Binfield Torpedoes 0 - 2  Ascot United Royals.

9.00 kick off.  Saturday 15th  March 2008. 

Venue : Stubbs Lane.  League Match.

Conditions : Cloudy. Pitch heavy.

Attendance - 16.

Binfield Players : Adriano,  Billy,  Brandon, Jamie, Josh,  Louie, Michael, Seb.

The Torpedoes did not seem to be up for this one.

When you play the best team in the league it is hard enough, but it seemed that the boys had convinced themselves they were going to lose even before the kick off. They defended quite well, but from an attacking point of view their chances were few and far between. Ascot scored a good opener, and the boys did very well to hold out for the rest of the match, cruelly conceding the second goal with the last kick of the game.

It was all a bit frustrating for the Torpedoes supporters as we know we can play much better, but today was one of those days. One person who should feel very proud of his performance was Jamie, save after save kept the score respectable. He combined bravery with skill and was easily man of the match, he did not deserve to be on the losing side.

We wait in anticipation to see which Torpedoes team turns up next week !

Man of the Match - Jamie.

Binfield Torpedoes 3 - 1 F.C. Bracknell Arrows 

9.00 kick off.  Saturday 1st March 2008.

Venue : Stubbs Lane.   League Match.

Conditions : Cold,   Pitch firm.

Attendance - 21.

Binfield Players : Adriano, Billy, Brandon, Josh, Louie, Michael,  Seb, Steven.

First Half.

With Jamie missing due to injury, Brandon took over in goal for the first half.  The game started with early pressure from the Torpedoes, with good passing moves between Steven, Josh and Michael. In defence, Adriano and Seb tackled and covered well at the back and Brandon was not called on to make a save. Fast and direct wing play from both Billy and Michael ended in crosses that Louie could not quite get on the end of. The Torpedoes were passing very well, but a bit shot shy, trying to walk the ball into the net. Steven created some great chances but couldn't quite manage the finish that his skilful approach play deserved. Against the run of play Bracknell broke and scored a good goal. The Torpedoes continued to play their passing game and just on the stroke of half time Louie smashed the ball against the crossbar. The half time whistle went with the Torpedoes playing well but a goal down.

Second Half.

With instructions from the management to up the tempo and gets some shots going, the boys took to the field full of determination. Josh broke through to be one on one with the goalie, but his shot was tipped round the post. Just as it looked as if it was going to be "one of those days", up popped Steven to calmly slot home a moral boosting equaliser. Louie took over from Brandon in goal releasing Brandon to run from defence and cause problems to the opposition. More good wing play from Billy, Josh and Steven forced the ball across the goal area where Adriano, having made up acres of ground, side footed the Torpedoes into the lead. Bracknell now threw everything forward in search of an equaliser, Brandon and Michael had to be on their toes to defend Louie's goal. When Bracknell  did get through Louie made a great save with his feet. A few goal mouth scrambles got the heart rate going, but Seb calmed the nerves when his powerful shot beat the keeper at the near post. Even then Bracknell still kept pushing forward, including their goal keeper ! The sight of Michael, now in goal, nonchalantly leaning against his goal post while Bracknell were in the middle of an attack was perhaps a little over confident. The final whistle went, and the boys celebrated a hard fought victory.

Any one of the eight players could have got man of the match, but Seb, giving possibly his best display in a Torpedoes shirt, both in defence and attack, deservedly took the trophy home. Special thanks to Louie, Brandon and Michael for their stints in goal.... but Jamie get well soon !!

Goals - Steven.  Adriano.  Seb.

Man of the Match - Seb.