Villa Goal Watch - 29/01/12
The Under 9's Blues hard work on the training ground paid off after a fantastic goal was scored by Josh Lord. Having practised the same routine on Saturdays, Ira Catantans cross was met by Josh on the half volley, which flew past the keeper.
Villa's Under 12's Reds played marks Tey with only 10 men but battled back to earn a 2-2 draw. Prolific striker Piers Hobson hit the crossbar and Jack Prior missed with a good effort whilst Villa goalkeeper Jake Fewell made some great saves in the first half. It was 0-0 at half time but Marks Tey scored twice quickly in the second half, before the Villa come back began. Piers making one of his great runs and putting it past the keeper then with five minutes to go, it was Piers to the forefront again as he ran at the opposition defence before rounding the keeper and slotting the ball home. It was a great performance by the whole team, well done boys!
The Under 15's Blues won a feisty encounter with rivals Elmden Rovers thanks to goals from Lewis Dyble, Michael Challinor and Alex Burt. A pin point 40 yard cross was tucked away with a well placed finish by Lewis to give Villa the lead. Michael went on a mazy into the box and when forced wide, managed to finish from the tightest of angles. It was left to Alex to make the game safe with a well taken outside of the foot volley that nestled into the corner of the goal. 3-0 the final score as the lads pick up a vital win to move them three points ahead of Elmden in the table.
The number 13 is commonly perceived to be an unlucky number... not for the Under 12's Blues, who smashed 13 past Lawford on Sunday. The boys put in another great team performance despite the freezing cold and wet conditions. Dominating the first half, Villa beat Lawfords high line on numerous occasions going into the break seven goals to the good. Two each for Cameron Ismail and Morgen Bardell plus a goal each for Rhys Owen, Eldon Taylor and Chris Langohr put the result beyond doubt. The offside trap wasn't working for the hosts as Morgen duplicated his first half performance with another double to take his tally to four, with Jack Shepherd scoring a fantastic hat-trick and Ben Polley finishing it off with lucky number 13. Well done boys!
Villa Goal Watch - 22/01/12
The Under 6's were in action on Saturday morning, playing host to Stanway Villa. After good passing from the boys, Adam Wrathall struck the ball past the goalkeeper in the first game to add to his tally for the club. In the second game, the rain started falling but all the boys from both teams battled on and after a goalmouth scramble, the ball trickled over the line, with Bailey Dunn believed to have got the final touch!
At the other end of the age range, the Mens team played at home to Polstead in the first round of the Osbourne Cup. The guys continued their good form with a 5-0 victory, though Player-Manager Joe Cameron-Wallace had his blushes spared early on when the ref pointed to the spot after a push. It was left to Villa goalkeeper George "The Cat" Scott, who won the mind games and dived the right way to stop the penalty from nestling in the bottom corner. Villa took the lead through Tom Vickers first ever goal for the club he's been with for two seasons, a great hit from 20 yards. But it was Josh Hodgson who scored four goals yet again. Some great assists from Tyson Browning, Andy Gardner and player-manager Joe Cameron-Wallace. The unbeaten run now stands at seven games, with six wins and a draw.
It may be just the start for Colchester Villa Under 7's, with this only their fourth match, but it was very much a case of the final countdown as Villa ran out 10-1 winners thanks to FOUR from Aiden, THREE from Jamie, TWO from Nafey and ONE from Emmanuel. Click Here for a full match report!
Two cracking goals came in the second half for the Under 8's blues with Chayse West scoring after some great teamwork from the midfield and after a fantastic turn of speed Chayse sped away from the defenders to calmly slot the ball past the keeper. The second goal was from a corner. For the second week in a row, another superbly delivered ball from Jamie Donley was scored by Nafey Rice who with great strength stood his ground to head the ball brilliantly past the keeper into the goal.
