League: Banksy 35s Div 7

Recliners Youth vs Shine Sports

It was a beautiful Sunday morning, not as cold as Saturday and definitely not as windy. This allowed both teams to play some brilliant football. Recliners started very well and within 2 minutes had taken the lead through Josh. The game was evenly match for the next 10 minutes with both teams passing the ball around as well as having chances. Shine equalised  with a lovely counter attack which was well deserved. Recliners stepped it up and started to play with enjoyment and Josh broke down the left and nicely squared to Jon to restore Recliners lead. On the 30 minute mark, Recliners introduced Rhys and from a lovely Pavey corner, he guided the ball home with a weighted header. 2 minutes later, another corner and another goal for Rhys. Within minutes Recliners were 4-1 up. But a minute before half time, Shine pulled a goal back. Into the second and the first 5 minutes was once again very even until Jon scored his second of the game. Recliners then took control of the match and scored another 5 goals; Tibo, Steve E (bringing his tally to 4 goals in 4 games), Rick (2 in 2 now) and both Jon and Rhys completing their hat tricks.

A great game played out by two good clubs.

Weston Pirates vs Henleaze Corinthians

Corries travelled out Weston way in search of Pirates! What they found was two teams with 23 players between them! Game started with no linos and Weston’s only sub as ref. What could have turned into a nightmare was actually a game played with no real contentious decisions played in the Corinthian way. Hats off to both teams. Now onto the carnage.

In a close opening few minutes lines were drawn before Henleaze took the lead through James Reid after only 5 mins. But Weston soon got back and levelled after 17mins. Henleaze then nipped back in front with a goal from Gabe Downing. Then things got messy! Weston equalised just before the break and then Henleaze came in at half time and put their feet up and decided to not show up for the first 15 mins of the second half. Weston reeled off 3 goals to lead 5-2 before Henleaze had managed to put 3 passes together. But then, Henleaze dragged themselves off the canvas, Tyson Fury style, and started their comeback!
3 goals in 9 minutes from Phil Giddings, Jimmer Charnley and James Reid (assisted by two great passes from man of the man Tom Perrot) brought the scores to 5-5 with 20 mins to play. Then in the 86th minute Henleaze broke down the right, Centre back Matty Williams picked up the ball on the half way line drove to the by line, skipping past a Weston defender and pulled the ball back into the 6 yard box where under pressure from James Reid the Weston defender put the ball into his own net. A nervy last 5 minutes, with 3 Weston corners in the 90th minute passed and the final whistle blew! A great game, played in the right spirit!

Recliners Youth vs Henleaze Corinthians

An absolutely brilliant game this morning between 2 very good footballing sides. Recliners started well and were awarded a penalty within the first 5 minutes, unfortunately Steve P placed it wide of the post and score remained 0-0. Both sides created chances to take the lead but after 45 minutes it was still 0-0. Into the second half, and Recliners continued to create chances. Paul missed a decent one on one, Rick hit the post but around 65th minute Rick went on a nice long run, and played a beautiful ball into the path of Steve E who slotted the ball home. 1-0 Recliners. For the next 25 minutes, it was end to end, chances for both. Henleaze hit the bar and brought a few good saves from Kris. Recliners held on to a 1-0 win. A brilliant Vets game of football.

Pill Utd vs Mathern Casuals

A game played in good Corinthian spirit by both teams. Both teams very well matched with defences on top, aided by some wayward shooting. Ref clearly wanted some goals so dubiously awarded the opener to Pill thanks to some faulty goal-line technology. Mathern had numerous chances to equalise, with their own shouts for a goal this time disallowed by the same faulty goal line technology. Pill also had close efforts to add to their lead, but again defences were strong and a close win gained for Pill.

Pill Utd vs Recliners Youth

A beautiful morning to start a brand-new season. Recliners took the lead around the 20-minute mark, with a lovely cross from Darren and Steve Ellis slotted the ball home at the near post. Pill found themselves getting into the game and had some very good chances to equalise. 5 minutes before half-time, Pill were awarded a penalty and confidently converted to level the scores. Pill seemed to have momentum and advantage at this point and could have easily taken the lead. But with seconds left on the clock, Recliners had a throw-in, Edd delivered it nicely and Steve Pavey ran in at the back post to restore Recliners lead. 2-1 at Half time. Within 2 minutes of the start, Steve Pavey scored again to make it 3-1. With Recliners having a full squad of 14 for this weekend, they were making regular changes to keep players fresh and it really did help, with Jon scoring his first of the season, Steve Ellis doubling his goal tally for the day after going round the keeper and Steve Pavey completed his hat-trick late in the second half. A great start to the season and in full Corinthians spirit too. The Final score 6-1 to Recliners Youth