Cassiobury Panthers v St Albans Rangers BlueThe last game of the season started well, both sides playing open football and evenly matched. Ten minutes in St Albans Rangers number 10 scored with a smash into the top corner. There was little Cassiobury could do. He continued to cause Cassiobury trouble as St Albans hit the post twice, A. Gran did his best to scramble the ball into his hands as the pressure continued.J. Smith from a good pass made it 1-1 on 30 minutes.Second half K. Demetriou and H. Flesch made some good attacks with M. Stanley hitting the crossbar. Towards the end of the second half Cassiobury started having the run of the game but St Albans scored the winning goal minutes from the end with a split goal line decision.Final Score 1-2Man of the Match was P. Curran

5 minutes in and Cassiobury were 1-0 down, the score line got worse for them, 3-0 at half time.After a good half time team talk, Cassiobury came out stronger in the second half with a great determination and strength from K.Demetriou rewarded him an early second half goal .Another penalty award for Gadeside, again saved by A.Gran.Cassiobury tried harder in the second half but run out of time, the score 3-1 Gadeside.Man of the match K.Demetriou .

Cassiobury gave away a first half penalty which Gadeside put wide of the post.The game was even with good chances from J.Noyes and hard work from G.Payne ,J.smith and T.May, and C.Whelan in defence.Cassiobury gave away another penalty which they failed to score due to good goal keeping from A.Gran.Second half saw Gadeside come on stronger and it paid off for them as they scored twice late in the second half with easy balls/shoots through the middle of Cassiobury’s back lineGame ended 2-0 to Gadeside

Cassiobury started the game with only 10 men but from the outset it was not apparent. End to end action as both teams played an excellent first half, great defending and attacking by Cassiobury notably G. Payne as he was out of position playing centre back and went on to earn Man of the Match. D. Wood made a fantastic goal line clearance to deny Finchley their first goal. Goalie A. Gran read the game well keeping the score 0-0 at half time.Second half continued well. H. Flesch and K. Demetriou played well up front with J. Smith linking up to make chances. Unfortunately 25 minutes in Finchley scored and again 5 minutes later. Cassiobury’s heads didn’t go down and three minutes later were rewarded an excellent goal from a free kick by K. Demetriou which was headed home by H. Flesch. The game ended 1-2 but 100% effort was given by all.

Game started even H.Flesch had an early chance at goal .18 minutes in Everett score 1-0.Cassiobury reply with R.Shodeinde hitting the cross bar, but minutes later 2-0 Everetts with simple balls through the middle catching Cassiobury out.27 Minutes and it’s 3 and then 31 minutes same again straight through the middle and 4-0 Everett’s.Second half started a bit more positive for Cassiobury as D.Farrell has a great shot but denied a goal.Again Cassiobury letting the ball past them too easily and it’s 5,6 7-0 halfway through the second half.A consolation goal for Cassiobury as G.Payne strikes well and makes it 7-1The game continued in the same manner as Everett’s eventually won 9-1 Neither team played well and it was hard to choose a man of the match from the Cassiobury team.

Cassiobury found themselves 1-0 down after 5 minutes as both teams came out lively and played good passing football.London Colney started to show their strengths and A .Gran made a handful of good saves.Cassiobury’ s midfield pushed foward with good play from K .Demetriou making a break and strong moves from H .Flesh, G. Payne and R. Shodeinde all being denied goals chances as London Colney’s back markers did their job.25 minutes in, Cassiobury 2-0 down ,both teams playing fairly even until half time,with missed chances but some good individual skills and players trying.Second half started with 2 shoots just wide of the Cassiobury goal as A.Gran does well to cover until LC get lucky with a deflection off the left post, 3-0.Still pushing foward P.Curran had a good game trying to get the ball back into LC half .During the second half LC started to open up the Cassiobury side and the game was over as the score within 20 minutes went 4-0 to 11-0 .Despite the score line A.Gran the Cassiobury goalie had a fairly good game and deserved the man of the match award