The Under 8's Reds goal came from some superb individual play from Matthew Wisdom who dribbled with the ball from defence past two players to the halfway line and passed to Louis Good who with great turn of speed raced away from the defenders to score a great goal past the Holland keeper.
In the Under 9’s Blues match, Chelsea fan Matthew Birch scored from a free kick just outside the area, with a Lampard stylie strike. His fierce drive parried by the goalie but spun back over the keepers body and over the line!
Not to be out done, the Under 9's Reds Harry Coates scored a beauty against Lexden. The goalie’s kick was seized upon by sharp-shooter Harry who drilled the ball home from fully 30 yards. Lovely jubbly.
The Under 12's Blues beat the Under 12's Reds 6-2 in a game that was a lot closer than the score line suggests. It was the second half that saw all eight goals, with Julius Uwimana getting a hat-trick and one each for Chris Langohr, Eldon Taylor and Cameron Ismail. Prolific Reds striker Piers Hobson got a brace for his team to continue his hugely impressive goalscoring streak this season.
The Under 12's Girls were away to "the Barcelona of Under 12's Girls Football" and performed brilliantly to come away with a 2-1 victory. Click Here for a full match report!
Joe Reader got one and Callum McLaughlin two as the Under 15's Reds beat Colchester Athletic 3-2 to consolidate their mid-table position.
The Under 15's Blues travelled to Halstead town but were unlucky to lose with Jack Goodey scoring his first ever goal for the club with a penalty, described by the player himself as "unsaveable, amazing, un-describable, talented, cooly taken, unbelieveable tekkers".
Elliot Ault and hit a brace and Ryan Pawandiwa yet again got his name on the Goal Watch as the Under 12's Blues moved into the next round of the cup with a 3-2 victory away to Little Oakley.
Villa Goal Watch - 15/01/12
A tremendous team display from the Under 9 Blues saw top scorer Mackenzie Ratcliffe smash a half volley, within a crowded penalty area, which slipped through the opposition goalie’s arms over the line. He scooped it back but the decision was clear GOAL MACKENZIE!!!
Colchester Villa Men’s returned to league action for the first time in 2012 with a home fixture against struggling City Saints. The Villa defence was made to work hard in the first 15 minutes as the basement boys piled on some early pressure. Yet as in so many games this season our ability to counter at pace led to a flurry of goals in the first half, Josh Hodgson finishing all four. One finish was worth mentioning in particular, Josh sprung two defenders and rounded the goalkeeper, yet he “looked to have run out of real-estate” but somehow managed to finish from an acute angle. The second half was comfortable for the Villains, Nick Platt scored from the penalty spot and Josh scored his fifth whipping the ball into the top corner from 20 yards. A special mention to Tom “Diana” Vickers who was “Arbeit” personified as he bossed the midfield area today.
The Under 12's Blues continued their high scoring form with a 10-1 win in the first round of the Open Cup against Clacton Community Reds from the C League. With the boys playing some really good passing football, the goals came thick and fast, going in at half time 6-0 up. Two goals each for Owen Goodrich and Morgen Bardell plus one each for Rhys Owen and Cameron Ismail giving the boys this massive lead. The second half saw all the lads wanting to get on the score sheet, with Jack Shepherd and Julius Uwimana getting two each as they coast into round two.
Callum Whitlow scored one with Ryan Pawandiwa and Daniel Wilkinson getting two each as the Under 11's Blues ran out 5-1 victors against Feering Falcons.
Simeon Moreira lobbed the Brooklands goalkeeper with a half volley from outside the penalty area for the Under 15's Blues while the two Alex's, Collis and Etim, were the scorers for the Reds, Alex Etim scoring two in their seven goal thriller against Iceni Wanderers.
The Under 8's Blues lost 2-1 in a closely fought match away at FC Clacton. The Villa goal came from a well worked set piece, where Jamie Donley took a corner and Nafey Rice, who had taken up a position at the edge of the area, ran in to score a fantastic goal from an acute angle.
