Sunday 9th May 2010 Brandon Lads U9's 5 Thetford Bulldogs 1
Scorers: Jake Vincent 3, Callam Horn 2
Brandon welcomed Bulldogs who kindly presented Dawson Davidson (currently being treated for Leaukemia) with a get well soon card signed by all their players. This was a fantastic gesture by the Bulldogs Management & Team and set the stage for an excellent game on a sunny Sunday morning.
Brandon got off to a flying start and took the lead within 2 minutes when Jake Vincent finished off an excellent series of passes from Ben Long, Stephen Clarke and Alex Matthews. Bulldogs immediately bounced back when Reese had an excellent shot only to be denied by another outstanding save from Will Bales in the Brandon goal. Reese was looking lively up front for Bulldogs and tried his luck shortly after with a fierce drive from 25 yards that just went wide. The Bulldogs keeper was also being tested and made a couple of excellent saves, one from Jake Vincent and the other from Callam Horn. Alex Matthews was back to his old self and looking dangerous up and down the left flank and Ben Long looked strong in the Brandon defence. Jake Vincent caused Bulldogs all sorts of problems up front and was awarded a penalty for being pushed from behind in the box. Up steps Callam Horn and slots the ball home from the spot 2-0 with 15 mins gone.
In the second quarter Bulldogs fought back hard and John was having an outstanding game in the Bulldogs goal. Cameron Francis and Tyler Churchill came on for Alex Matthews and Stephen Clarke. Brandon were caught knapping and Reese broke through for Bulldogs to make it 2-1 with a well deserved goal. Pedro was excellent (as usual) at the back for Bulldogs and managed to contain the lively Brandon strike force single handedly. Callam Horn looked dangerous pushing forward and was unlucky when he struck the post twice before finishing off the quarter with an excellent individual run to make it 3-1 at half time
In the third and fourth quarters Brandon piled on the pressure and began to relax, Jake Vincent added 2 more goals to his tally and Callam Horn just missed with a left foot curling ball that just went wide. Ben Long (Players Player) was outstanding again and kept things tight at the back of the defence. Bulldogs never gave up and still looked threatening but the score remained 5-1 to Brandon at the finish. A convincing win and well done an excellent performance!
Man of the Match - Jake Vincent
Sunday 2nd May 2010
Final Score Wymondham 1 Brandon Lads 0
Brandon visited Wymondham for the match following the league cup final. It was always going to be a hard match on a changeable Sunday morning. Brandon got off to a good start and were unlucky not to take the lead when Jake Vincent was put through only for the excellent Wymondham keeper to make a vital save.
Brandon were controlling possession but Wymondham always looked dangerous on the break and were unlucky when Jacob Bush went just wide the other end.
In the second quarter Brandon piled on the pressure and Stephen Clarke made some excellent tackles as Wymondham tried to push forward. Callam Horn was unlucky not to score but just missed and Jake Vincent shot directly at the keeper twice. Wymondham took the lead against the run of play after 25 minutes when a corner was blown by the wind directly into the Brandon net. Tyler Churchill caused Wymondham problems down the right side and was having an excellent game, he was unlucky when his shot went just wide.
In the third quarter Brandon piled on the pressure but could not break the deadlock, they had chance after chance that went wide, over the bar or saved by the excellent Wymondham keeper (Man of the Match). Stephen Clarke worked tirelessly in midfield again and made some excellent committed tackles with Alex Matthews on the left wing trying to penetrate the Wymondham defence.
Man of the Match - Ben Long
In the last fifteen minutes Brandon were again unlucky several times but chance after chance was missed and the game ended 1-0 to Wymondham. Will Bales had another good game in the Brandon goal and was never really troubled by the Wymondham attack, the Brandon defence was excellent again but the attackers couldn't break through. Bad luck boys, keep you heads up, remember our excellent Cup win and lets prepare properly for next week.
Sat 1st May 2010
League Cup Final
Wymondham 0 Brandon Lads 3
Scorers: Jake Vincent 2, Cameron Francis 1
Before the Cup Final started both sets of players and coaches lined up to wish each other well. This set the tone for the game and things got off to an immediate start with both teams looking dangerous. It was always going to be tight considering both teams have never played each other. Ben Long was unlucky not to open the scoring for Brandon when he struck a beautiful ball from 35 yards for it to go just wide. Wymondham were also looking sharp on the break but Will Bales in the Brandon goal made an immediate impact by clearing the ball long. After the first 15 minutes things were even but Wymondham probably exerted the most pressure on the Brandon defence. Alex Matthews, Jake Vincent and Stephen Clarke looked a little frustrated up front so it was time to change the formation.
Slight re-shuffle and Brandon strengthened up their midfield with Stephen Clarke and moved Jake Vincent back up front. This had an immediate impact and Jake looked dangerous pushing forward. Jake managed to wriggle free from his marker and take an excellent shot that was parried to the keeper, only for Cameron Francis (on for Alex Matthews) to pick it up and rifle it into the back of the Wymondham net from an acute angle, brilliant goal. So at half time 1-0 to Brandon but Wymondham had at least 50% of the play and looked dangerous on the break. Callam Horn and Ben Long were exceptional in defence for Brandon and Stephen Clarke was covering every blade on the lush Watton surface. Jake Vincent and Cameron Francis looked dangerous when Brandon moved forward.
After half time both teams started to relax and play some excellent football. The play was even again with both teams looked capable of scoring. Cameron Francis was unlucky not to increase Brandon's lead but for an excellent save from the Wymondham keeper. Wymondham had their chances but Will Bales was determined to keep a clean sheet and was having a "man of the match" performance in the Brandon goal. Jake Vincent started to get a bit of space and up he popped to slam Brandon into a 2-0 lead and release a bit of pressure in a "nervy" game.
In the last 15 minutes Wymondham ploughed forward in numbers and were unlucky not to score but time after time Will Bales made excellent saves to keep Brandon in front. This left space for Brandon to counter attack and Tyler Churchill (on for Cameron Francis) and Jake Vincent linked up well to create more chances. Callam Horn was strong in defence and nothing really got past him, he had an excellent game and looked dangerous pushing forward. Jake Vincent finished things off with 5 minutes to go with a cool finish to take his total for the season to 165 league and cup goals. Well done boys and excellent performance and an excellent game of football from 2 super teams!
Man of the Match - Will Bales (Goalkeeper)
Sunday 25th April 2010
Brandon Lads 11 Lakenheath 2
Scorers: Jake Vincent 6, Alex Matthews 3, Callam Horn 1, Stephen Clarke 1
Brandon welcomed Lakenheath on a damp miserable Sunday morning. Brandon looked sharp from the start and put the Lakenheath keeper under immediate pressure. Callam Horn and Jake Vincent were both denied by excellent saves and Alex Matthews went just wide early on. Stephen Clarke was looking good on the right wing and consistently delivered good balls across the Lakenheath box. Jake Vincent also hit the post before shooting again only for Alex Matthews to follow up with an excellent tap in for 1-0. Jake then added one himself with a speculative shot from 40 yards which Alex Matthews stepped over to fool the excellent Lakenheath keeper for 2-0. Will Bales, in the Brandon goal, made a good save to keep the home team ahead before Jake Vincent and Callam Horn both hit the woodwork before the first break.
In the second fifteen minutes Brandon turned up the pressure and Stephen Clarke finished off a Jake Vincent shot, Jake Vincent slotted one past the Lakenheath keeper, Callam Horn scored an excellent individual goal from a Stephen Clarke through ball and Alex Matthews added one himself to make it 6-0 at half time.
After the break Jake Vincent scored an outstanding volley from a flighted Stephen Clarke corner. Tyler Churchill came on for Alex Matthews and worked hard on the left. Jake added another slotting the keeper low down but Lakenheath never gave up and were rewarded with a good worked passing goal for 8-1. Cameron Francis was looking sharp before coming off with an injury with Ben Long also.
In the last 15, Brandon secured the match and played some superb passing football, Jake Vincent added another before Lakenheath scored their second with a super free kick finished off with an excellent header from Harrison. Alex Matthews made it 10-2 for Brandon before Jake Vincent finished the match off with a good strike from a Callam Horn throw in 11-2 and a superb performance today against tough opposition - well done.
