Sat 15
March 2008 Brandon Lads 0 Rocklands 5
Brandon entertained Rocklands in
their last league game of the season,
knowing that they must compete hard against
their high flying opponents. An even first
few minutes, but Rocklands took the early
advantage to open the scoring. Kyle Pearson
rattled the crossbar from 20yards out with a
tremendous free kick, but it just wasn't
going to be Brandon's day again. Joe Manning
once again working hard at the back and Keir
Leech putting in a powerful midfield
performance. Chris Wilson was unlucky not to
score when he rounded the keeper only to see
the ball being cleared by the opposing
defender. Rocklands scored three more before
half time. A couple of player changes at
half time and Brandon started to compete
with a little more purpose. Jack Hills
working well along side Manning and then
Bobby Smith working hard upfront. Both
Pearson & Wilson again causing problems but
with no final finish. Rocklands scored once
more.
A big thank you from the players and
coaching staff to all the parents and
supporters of this years under 10 squad. Its
not been the easiest of season's but
hopefully we've all had some fun along the
way.
The team are now set to play in the Leagues
Plate competition.
Sun 9
March 2008 Dereham Wanders Stripes 1 Brandon
Lads 2
Brandon's first away win of the
season in their last away game. A bright
start from Brandon saw Chris Wilson, Lewis
Kent & Kyle Pearson creating chances in
front of goal. It was Wilson who put Brandon
in front pouncing on a lose ball in the
Dereham area. Joe Manning again in defence
not putting a foot wrong. Pearson increased
Brandon's lead with a shot from distance
that found its way into the net between post
& keeper. Brandon's keeper, Warren Steed was
replaced at half time due to illness and
Lewis Kent took the keepers gloves and put
in a solid performance. An Alex Briston shot
beat the keeper only to come back off the
post & the same player had a goal bound shot
cleared off the line. Dereham pulled a goal
back which set up a thrilling final 5 mins,
but the lads defended well and came home
with the points.
Sun 2
March 2008 Brandon Lads 2 Watton Rangers 1
A strong wind made playing good
football very difficult, but both teams
battled well
in this mid table fixture. Brandon
looked sharp up front with Reece Goetsch &
Lewis Kent both creating chances and at the
other end Warren Steed doing well in goal.
It was Brandon who took the lead when a Kier
Leech snap shot on a lose ball found the
back of the net. Watton still looked
dangerous on the break but Liam Miller &
Kyle Pearson both kept to their tasks in
defence and shut down the Watton attacks.
Jack Hills & Alex Briston brought a new look
to the second half, but nothing could be
done about the Watton equaliser, a strong
shot from just inside the area gave Steed no
chance of a save. The Lads stuck to their
game and came close when Tommy Greenacres
fine shot smashed against the crossbar. A
very neat through ball from Briston found
Goetsch in space and he found the net with a
fine finish to give Brandon the lead again.
a lead which was held to the final whistle.
Well done boys.
Sun 24 Feb
2008 Lakenheath 2 Brandon Lads 1
A cracking end to end match, played
by two teams who have not had the best of
results this season. Brandon with a change
of starting line up, gave some of the
players new positions to try, all looked
well with Tommy Greenacre & Alex Briston up
front, followed by a hard working midfield
of Lewis Kent & Kier Leech. Lakenheath were
awarded a penalty, but keeper Warren Steed
saved well, but directly from his save a
Brandon player handled in the box to give a
second spot kick, Warren once again took his
position and saved the second kick.
Lakenheath took the lead when their wide
player was allowed to travel to far without
being tackled and he struck a low shot
across the goal giving the keeper no chance
of a save. Brandon stuck to their game and
when Kyle Pearson found space in the centre
of the pitch he shot well and found the net.
Changes were made at half time
and Brandon took to the field looking for
the next goal. But both teams kept things
tight at the back with Joe Manning and Kyle
working well together. Bobby Smith did well
in his midfield role. Brandon created some
good chances, but shots were taken when
passes looked the better option. Kyle
Pearson rattled the crossbar from a 20 yard
volley. Lakenheath took the lead again when
what looked like some poor marking allowed
their player to find the net. Overall a good
performance from Brandon, but as last week
the result was against them.
Sun 17 Feb
Toftwood 5 Brandon Lads 0
Brandon can take a lot of positives
with them after this game, which in fairness
does not reflect the final score.
The Lads played brilliantly in the first
half of this match against league leaders
Toftwood, with Kyle Pearson dropping into
the defence to cover for the absent Joe
Manning, he along with Liam Miller and
keeper
Josh West snuffed out all the
Toftwood attacks. Reece Goetsch was combing
well with Chris Wilson and they both had a
couple of chances each in front of goal.
Tommy Greenacre and Kier Leech both played
well in the heart of the midfield.
Toftwood did take a one goal lead just
before half time. The second half was much
the same although Brandon did not quite
create so many chances for themselves.