Villa Goal Watch - 08/01/12
On FA Cup Third Round weekend the Mens team were denied a giant killing in the final few minutes after a dominant display at Highwoods in the WCT Cup. The first half was slightly edged by their opponents, premiership side CUSA, who numbered three former villains in their ranks. George Scott produced two saves of note in the first half from close range to keep the scores level. The second half was totally dominated by Villa, the reward coming five minutes into the second half when Josh Hodgson bent one in from range. Unable to find the net for a second time, despite a number of excellent chances, we conceded a scrappy late equaliser. Overall a good performance and warmup for the guys as they enter the business end of the season.
The Under 12's Blues started 2012 off in fine style with an 8-1 home win against Colchester Athletic Reds. Goals from Julius Uwimana and two each from Jack Shepherd and Cameron Ismail saw them in at half time five nil up. Three more goals came in the second half for the Blues, with George Bachell scoring before Cameron and Jack completed their hat-tricks. Another fine team performance by all the boys.
Ryan Pawandiwa added to his seasons tally for the Under 11's Blues, with Dan Wilkinson also getting on the score sheet in their game away to Wivenhoe Youth Blues.
Kai Mitchell scored for the Under 12's Reds as they hosted high flying Tempest.
Villa Goal Watch - 18/12/11
It was a sweet sixteen for Colchester Villa's Under 12's Blues as they ran rampant against Lawford Juniors Reds, winning 16-2! The opposition were playing a very high line in an attempt to catch the boys offside, which worked on a few occasions however Villa finally broke the offside trap and it was Morgen Bardell who finished to set them on their way. Star striker Jack Shepherd hit five goals to increase his tally for the season in emphatic style. Owen Goodrich scored a brace, as did Rhys Owen, who's first was after good pressure and finishing at the second attempt when trying to beat the keeper. Rhys' second was a fantastic goal from a wide position just inside the area, smashing it over the keepers head and into the far corner, nestling just inside the post. Morgen scored another, almost from the half way line, with Cameron Ismail also getting in on the act, bagging a hat-trick. Julius Uwimana made an immediate impact when coming off the bench, causing the Lawford defence all sorts of problems before getting finishing smartly to get his goal. It was left to the Villa goalkeeper to finish things off, Ben Polley coming out on pitch at half time and scoring late on to put the icing on the cake. Great effort from all the boys in freezing conditions with Julius getting the man of the match, with his teammates chanting his name after the game! Well done lads!
The Under 11's Reds were also in action against Lawford Juniors, winning 5-1. Jake Howe scored one, with Ciaran Reilly and Harry Gardner scoring two each to go into Xmas with a win.The Under 11's & 12's weren't the only teams to score plenty of goals, with the Men's team winning 6-0 over long term rivals Colchester United Deaf. Colchester Villa took collective inspiration from Steffen Freund and his hardworking “ARBEIT” attitude this morning at a snowy Mile End. ARBEIT was the cry as Villa comprehensively outworked Colchester Utd Deaf. Josh Hodgson blossomed once more scoring four goals today, Josh was ably partnered by our considerable battering ram Daniel Thompson. Bryn Thomas struck from range and the ever combative Tyson Browning rounded off the scoring. A superb team effort today by all 13 players who pulled on the blue & black who were skippered for the first time by our assured right back Andy Gardner. Villa sit top of the league going into the Christmas break knowing that with more ARBEIT in 2012 anything could be possible.
Villa Goal Watch - 11/12/11
Colchester Villa Mens started like an express train as they looked to rack up another heavy win. Goals from top scorer Josh Hodgson gave the Mens team a 2-0 lead within 5 minutes but the momentum faded away. George Scott was man of the match for a string of incredible saves and verbal barrages which kept his aberrant defence in check. Despite the undercarriage failing on the once prolific Col Villa goal scoring express we held on to record another victory, 2-1 and hopes of a league title remain intact.
