Rusthall FC - Under 8 Reports

Match Reports 07 08 Season:

Rusthall under 8’s played their second game of the season at home to Jarvis Brook and came away with 3 wins and 1 loss.

The Panthers consisting of Harry Dunmall, Tom Williams, Max Forbes, Woody Dufton, Elliot Goodyer, Josh Collins, Archie Elliott and Jack Savage won their games 4-2 and 2-0 respectively. Scores in the first games where Tom Williams 2, with two well taken first half goals and Jack Savage who scored one in each half to keep his impressive record going, whilst Max Forbes scored for the second game running and Eliott Goodyer drilled a fine shot home with his left foot in the second game. Harry made some good saves in the first game, whilst Archie and Woody put in good defensive performances. Josh played well in midfield.

The Leopards consisting of Grant Lukacs, Robert Skilton, Finlay Crowhurst, James Webb, Thomas Wild, Adam Plunkett, Frasier Abbott and Owen Hazelwood. They started well with a good 2-1 win; Frasier set them on the way when he rounded the keeper to put them 1-0 up. Adam added to his record with a great strike for the second. Owen making his debut did well in midfield as did James whilst Grant played well in goal. Robert was solid in defence. In the second game they lost 1-5, but this is no reflection on how they played as Jarvis Brook score 5 tremendous goals that you could not bargain for at this age. Finlay and Thomas worked hard for the team in this game and again our goal came from Adam.

Next up is Wadhurst at home on the 27^th.

Rusthall under 8 started their season witha home fixture against Lingfield.

With new players Archie Elliott, Robert Skelton and Thomas Wild making their first appearances, Rusthall were stronger than they had been last season.

The Leopards opened up with a 2-1 one win with both goals coming from Adam Plunkett following good work by Finlay Crowhurst and Frasier Abbott. However they were indebted to Grant Luckas for two good saves and good defensive work from Max Forbes and Robert Skelton. In the second match they drew 2-2 with goals coming from Adam again and Max Forbes. Lingfield scored two cracking goals in this game despite the good defensive work of Woody Dufton and Josh Collins and the leopards were feeling disappointed not to have won

The Panthers faired better winning their games 1-0 and 3-1. In the first game Harry Dunmall made a number of good saves to keep Lingfield out whilst Jack Savage drove the Panthers on combining well with Elliot Goodyer and Tom Williams. The all important goal being scored by Tom Williams in the second half. The Panthers good form continued into the second half with James Webb and Thomas Wild doing well in midfield and Archie Elliot coping well with the Lingfield forwards. The scorers in the second game were Tom again, Jack Savage and Archie.

Thanks to all who helped out on the day.

Next Match Home v Jarvis Brook 6^th October . Referee’s required – Please come forward – it’s not a hard job at this age and only 10 minutes each way.