Within 10 minutes Cassiobury were 1-0 up as R. Shodeinde went past two players and hit the ball cleanly into the net. St Albans fought back making 1-1 soon after.A well balanced first half, both teams scraping for the second goal, K. Demetriou shot just over the cross bar. On the stroke of half time St Albans made it 2-1.Second half, Cassiobury were still plugging away when J. Smith from the right hand side just outside the box placed the ball past the keeper into the left hand side of the goal. 2-2.K. Demetriou hit the cross bar again but ten minutes from time H. Flesch made it 3-2 Cassiobury, with a deserved goal into the left hand side of the net. Cassiobury held onto the lead.Man Of The Match – H. Flesch

Cassiobury played at the beginning of the half as a team with good movement despite the wet conditions making the pitch heavy going ,against the run of play finding themselves 1-0 down after 10 minutes.Good passing and a through ball lined K. Demetriou to tap the ball in making it 1-1 after 12 minutes.An even game was developing, until after 25minutes J. Smith hit the ball from the right hand side of goal putting the ball out of the keepers reach 2-1 Cassiobury. K. Demetriou had another shot on goal after a deflection off Finchley’s defender denied J. Moyes a shot on target.Finchley were also testing Cassiobury’s defence with continual sweeping by Cassiobury’s captain C. Wheelan helped by G. Kavanagh, D. Wood, D. Petty and B. Gomm. Goalie A. Gran making some good saves using the whole of his box. Just before half time J. Smith, again from the right hit the ball past the Finchley keeper 3-1 Cassiobury.Second half Cassiobury had the advantage of playing slightly down hill but soon found Finchley fighting back, 3-2, despite A. Gran making a few good saves keeping Cassiobury ahead early in the half. The weather’s deterioration was nearly as bad as Cassiobury’s defence and midfield as they suddenly found themselves from being ahead to 8-3 down as Finchley walked past them and scored six goals in 20 minutes.Final score Cassiobury 3 Finchley 8 The rain had became too heavy to allow an in depth team talk ,it was postponed until the next training session, this avoided the difficult task of picking man of the match!

A lively start with good passing from both teams, but it was Cassiobury’s R. Scodeinde within 10 minutes scoring an easy goal, tapping the ball past the keeper.A couple of minutes later J. Smith made it 2-0 with again a simple touch side footed past the goalie.Croxley tried to push forward and the Cassiobury defence stood strong with Captain C. Whelan across the back heading the ball away.Good passing rewarded Cassiobury with their third goal as J. Noyes and J. Smith shooting from close range, eventually J. Smith hit the net 3-0 at half time.Cassiobury played well in the first half but did have the advantage of playing slightly down hill, which initially did not work to Croxley’s advantage, as J. Noyes again put a simple ball past their keeper, 4-0.Croxley then found a new lease of life and Cassiobury’s defence found themselves busy, within 15 minutes Croxley pulled back to 4-3.Excellent saves from A. Gran, pushing the ball over his net twice and a couple of great stops avoiding Cassiobury going behind as Croxley found themselves taking advantage of both playing down hill and Cassiobury’s sudden weak spot in mid field.With less than 10 minutes from the end J. Smith sealed the game with a mistake by the Croxley keeper, during a goal kick he passed the ball straight at J. Smith’s feet who subsequently volleyed the ball from 25 metres into the net, 5-3 the final score.Man of the match was hard to choose, J. Smith had a hat trick, A. Gran made some outstanding saves, but it was K. Demetriou who won it for his all round performance throughout the game.

"Bad start for Cassiobury as they found themselves 1 -0 down to an easy goal within 5 minutes.J.smith and J.Noyes tried to equalise with shots on goal but again Cassiobury gave Pinnner an easy route through the middle of their defence, 2-0 down.The game evened out and Cassiobury pushed foward and J.Smith made it 2-1,although not long before Pinner, again, simple balls going past the Cassiobury defence 3-1 .As half time approached Pinner cleared the ball from a Cassiobury attempt and put the ball into their own net 3-2. Cassiobury heads went up and good work from the fowards including G.Payne,M.Stanley J.Noyes lead to J.Smith running with the ball into the Pinner net,3-3.Again minutes later Cassiobury let yet another simple ball through and it’s 4-3 Pinner.Cassiobury only had an eleven man squad so the team stayed the same for the second half.Second half saw a better start from Cassiobury and again it’s J.smith with a clean strike 4-4.Cassiobury goaie A.Gran made some good saves but as Cassiobury tried to win the game, again they fell behind 5-4.Final score 5-4 to Pinner with Man Of The Match for Cassiobury J.Smith for his all round performance and hat-trick. "

