A bright spring morning and a great view across Devon hills was an excellent setting for this clash with Copplestone Colts. United started strongly, stringing passes together and pressurising the home side. The visitors took the lead through a great finish from Seb Harrison on the left wing. Harrison soon got a second, slotting home after some magical dribbling from Jay Leballeur released him in the box. However, the home side began to work their way back into the game and made it 2-1 with a shot from range. Guest (Under 10s) player Ethan Hawes put in some skilful wing player when he turned two defenders inside-out before releasing a path across the goal that nobody was able to exploit.
After half-time both sides made chances but it was Exmouth who took advantage when guest player Finley Clifford set off on a mazy run through the Colts defence. Penetrating deep into the box he released the ball to Leballeur who struck it into the top corner. As the game went on United tired but defended resolutely and even though Copplestone got one goal back Exmouth deserved their win.
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
Saturday, 23 April 2016
Alphington Allstars 4-0 Exmouth United
Against an outstanding Alphington Allstars team United put up a strong fight against wave after wave of clever attacking play. At half-time Exmouth had limited the Allstars to only a single goal - showing their defensive organisation and commitment. In the second half Alphington worked various openings to extend their lead to 4-0. United can learn a lot from their own defensive efforts as well as from the impressive footballing example set by the Allstars.
Saturday, 9 April 2016
Exmouth United 3-4 CS Cougars
After weeks of postponements it was great to be back at the Cricket Club for our home match against CS Cougars. It turned out to be quite a match with good passing football being played by both teams.
Exmouth took an early lead when some clever passing saw striker Jack Greaves through on goal where he calmly finished with his left foot. Within moments it was 1-1 when the visitors seized on a loose ball and slotted it past the keeper. The home side came straight back earning a corner from which Kuba Strzalkowski shot home. Organised defending and excellent passing in the midfield kept it at 2-1 until half-time.
After the break it remained very even with both sides creating chances and defending well. A shot from the edge of the box brought it level again before Greaves ran on to a through ball from Seb Harrison to bag his second. With 5 minutes to go Exmouth were still ahead but a speculative lob from far out brought the Cougars level and a slick passing move saw them create the winner.
Exmouth should take heart that they played some great passing football in this match. Harry Kifli-Reynolds had a good game as the stand-in goalkeeper. The full backs, Tom Price, Harry Bassett and Owen Brady, all played well. Centre-backs Dylan Mogford and Cayleb Field made countless clearances and tackles. Wingers Bryn Stephens and Seb Harrison showed great commitment with their running, tackling, dribbling and passing.
Exmouth took an early lead when some clever passing saw striker Jack Greaves through on goal where he calmly finished with his left foot. Within moments it was 1-1 when the visitors seized on a loose ball and slotted it past the keeper. The home side came straight back earning a corner from which Kuba Strzalkowski shot home. Organised defending and excellent passing in the midfield kept it at 2-1 until half-time.
After the break it remained very even with both sides creating chances and defending well. A shot from the edge of the box brought it level again before Greaves ran on to a through ball from Seb Harrison to bag his second. With 5 minutes to go Exmouth were still ahead but a speculative lob from far out brought the Cougars level and a slick passing move saw them create the winner.
Exmouth should take heart that they played some great passing football in this match. Harry Kifli-Reynolds had a good game as the stand-in goalkeeper. The full backs, Tom Price, Harry Bassett and Owen Brady, all played well. Centre-backs Dylan Mogford and Cayleb Field made countless clearances and tackles. Wingers Bryn Stephens and Seb Harrison showed great commitment with their running, tackling, dribbling and passing.
Moors Hawks 6-0 Exmouth United
Not too much to say about this match. It started evenly with a first half involving chances for both teams. Moors narrowly edged it 1-0 with a clever solo effort from the centre forward.
After half-time Moors dominated and two early goals put the game to bed. Exmouth kept working but it was just one of those off days where nothing goes right. One to forget from our perspective.
After half-time Moors dominated and two early goals put the game to bed. Exmouth kept working but it was just one of those off days where nothing goes right. One to forget from our perspective.
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