Man of the Match - Alex Matthews
Saturday 24th April 2010
Thetford Indies A 1 Brandon Lads 0
Another re-arranged league match saw Brandon visit Thetford Indies. The match was even from the start with both keepers making some excellent saves early on to keep things at 0-0. Thetford Indies managed to take the lead after 8 minutes with a scramble that saw the ball poked over the line and past the Brandon keeper.
In the second quarter the teams were evenly matched and possesion was 50-50. Will Bales made another excellent save in the Brandon goal and Brandon defended well, but so did Indies and their keeper was also confident and managed to keep hold of any Brandon shots on target - half time and a deserved 1-0 to Indies.
After the break Brandon managed to control the play a bit more and made some excellent passes, they were unlucky not to equalise but the ball just wouldn't go in, Cameron Francis, Tyler Churchill, Alex Matthews, Stephen Clarke and Jake Vincent worked hard up front with Callam Horn and Ben Long looking steady at the back. Will Bales was exceptional in the Brandon goal.
In the last 15 minutes Brandon began to open up the play and pile the pressure on Indies but the Indies defence was superb and made some brilliant interceptions and last ditch tackles. Jake Vincent was unlucky not to score when his venomous shot was just tipped over for a corner. Shortly after Stephen Clarke just missed equalising when his shot glanced the crossbar from 5 yards and went behind for a goal kick. Fair play to Indies they played some excellent passing football and defended brilliantly but the game ended with Brandon's first competitive league / cup loss in over two and a half years - well done boys, you never gave up and dealt with the defeat with dignity and professionalism.
Man of the Match - Callam Horn
Sunday 18th April 2010
Mulbarton U9 1 v Brandon Lads U9 15
Firstly I would like to thank Mulbarton for supplying a perfect playing surface for good football.Brandon started off with good form and soon took the lead though Jake Vincent.1-0. Mulbarton who have improved since the last time these sides were drawn together came on the counter attack and were unlucky not to be level had it not been for the Brandon Keeper.Stephen Clarke continued his good form and a brilliant pass to Jake Vincent lead to goal number two.2-0. Cameron Francis was available this week and his runs down the wing always troubled the Mulbarton defence. Mulbarton came pressing again and good defensive work by Ben Long, Callam Horn and Tyler Churchill was enough to deal with the Mulbarton attackers. Jake Vincent’s shot just outside the box lead to his third.3-0. Mulbarton came pressing in the second quarter and had the Brandon keeper making good saves.Brandon pressed forward and Jake scored his forth. 4-0. It wasn’t long before Jake got his fith.5-0. Callam Horn make a run down the wing, and was rewarded with a fine goal.6-0. More good football lead to Jake scoring another. 7-0. Alex Matthews started running at the defence and scored a brilliant goal for his effect.8-0. The third quarter of the game was very entertaining , Brandon were awarded a penalty, Stephen Clarke stepped up to the spot and hammered the ball into the back of the net. Mulbarton scored there first and Callam Horn got his second of the game. Great football was played by both teams.10-1. Jake Vincent continued his fantastic season with another two.12-1. Brandon always looked strong on the attack and were awarded with three more goals in the last quarter of the game. One from Stephen Clarke and two from Alex(matty) Matthews.15-1.
I , Mark O`Malley, Steve Bales and Brandon Lads Football Club would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Jake Vincent on scoring more than 150 goals in ONE season. His tally so far this season stands at 157. This is a remarkable achievement in any level of football that you play in.
Jake Vincent was awarded Man of the Match.
Sunday 11th April 2008
Brandon Lads U9 14 Watton U9 0
Today saw another great performance from a team playing good football. Jake Vincent was the first to test the goal keeper from Watton, but the keeper stood his ground and made a great save. Brandon were awarded a free kick 20 yards from goal, up stepped Callam Horn, the rebound was perfectly slotted home by Jake. 1-0 Several more chances came and went, had it not been for the Watton’s goal keeper who was on top form. Ben Long decided it was time to get on the score sheet but the crossbar kept getting in the way, one shot did rebound for Jake to score his second. 2-0. Jake kept pushing at the defence and was rewarded with his third. 3-0. In the second quarter watton came pressing and forced several good saves from the stand in goal Keeper for Brandon, Lucas Kent. Jack Slater was another player standing in for missing players and what a wonderful game he had. This lad never looked out of place playing against stronger and older lads. Alex Matthews continued his good form with splendid runs down the wing, with this playing style he too soon got on the score sheet. 4-0. Ben Long yet again hit the crossbar and yes you guessed it Jake got the rebound. 5-0. Jake scored another just before half time to take his tally for the game to 5. 6-0.
The manager had a change for the second half which meant Stephen Clarke was striker. It wasn’t long before he too was on the score sheet. 7-0 More good football from All the lads in this quarter saw more chances come and go. Stephen never gave up running at the defence and was rewarded for his effect. 8-0. The last quarter of the game saw the manager make continued substitutions and this lead to Callam Horn going up front. In 5 minutes he had already scored his hat trick. 11-0. Also in this quarter we saw Alex Matthews score his second of the game. 12-0. And Stephen Clarke added another two. 14-0
Well done to every body.
Man of the Match--- Ben Long.
Sunday 28th March 2010
Harling Colts 1 Brandon Lads 13
Scorers: Ben Long 1, Jake Vincent 6, Cameron Francis 1, Stephen Clarke 2, Dawson Davidson 3
In the first 15 minutes the play was fairly evenly matched with Brandon just edging the possession. Ben Long was unlucky when a nicely struck free kick just went wide. Will Bales in the Brandon goal looked alert and made an excellent acrobatic save early on to keep things at 0-0. Ben Long, desperate for a goal for the last few weeks, had a ball rolled back to him which he hammered into the back of the Harling net to settle Brandon down. Dawson Davidson was full of beans on the left and added another shortly afterwards with a super strike from a Jake Vincent through ball to make it 2-0 with 15 minutes gone. Cameron Francis consistently beat his marker on the right but couldn't quite get the ball across for the Brandon strikers to finish off.
In the second quarter Brandon and Harling both played some nice football but Brandon increased their lead with 2 goals from Jake Vincent, the first slotting one in from an acute angle and the other a super individual run through the Harling defence. Will Bales made another excellent save from distance and Callam Horn was unlucky when the Harling keeper made an good save from a 30 yard shot 4-0 at half time.
In the third quarter, Jake Vincent scored a great goal from a super Callam Horn through ball and shortly after Stephen Clarke crossed the ball from the right for Jake Vincent to finish off for 6-0. Alex Matthews made an immediate impact and took a quick throw in to allow Jake Vincent to smash the ball into the net once again before Harling scored a superb free kick that curled around the wall and into the Brandon net for 7-1.
In the last quarter Dawson Davidson (captain for the day) was outstanding and scored 2 superb goals, one was a brilliant strike from 20 yards that parted the Harling goalkeepers hair! Cameron Francis also scored a well deserved goal from a Dawson Davidson rebounded shot and Stephen Clarke added 2 himself, one from an excellent cross from Matty and the other a great individual run. Jake Vincent rounded things off with another tap in from another super Ben Long corner. A super performance by everyone today - you should be proud of the way you played and good luck to Dawson in the next few weeks in hospital - hurry up and get well - we need you back mate!!!!
Man of the Match - Voted by Harling - Callam Horn
Saturday 27th March 2010
Dereham Wanderers Blue 2 Brandon Lads 9
Scorers: Jake Vincent 6, Callam Horn 1,Alex Mathews 2
Another re-arranged league match saw Brandon visit our friends at Swanton Morley. The match was even from the start with the Dereham keeper making a couple of good saves early on. Stephen Clarke was on the right wing and managed to cross the ball nicely for Jake Vincent to tap in for the opener. Ben Long and Callam horn were playing at the back and Alex Matthews looked dangerous on the left.
In the second quarter both teams passed the ball well on a tight pitch. Dawson Davidson was unlucky not to score when the excellent Dereham keeper made another outstanding save. Up the other end the Brandon defenders were indecisive and allowed the one of the Dereham strikers to wriggle free and slot the ball passed Will Bales in the Brandon goal for 1-1. Callam Horn in the Brandon defence was not happy and decided to rifle a long range ball through a forest of players to bounce passed the Dereham keeper and restore the lead at half time.
