Under 11 Team Match Reports

Rockleaze Rangers U11s 0 - 2 Wotton Rovers U11s

Saturday 26 November 2005

Rockleaze made the better start and for the first ten minutes Wotton had to defend strongly. As the half progressed, Wotton began to settle and were able to push forward, Harry Jotcham scoring from close range to end the half. In the second half Rockleaze continued to threaten but could not find a way though the Wotton defence and a determined Harry Yates. When Ollie Thomas was brought down in the box, Cameron Blacker made it 2-0 from the penalty spot. Despite a number of further chances Wotton could not extend their lead and Rockleaze missed opportunities on the break with the result extending Wotton's unbeaten League run to eight games.

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Wotton Rovers U11s 1 – 1 Uley U11s

Saturday 12 November 2005

Despite hitting the post twice in the first half, Wotton came under sustained pressure from Uley who scored first. Ryan Dolbear's shot through a crowded penalty area glanced off a Wotton defender into the net. In the second half the visitors' opportunity to put the game beyond Wotton's reach was lost when their penalty strike hit the post. With ten minutes to go, Wotton grabbed the equaliser though Harry Jotcham who scored from close range. In the last few minutes the game could have gone either way but ended with both teams sharing the points.

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Slimbridge Hornets U11s 0 - 7 Wotton Rovers U11s

Saturday 5 November 2005

Wotton continued their winning streak with a comfortable win at Slimbridge. Although the first half was fairly even, Wotton went in at half-time 2-0 up thanks to goals from Harry Orrell and Jon Hatton. Two quick goals after the restart from Will Orrell and Tom Bladon put the game beyond Slimbridge’s reach. The game opened up as players tired, and the Orrell twins added a further goal each for Wotton. Cameron Blacker also scored in the last few minutes to round off a convincing victory.

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Wotton Rover U11s 1 – 0 Frampton Tigers U11s

Saturday 15 October 200

This was a closely fought top of the table clash between teams with excellent records this season. Frampton made the early running and came close to scoring on a number of occasions. Wotton’s defence held firm with outstanding goalkeeping from Matthew Jones. In the second half Wotton began to threaten when Cameron Blacker managed to turn the defender and place the ball into the net past the advancing Frampton ‘keeper. Ollie Thomas worked hard in midfield for Wotton and Dominic Mosley also battled well in defence. The last ten minutes saw frantic defending but Wotton held on to celebrate another victory.

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Wotton Rovers U11s 4 – 1 Rockleaze Rangers

Saturday 8 October 2005

Wotton extended their winning run to four games against Bristol team, Rockleaze. Harry Jotcham opened the scoring with a cool finish, and Cameron Blacker put the home team two up with an unstoppable free kick from 25 yards. Rockleaze pulled one back before half time. In the second half Wotton dominated the play and there were solid performances throughout the team with Conner Leahy, Dominic Mosley, Joe Stocker and Will Carr all working hard in midfield and defence. Blacker went on to score direct from a corner and then beat the keeper on the break to complete his hat-trick in Wotton’s best team performance this season.

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Hawkesbury U11s 5 – 6 Wotton Rovers U11s

Saturday 1 October 2005

Wotton were the first to make the breakthrough when Conner Leahy pounced on a loose ball. Goals from Cameron Blacker and Jon Hatton put Wotton 3-0 up. Hawkesbury then controlled the midfield resulting in two quick goals. Wotton’s MoM, Dominic Mosley scored with a low drive to end the half. Hawkesbury dominated in the early part of the second half, scoring two more to level. Hatton hit his second but the equaliser came almost immediately. The last ten minutes were frantic as both teams struggled to control the game and either side could have scored on the break. Wotton though, secured the points through Mosley’s last kick winner.

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Uley U11s 2 – 3 Wotton Rovers U11s

Saturday 24 September 2005

Wotton started brightly and dominated the opening period with sustained pressure on the Uley goal. The breakthrough came after ten minutes when a perfect square pass set up Liam Proudley to score the opener for Wotton. Two goals from Ollie Thomas gave Wotton a three goal lead at half time. Uley came back strongly in the second half and pulled a goal back shortly after the re-start. Wotton had their chances to make the game safe but couldn’t find the net. When Uley scored again, the last few minutes were closely contested but Wotton’s defence soaked up the pressure until the final whistle.

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Wotton Rovers U11s 6 – 2 Slimbridge Hornets

Saturday 17 September 2005

Wotton put on a strong performance in their first home game of the season. Although the first ten minutes were closely contested, Wotton made their searching passes into space count as they began to take control. Harry Jotcham scored twice in the first half with Wotton’s third goal soon after by Cameron Blacker. Slimbridge pulled a goal back just before half time but an own goal early in the second period put the game beyond the visitor’s reach. Blacker added Wotton’s fifth before Jotcham was on target again to achieve his hat-trick and complete a good team display.

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Frampton Tigers U11s 1 - 0 Wotton Rovers U11s

Sunday 11 September 2005

In this opening fixture of the season, Wotton faced constant pressure from Frampton and had to defend resolutely to keep the game goalless at half time. Early in the second half Wotton paid the price for not clearing the ball and Frampton scored from close range through a crowded penalty area. Joe Barnes headed over the bar in Wotton's best move of the game but chances were few and far between for the visitors. Wotton looked in vain for the equaliser as Frampton continued to threaten, denied by strong defending from Dominic Mosley and Conner Leahy.