The Under 14 Fillies.
Rainham Kenilworth 1 - 4 Fulston Fillies (09-09-07)
With a warm welcome to two new players Mellissa Cole, and Kelly Baker, the Fillies started their new season in Division 2 with just nine players available for today's away match. This put pressure on Manager Jacko straight away, however those pressures soon lifted when the girls started playing even if they started off slowly. In the end it went all the fillies way with Rainham pegged in their own half most of the time, only occasionally pushing forward. The fillies played some delightful football at times with precision passing from the defenders and midfield which allowed Sian Boswell to put two goals away to start he goal tally for the season with Kayleigh Taylor and Clarissa Warren adding the two others.
With most of the squad available for next week the Fillies are looking good for the forthcoming season, however thay are still looking for players for this up and coming squad. Anyone intersested should telephone Ian Jackson (FA Coach Level 2) on 07787770938.
Fulston Fillies 9 - 0 Bearsted (16-09-07)
This week it was the turn of the Fillies to have the advantage, with Bearsted having only 9 players available. It only took Sian Boswell just 45 seconds to open the scoring with a delightful strike. After that it was mostly one way traffic, and it was not long before up popped Boswell again to lob the keeper for her second after coming close on previous occasions. It was Sian again who's shot was palmed away by the keeper only for Natallie Keeys to put away the loose ball. Substitutions were made and Sian Boswell came on again to score her hat trick followed shortly by her fourth. In the second half it was the same story with Jessica Lee scoring her first goal of the season following a chipped ball over the defence by Sian Boswell. Bearsted had a chance to open their account following a penalty decision however this was saved by the Fillies goal keeper LuLu Kent who then from the resulting goal kick did a "Paul Robinson" which went straight into the Bearsted goal. Further goals from Kayleigh taylor and another from Sian Boswell made it a good day at the office for the Fillies. The girls however would like to take this opportunity to commend Bearsted on their never say die attitude.
Cliffe Royals 1 - 4 Fulston Zebra Fillies (23-09-07)
The Fillies went to Cliffe with a 100% record and two more new players, Sophie Hammond and Sarah Underdown .Cliffe looked menacing in the match warm up but the Fillies rose to the challenge superbly and went one nil up mid way through the first half when Clarissa Warren connected with a well taken corner from Sian Boswell. Soon after that the Fillies were down to ten players when Mellissa Cole went off with an arm injury, but the Fiilies stuck to their task and Sian Boswell put the Fillies 2-0 up only for the Cliffe Royals to come back in the game with a well taken strike soon after. In the second half the fillies now back to eleven players pushed the Royals again, and with the wind behind them it was not long before Sian Boswell put the Fillies 3-1 up, however shortly after that she had to leave the field due to injury which meant that the Fillies were down to 10 again, but they stuck to the task and rounded off a perfect day with another from Emma Duke. Manager Ian Jackson said" We were fantastic today and we now have the makings of a formidable squad."
Fulston Zebra Fillies 6 - 1 Thanet Colts (30-09-07)
The Fillies were at full strength again this week and if chances were goals they should have been three to the good in the first 20 mins,good play and pass moves by Kayleigh Taylor and Emma Duke tore open the Colts defence and it wasn't long before a brilliant turn and strike by Kayleigh Taylor found the net. After that the Fillies seemed to switch off which let the and spurred the Colts into life. In the second half the Colts persistence paid off and they levelled the score, the game then went a bit flat after that and the Fillies manager now wanted some urgency and conviction. A superb strike by Abby Jackson from her own half beat the Colts keeper, this seemed to be the catalyst they wanted and from then on the football flowed with goals from Emma Bareham a second from Abby Jackson and a further two more from Natallie Keeys enured that the Fillies kept their 100% record and were now looking forward to the next game against top of the table leaders Gravesham.