The Under 12's Reds were made to work hard for the three points against Lawford Juniors Reds. Two goals from their top scorer Piers Hobson set them on their way, with captain Charlie Shave following up to score another. But it was Michael Okumowo's wonderful looping strike that made sure of the win, final score 4-2.
Alex Burt scored the only goal of the game as the Under 15's Blues put last weeks defeat behind them to put more daylight between them and Brightlingsea in the league.
The Under 12's Blues produced some excellent football in their emphatic 8-0 win away to Oyster Youth. The lads were 5-0 up at half time, with two goals a piece for Rhys Owen and Jack Shepherd, with Cameron Ismail also getting in on the scoring. Ben Polley came on and scored with his first touch to make it six. With both Rhys and Jack on a hat-trick and plenty of chances being created by the team, it wasn't long before they were celebrating more. Jack was first to complete his hat-trick, and after being fouled in the box, Rhys had the opportunity to complete his but unfortunately put it wide... This didn't stop him however, as shortly after he did find the back of the net to secure his third and the teams eighth!
The Under 11's Blues performed brilliantly in their 6-0 win against Clacton. Ryan Pawandiwa was again on top form with yet another hat-trick. Martin Porter netted his first goal for the Blues after linking up well with Finley Godwin on the left. Jacob Donnellans' goal was well worked starting from the back building up with some snappy passing, ending up with Jacob sliding the ball into the net. Last but not least, Elliot Ault ensured his name was on the scoresheet thanks to some great footwork from Callum Whitlow to allow him time to pick a pass to spring the offside for Elliot to run onto and finish with aplomb. A special mention to the Blues goalkeeper, Alec Slater, who made two fine saves during the game. One diving to his left was only bettered by a point blank save, as the Under 11's Blues picked up yet another clean sheet! Well done boys!Villa Goal Watch - 04/12/11
A convincing win for the Men’s team as they travelled to the sticks to play Polstead, winning 11-2. Goal machine Josh Hodgson scored four but could have had ten, taking his tally to an impressive twenty goals in ten league games. Captain indestructible Nick Platt scored twice, whilst forward heartthrob Tommy Murison (with one r) also bagged a brace. The always excellent Bryn Thomas scored his first of the season, wing dynamo Tyson Browning also scored with a classy back heal flick. And finally our very own “simple Geordie lad” Daniel “Big Tommo” Thompson, showed he’s got the moves like Jagger when he celebrated his first goal for the villa.
The Under 7's high scoring games continued with another eight goals in what is only their third ever match together. Jamie, Nafey, Emmanuel and Aidan all got on the score sheet. Click here for a full match report!
The Under 12's Blues were 4-1 winners against local rival Colchester Athletic. Eldon Taylor passed to Cameron Ismail on the edge of the box who side footed it into the corner of the goal. Cameron then turned provider as he put Jack Shepherd through on goal, with no mistake made as Jack hit it high over the keeper and into the back of the net. The third was an excellent finish from an almost impossible angle on the right from Rhys Owen, who scored another having closed down a goal kick before putting it into the corner.
The Under 11's Blues won 4-0 in an exciting game against Cornard. Ryan Pawandiwa added to his seasons tally with a brace and the Whitlow twins, Jack and Callum, scored one each, with Jack's half volley dipping over the keeper the pick of the goals.
Villa Goal Watch - 27/11/11
Unbelieveable Tekkers! That was the saying on everyones lips shortly after Nick Platt rifled in a 20 yard left foot volley as the mens team beat league rivals Duckpond in the League Cup, one of two goals he scored in the game. It was a swashbuckling performance characterised by a steely determination to win, the team coming back from 3-2 and 4-3 down to equalise in injury time and then going on to claim the win in extra time. It took an injury time free kick from all of 35 yards from Josh Hodgson to draw the scores level which sent the game into extra time. The mens now face Division 1 side Copford in the next round, looking for a giant killing to take them into the Quarter Finals.