In the third quarter Brandon started to wake up and play some decent passing football, they increased the lead to 3-1 when Dawson played an excellent ball through to Jake Vincent to finish off. Jake added another with a tap in from a Matty cross just before Dereham pulled another one back with a deflected goal off Callam Horn's boot for 4-2. Brandon added two more goals before the break, one from Jake and another tap in from Alex Matthews (Matty). 6-2 with 15 minutes to play.
In the last 15 minutes Will Bales made an excellent save with his legs and a number of clearances that kept Brandon ahead. Three more goals were scored by Brandon before the end, 2 by Jake Vincent (one excellent individual run) and another from Alex Matthews to make the final score Dereham W Blue 2 Brandon 9.
Man of the Match - Voted by Dereham - Jake Vincent
Sunday 21st March 2010
Dereham Wanderers Yellow 2 Brandon Lads 9
Scorers: Jake Vincent 5, Alex Mathews 2, Stephen Clarke 2
Another excellent result for Brandon U9's against an ever improving Dereham Wanderers Yellow team. Early on Will Bales in the Brandon goal made an excellent save to keep things even. But Brandon were awarded a corner shortly afterwards which Ben Long crossed beautifully for Jake Vincent to scramble over the line. Stephen Clarke looked lively on the right side and consistently beat his marker and make some excellent crosses. Stephen made it 2-0 with an excellent strike and he was playing the best game of his season so far. Another excellent move saw Alex Matthews play a superb ball all the way across from the left through the Dereham penalty area for Stephen Clarke to latch onto and dispatch for Brandon's third goal in 10 minutes. Jake Vincent tapped in another himself from a Stephen Clarke cross from the right 4-0 with 15 minutes gone.
In the second quarter Dereham played some lovely passing football and were only denied by Will Bales in the Brandon goal making some excellent interceptions. Jake Vincent added another to his tally from another excellent Ben Long corner 5-0 at half time.
In the third quarter Brandon exerted some pressure on Dereham but they never gave up and still made some excellent passing moves. Callam Horn (captain) made some excellent cross-field passes to create numerous chances for the Brandon strikers. One of which was played to Alex Matthews on the left who beautifully crossed the ball for Jake Vincent to dispatch. Ben Long was then really unlucky when he hit the cross bar from 30 yards but the ball dropped to Alex Matthews for a tap in (7-0). Callam Horn was also unlucky but the Dereham keeper was having an outstanding game and managed to make the save.
In the last 15 minutes Brandon quickly added another to their total when they were awarded a free kick on the edge of the box, Alex Matthews played the ball back to Callam Horn who subsequently crossed it for Jake Vincent to poke home. Back came Dereham with a great passing goal and well deserved to make it 8-1. Alex Matthews scored himself to make it 9-1 before Dereham added another when Brandon were caught napping in defence. Final score Dereham W Yellow 2 Brandon Lads 9. A good game played in excellent spirit by both teams.
Man of the Match - Voted by Dereham - Alex Matthews.
Brandon Lads 5 Swaffham 1
Scorers: Jake Vincent 3, Callam Horn 1, Alex Mathews 1
Swaffham visited Brandon on an overcast Saturday morning for a re-arranged league fixture. The game was evenly matched initially with Swaffham demonstrating they are a good passing side. The Swaffham keeper was immediately in action keeping out two chances from Cameron Francis and Callam Horn with excellent saves. Brandon opened the scoring from a Jake Vincent individual run to make the score 1-0. Ben Long was unlucky when his 25 yard shot went just over the bar but Dawson Davidson had an excellent shot saved only for Jake Vincent to pounce on the rebound and knock the ball in for 2-0.
In the second fifteen minutes Alex Matthews came on for Dawson Davidson and Stephen Clarke came on for Cameron Francis. Alex looked sharp on the left and Stephen continued to cause problems for Swaffham going down the right. Callam Horn made it 3-0 with a sensational strike from 30 yards that was unstoppable. Will Bales in the Brandon goal made a couple of good interceptions and catches but back came Swaffham with a nicely worked passing goal to give them hope of turning the game around at 3-1.
In the 3rd fifteen minutes Swaffham played some excellent passing football and were causing the jaded Brandon issues in defence. Callam Horn made a last ditch tackle to deny Swaffham another goal and luckily the ball bounced clear. Brandon were looking tired and not playing particularly well but kept fighting hard and things improved towards the end of the third period but the score remained 3-1.
Brandon picked things up in the last quarter and started to pile the pressure on Swaffham once again. Dawson Davidson (back on for Alex Matthews) played a gorgeous ball through for Jake Vincent to run onto and slot it home passed the excellent Swaffham keeper. Brandon then scored the goal of the game when they started to realise passing is the way to create chances and Jake Vincent slotted the ball across the goal for Alex Matthews to curl it with his right foot into the roof of the Swaffham net for 5-1. Well Done boys another good win - keep it up!
Man of the Match - Voted by Swaffham - Callam Horn
Sunday 14th March 2010
Final Score - Garboldisham 1 Brandon Lads 15
Scorers: Jake Vincent 11, Callam Horn 2, Dawson Davidson 1, Cameron Francis 1
Brandon visited Garboldisham on a sunny Mothering Sunday. The game was fairly even initially on a very tight pitch. Ben Long was unlucky early on as was Dawson Davidson and Callam Horn was denied by an excellent save by the Garby keeper. Brandon opened the scoring from a corner when Ben Long flighted a beautiful ball in for Jake Vincent to slot in from 6 yards. Jake added another shortly afterwards from a trademark Callam Horn long throw.
In the second fifteen minutes Brandon started to pile on the pressure and Jake Vincent added 3 more to his total, two were excellent headers from throw ins and one a slotted finish from a Callam Horn rebounded shot 5-0 to the visitors at half time.
Garboldisham were unlucky not to score just after half time when Will Bales in the Brandon goal pulled off and excellent save but the ball went quickly up the other end for Dawson Davidson to slot the ball to the "on fire" Jake Vincent who rounded the keeper and made it 6-0. Jake returned the favour shortly afterwards, laying the ball off to Davidson to crack the ball past the excellent Garboldisham keeper for 7-0. Not to be outdone, Callam Horn added one with a terrific strike from 35 yards that nearly bust the net open. Back came Garboldisham and they were again unlucky when a shot from 25 yards went just wide. Jake Vincent then added 2 more goals, one from a brilliant cross from Cameron Francis on the right and the other a weaving run 10-0 with 15 minutes to play.
In the last 15 minutes Callam Horn hit the crossbar for Jake Vincent to tap in 11-0. But then came Garboldisham's move of the game one of their excellent defenders came romping forward to smash the ball from 25 yards at the Brandon goalkeeper, who managed to push it away but it trickled into the net behind him for a well deserved goal. Alex Matthews was unlucky not to score but Jake Vincent added another 2 goals in quick succession, before Callam Horn made a captain's run through everyone to slot the ball home for 14-1. Cameron Francis, on the right, saved the best until last and rifled the ball from 25 yards in to the roof of the Garboldisham net. Final score Garboldisham 1 Brandon U9's 15 - Fair Play to Garboldisham they never gave up and the game was played in excellent spirit.
Man of the Match - Voted by Garboldisham - Will Bales
Saturday 13th March 2010
Final Score - Swaffham 0 Brandon Lads 10
Scorers: Jake Vincent 6, Callam Horn 1, Alex Matthews 1, Stephen Clarke 2
Brandon visited Swaffham on a bright sunny morning for once! Both teams started the game well with play even after 5 minutes. But then Captain Fantastic, Callam Horn, played a beautiful ball through the middle for Stephen Clarke to run onto and poke in for 1-0 to the visitors. Jake Vincent and Alex Matthews were both looking sharp up front and Ben Long comfortable in defence.