Fulston Zebra Fillies 3 - 1 Gravesham (07-10-07)
The objective for this match was to win, and with tensions high both on and off the pitch the Fillies closed down Gravesham from the start and did not let them play their aggressive attacking football which has put them at the top of the table. The Fillies defence soaked up the pressure when Gravesham pressed forward and the midfield linked up to play a vital role for the forwards and with six minutes gone a good one two between Sophie Hammond and Sian boswell led to Boswell putting the ball pass the Gravesham keeper, soon after that Hammond again was near the far post to put away the Fillies second. Gravesham kept pushing and with a good strike they scored after the ball was parried away by the fillies keeper, in the second half the Fillies settled down and seemed to control the game, and the pace, and with one of their many forward pushes Emma Duke received the ball outside area and struck home the Fillies third, the girls then set about protecting this marvellous win to go top of the table. If one thing was learned today is that there is no 'I" in Team.
Long Lane Girls 6 - 1 Fulston Zebras Fillies (21-10-07)
Two early goals and a contentious penalty decision in the first half ripped the heart out of the Fillies team after that they seemed to loose their sense of purpose. Two more goals followed after that and the Fillies came in at half time on a low ebb, however football is a game of two halves and with support from their parents and a rousing speech by "captain fantastic" Abby Jackson they started to believe they could come back, and how they tried, this second half was all attack by the Fillies and by rights they should have been 3-4 goals to the good within 15 minutes but for some good saves by their goal keeper and the wood work doing its bit.Further pressure could not find the back of the net but then Kayleigh Taylor pulled one back for the Fillies and its now in the Fillies hands to keep the pressure on and secure the league, player of the match was Sian Boswell.
Petts Wood 0 - 5 Fulston Zebras Fillies (04-11-07)
The Fillies were playing a side that were languishing at the bottom end of the league this week and for the first 20 minutes were making it hard for themselves but after a while they soon got into their routine and should have been two nil up but for the cross bar. after that Kayleigh Taylor found the net twice with Natalie Keeys adding a third at the half time break. In the second half it was much the same with Petts wood trying to break down the Fillies defence, however the Fillies stood firm and then found themselves 4 - 0 up with a goal from player of the match Sian Boswell.The Fillies continued to push forward and would of made the score line bigger but for the Petts Wood keeper.Kayleigh Taylor finished the day off with her well deserved hat trick.
Fulston Zebras Fillies 4 - 0 Rainham Kenilworth (11-11-07)
With the first meeting of these two teams a few weeks ago safety in the bag with a win, the Fillies were looking forward to a repeat performance. The first half however was basically a holding job by the Fillies with Rainham playing the better football which led to Manager 'Jacko" calling for more urgent closing down of the ball to stop Rainham gaining the advantage, the Fillies then went into an unexpected lead thanks to an own goal by Rainham. In the second half after a half time team talk the Fillies played with more conviction and it was not long before Sian boswell got the goal they deserved and boswell made it three after a good long ball forward by Player of the match Emma Bareham,The Fillies continued to improve and it was not long before they found the net again with a well taken strike by Sophie Hammond. Another three points for the Fillies.
Bearsted 2 - 10 Fulston Zebras Fillies (18-11-07)
On a cold and windy day it was not the result that warmed the Fillies manager it was the style of football played by a confident Fillies team. It all started with a Fillies attack which was saved by the keeper but pared away only to be picked up and put away by Sophie Hammond,however Bearsted came back quickly with an equaliser but that was short lived when "Rocky" Abby Jackson saw the eye of the tiger to put away a superb long range goal. After that the flood gates opened with Emma Duke and player of the match Kayleigh Taylor coming close on occasions, but it was Sian boswell who found the bottom corner of the net followed by a second from Hammond. In the second half the Fillies finished what they started with Boswell adding another two goals giving her a hat trick and Kayleigh taylor also getting her hat trick, a second goal again from long range by Jackson put the Fillies in the driving seat and it could have been more but for the Bearsted keeper keeping them in the game with some fine saves from Sian Makepeace and Natalie Keeys.The Fillies praised Bearsted for not giving up on what was a good game of football.