Yet another great team performance from the Under 8's Blues with a resounding 4-0 win over Brightlingsea Regent. The first goal was a long distance shot from Jamie Donley, the second another great run and solo effort from Chayse West. The third was a great team goal strarted when Harry Jones won the ball in midfield, he passed to Alexander Shaw who on the edge of the box threaded a passes to Connor Maude, he then passed to the on coming Nafey Rice who slotted home with a cool finish. The final goal was in the second half, Robbie Vandamme was in goal and he kicked a long ball to Luke Sargent, he fought of the defender and guided the ball past the Brightlingsea keeper.
Well done to the Under 8's Reds for all playing fantastic in their 3-0 win over Brightlingsea Regents with the first goal coming from a superb lob on the keeper from Louis Good. The second from Gianni Garofalo with a great run into the penalty box and excellent finish. The third was Louis Good again, with a cracking strike that was too hot for the keeper to save.
The Under 12's Reds striker Piers Hobson continued his rich vein of goalscoring with yet another hat-trick after three trademark runs. Chris Howard also got on the scoresheet to smash the ball into the roof of the net from close range in their win over Colchester Athletic.
In swirling conditions on a wind-swept home pitch at Highwoods, Chelsea Fan Matthew Birch scored his third goal of the season for the Under 9's Blues. After some great pressure, Matthew headed a bouncing ball into the the roof of the net from 8 yards. Drogba would have been proud!
Emmanuel Dare and a debut goal from Jack McCann earnt the Under 15's Reds a point, with Jacks goal coming with his first touch!
Youhana Farah scored the only goal of the game in the Under 10's victory away to Rowhedge Juniors.
Eldon Taylor and Cameron Ismail were the scorers for the Under 12's Blues in their game with Long Melford.
Villa Goal Watch - 20/11/11
The Under 12's Blues drew 2-2 with the two Owens grabbing the goals. Centre midfielder Rhys Owen and teammate Owen Goodrich earned a valuable point for the boys.
Tim Flack and Tommy Murison were the scorers for the Mens team in what was an under par performance in their encounter with Corecalona.
A tremendous performance from the Under 9's Reds against high flying Cornard saw Harry Coates his third goal for the season. Some great play from wing wizard Lewis Spellar, with Harry latching onto a rebound to slam the ball into the net.
Alex Collis and Aidan Felgate got the goals in a narrow loss to Boadicea Dynamos for the Under 15's Reds, whilst Charlie Jays bagged a brace for the Under 12's Reds.
Jamie Donley fired in a superb first half hat-trick in a thrilling game against Harwich & Parkeston, which finished 4-4. Chayse West scored a fantastic goal also with all the boys working really hard.
Simeon Mareira scored his first goal for the club as the Under 15's Blues drew 1-1 with Oyster Youth. Despite playing some good possession football, the Blues were ultimately frustrated in their game by Oyster.
Villa Goal Watch - 13/11/11
Cameron Ismail scored the opening goal for the Under 12's Blues in a tough game for the lads. Playing only with nine, the boys done fantastic to take the lead and go in at half time with the score at 1-1. However the boys ran out of steam a bit in the second half and despite still creating chances the lads fell to defeat. Manager Steve Polley said how proud he was of the boys effort and performance in the game.
In the Under 8's game, Jamie Donley scored a long range goal, curling the ball back over the keeper and into the empty net after a goal kick fell to him. Nafey Rice scored with a header from Jamies fantastic freekick and Conor Maude scored a close range tap in after a goal mouth scramble.
The Under 9's Blues travelled to Feering and captain Mackenzie Ratcliffe scored a brace, the first a rasping drive after good play from Thomas Ireland. The second was an awesome goal scored direct from a corner, curling past the keeper.
Piers Hobson scored another two goals to add to his seasons tally, both great finishes after fantastic runs. Daniel Webster also bagged two, one a great looping shot from the half way line and the second from an indirect free kick, Charlie Shave with the lay off.
