallt good squad performance in which everyone played their part, with special mention to Hannah, Lee and Joseph who done really well when called upon during the match.  MoM Matthew, for a commanding display at the centre of Freethorpe defence.  Next Match Home against Sole Bay in the shield - kick off time TBA
 

Freethorpe this week travelled to Yarmouth and faced an extremely competitive Swindell B side.  With the icy cold wind blowing across the pitch, it wasn't necessarily the best conditions for football or for the supporters watching from the side of the pitch.  In a tight first half, Freethorpe battled hard and had a couple of opportunities to open the scoring, however the Swindell keeper made some good saves.  Jordan-Lee was a constant threat upfront - with a couple of driving runs and some nice hold up play.  With some tough tackles going in on both sides, there were numerous breaks in the play however the game was played in a good spirit for the most part.  At half time the teams went in even and this was a fair reflection of the game to this point.  As the 2nd half kicked off. Freethorpe started to put on some pressure and before long opened the scoring, with Jordan-Lee breaking through and with a defender chasing him back, he cut back, beat his man and then finished excellently with a shot past the Swindell keeper.  This was no more than Freethorpe deserved and before long the lead had doubled, with Jordan-Lee hitting an opportunist shot from the edge of the box which squirmed under the Swindell keeper and in the net.  After this point substitutions had to be made to ensure those on the sidelines were kept warm and the changes meant Freethorpe lost some of the fluency in their play and Swindell got back into the game.  With Freethorpe defence on their hills a long range drive hit the bar and bounced out to a Swindell attacker who finished nicely from 6-7 yards.  After this point Freethorpe had to work really hard to keep their lead, with Swindell going all out for an equaliser - however with everyone giving 110% effort Freethorpe held out and finished the game with a 2v1 win.  This was the teams best performance of the season, against a decent Swindell side.  MoM Jordan-Lee - two goals and a real threat to Swindell defence throughout the game.