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The strong wind was the main factor of the first half as Cassiobury found themselves playing up hill with the wind against them.Despite playing good attacking football, both teams trying hard to get the first goal, 25 minutes in Bushey went ahead ,soon after again with the help of the wind behind them it was 2-0 as they scored a curling ball from the corner-flag.G.Payne and T.May had a good shot on goal, but was unlucky as the play quickly went the otherway and Bushey scored again 3-0 just before half time, Cassiobury defended and marked well but were just being caught out by the wind conditions.Second half and Cassiobury had the added help of the downhill play and the wind in their favour, not taking away their determined effort to get back in the game, with only 1 sub and players getting injured they played their ‘socks off’ in the second half. J.Smith scored with a side kick soon after the break 3-1A goal mouth scramble soon after resulted in J. Noyes making it 3-2 Goal of the match came just over half way through the second half as T.May blasted the ball from just outside the area straight into the net 3-3.Cassiobury now had Bushey on the run, minutes from the end M.Stanley scored a goal after a rebounded shoot and for the first time put Cassiobury ahead 4-3.Trying to defend their lead but also pushing for another goal, they were unlucky to concede late and the score ended 4-4 Second half performances were great all round but Man Of The Match went to T.May for a great goal and hard work throughout the game

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Cassiobury started poor finding themselves 0-1 down at half time .Despite a few good runs including T.May pitch length run from defence but nobody had the finishing touch to score for Cassiobury as his passed the ball foward.Goalie A.Gran helped with good saves throughout the first half including pushing a shoot over his crossbar to keep his side in the game.Second half Cassiobury were a transformed side, looking alert and passing well.Early in the second half they were rewarded a goal for their efforts ,R.Shodeinde tapped home G.Payne’s rebounded shoot from within the penalty area, as Pinner continued to defend well from close range play.Minutes later G.Payne made it 2-1.Again Pinner fort back with a chip over goalie A.Gran head,there was little he could do,2-2.A.Gran kept the score line level again and again as Pinner kept the pressure on and attacked.The game was’ hotting up’ ,H.Flesch had several a great runs ,including a solo effect from the half way line outpacing the Pinner defence who were caught too far foward ,kept his calm and chipped theball over their goalie ‘s head, straight in the centre of the net, 3-2 Cassiobury.J.Smith who had played well the whole game made it 4-2 with a strong self made move/ shoot giving the Pinner keeper a head ache as he attempted to come out.Shortly after G.Payne shoot over the bar,he had a good second half despite being denied several free kicks as Pinner defended too hard at times.J.Smith sealed the win with the last goal struck from just outside the right hand side of the penalty box into the left hand side of the goal Cassiobury backline Captain C.Wheelan,R.Thompson,B.Gomm,K.Demetriou kept strong making ,final score line 5-2.Man of the match T.May who defended well,moved around the pitch and played his part in the healthy scoreline.

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Both teams started strongly with shots either end within the first couple of minutes. Cassiobury found their feet, started passing well. G Payne chipping the ball from outside the box over the goalies head. 1- 0 Cassiobury within ten minutes. Abbots Langley repeated the above move 1-1 fifteen minutes in.A Gran made a great save as Abbots Langley were gifted a chance, due to the wet pitch causing some interesting play. With twenty minutes gone Cassiobury were awarded a penalty, following a foul in the box after some great passing between K Demetriou, H Flesch and G Payne, who put it away. 2-1.R Shodeinde nearly scored twice, once over the bar and a great back header saved by the Abbots goalie. Just before half term J Smith slid in the third goal. Second half, K Demetriou made it 4-1 after a mistake by the Abbots goalie. A Gran pulled off a couple of great double saves whilst J Smith made it 5-1 tapping the ball between the goalie’s legs.J Noyes made the final score 6-1, walking the ball in the net as Abbots seemed to fold in the last few minutes.Man of the match R Thompson, whose head seemed to be a magnet to the long balls the Abbots keeper was making, which made Cassiobury’s defence job easier and gave opportunities to the strikers