Alex Briston and Jack Hills came on
to give Brandon some fresh legs but Toftwood
increased their lead and put the
game beyond Brandon when the ball fell
kindly to them in the box on more than just
one occasion. The Lads should not feel to
disappointed after this result, they did not
deserve to lose by the final score line.
Sun 10 Feb
2008 Brandon Lads 1 Harling 6
Brandon took an early lead, when
Reece Goetsch used his strength to hold off
a Harling defender and find the net with a
fine strike, at this stage of the game
Brandon were really playing some neat
football, but a lack of vision from the
Brandon players gave Harling the openings
they wanted and Harling scored with three
quick goals to put Brandon on the back foot.
Some good all round performances today
notably from Kyle Pearson, Kier Leech and
Joe Manning.
Sun 3 Feb
2008 Dereham Town 3 Brandon Lads 3
Brandon started well in this match
and chances fell for Wilson & Goetsch, but
it was Dereham who took the lead, with
nearly their first attack. Brandon carried
on playing some neat football but wasted
chances in front off goal. It was Reece
Goetsch who got Brandon back into the game
with a fine strike and this was soon
followed by a goal from Chris Wilson to give
Brandon the lead. Dereham continued to play
well and the home team were rewarded with
another goal and then one more to take a 3
-2 lead into the final stages of the game.
Brandon left it late but a first goal of the
season for Jack Hills gave Brandon a share
in the points.
Sun 27 Jan 2008 Brandon Lads 2 Scole 1
When the lads start to pass the ball
on the floor to each other, they actually
play very well and this paid off today
in a good all round team effort, with all
the players doing a good job.
Reece Goetsch was back in form and scored
two well taken goals, his second a fine
individual run and finish. Joe Manning once
again was outstanding at the heart of the
defence and well done to Warren Stead for
his first full game in goal.
Sun 13th Jan 2008 New Buckenham Orange
8 Brandon Lads 3
A lacklustre performance by the Lads
away at New Buckenham who found themselves 4
-0 down early on, Brandon replied through
Kier Leach, but this was not enough to spur
them on. Buckenham continued to score with
some ease in the second half and despite
their best efforts Brandon could not get
back into the. Brandon's other goals coming
from Chris Wilson & Kyle Pearson.
Sun 6th January 2008 Bulldogs 1
Brandon lads 1
A solitary strike from Tommy
Greenacre earned Brandon a point away at
Bulldogs.
Sun 16 Dec 2007 Harling 5 Brandon Lads
2 1/4 final k/o cup replay
This match was ordered to be
replayed by the league committee because the
last match should not have gone into extra
time, it should have gone straight to
penalties. But anyway the match took place
today and again it was played in fantastic
spirit by both teams. Harling took the
advantage of the slope and went into a two
nil lead at half time, with Brandon rarely
threatening the Harling goal.
With a sturdy team talk at the break the
lads came back into the match when Reece
Goetsch scored and not long after, after
some good work on the wing from Jack Hills
the ball fell to Chris Wilson and he scored
into an empty net. The game could have gone
either way, and it was Harling that
capitalised on some defensive errors from
Brandon and scored three more to make the
final score 5 - 2. Brandon must learn that
the ball will not always come to them and
that they must work harder in retaining the
ball and not to give it away to easy. Must
mention the referee, who controlled the
match very well with clear and precise
decisions.
Sun 2 Dec 2007 Harling 3 Brandon Lads
1 AET 1/4 final k/o cup
In horrendous wet conditions, both
teams played some terrific end to end
football. Harling put pressure on Brandon
from the off, but the defence of Joe
Manning, Liam Miller, Tommy Greenacre and a
very confident Josh West in goal held firm
and snuffed out the Harling attacks. At half
time the score remained 0 - 0. Brandon used
the slope in the second half and the front
pairing of Kyle Pearson and Chris Wilson
looked dangerous on the break, Brandon
worked hard and from a Jack Hills corner,
Kyle Pearson headed home to bring the scores
level and take the game into extra time.
Harling took the upper hand again when a
ball that should have been easily cleared,
dropped to a Harling striker his first shot
was well saved by the feet of a diving West
but the ball rebounded back to the same
player and he shot home, giving West no
chance to recover. Brandon continued
to work hard, with Chris Wilson still making
the Harling defence keep on their toes. With
Brandon pressing hard for an equaliser,
Harling scored again in the final minute,
giving Brandon no chance to reply. Well done
to all the Brandon players you all gave 100%
today.
Sun 25 Nov 2007 Rocklands 7 Brandon
Lads 0
This was a disappointing game for the lads with
many basic mistakes, leading to Rocklands
scoring 5 first half goals. Well played to
Chris Wilson who worked tirelessly up front,
and to Joe Manning in the heart of the
defence. The lads must work hard in training
next week to put in a better performance
against Harling in the 1/4 final of the cup.
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Sun 18 Nov 2007 Brandon Lads 6 Dereham
Wanderers Stripes 3
A good all round performance from the home side
taking all three points from a hard working
and dangerous Dereham team, Brandon's goals
from
Reece Goetsch (3), Chris Wilson (2) and Kier
Leech
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