In the second fifteen minutes Brandon started to open up the Swaffham defence and Jake Vincent was unlucky when he hit the crossbar early on and Stephen Clarke was just not able to bury the rebounding header. Callam Horn also fancied his chances and blasted a 25 yard drive that the excellent Swaffham keeper managed to save brilliantly. Jake Vincent managed to scramble another deflected goal for 2-0 before Callam Horn hoisted the ball forward from 45 yards for it to bounce over the Swaffham keeper and into the back of the net for 3-0. Dawson Davidson was now on for Alex Matthews and looked confident on the left flank, he played a lovely ball through to Jake Vincent who buried his chance to make it 4-0. Brandon were pressing Swaffham hard and scored another superb goal from a beautifully flighted Ben Long corner for Jake Vincent to tap into the Swaffham net 5-0. Before half time Jake added another goal and Will Bales in the Brandon goal made an excellent save to keep out the menacing Swaffham strikers - Half Time 6-0 to Brandon.
After the break Jake Vincent added two more goals, another spectacular effort from a Ben Long corner and one he slammed in himself from 8 yards - 8-0. Swaffham held their own and played some excellent passing football.
In the last 15 minutes Swaffham never gave up and really deserved a goal for all their hard effort, but Ben Long, Callam Horn and Will Bales in the Brandon goal wanted a clean sheet and that's what they got. Not before Stephen Clarke tapped one in from a Jake Vincent effort and then the best goal of the game that was played from Callam Horn in defence to Stephen Clarke in midfield, up to Jake Vincent up front, who slotted the ball to Alex Matthews for him to tap it in for 10-0. It could have been 11 but for a missed penalty effort by the Brandon goalkeeper who was unlucky but pulled the shot just wide of the right hand post. Well done boys another excellent win against a strong Swaffham team.
Man of the Match - Voted by Swaffham - Jake Vincent
Sunday 7th March 2010
Brandon Lads 12 Toftwood 1
Scorers: Jake Vincent 6, Callam Horn 2, Dawson Davidson 2, Alex Matthews 1, Stephen Clarke 1
Another excellent win for the Brandon U9's but not before falling behind from an excellent Toftwood opener. Brandon were asleep from the kick off and Toftwood made an excellent passing move and slotted the ball home for 1-0 to the visitors. Back came Brandon also immediately with a left foot slotted goal by Jake Vincent into the Toftwood net. Alex Matthews added another when a venomous Jake Vincent shot bounced back of the post for Matty to slot in 2-1. Jake added another shortly afterwards from an excellent Callam Horn ball through, before just missing with a lovely diving header to see the ball trickle wide. Jake rounded off the quarter with a superb passing goal that saw Callam Horn play it through from the back to Alex Matthews on the left wing for Jake to slot home to make it 4-1. Ben Long was coping exceptionally well at the back and Cameron Francis was causing problems for Toftwood on the right with his tricks and wicked right foot shots.
In the second quarter Brandon got off to a flyer and Jake Vincent scored 2 great goals early on, one an individual run through the Toftwood defence and another from an excellent cross from Stephen Clarke (on for Cameron Francis) 6-1. Stephen then scored one himself from a great cross from Dawson Davidson (on for Alex Matthews). Toftwood never gave up and played some excellent balls through to their front players but the physical Callam Horn and Cool-ness of Ben Long kept most things under control. Will Bales in the Brandon goal made a couple of excellent clearances and interceptions when required.
In the next 15 minutes Brandon were strong but Toftwood held them comfortably and played some good football. The Toftwood keeper made some excellent saves especially from Cameron Francis, who was unlucky not to score but Callam Horn made a breakthrough and took the score to 8-1 with 15 minutes to play.
In the final quarter Dawson Davidson and Stephen Clarke came back on for Alex Matthews and Cameron Francis with Dawson making an immediate impact when he slotted the ball into the back of the net from a goalmouth scramble. A minute later Dawson was back in front of the Toftwood goal when Jake Vincent played an excellent ball for Dawson to fire it into the top corner 10-1. Dawson then returned the favour to Jake when his shot re-bounded off the Toftwood post for Jake to tap in for 11-1. In the last couple of minutes Brandon were awarded a penalty for hand ball and Callam Horn slotted the ball home for another excellent win and take the score to 12-1 to the home team - well done guys some brilliant football by everyone!
Man of the Match - Voted by Toftwood - Ben Long
Saturday 6th March 2010
Thetford Bulldogs 0 Brandon 3
Scorers: Jake Vincent 2, Callam Horn
This match always looked interesting with Bulldogs sitting at the top of the league and Brandon in third place, although played less games. The first fifteen minutes was pretty even apart from Brandon missing an early penalty, Callam Horn blasting over from 30 yards and Ben Long hitting the Bulldogs crossbar from nearly half way. Both teams went to the first break 0-0. Alex Matthews looked sharp on the left and Stephen Clarke was tackling hard on the right side.
In the next quarter Brandon started to exert some pressure and pin Bulldogs back into their own half. In an excellent Brandon move the ball was laid back to Callam Horn who from 20 yards, rifled the ball into the top of the Bulldogs net for 1-0 to the visitors. This was quickly followed by a trademark Jake Vincent goal from 10 yards which was struck with venom 2-0. Ben Long was having an excellent game and controlling most of the play from the defence. He was unlucky himself not to score from an excellent shot from 25 yards. Dawson Davidson, on for Alex Matthews, looked strong again charging up and down the left and playing some excellent balls into the centre. Jake Vincent was unlucky again when his shot struck the cross bar. Bulldogs never gave up and were always in with a chance at 2-0 with a couple of excellent corners that just went wide. Will Bales in the Brandon goal made an excellent one on one save to keep Brandon ahead and dealt with everything else that the Bulldogs strikers threw at him 2-0 to Brandon at half time.
In the third quarter, the play was fairly even again and Dawson Davidson was unlucky not to score when the excellent Bulldogs keeper made a good save. Alex Matthews was back on for Stephen Clarke this time and was drifting on the right hand side and causing the Bulldogs defence problems with his pace. No more scoring but the Brandon defence looked pretty tight with Ben Long and Callam Horn totally in control.
In the last quarter Jake Vincent looked strong and tackled back well to keep his team in front. Stephen Clarke, back on for Matty, hit the Bulldogs post with an excellent strike which was cleared. To round things off and as Bulldogs pushed forward for a goal Jake Vincent was played through one on one with the keeper, which he rounded and slotted into the Bulldogs net for 3-0 - well done boys an excellent, hard fought win!
Man of the Match - Voted by Bulldogs - Ben Long
Sunday 28th Feb 2010
Brandon 4 Thetford Indies A 3
Match Forfeited after 45 Minutes
Scorers: Jake Vincent 2, Stephen Clarke 2
Thetford Indies visited Brandon on a cold wintery day. Although there had been rain the pitch was perfect for a cup semi final. Brandon started off well and had two early chances to take the lead but Jake Vincent just couldn't quite capitalise on them. Back came Indies and they caught Brandon cold with 3 early strikes that put them 3-0 up, something that Brandon were certainly not used to from any other league opponents Fair play to Indies they played some excellent passing football and created a number of excellent chances. Brandon's heads dropped momentarily but they suddenly realised that there was still 45 minutes to play.
A quick re-shuffle after the first break saw the introduction of Dawson Davison for Cameron Francis, he made an immediate impact putting Jake Vincent through for him to smash the ball into the back of the Indies net to give Brandon a glimmer of hope at 3-1. Shortly after Brandon started to turn on the style and Stephen Clarke added another goal from a rebounded Jake Vincent shot to put Brandon one behind at 3-2. Callam Horn and Ben Long started to get into their stride and played some excellent balls from the back. Stephen Clarke covered every blade of grass in midfield and Jake Vincent and Dawson Davison were outstandindin up front, surely Brandon couldn't come back from a 3-0 deficit? The Brandon boys were having none of it and ploughed forward with strength. Jake Vincent played Stephen Clarke through and he rifled the ball into the net to level things up - half time 3-3 phew!
In the third quarter Brandon piled on the pressure and were rewarded again when Callam Horn played the ball through to Dawson on the wing, who in turn crossed the ball and up pops Jake Vincent to smash another crucial goal into the Indies net 4-3 to Brandon and the boys were flying. Brandon were now controlling the play and Dawson Davison was unlucky not score as he struck the post from 20yds and the rebound was cleared quickly. Will Bales was outstanding in the Brandon goal and made some excellent interceptions when required.