Ryan Pawandiwa also scored two goals for the Under 11's Blues, the pick of them being one David Beckham would have been proud of, curling a free kick over the wall into the top corner.
Cameron Moaut scored for the Under 11's Reds in their game against Frinton & Walton.
The Under 10's won 3-0 with goals from Youhana Farah, Marcus Knight and Akmed Tantawy.
The Under 15's Reds beat Wivenhoe Youth 4-2 thanks in part to a hat-trick from prolific striker Alex Collis. Matt Linscott scored his first ever goal for the club as they went one better on last weeks 3-3 draw with Wivenhoe.
Villa Goal Watch - 06/11/11
The Under 9's Blues played superbly in the second round of the cup with Cameron MacGregor scoring his second career goal for Villa after Ethan Kay delivered a perfect corner that was sweetly controlled by Cameron before being rocketed into the net.
The Mens team were made to pay for their profligate finishing and errors at the back, coming up short in their top of the table clash with Duckpond. Described by their manager as "Heskey moments up front" and "Laurent Koscielny meets Titus Bramble defending", they did however score a routine penalty with Nick Platt the man on the spot.
Another superb goal was scored by the Under 8's Blues today. Chayse West ran superbly down the left hand side of the pitch before calmly slotting the ball past the Lawford keeper. Some good team play led to the second, with Nafey Rice finding himself in the right place to finish off the move.
The Under 8's Reds won their first game of the season thanks to an own goal. However it was the great delivery from the corner by Adam Day with Harry Wilson heading the ball superbly back towards the goal leaving the defender with little option but to heads it into the back of the net.
Cameron Ismail scored two great goals for the Under 12's Blues in a back and forth match against Wivenhoe. Trailing 1-0 at half time, Cameron stuck one out of the reach of the goalkeeper to make it 1-1 before smashing one from the edge of the area to put Villa in front. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of Ben Polley, Wivenhoe snatched a late winner in a very closely contested match.
The Under 15's Blues were comfortable 3-0 winners with Alex Burt, Ashley Potter and Ben Jones getting the goals.
Villa Goal Watch - 30/10/11
Colchester Villa Mens stayed top of the league with a 4-1 victory over rivals Iceni Wanderers. Having lost to them in pre-season, the tables were turned with the first goal coming from a great counter attack finished off by Richard Muldowney. Tyson Browning also got on the score sheet, the goal a reward for his endeavour. However, it was top scorer Josh Hodgson who hit two goals, described as "Decadent and Opulent finishing at it's best" by man of many big words, Joe Cameron-Wallace. The result leaves Villa going into a top of the table clash with Duckpond next weekend.
The Under 12's Reds won a nine goal thriller against Colchester Athletic, with goal machine Piers Hobson picking up another hat-trick. Charlie Shave scored twice, once from the spot and another through a corner kick.
Ryan Pawandiwa scored again for the Under 12's Blues against Stanway Rovers after some slick passing created the chance for Ryan to slot it past the Stanway keeper.
In a terrific match for the Under 9's Reds, Harry Coates bagged his second goal of the season. Daniel Tague played a slide rule pass to Harry who weaved past his man before tonking a rasping drive past the keeper. Another long range beauty from Harry!
Chayse West scored a fantastic goal for the Under 8's Blues. A great through ball by Jamie Donley set Chayse on his way who ran nearly half the length of the pitch before striking the ball brilliantly past the Frinton goalkeeper.
The Under 8's reds scored twice, with a superb long range strike from Shane Dickens for his first goal of the season and his sides first of the game. The second goal came from a great pass by James Hinson to Gianni Garofalo who controlled and turned before striking the ball into the goal.