Fulston Zebra Fillies 4 - 1 Cliffe Royals (25-11-07)
At the start of this match the Fillies manager warned the girls that this could be a difficult tie, but the Fillies carried on as they finished last week with good passing and flowing football ,and with this it was not long before player of the match Kayleigh Taylor found the net with an angled drive, shortly after that Shophie Hammond found the back of the net with a beautiful strike. The Fillies then seemed to sit back on their laurels which let the Royals back into the game as the Fillies were not challenging for the ball as the manager wanted them to, sure to form Cliffe clawed one back, but that was not for long when just before half time Rebbecca Clarke struck the ball into the net to extend the Fillies lead. In the second half it was much the same and within ten minutes Sian Boswell made it four, it could have been more when Hammond hit the bar and Taylor's shot soon after went over it, overall this was a good performance by all the team.
Thanet Colts 0 - 3 Fulston Zebra Fillies (09-12-07)
On a wet and windy day the Fillies scored 3 goals within fifteen minutes through Kayleigh Taylor (2) and Abby Jackson,and then the Colts conceeded to the weather and the match was abandoned giving the Fillies an away win.a special round of applause to all the Fillies team who were willing to carry on despite being cold and wet.
Fulston Zebra Fillies 3 -2 London Girls (16-12-07)
Even before the game had started the Fillies manager warned the girls that this was not going to be an easy game, against a good side, and he was right, from the start the London girls push forward and the Fillies defence was under pressure. However as the half moved on so did the Fillies. Shortly after that a good solo run by Kayleigh Taylor netted the Fillies first goal, but the London side did not let that disrupt their flow, a long Clearance by their goal keeper was flicked on and the score was level at the half way point. In the second half it was much the same and again Taylor put the fillies in front only for London girls to equalize soon after. Tense times followed and it looked as though it may go into extra time but fear not up popped Kayleigh Taylor again to score her hat trick and put the Fillies in front again. Tough times followed with the London Girls putting on the pressure to try and save the match but the Fillies held out to book a semi final place. Well done girls
Fulston Zebra Fillies 4 - 2 Long Lane (06-01-08)
This was a game the Fillies needed to win to keep up the pressure for the top spot. It all started well when Emma Bareham playing a front role this week put the fillies up in the first 10 minutes, and things got even better when a clearance by a Long Lane defender ended up in the back of her own net, after that the Fillies had chances that should have put the game out of reach but then long Lane found some form and by half time had equalised. In the second half the Fillies went about their game with confidence and it was not long before player of the match Kayleigh Taylor scored, Long Lane tried to respond but were finished off when Taylor again found the back of the net shortly after. After the game the Long Lane Manager congratulated the Fillies team on a gritty performance and admitted that his team were lucky to go away without being punished more. Well, done the Fillies and lets hope 2008 is their year.
Cliffe Colts 1 - 2 Fulston Zebra Fillies (27-01-08)
The Fillies were looking for a result today after their shock result from
the last game.It was all looking good when the Colts could only field nine
players of which the Fillies took advantage in the first half,playing good
football they went two goals to the good supplied by Kayleigh Taylor and
Sian Boswell,it should have been more but for the finishing touches. In
the second half the Fillies went into melt down which let Cliffe back into
the game and they soon punished the Fillies with a well taken goal.They
should have equalised but for a superb one handed save by the Fillies
keeper Lou Kent,manager Ian Jackson made some changes to keep the Fillies lead in tact of which they recovered to take the three points.All credit to Cliffe for a superb performance.
The Fillies were looking for a result today after their shock result from
the last game.It was all looking good when the Colts could only field nine
players of which the Fillies took advantage in the first half,playing good
football they went two goals to the good supplied by Kayleigh Taylor and
Sian Boswell,it should have been more but for the finishing touches. In
the second half the Fillies went into melt down which let Cliffe back into
the game and they soon punished the Fillies with a well taken goal.They
should have equalised but for a superb one handed save by the Fillies
keeper Lou Kent,manager Ian Jackson made some changes to keep the Fillies lead in tact of which they recovered to take the three points.All credit to Cliffe for a superb performance.