What happened next was somewhat confusing and the Thetford Indies coach decided to forfeit the game as his boys were cold, so Brandon go through to the Cup Final to be faced by Wymondham who beat Mundford in a closely fought match that was finally decided on penalties 6-5.
Man of the Match - Jake Vincent
Saturday 13th Feb
Lakenheath 1 Brandon 5
Scorers:, Jake Vincent 3, Alex Matthews 1, Stephen Clarke 1
In the first few seconds of the match Lakenheath were unlucky not to take the lead with a narrow miss from 5 yards. Jake Vincent was also unlucky the other end but knew he had to be on top form to beat the excellent Lakenheath keeper. Minutes later Jake Vincent opened the scoring for Brandon with a superb through ball from Alex Matthews that came through from Callam Horn at the back - brilliant goal for 1-0. Jake quickly added another to make it 2-0 from another excellent ball from Alex Matthews. Alex Matthews added one himself shortly afterwards from another great ball through from Jake this time. 3-0 to Brandon with 15 minutes gone.
In the second quarter Brandon were sensational and played some fantastic passing football, Stephen Clarke and Dawson Davison came on for Cameron Francis and Alex Matthews. Jake made the score 4-0 from a brilliant through ball from Stephen Clarke on the right wing. Stephen then added one himself with a good follow up from an excellent Jake Vincent shot. Callam Horn and Ben Long were brilliant in defence and Will Bales made a couple of crucial clearances when required - Half Time Lakenheath 0 Brandon 5
In the third quarter Alex Matthews and Cameron Francis came back on and the play was fairly evenly matched with both teams cancelling each other out. Fair play to Lakenheath who always look dangerous when their striker Harrison picks up the ball, but Ben Long dealt with most attacks and played excellent all game. In the last quarter Lakenheath pulled back a well deserved goal and Will Bales came out of the Brandon goal and was replaced by Cameron Francis. Will played well and passed some excellent early balls to the Brandon strikers. An all round excellent performance by everyone on a chilly morning!
Outstanding performances by Jake Vincent, Callam Horn and Ben Long with some great play from Cameron Francis, Alex Matthews, Dawson Davison and Stephen Clarke with Will Bales making some excellent clearances and interceptions - well done! Man of the Match - Voted by Lakenheath - Ben Long
Sunday 7th Feb. 2010
Brandon 6 - Thetford Indies B 0 Scorers:Jake Vincent 2, Callam Horn 1, Alex Matthews 1, Cameron Francis 1, Tyler Churchill 1
In the first 15 minutes the play was fairly even with Brandon holding possession well but not making any real breakthrough. Ben Long and Callam Horn were comfortable at the back and Jake Vincent, Stephen Clarke and Dawson Davison battled hard up front. Will Bales in the Brandon goal had very little to do.
In the second quarter things started to warm up a little and Jake Vincent opened the scoring for Brandon from an excellent through ball from Callam Horn. Cameron Francis (on for Stephen Clarke) made it 2-0 when Ben Long played him through from the defence to hammer the ball home from 18 yards. Cameron then created another chance from a good strike that Alex Matthews tapped in to make it 3-0.
Brandon then controlled the game with poor Will Bales in the Brandon goal hardly getting a touch. Jake knocked in his second from an excellent Callam horn shot from 30 yards to make it 4-0 and Callam made it 5 with a brilliant individual run through nearly all the Indies players. Ben Long was superb in defence and had an outstanding game. Tyler Churchill (on for Cameron Francis) made it 6-0 from a mis-kicked goal kick which left the score 6-0 with 15 minutes to play.
In the last quarter the Indies goalkeeper made some excellent saves and kept the Brandon strikers out several times. Jake Vincent and Stephen Clarke both hit the cross bar and were unlucky not to add to the overall total but Indies never game up and tried to play some decent passing football - Well Done guys!
Man of the Match - Voted by Thetford - Callam Horn.
Sunday 24th Jan. 2010 Mundford 2 Brandon Lads 4
Scorers: Jake Vincent 1, Callam Horn 2, Stephen Clarke 1
Brandon visited Mundford on a rather decent Sunday morning. Mundford started off well and were causing Brandon problems all over the pitch with their excellent passing and movement off the ball. Will Bales, in the Brandon goal made an excellent save early on to keep Brandon level but Mundford continued to pressure the Brandon defence and totally control the game for the first 15 minutes. Mundford were committed, well organised and looked hungry to upset the league leaders from the start. The first quarter ended 0-0 but Mundford were passing the ball around much better than Brandon.
In the second 15 minutes Mundford were awarded a penalty that was dispatched beautifully into the top corner of the net - 1-0 to Mundford. This seemed to startle Brandon into action and Callam Horn rallied his team and they were back on level terms when Callam flighted a superb shot over the head of the Mundford keeper from 25 yards - 1-1. Not to be outdone, Mundford were straight back on it and went ahead again with an excellent passing move that was slotted into the corner of the Brandon net. Alex Matthews and Cameron Francis on the wings were struggling to penetrate the well organised Mundford defence and Jake Vincent was being closely marked by the Mundford centre back - Half Time Mundford 2 Brandon 1.
After a slight re-shuffle and stern team talk Brandon came out a much stronger and more determined in the third quarter. Tyler Churchill was on for Cameron Francis and Stephen Clarke replaced Alex Matthews on the left. Ben Long and Callam Horn were now looking more comfortable at the back and both were playing some excellent passes through to the Brandon forwards. Brandon started to control the game and hit the post early on. Continued pressure paid off and Stephen Clarke levelled things up once more with an excellent, controlled turn and shot into the Mundford goal - 2-2. Brandon were now causing Mundford all sorts of problems and pushed forward continuously. Brandon were awarded a free kick on the edge of the Mundford penalty area - up steps Callam Horn and curls an absolutely superb free kick into the top corner of the Mundford net - 2-3 with 15 minutes to go.
The fourth quarter continued as the last with Brandon pressuring the Mundford goal continuously. Tyler Churchill battled hard, Stephen Clarke gave 100% and Jake Vincent continued to fight all the way through the game. Brandon were awarded another free kick on the edge of the Mundford area, up steps Captain Callam and cleverly lays the ball off this time to Jake Vincent who turned and slotted the ball home from 10 yards to make the final score Mundford 2 Brandon 4. Well done guys - you battled hard (all of you) and I'm proud of that performance - that was our toughest game so far!
Man of the Match - Voted by Mundford - Ben Long
Sunday 6th Dec 2009 Lakenheath 0 Brandon Lads 8
Scorers:,Jake Vincent 7, Dawson Davison 1.
Brandon visited local rivals Lakenheath on a changeable Sunday morning. Lakenheath started the game well and looked dangerous on the break with their quick striker Harrison up front. Brandon settled after a few minutes and Callam Horn (captain) played a beautiful ball through for Jake Vincent to latch onto and open the scoring for Brandon. Cameron Francis (right wing) was unlucky not to score with a good shot but the excellent Lakenheath keeper kept him out. Lakenheath continued to look dangerous on the break but Ben Long, Callam Horn and Stephen Clarke were keeping things tight.
In the second fifteen minutes Jake Vincent scored early on from a Tyler Churchill corner to take it to 2-0. Dawson Davison (debut) was unlucky with another good save from the Lakenheath keeper. Jake Vincent managed to make it 3-0 from a deflected goal crossed by Dawson Davison and then an excellent pass by Tyler Churchill put Jake Vincent through to move the score to 4-0 to Brandon at half time.
Early in the third quarter Brandon were awarded a penalty for a hand ball in the Lakenheath area. Jake Vincent just pulled the ball round the post and narrowly missed. More determined than ever Jake Vincent went on an individual run to make up for his mistake and take Brandon 5-0 ahead. Lakenheath never gave up and Will Bales in the Brandon goal made a couple of excellent interceptions and clearances from danger. Brandon began to pile on the pressure and Dawson Davison finished an excellent move by Jake Vincent to coolly lob the Lakenheath goalkeeper from 8 yards 6-0.