Villa Goal Watch - 23/10/11 The Under 15's Reds continued their run of form with a 4-1 victory away to Feering Falcons. It was the usual names on the score sheet with Aidan Felgate and Callum McLaughlin getting one each and Alex Collis bagging a brace. The Under 11's Blues put in an exceptional team performance to run out 8-1 winners against Stanway. Having scored double figures this week, the goals kept coming for Ryan Pawandiwa scoring four goals, his first a penalty thanks to the dribbling skills of Elliott Ault who was brought down in the area. Adam Smith scored his first goal this season with his excellent foray down the right flank to support the right midfield capping a fine display.
The Under 7's played another friendly game against local team Stanway Villa with goals aplenty for Jamie Donley and Nafey Rice. It was a great team performance from all the boys, with Jamie's goals including a fine free kick and a well worked corner routine. Nafey scored four in total, with Jamie picking up nine goals. Jake done well in goal, with Joshie and Joshua both working well together as the lads picked up another victory. Callum, playing in his first ever game for the club done well.
Villa Goal Watch - 16/10/11
Harry Coates scored a rocket launcher for the Under 9's Reds from all of 25 yards into the bottom corner. After picking up a pass on the right hand side, Harry powered past the defender before smashing the ball home.
Eldon Taylor scored a later equaliser for the Under 12's Blues to take their cup game to extra time and penalties. A good finish from inside the area after a corner with 5 minutes to go gave the blues a life line against C League Colchester Athletic, however it was heartbreak in the penalty shoot-out, losing in sudden death.
The Mens team ran out 5-0 winners in the League Cup against a team in the league above. Nick Platt and second half sub Josh Hodgson both bagged braces with Jamie Beadle also hitting the back of the net.
There were goals galore as the Under 11's Blues headed to Braintree to face Great Bradfords, the pick of them was a cracking strike from Jacob Donnellan into the top corner from outside the box. However this was one of eleven goals for Villa, with Cameron Nicoll scoring four and Ryan Pawandiwa bagging a hat-trick. Jacob scored another in the second half, which saw Nathan Allen move into right midfield from his usual centre back spot and promptly linking up with Ryan before slamming the ball into the roof of the net to to huge roars from the crowd (in particular his dad). Jacob scored his second, with Great Bradfords showing great spirit to get two of their own to give a final score of 11-2.
Alex Burt got the goal for his team in their 1-1 battle with rivals Brooklands. Only able to field ten players due to injuries, the Under 15's Blues had to work hard against their bogey team and deserved the point they got.
The Under 15's Reds scored three and kept a clean sheet, with Alex Collis, Aidan Felgate and Callum McLaughlin getting the goals.
Villa Goal Watch - 09/10/11
The Under 12's Blues were involved in an 11 goal thriller this weekend, scoring two late goals to come from 5-4 down to win the game 6-5. Chris Langohr and Jordan Dennis got their first goals of the new season, with Rhys Owen getting another to add to his goal tally. William Alden scored an amazing 30 yard screamer, but it was Jack Shepherd, who having scored earlier in the match, grabbed the winner with almost the last kick of the game.
The Under 9's Blues picked up their first win of the season with an emphatic 5-0 victory to progress to the next round of the League Cup. After an unfortunate own goal, Ben Lambert chipped a ball through to Cameron Macgregor who slammed the ball past the keeper to go two up. It was Matthew Birch who took over in the second half, with not one but two Lampard-esque Screamers from just inside the box, after great build up play by Ira Catantan and Ethan Kay. And it was the Captain, Ira, who set up the final goal, with a brilliant jinking run to give Ben Lambert a shot at goal, which he duly smashed into the roof of the net. The boys celebrated in style (See Photo of the Week).
Piers Hobson took centre stage again for the Under 12's Reds in their against all odds 7-0 victory. Having scored seven goals last week, Piers hit a hat-trick as part of a 9 man team with a few players missing through illness. Piers wasn't the only player to score a hat-trick, as his team-mate Kai Mitchell got three of his own, with Michael Okumowo hitting the back of the net to round off the scoring.