Fulston Zebras Fillies 7 - 1 Thanet Colts (03-02-08)
An own goal, A hat trick by Sian Boswell, two by Kayleigh Taylor and one
from Emma Duke, ensured that all three points went to the Fillies.The game from the start was mostly one sided but the Manager wanted the girls to play good flowing football, there were chances that the Fillies should have converted but again the finishing skills had a day off. Player of the match today was Sophie Hammond.
An own goal, A hat trick by Sian Boswell, two by Kayleigh Taylor and one
from Emma Duke, ensured that all three points went to the Fillies.The game from the start was mostly one sided but the Manager wanted the girls to play good flowing football, there were chances that the Fillies should have converted but again the finishing skills had a day off. Player of the match today was Sophie Hammond.
Fulston Zebras Fillies 2 - 7 Gravesham (17-02-08)
The last time these two teams met the Fillies came out on top,however the
wind was taken out of the Fillies sails with two quick goals from Gravesham. The Fillies came back with a goal from Sian Boswell,but the Fillies then slipped back with an unfortunate own goal late in the first half. In the second half the Fillies struck first with another Goal from Sian Boswell,with the Fillies now playing good football they were pushing
forward to find the equaliser which allowed Gravesham to capalize and
score another two quick goals. Manager Jacko went for broke to try and rescue the game but Gravesham struck again. Full marks to the Fillies who played on with some good strong football whilst the atmosphere around them was getting tense. This is now one a piece between these two teams with another away match to come.
The last time these two teams met the Fillies came out on top,however the
wind was taken out of the Fillies sails with two quick goals from Gravesham. The Fillies came back with a goal from Sian Boswell,but the Fillies then slipped back with an unfortunate own goal late in the first half. In the second half the Fillies struck first with another Goal from Sian Boswell,with the Fillies now playing good football they were pushing
forward to find the equaliser which allowed Gravesham to capalize and
score another two quick goals. Manager Jacko went for broke to try and rescue the game but Gravesham struck again. Full marks to the Fillies who played on with some good strong football whilst the atmosphere around them was getting tense. This is now one a piece between these two teams with another away match to come.
Long Lane 0 - 0 Fulston Zebra Fillies (24-02-08)
With this game worth a much needed 3 points for the Fillies.And with the
toss won the fillies got to work with playing uphill in the first half
and were in control of the game with some good solid football,and on a
couple of occasions should have taken the lead,however they came in at
half time goalless and felt that the second half was going to be the
deciding factor as they were now playing down hill unfortunately the game
went flat,and the conviction was lack luster in places. In the last 10mins the Fillies stepped up the pace but could not find that final finish,this is two points dropped and leaves their destine in their own hands now.Player of the match for the Fillies was Emma Duke for a sterling gritty performance in the first half.
toss won the fillies got to work with playing uphill in the first half
and were in control of the game with some good solid football,and on a
couple of occasions should have taken the lead,however they came in at
half time goalless and felt that the second half was going to be the
deciding factor as they were now playing down hill unfortunately the game
went flat,and the conviction was lack luster in places. In the last 10mins the Fillies stepped up the pace but could not find that final finish,this is two points dropped and leaves their destine in their own hands now.Player of the match for the Fillies was Emma Duke for a sterling gritty performance in the first half.
Fulston Zebras Fillies 0 - 4 Ridgewaye (16-03-08) (Cup S/Final)
The Fillies knew this was going to be a tough semi-final but had not taken into the equation the weather and the state of the pitch. The Fillies played Ridgewaye at their own game, but an early contentious penalty desicion allowed Ridgewaye to go one up early on. The Fillies pushed for an equaliser and nearly got it when Emma Duke found herself free and her shot went inches over the bar. Ridgewaye added a second near half time.
In the second half the Fillies tried to address the balance and could of, but for some questionable offside decisions, however they did hit the post and nearly scored when the ball was loose in the penalty area. Ridgewaye scored two more after that to dash any chance of a comeback by the Fillies. Everyone played their part in a hard game against a high flying side.