The old cliché ‘game of two halves’ summed up this match.Cassiobury started alert and were rewarded with a goal by K. Demetriou within the first 5 minutes, a clean shot on goal. A. Gran worked hard pulling off good saves as Borehamwood started to find their feet after a slow start from them.J. Smith cleared the ball off his own line after the keeper made another great save ,later in the half being denied a goal as he repeated the move in the opponents end this time heading the ball into the top of the net but the referee played on, no goal given.Just before half time Borehamwood scored to equalise and then minutes later took the lead on the stroke of half time. Cassiobury had matched Borehamwood throughout the half and really should have gone to half time equal scores.Second half started fairly even until Borehamwood picked up their game as Cassiobury let their guard slip and the flood gate of goals against them opened, leaving them 8-1 at full time.Man of the match was Cassiobury keeper A. Gran, despite the score line he played his part in keeping the figure down as the rest of the team folded.

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J Noyes early shot on goal was the beginning of an eventful afternoon. Both teams started evenly, but Cassiobury were passing the ball well which led to the first goal by J Smith. Good team work enabled Cassiobury to keep most of the possession as they began to dominate the game. K Demetriou making it 2-0. A free kick just before half time by R Shodeinde was taken well but just missed goal. Second half saw Cassiobury continue to pass well, R Shodeinde quickly scored from his corner kick. Minutes later H Flesch found himself in a good position to make it 4-0. J Noyes tried a back header from within the penalty area; D Farrell had a good shot on goal which went just wide to the left. Cassiobury’s confidence was now growing, R Shodeinde shot from outside the box, 5-0. Cassiobury defended their lead well with R Thompson, D Wood, C Whelan, B Gomm working hard and moving the ball forward. J Noyes’ shot on goal was saved but came back to K Demetriou who tapped it in to make it 6-0. K Demetriou had a good chance on goal but went just to the right. R Shodeinde had another couple of good shots on goal before finally making it through their defence for a goal mouth scramble making it 7-0 . Good midfield work saw J Smith suddenly blast the ball towards goal from 30 yards, straight into the middle of the net, giving Brady’s goalie no chance to save it. 8-0. R Shodeinde scored his fourth goal almost walking it in the net, making it 9-0, Cassiobury were now trying to make it double figures. M Stanley had a good shot on goal but was saved. Minutes later J Noyes put the ball through the goalies legs, 10-0. H Flesch hit the side netting, then soon after J Noyes finished the game with a shot from a rebound making it 11-0. Man of the Match R Shodeinde.

"Good start from both teams with H. Flesch hitting the cross bar and a shot on goal by M. Stanley, but both denied a goal. Harvesters scored after 15 minutes, and then started to dominate the first half, with the score line 3-0 against Cassiobury at half time. Second half Cassiobury looked more lively, R. Thompson just missing a goal opportunity, as the team started passing the ball and trying to find openings to get back into the game. Unfortunately despite two great saves by A. Gran , Harvesters soon made it 4-0. Half way through the second half R. Shodeinde held the ball from the half way mark and weaved his way through Harvesters defence and put the ball in the back of the net, 4-1. A couple of minutes later R. Shodeinde made it 4-2, with a great shot in the left hand corner. Cassiobury’s keeper, A. Gran kept on making good saves throughout the second half. Cassiobury started playing better football during the latter part of the game, but left it too late to claw back even a draw. Final score 4-2 to Harvesters. Man of the match, C. Whelan. "

An 11.30 Kick Off saw the first game of the new season start with both teams playing good passing football but no real shots on goal from either end. A. Gran pulled off a great save as Nascot Wood started having the better first half and eventually scored around 25 minutes into the game, despite a second great save from our keeper which Nascot Wood caught on the rebound making it 0-1 at half time. Second half both teams started well with Cassiobury having more chances, until a penalty was awarded to Nascot Wood but A. Gran saved this from the spot and on the rebound. This gave Cassiobury more confidence J. Smith and T .May both had good shots on goal and together with good team passing were suddenlyback in the game, with T. May scoring ten minutes from the end. J.Noyes and J.Smith had a late scramble at scoring but could not find the net, with the game ending 1-1. Extra time was needed. Extra time :- A free kick from 25 yards by G. Payne hit the top right hand corner of the net so hard the Nascot keeper had no chance in saving it. Cassiobury 2-1 up.With both teams making substitutions as players became tired, what was an even and enjoyable game suddenly became Cassiobury’s as J. Smith made it 3-1. Final result. Man of the match was Alex Gran.