The Under 11's Reds picked up a 3-1 win, with goals from Thomas Hibble, Jake Howe and Cameron Mouat.
Nick Platt, who was playing in goal for the Mens team, got on the score sheet, tucking away a Penalty in their narrow 2-1 loss.
The Under 15's Blues won 4-1 with captain Abraham Bickersteth, Jack Long, Alex Burt and Michael Challinor getting the goals.
Jamie Donley scored two for the Under 8's Blues, both from set pieces. A stunning left footed free kick and a goal direct from a corner kick.
Our Under 12's Girls were 5-0 winners in their match against Essex All-Stars. Hannah Tuckwell hit a fantastic long range volley and Lilly Bueggeln scored direct from a corner. However it was Beth Greer who scored a hat-trick to seal the game. Beth, Georgy and Lizzy also hit the woodwork in a one-sided game that Villa convincingly.
Alex Collis scored two great goals for the Under 15's Reds. The centre midfielder beat the opposition keeper with two shots from outside the box, with Callum McLaughlin finishing a nice move after a one-two.
Villa Goal Watch - 01/10/11
As we head into October, the goals kept on flying in for the Under 12's Blues as Rhys Owen hit two, just a week after hitting a hat-trick. Owen Goodrich took his chance well with his first goal of the season, with Cameron Ismail and Jack Shepherd both scoring in consecutive games to make it 5-0 to Villa as they surge up the league table.
Josh Hodgson went one better than last weeks hat-trick, with 4 goals in the Mens 5-3 victory, with Tyson Browning getting on the score sheet.
However, it was Piers Hobson who stole the show this weekend with a magnificent 7 goals in the Under 12's Reds 7-1 victory over Lawford Juniors. A fantastic achievement to not only get a double hat-trick, but add another one just to make sure. Well done Piers!
The Under 6's played some matches in Frinton, with three players scoring their first ever goals for the club. Caiden West went on an amazing run from his own half down the right wing before cutting inside and finishing across goal. Adam Wrathall done well to create space inside the area and stick the ball in the back of the net on his debut for the club, whilst Daniel Wisdom scored a long range goal with the opposition keeper out of position to great cheers from the watching parents and his teammates.
The Under 11's Blues produced a stunning turn around to draw 3-3 with top of the table Stanway Villa Yellows. Elliott Ault followed up last weeks goal with another this week, with Ryan Pawandiwa bagging a brace to shock the league leaders.
Thomas Ireland slammed in the opening goal in the Under 9's game against Cornard, the first goal the opposition have conceded so far this season.
The Under 15's Reds were involved in an eight goal thriller against Layer Colts, with Alex Etim bagging a brace and Emmanuel Dare scoring in a close game.
The Under 8's were in action against Wivenhoe, with Nafey Rice scoring with a super strike for the Blues.
Villa Goal Watch - 25/09/11
It was hat-tricks galore this past Sunday, with a number of Colchester Villa players getting three in a game, though I don't think they got to keep the match ball! Under 12's Blues midfielder Rhys Owen bagged a hat-trick, as did his team mate Cameron Ismail. In the Mens team, Josh Hodgson got back to scoring goals after a brief holiday with all three in the Mens 3-2 win over Colchester United Deaf.
However, Beth Greer from the Under 12's Girls topped this with all five goals in a 5-0 win to put them joint top of the table.
The Under 7's welcomed two new recruits, as Nafey Rice and Jamie Donley both got on the score sheet. The lads, who play up a year for the clubs Under 8's, only met their team mates minutes before the game but it was a great performance by everyone involved as they took on Felixstowe & Walton FC.
Eldon Taylor and Jack Shepherd both got in on the action for their team, and there were five different goalscorers in a 7-1 win for the Under 15's Reds. The Under 11's Blues were in action, with Elliott Ault and Dan Wilkinson hitting the back of the net against Stanway Villa.