In the last quarter the Brandon defenders were exceptional and attacked every ball snubbing out any Lakenheath danger. Ben Long and Callam Horn both put in man of the match performances with Tyler Churchill, Cameron Francis, Stephen Clarke and Dawson Davison all working extremely hard in the middle and up front. Jake Vincent was outstanding again and managed to bag two more goals, one a mistake from the excellent Lakenheath goalkeepers goal kick and another from and excellent cross by Callam Horn which Jake finished off with his head - brilliant! Keep up the good work guys and well done!
Man of the Match - Voted by Lakenheath - Jake Vincent.
Sunday 29th Nov. 2009
Brandon Lads 25 Mulbarton 0
Scorers: Jake Vincent 12, Callam Horn 2, Ben Long 1, Cameron Francis 4, Alex Matthews 5, Stephen Clarke 1.
Brandon welcomed Mulbarton on a changeable Sunday morning. Jake Vincent opened the scoring within 5 minutes from an excellent pass from Stephen Clarke. Jake followed up quickly with another that took a rebound off a Mulbarton player but Jake claimed the goal. Cameron Francis then added 2 goals himself to take the score to 4-0 with 15 minutes gone. Mulbarton fought hard but the Brandon defenders, Ben Long and Callam Horn were controlling the play well from the back moving forward.
In the second 15 minutes Jake Vincent added 2 to his tally with a goal mouth scramble and an excellent finish from an Alex Matthews ball through. Alex Matthews added one himself from a brilliant cross from Cameron Francis and Cameron bagged 2 (one lucky) to take it to 9-0 at half time.
In the third quarter Brandon's fitness began to tell and Callam Horn and Ben Long played some superb balls from the back. Jake Vincent scored 2 goals early on in the quarter and Stephen Clarke added one from an excellent cross from Jake Vincent. Alex Matthews not to be outdone scored a lovely goal from a superb Ben Long corner and Jake quickly added another 2 goals in quick succession. Before the end of the quarter Alex Matthews scored again and Jake Vincent rounded off the quarter with another goal from an excellent individual run - 17-0 with 15 minutes to play.
In the last quarter Brandon scored another 8 goals, 2 from Alex Matthews, 3 from Jake Vincent, one from Ben Long that took a deflection and 2 brilliant goals from Callam Horn (Man of the Match) one from 35 yards and another from 25 yards. This was a brilliant performance by the Brandon Lads and they played some superb passing football - well done.
Man of the Match - Voted by Mulbarton - Callam Horn
Saturday 28th November 2009
Brandon Lads 16 Garboldisham 1
(Scorers: Jake Vincent 11, Tyler Churchill 2, Callam Horn 1, Alexander Turner 1, Alex Matthews 1)
Man of the Match - Voted by Garboldisham - Jake Vincent
Brandon welcomed Garboldisham on a chilly Saturday morning. Brandon got off to a flying start with Jake Vincent opening the scoring early on with a little tap in. Tyler Churchill added another in quick succesion to take it to 2-0 with 5 minutes gone. Callam Horn and Ben Long were strong in defence and Callam lobbed a beautifully flighted ball from 30 yards straight over the Garby keepers head for 3-0. Garboldisham not deterred by this instantly struck back with a superb goal from their number 6 striker. As the quarter drew to an end up pops Jake Vincent again to nudge another in and make it 4-1 with 15 minutes gone.
In the second fifteen minutes Garboldisham fought hard but Jake Vincent added another 2 great goals and Tyler Churchill managed to "knee" one in from the 6 yard line - 7-1 at half time.
In the third quarter Brandon's fitness began to tell and open up the Garboldisham defence. Ben Long played and excellent ball for Jake Vincent to run onto and slot it home comfortably. Alex Turner and Ben Long were both unlucky not to score with good chances and Will Bales in the Brandon goal made a couple of good interceptions. Jake Vincent finished the quarter off with another slotted goal to take it to 9-1 with 15 minutes to play.
In the last 15 minutes Brandon looked sharp and started to play some excellent attacking football. Jake Vincent made it 10-1 from a brilliant ball from Alex Matthews and Alex Turner finished off Brandon's best move of the game that saw basically every player pass the ball 11-1. Jake Vincent was on fire again and added another 4 goals with Alex Matthews adding the other with a tap in from 2 yards. Brilliant result and play by both teams in chilly and difficult conditions - well done!
Sunday 22nd Nov 2009
Watton 2 Brandon Lads 11
Scorers:
Jake Vincent 9, Cameron Francis 1, Stephen Clarke 1
Brandon travelled to Watton on a blustery Sunday afternoon. Brandon started well again and opened the scoring immediately with a brilliant goal (Jake Vincent)from some excellent passing from the whole team. Will Bales was in the Brandon goal with Ben Long and Callam Horn at the back. Jake Vincent, Cameron Francis and Alex Matthews were playing up front. Cameron Francis was immediately played in by an excellent Ben Long ball and brilliantly finished the move with a lob from 25 yards. Jake was on fire and made it 3-0 from an excellent long throw from Callam Horn. The Watton goalkeeper was in good form and made some superb saves to keep the score respectable in the first quarter. Brandon played some lovely passing football on a superb Watton pitch.
In the next 15 minutes Brandon turned the screw and played some excellent passession football, Callam was unlucky not to score with an excellent strike from 20 yards, but up pops Jake Vincent again to add two more goals in quick succession to take it to 5-0. Jake then added another from an individual run and Stephen Clarke managed to scramble one over the line to take it to 7-0. Watton were then awarded a free kick 25 yards out which was struck beautifully but Will Bales just managed to keep it out with an excellent save.
In the third quarter Jake Vincent scored 3 excellent goals to take the score to 10-0, one was a brilliant individual run from the midfield coolly slotting the ball past the excellent Watton keeper. Some excellent passing from Alex Matthews, Cameron Francis, Stephen Clarke and the 2 defenders really worked well today.
Last 15 minutes and Watton never gave up, they played some nice passes and were rewarded with a good goal from a well taken corner. At the other end Cameron Francis was unlucky not to add to his total but Jake Vincent added another to his before Watton were awarded a goal that didn't look like it crossed the line - Final score Watton 2 Brandon 11.
Man of the Match - Voted by Watton - Ben Long
Sunday 15th Nov 2009
Brandon Lads 10 Harling Colts 2
Scorers: Jake Vincent 6, Alex Matthews 2, Cameron Francis 1, Stephen Clarke
Another excellent league result for the Brandon Lads U9's. From the start Brandon looked positive Jake Vincent hit the post before opening the scoring early on with a great individual run through the Harling defence. Callam Horn, Ben Long and Stephen Clarke looked good at the back and Callam just missed with great shot from 10 yards out after 10 minutes. Will Bales in the Brandon goal made a great save to keep the home team ahead moving towards the first break, but up pops Jake Vincent again to take it to 2-0. Harling were unlucky not to get a goal back from a great strike from just outside the Brandon box.
In the second quarter, Alex Matthews came on for Stephen Clarke and switched to the left wing. He made an immediate impact by slotting in the third goal from a great pass from Jake Vincent. Will Bales then made 3 excellent saves in row to keep Brandon in front. Brandon were now starting to exert some pressure and pass the ball around like they can. Cameron Francis blasted a pile driver in from 25 yards to make it 4-0 before Jake Vincent added another to take it to 5-0. Harling then scored a good goal from a corner to pull it back to 5-1 at half time.
After the break Will Bales made a good save that bounced off the post and Jake Vincent was unlucky the other end with a good save from the excellent Harling goal keeper. Stephen Clarke finished an excellent floated Ben Long corner to make it 6-1 and the Harling keeper made another couple of excellent saves shortly after. Jake Vincent added to his tally with an excellent worked goal with passes from Callam Horn and Alex Matthews to make it 7-1 and Jake again from an excellent individual run made it 8-1. Harling never gave up and scored a beautiful goal from 25 yards to pull it back to 8-2 but up pops Jake Vincent again to make it 9-2 with 15 minutes to play.
After 2 games this weekend Brandon started to tire but continued to pepper the Harling goal, Ben Long was superb at the back and took some brilliant corners. Alex Matthews and Cameron Francis both came close to scoring but couldn't raise the energy to smash the ball into the net. Alex Matthews was then immediately put through by a stunning Jake Vincent pass to move the score onto 10-2 to Brandon. Before the end Callam Horn, Stephen Clarke and Jake Vincent all came close but the final score remained 10-2 - Well Done boys another excellent win.