Fulston Zebra Fillies 5 - 2 Petts Wood (13-04-08)
On a heavy and sticky pitch the fillies played their first of three
backlog games. It took some time to shake off the dust that was evident due to lack of match practice but all came together when player of the match Sian Boswell found the net twice to put the Fillies ahead,however things then did not go to script after that and Petts Wood equalised soon after but normal service was resumed when Kayleigh Taylor put the Fillies back into the lead. In the second half the Fillies played better football and with another goal from Taylor and a further goal from Natalie Keeys ensured the Fillies took all three points.
On a heavy and sticky pitch the fillies played their first of three
backlog games. It took some time to shake off the dust that was evident due to lack of match practice but all came together when player of the match Sian Boswell found the net twice to put the Fillies ahead,however things then did not go to script after that and Petts Wood equalised soon after but normal service was resumed when Kayleigh Taylor put the Fillies back into the lead. In the second half the Fillies played better football and with another goal from Taylor and a further goal from Natalie Keeys ensured the Fillies took all three points.
Gravesham 2 - 1 Fulston Zebra Fillies (20-04-08)
This was one of three backlog games that the Fillies were completing over
the next few weeks, and one of the important games to ensure second
place in the league and with the results between these two teams at one
all it was all to play for. The Fillies kept Gravesham at bay for the first twenty five minutes with player of the match Lou Kent pulling off some excellent saves as Gravesham tried to find a way through,it was inevitable that Gravesham found the net just before half time. In the second half the Fillies manager wanted more conviction and closer marking of which the Fillies did just that and had Gravesham on the ropes at times,with 10 minutes to go and the Fillies applying more pressure, a ball through the Gravesham defence was met by Emma Bareham to slot past the keeper.
After this the Fillies felt that the equaliser was on it was all hands to
the pump, with and all the team playing their part but unfortunately time
ran out,a valiant effort by all against a strong side.
This was one of three backlog games that the Fillies were completing over
the next few weeks, and one of the important games to ensure second
place in the league and with the results between these two teams at one
all it was all to play for. The Fillies kept Gravesham at bay for the first twenty five minutes with player of the match Lou Kent pulling off some excellent saves as Gravesham tried to find a way through,it was inevitable that Gravesham found the net just before half time. In the second half the Fillies manager wanted more conviction and closer marking of which the Fillies did just that and had Gravesham on the ropes at times,with 10 minutes to go and the Fillies applying more pressure, a ball through the Gravesham defence was met by Emma Bareham to slot past the keeper.
After this the Fillies felt that the equaliser was on it was all hands to
the pump, with and all the team playing their part but unfortunately time
ran out,a valiant effort by all against a strong side.
Fulston Zebra Fillies 3 - 0 Bearsted (27-04-08)
The start to the last match of the season belonged to captain Abby Jackson who played the first ball at kickoff, Abby had cracked two ribs following last weeks game and was unable to play, and Both teams wanted her to maintain her 100% attendance record, after that the Fillies made the nessacary changes to accommodate the Captain's absence and it was all one way traffic from then on with player of the match Emma Bareham scoring two goals early on in the first half with another being added from a deflected shot from Kayleigh Taylor. In the second half it was much the same, but the Fillies just could not extend the lead not for the want of trying and no help from the woodwork. In the end it was three points gained and third place in the league which was celebrated by all at the end of the match. The girls would like to thank Manager Ian Jackson, assistant Jeff Duke and Karen Jackson for their support over the season and are looking forward to the next.
The start to the last match of the season belonged to captain Abby Jackson who played the first ball at kickoff, Abby had cracked two ribs following last weeks game and was unable to play, and Both teams wanted her to maintain her 100% attendance record, after that the Fillies made the nessacary changes to accommodate the Captain's absence and it was all one way traffic from then on with player of the match Emma Bareham scoring two goals early on in the first half with another being added from a deflected shot from Kayleigh Taylor. In the second half it was much the same, but the Fillies just could not extend the lead not for the want of trying and no help from the woodwork. In the end it was three points gained and third place in the league which was celebrated by all at the end of the match. The girls would like to thank Manager Ian Jackson, assistant Jeff Duke and Karen Jackson for their support over the season and are looking forward to the next.
