03-Nov-07

 

HUNTS U12 COUNTY CUP

 

WOODSTON DYNAMO            1            BRAMPTON SPARTANS            6

 

Brampton came away convincing winners and for the second week running found the net 6 times, but could have scored 3 times that amount had they not squandered chance after chance in the opening period. Taking place on a difficult pitch and against a hard working team the visitors created many chances but failed to find the net until Owen Dixon headed home superbly after a great Christian Lee cross. Chances continued to come and go until Adam Pedlar reacted the quickest to chase down a loose ball that fell to Pete Clark who memorized 3 defenders before slotting home to put the visitors in charge. Cameron Macleod in the Brampton goal was virtually spectator until some slack play in midfield allowed the home team to break quickly and pull one back just before the break, despite a fine effort from the ‘keeper to keep the ball out. The visitors must have changed their boots at half time because they were much more clinical in the second half. Pete Clark added his second before Adam Pedlar deservedly got on the score sheet after a great ball out of defence from James belbin sent him clear and he coolly slotted it past the advancing ‘keeper. Next on the score sheet was the hardworking Charlie Naylor, he combined well down the right with Ryan Barnett before bursting clear and hammering the ball into the roof of the net. With the clock running down Noah Foster released Liam Peacock down the left and after a smart turn Liam let fly with a shot that was too strong for the ‘keeper to hold and the ball trickled over the line and into the net.

 

Team:- Cameron Macleod, Ryan Barnett, George Woof, Elliot Eels, Thomas Biddle, James Belbin, Noah Foster, Charlie Naylor, Jools Art, Will Brettle, David Hartley, Christian Le, Owen Dixon, Liam Peacock, Pete Clark, Adam Pedlar, Josh Dawson

 

 

28-Oct-2007

 

CAMBS U12 A LEAGUE

 

WATERBEACH    0  v  6   BRAMPTON SPARTANS    

 

Brampton continued their fine league form and went top of the league with a comprehensive victory against a spirited home side. Credit must go to both teams for putting on such a good game of football in difficult conditions but it was the visitors who adapted the quickest, getting the ball down on the floor and at times playing some nice neat football and it was no surprise they took the lead when after some good play from David Hartley, Josh Dawson controlled the ball brilliantly and coolly slid the ball under the advancing ‘keeper to open the scoring, from this point on it was always going to be difficult for the home side to contain their visitors who were attacking at will and once Charlie Naylor capped a fine performance by adding the first of his brace the game was won. Brampton totally dominated the second half, with their back 4 marshalled well by Thomas Biddle snuffing out any danger the home side possessed, enabling the free scoring Pete Clark to add 2 well taken goals after some good work from Adam Pedlar, Charlie Naylor added his second and a fine all round team performance was capped off when the hard working Cristian le coolly headed home another excellent corner from Ryan Barnett.

 

 

 

Sunday 14th October

League Division A

Spartans 3 v 2 Ramsey Colts

 

It was Spartans that enjoyed the early pressure, forcing the Ramsey keeper into a superb save. The first goal came from a ball won in midfield, with  pass threaded through to Pete, who raced onto the ball to slot the ball pass the advancing keeper. Ramsey battled hard to force themselves back into the game, but at half-time Spartan's still led by the single goal. 

 

The second half started brightly for Spartans with both Charlie and Owen enjoying good possession on the ball. It was a move that started on the left, with the ball moved quickly across the edge of the penalty to the right, that found an unmarked Charlie, who drilled the ball pass the diving keeper. What eventually turned out to be Spartan's winning goal came from Owen on his home debut, when his stinging left foot shot flew pass the keeper into the roof of the net.

 

A good game, played in good spirit and enjoyed by two sets of vocal supporters.