Man of the Match - Voted by Harling - Jake Vincent.
Saturday 14th Nov. 2009
Brandon Lads 16 Watton 3
Scorers:
Jake Vincent 11, Tyler Churchill 2, Ben Long 1, Will Bales 1, Alex Matthews 1
What a miserable day for football!
Brandon welcomed Watton for a re-arranged Cup Round 1 match. Brandon started well and opened the scoring within 2 minutes with a well worked passing move that Jake Vincent finished off. Both teams were moving the ball well considering the terrible wind and rain. Jake Vincent added another from a lovely Alex Matthews pass from the left flank 2-0 with 10 minutes gone. Watton immediately pulled a goal back from a goalkeeping mistake that saw the ball dribble through Will Bales's legs. In the next quarter Brandon started to pile on the pressure. Ben Long, playing at the back with Alex Turner, took a beautiful flighted corner for Alex Matthews to knock it in, although it did come off a Watton defender in the end. Jake Vincent then scored a fantastic individual goal to make it 4-1 before Will Bales made a good save the other end. Jake then knocked in 2 more goals before half time to make it 6-1 to Brandon against the wind!
After half time Brandon began to exploit the space and Tyler Churchill, playing on the right flank played a superb ball for Jake to finish and make it 7-1. Tyler then added one himself from another excellent Ben Long corner and Jake added another from a superb Alex Matthews cross. Jake then added 3 more in quick succession before Watton scored an excellent counter-attack goal. Tyler Churchill added his second after Jake Vincent did all the hard work with a little tap-in on the line (unlucky Jake) - this took the score to 13-2 with 15 mins to go.
In the last 15 minutes Brandon swapped things around a little and let Will Bales come out of goal and go up front, Jake Vincent and Alex Matthews went into defence and Ben Long and Alex Turner also went up front with Tyler Churchill freezing to death in the Brandon goal. Ben Long scored a well deserved goal to make it 14-2 and Will Bales also tapped one in for 15-2 before Watton pulled another goal back from an excellent move. Jake Vincent now playing at the back weaved his way through the whole Watton team to score again and finish off an excellent performance by him and the whole team in difficult weather conditions. Fair play to Watton, they never gave up and played the whole game in excellent spirits.
Man of the Match - Voted by Watton - Ben Long
Sunday 8th Nov. 2009
Dereham Wanderers Yellow 0 Brandon Lads 10
Scorers: Jake Vincent 7,Stephen Clarke 1,Cameron Francis 2
Brandon looked dangerous from the start on a lovely green pitch, Cameron Francis opened the scoring within a couple of minutes finishing off an excellent move that involved nearly everyone in the Brandon team. Callam Horn and Ben Long were playing at the back and looked comfortable from the outset. Alex Matthews looked sharp again on the left and Jake Vincent hungry for goals after a week off. Jake was unlucky not to make it 2-0 but for an excellent save by the Dereham keeper early on. Brandon were controlling the play and the defenders were playing some excellent balls through. Callam Horn opened up the Dereham defence with a superb ball that Jake Vincent latched onto and dispatched for 2-0. Cameron Francis was then set up beautifully by a Jake Vincent pass to smash the ball into the Dereham net from 25 yards. Jake then managed to "bundle" the ball over the line to make it 4-0 and bring up the end of the first 15 minutes.
In the second quarter Stephen Clarke came on for Alex Matthews and dropped into midfield. Dereham tightened things up and began to play some nice football. The Dereham goalkeeper was absolutely outstanding and saved another couple of excellent shots from the Brandon strikers. Ben Long made some superb interceptions at the back to maintain Brandon's lead going in at half time.
In the third 15 minutes, Brandon's fitness began to tell and Jake Vincent, having a brilliant game, bagged another 3 goals, one of which was absolutely outstanding from 25 yards - probably his best of the season! Stephen Clarke also managed to nudge one in to take it to 8-0 with 15 minutes to go.
In the 4th quarter Will Bales in the Brandon goal made some positive saves and Dereham were unlucky not to get a goal, but up pops Jake Vincent again (from a short corner) and popped another in the back of the net. Jake rounded things off with a tap in to make the final score 10-0 to Brandon but the game was played in excellent spirit and Dereham never gave up - well done.
Man of the Match - Voted by Dereham - Cameron Francis
Sunday 18th Oct. 2009
Toftwood 1 Brandon Lads 14 (Scorers: Jake Vincent 5, Ben Long 1, Stephen Clarke 2, Alex Matthews 2, Callam Horn 1, Tyler Churchill 3)
Brandon looked sharp from the start and were unlucky not to take the lead within a minute of the kick off. Alex Matthews looked menacing on the left flank and broke through to open the scoring early on. Jake Vincent made it 2-0 from an excellent flighted corner from Ben Long and Alex Matthews added another from a long pass from Callam Horn in defence. Jake Vincent was unlucky not to add another from a 20 yard strike which the excellent Toftwood keeper just managed to tip over the crossbar. 2 minutes later though Jake was played through again by Tyler Churchill to round off the first 15 minutes at 4-0. Brandon looked comfortable in defence with Ben Long and Callam Horn controlling the play and Will Bales hardly touching the ball in the Brandon goal.
Early in the second quarter Jake Vincent broke through again and made it 5-0 with his left foot. Brandon then applied more pressure with Ben Long scoring an absolute scorcher from 25 yards, probably the best goal we've seen this season! Stephen Clarke then opened his account and celebrated with some sort of Eygptian rain dance. Jake made it 8-0 before Toftwood pulled back a well deserved own goal from an excellent corner.
In the third quarter, Brandon played some lovely passing football and began to turn the screw on the Toftwood defence. Stephen Clarke added his second and Tyler Churchill pounced on two more to make it 11-1 with fifteen minutes to play.
In the last quarter Alex Matthews nearly scored with an excellent header from another brilliant Ben Long corner. Callam Horn scored his first goal of the game with a confident lob from 30 yards. Jake Vincent scored his 5th goal with a great individual run through the Toftwood defence and Tyler Churchill rounded things off with a tap in from 5 yards. A brilliant performance from Brandon in a game played in excellent spirit - well done guys!
Man of the Match - Voted by Toftwood - Callam Horn
Sunday 11th October
Brandon Lads 4 - Thetford Indies A 3
(Scorers: Jake Vincent 4)
Brandon got off to a disasterous start conceding a goal in the first few minutes with a defensive mix up that allowed a predatory Indies striker to poke the ball past the Brandon goalkeeper - 1-0 to Indies. Back came Brandon with some excellent possesion play and Jake Vincent was unlucky not to score when his left foot shot went straight into the arms of the excellent Indies keeper.
In the next quarter Brandon piled on the pressure and were awarded with a penalty after Jake was fowled from behind in the box. Jake Vincent dispatched the spot kick to even things up. Jake then added another well taken goal from a great pass from Ben Long, but back came Indies and levelled things at 2-2 shortly afterwards The game was end to end stuff with both teams playing some very mature football. Ben Long and Callam Horn looked strong in the Brandon defence and Stephen Clarke was covering every blade of grass on the pitch from midfield.
Jake Vincent managed to wriggle free from his marker once again and slotted and excellent goal passed the Indies keeper to make it 3-2 to Brandon. Stephen Clarke was really unlucky not to open his account with an excellent header but yet again the Indies keeper kept them in it. Alex Matthews was causing problems down the left wing and consistently beat his marker to cross the ball into the danger zone. Jake added his fourth from a long throw from Callam Horn, which took the score to 4-2 with 15 minutes to play.
In the last quarter Indies immediately pulled a goal back to put pressure on the Brandon Lads and make the last 10 minutes a "nerve jangler" Brandon continued to pile on the pressure and yet again Stephen Clarke nearly scored and Callam Horn was denied by some excellent goalkeeping. The game could have gone either way and Indies never gave up but the game was always played in good spirit - well done - final score Brandon 4 Indies A 3.
