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Aylesbury Vale Dynamos
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Defence defeats Attack

Defence defeats Attack

Iain Willcocks6 Oct 2019 - 15:00
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Poor match, poor performance, poor result...

Berkhamsted Raiders 2-1 AVDFC U14's Dynamos

Team: Edward, Jay; Luca, George, Dorian, Taylor, Callum, Harry; Kai, Conor, Charlie, Owen, Jake, Harley; Aiden, Billy, Alfie

After the victory last week, Dynamos were ready for the match against a lowly Berkhamsted, with a full squad of all 17 players available. The expectation was high but Berko started off stronger and managed the first shot of the match on 3 minutes, but Edward was equal to it.
Callum was full of running and he ran past a challenge and played the ball into Alfie's feet, he squeezed the ball to Jake, but his first time shot was saved by the keeper.
7 minutes and Alfie picked up an injury and had to leave the field, Billy came in to the attack alongside Jake.
10 minutes and Berko were attacking again, this time a great challenge by Luca thwarted the attack.
The next few minutes saw poor passing from both teams and neither side really penetrating through the defence. A scrappy midfield battle on a fairly poor pitch, but few chances.
Callum was then again off down the right wing and played a ball over to Kai who ran to the byline and crossed to Billy who won a corner. The corner was swung in by Owen and Aiden won the header but it sailed over.
Moments later, Dynamos won another corner, this time Harley swung it in and Luca won the header but again the ball went over. Dynamos were starting to get a hold...
However, Berko then had an attack which was first blocked by George and then another shot well saved by Edward.
Straight down the other end and Dorian and George combined to send the ball to Charlie in the middle, he skipped a challenge but his shot didn't beat the keeper.
28 minutes and Aiden was battling well on the left and he got the ball to Kai, his cross was blocked for a corner. The ball was played out to Harley and he created space and crossed the ball which went through to Kai, he beat his man and smashed the ball into the side netting.
33 minutes and Callum played a great ball over the top but Kai was caught marginally offside.
Moments later, a ball over the top caught the Dynamos defence out but Edward came steaming out but the forward raised his foot very high, kicking Edward in the cheek...but the referee played on until angry shouts from Dynamos crowd to tell him Edward was down injured. Poor refereeing, especially when we are used to such high standards...! (chuckles to self)
The referee then blew for half time while Edward was receiving treatment !? Very odd...and wrong !! (refer to previous statement)
Half time 0-0
Dynamos looked a bit more lively at the start of the second half with Aiden straight in the thick of the action battling well and finding Owen. His shot was well saved and he held onto it.
41 minutes and Kai swung in a corner, it bobbled but was partially cleared to George, he controlled and hit his shot at the far post. A Berko defender just managed to clear off the line to stop the goal..!
43 minutes and George was at it again...this time Billy found some space and played it back to George, he hit a great cross which was inches away from Kai getting on the end of it.
45 minutes and Berko were also starting to get forward, this time a long ball was well cleared by Taylor. Then the ball back was headed clear by Conor. Berko were starting to play well and create chances.
47 minutes and the opposition broke the offside trap and were through on goal. The striker slotted past Jay to make it 1-0 Berko.
49 minutes and a shellshocked Dynamos fell further behind. A similar ball over and the striker was through again, this time Jay made a great save but the rebound fell to Berko and scored into an empty net.
With only 12 minutes to go, Dynamos sprung into action and Callum, now playing higher up, was in the box and some great skill created space for the shot, but the keeper saved.
Berko then went through again and scored but the Dynamos Lino stuck his flag up and the goal was disallowed...lucky escape for Dynamos.
Dynamos then pushed on and Jake won the ball and played in Harley, he hit a great shot which was saved, but Aiden was on hand to put the rebound in. Dynamos fightback was on...
Charlie won the ball from the goal kick and controlled it well, and played a ball forward to Aiden, he spun his marker and hit a low shot which was saved by their keeper.
64 minutes and Dynamos were keeping the pressure up. Conor won a header and the ball fell to Callum who played the ball to the left wing where Harley was waiting, he beat his player and hit a shot which was well blocked.
With 4 minutes to go, Taylor played the ball to Kai and his cross hit the outstretched hand of the Berko player...PENALTY !!!! Dynamos would have the chance to equalise...or would they....the Dad (not calling him a referee) just waved play on...to one of the most obvious hand ball shouts ever...!
Two minutes later Owen managed to get a shot away which was blocked and then Aiden tried an over head kick which went over.
Final Score - 2-1 Berko.

It was certainly a disappointing result but we go again next week. Callum was battling well all match and also created chances. George had a solid game and came close to scoring in the second half. Harley was getting joy on the left flank and was unlucky not to score. Final mention for me is Taylor. Personally I thought he had a great second half, winning headers, getting tackles in and composed on the ball.
Heads up lads !

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