 

 

 

Sunday 7th October

League Cup - Round 1

Brampton Spartans 1  (4) v 1 (5) Ely Crusaders

 

For the third cup game in a row Spartans lost their cup tie on a penalty shoot-out. With the score at 1v1 after normal time, an extra 20 minutes of extra-time could not seperate the teams, despite Spartan's having the majority of the play inside the Crusader's half. Spartan's first half goal came from a superb cross from Charlie, that whistled through the penalty area and found Ryan running from deep to convert the cross into the goal.

 

Despite the defeat, the Spartans's management were very pleased with the performance, especially from those players that normally do not start a match. It gave some players an extended period of time on the pitch and it showed with lovely football.

 

A brave performance from all players, cheered on by a great crowd and we wish Crusaders every success in the next round against fellow Division A opponents Ramsey Colts.

 

 

 

Sunday 30th September

League Division A

West Wratting 1 v 3 Brampton Spartans

 

On a large senior sized pitch, it was Spartans that started the brighter, with good play coming down the left side. However, it was just a few minutes before half-time that a through ball down the right released Charlie, who ran on to smash the ball into the roof of the net. A super strike from 15 yards out.

 

Spartans started the seond half with fresh determination to come away with a win. However, Spartans clear a corner and West Wratting grabbed an equaliser. This sparked Spartan's into life and it was a superb corner from Ryan that was flicked onwards by Charlie for the ball to fall at the feet of Josh, who calmly tapped the ball into the net. Having regained the lead, Spartans confidence flowed and a neat Ryan, Christian move led to a ball being laid off to Pete, whose right foot shoot beat the diving keeper. The last 15 minutes was played out and Spartans came away with all 3 points and a share of a 4 team lead at the top of the Division.

 

 

 

Sunday 23rd September 2007

Brampton Spartans 7 v 0 Waterbeach Colts

 

This was Spartans first home game of the season. The early exchanges saw Spartans edge the game, but it was on 25 minutes that Christian sent a looping shot over the keeper to break the deadlock and give Spartans a one nil lead at half-time.

 

It was an explosive first 10 minutes in the second half at saw Spartans score three scores. The first of Adam's three goals came on 32 minutes, followed 2 minutes later when Adam, slotted his shot under the keeper. On 38 minutes, Charlie bravely beat the advancing keeper with a looping shot into the empty net. This was Charlie's first goal for the club. On 45 minutes Adam completed his hatrick with a right foot shot under the keeper. The game was wrapped up when a nice one:two between Christian and Charlie was finished off by Josh, netting his second goal in two games. The seventh goal came from a fierce low shot from Liam who shot low and hard across the keeper.

 

Overall a great squad performance, with all the substitutes playing an important part in this good home win. The players were again encouraged on my a good amount of vocal home support.

 

 

 

9th September 2007 - League Division A 

Huntingdon Rowdies 2 v 0 Brampton Spartans U12A

 

Despite Spartans dominating large periods of the game, they failed to find a way of breaking down a strong Rowdies defence. Rowdies had only 2 strikes on goal but both resulted in goals !!! Spartans welcomed club debuts for George, James, Pete and Charlie. Nick & Garry would like to thank all the players friends and family who came to watch the game, their support was fantastic.

 

 

 

 

16th September 2007 - League Division A

 

Spartak 78B  1 v  5 Brampton Spartans

 

The team showed real determination and commitment in winning this away tie at Spartak. With a hard, bumpy and sloping pitch to content with, it was the home side that forced a fantastic save out of Cameron on 10 minutes before Liam opened the scoring with a powerful looping shot over the keeper.

 

On 19 minutes Liam scored again when his low shot was deflected pass the stranded keeper. On 23 minutes a through ball by David found Adam, who sent a looping shot over the keeper, to make it 3 nil at half-time.

 

Ryan made his team debut today. It was from Ryan's superb corner on 35 minutes that found an unmarked Josh in the penalty area, who slotted the ball pass the keeper and defender on the goal line. Spartans final goal came from Adam, who never gave up chasing a loose ball to beat the keeper.

 

Overall, this was a positive squad performance, cheered on by yet again fantastic supporters.