Man of the Match (voted by Indies) - Jake Vincent
Sunday 27th Sept. 2009
Thetford Indies 'B' 1 Brandon Lads 11
(Scorers: Jake Vincent 8, Cameron Francis 3)
In the first few minutes of the match both sides were evenly matched with Brandon sneaking possession and playing some excellent passing football. Indies were unlucky after 5 minutes when a chance from 10 yards just went wide. At the other end Jake Vincent broke through, from Callam Horn pass to open the scoring and put Brandon 1-0 ahead in the first quarter. Ben long looked strong at the back but Thetford Indies were causing the Brandon defenders problems with their three attackers. Alex Matthews and Tyler Churchill both made some dangerous runs down the flanks causing the Indies defence no end of problems.
In the second ten minutes, Brandon re-shuffled slightly to accommodate the three indies strikers and strengthened their midfield with the introduction of Stephen Clarke (for Alex Matthews) and Cameron Francis (for Tyler Churchill). This seemed to have an immediate effect when Jake Vincent made it 2-0 from an excellent taken corner. Cameron Francis added another before Jake Vincent added to his tally to take the score to 4-0 to Brandon. Another excellent passing move saw Cameron Francis break free and smash the ball into the Indies net from 35 yards - he said (and I quote) "I thought I'd give the away supporters a little treat". The Brandon continued pressure began to show and an excellent ball from Callam Horn put Jake Vincent clean through to make the score 6-0. To Indies credit they never gave up and always looked dangerous on the break but Callam Horn and Ben Long in the Brandon defence looked confident.
In the third quarter Brandon got off to a flying start with Cameron Francis coolly finishing from and excellent pass from Jake Vincent and Alex Matthews. Jake Vincent then added another three goals in quick succession to take the game beyond Indies and make it 10 - 0.
In the last 15 minutes Indies played some good football and were rewarded with an excellent taken and well deserved goal from their female striker. Jake Vincent popped up at the end to knock in another and make the final score Indies B 1 - Brandon Lads 11 - Well done guys on a tricky, hard playing surface.
Man of the Match (voted by Indies) - Callam Horn
Sunday 20th Sept. 2009
Brandon Lads 3 - Mundford 1
The first quarter of the match was evenly balanced with some excellent passing football from both sides. Mundford were unlucky not to score after about 2 minutes but their shot went just wide. Brandon looked a bit shaky but dangerous on the break with Jake Vincent and Cameron Francis up front. Stephen Clarke was holding up the midfield with Ben Long and Callam Horn in defence.
In the next quarter the play started to open up for Brandon and Jake Vincent pounced on a lose ball and slotted it home to make the score 1-0. Mundford quickly levelled things with an excellent taken goal from a corner, leaving Will Bales in the Brandon goal unsighted - Half Time 1-1.
Brandon then started to apply some pressure and Jake Vincent side footed his second goal to edge Brandon ahead again. Alex Matthews came on for Cameron Francis and made an immediate impact, tackling back well and running down the left touchline causing the Mundford defence no end of problems.
In the last 15 minutes the play was "end to end" with Will Bales making a superb one on one save to keep Brandon ahead, before Cameron Francis (on for Stephen Clarke) broke through the Mundford defence to slot the ball home and make it 3-1 to Brandon.
Mundford were excellent and never gave up - one of the best football teams we've seen in the U9's league.
Brandon Scorers: Jake Vincent 2, Cameron Francis 1 Man of the Match (voted by Mundford - Jake Vincent)
Sunday 13th Sept. 2009
Brandon Lads 7 Dereham Wanderers Blue 0
The fixture today with Dereham was switched to Brandon because of problems for Dereham at the Swanton Morley pitch.
In the first quarter of the match Brandon controlled possession but couldn't make an initial breakthrough although they hit the post (Jake Vincent) and came close from two excellent shots from Callam Horn and Ben Long.
In the next quarter Jake Vincent opened the scoring for Brandon and Callam Horn made it 2 shortly after with an excellent strike from 20 yards into the top corner. Tyler Churchill on for Cameron Francis placed another in the back of the net to make it 3-0 at half time.
Callam Horn and Ben Long were strong at the back and never really got into any trouble. Stephen Clark was putting himself around in midfield and made some excellent interceptions and passes to create chances for the two strikers. Both Cameron Francis and Tyler Churchill were making good runs down the flanks to create more problems for the Dereham defence. Will Bales looked confident in goal and dealt with everything comfortably today.
Callam Horn added another to his tally in the 3rd quarter to make it 4-0 and Jake Vincent narrowly missed from a header that went just wide.
In the final 15 minutes the fitness of the Brandon players began to tell and 3 more goals were added, 1 from Tyler Churchill and 2 from Jake Vincent - Final Score Brandon Lads U9's 7 - Dereham Wanderers Blue 0 - Great to keep a clean sheet and dominate the play for 90% of the match - well done!
Scorers: Callam Horn 2, Jake Vincent 3, Tyler Churchill 2. MoM: was Callam Horn - outstanding!
Sunday 6th Sept. 2009
Brandon Lads 13 Morley 2
Brandon welcomed Morley for the first Match of a new competitive season in the South Norfolk Youth League. The first 10 minutes of the game were quiet with both teams cancelling each other out. Alex Turner was showing some tenacious tackling at the back, and Callam Horne & Ben Long both went close with long range efforts. After 10 minutes Brandon went 1-0 up, when a low corner was deflected into the net for an own goal, this settled the nerves and was quickly followed by a long range shot from Callam that hit the post, and a great move down the right, starting with a strong tackle and pass down the line by Ben Long, an excellent run and pull back by Cameron Francis and ending with a shot and narrow miss by Jake Vincent. A similar passing move resulted in the second goal, Ben, Callam and Cameron played a neat triangle before Ben played Jake in with a lobbed pass just clearing the last defender, Jake’s finish was a perfectly weighted lob over the advancing keeper. Callam wrapped up the 1st quarter with a long range dipping shot to make it 3–0.
In the 2nd Quarter, Stephen Clarke made his Brandon debut at left back, where he had a very solid game, and Jake showed great strength, composure, and finishing in front of goal, his 2nd goal came in the 11th minute, controlling a throw-in and firing in off the post, Callam intercepted a loose ball in midfield and passed to Jake who scored his 3rd, he took on a defender and beat the keeper for his 4th after another interception and pass from Ben Long, and his 5th goal followed a goalmouth scramble after a strong run and cross by Stephen. Cameron and Callam both came close with long range shots. Half-time 8-0.
Brandon were comfortably in front at half-time and reshuffled slightly when Alex “Matty” Matthews & Tyler Churchill were brought on to start the 3rd quarter. Tyler made an instant impact with a half-volleyed lob/shot from close to the halfway line that cleared the keeper before bouncing just over the cross-bar, another chance was made 2 minutes later, Ben passed to Matty who beat his marker and crossed perfectly, but Jake couldn’t quite get on the end of it. After 40 minutes, Tyler scored a well deserved goal, running onto Matty’s throw-in, holding off a defender and shooting past the keeper from just inside the box. Only one goal in the quarter, but some highlights included Ben’s tracking back, well timed tackles and excellent passing, Jake striking the post and causing the Morley defenders lots of problems, and the previously untroubled Goal Keeper, Will Bales, racing off his line to make a crucial tackle on the edge of his box.
Will started the final quarter, where he left off, by running out to the corner flag and clearing the ball. At the other end of the pitch, Tyler carried the ball from halfway, passed inside to Jake whose square pass was converted by Cameron for his 1st goal of the game, his 2nd goal soon followed when he controlled a pass from Callam before hitting a great low drive past the keeper. It was now 11 – nil but to their credit, Morley never gave up, and got their reward with 2 goals in 2 minutes. Brandon continued to work hard, and wrapped the game up with two more goals, one from Jake who fired home after picking up a loose goal kick from the Morley Keeper, and one from Tyler who made a storming run down the left, carrying the ball out of defence to halfway where he lost possession, Stephen picked up the loose ball and played a great ball down the line for Tyler to run onto, cut inside and fire an unstoppable shot past the Morley keeper, a well deserved goal! Final score 13-2.
Great team performance from both sides, and played in a great atmosphere, well done to both teams and supporters! Also, thanks to Referee Paul Kent who was rated 100% by both Coaches!
Scorers:Jake Vincent 6,Callam Horn 2, Tyler Churchill 2,Cameron Francis 2, og 1 Man-of-the-Match (Selected by Morley) - Jake Vincent
