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Belles 4 Dereham Wanderers 3
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The Belles played this week at Orchard Park against Dereham
Wanderers after having last week off due to water logged pitch. With a
full squad of ten the Belles set their stall out showing Dereham
Wanderers that the points were going to be theirs.
With a small change of formation, due to our work horse Yaz being
away, saw Amber take the centre of the midfield and Holly grace the left
hand side. Straight from the kick off the Belles turned up the heat with
Smithy coming close from a super cross and if only she had her blinkers
off I'm sure the net would have been ripped. With the Belles on top the
Belles started to boss all over the park with Cheyenne & Rosie being
worked to their limits and Holly & Jaz having to track their players.
The Belles hard work paid off when Jaz found the net on a lovely
turn raising the Belles spirits. With Dereham coming close on a few
occasions Lydia was tested to her limits when a one on one saw her pull
off clinical save to keep the Belles in the match. The girls raised to
the next level and with some fantastic TEAM work and the Belles started
to find each other and release Amber on a mazy run which she calmly slip
the ball past the keeper. With Smithy tracking the ball from the kick
off the Belles gained quick possession and with a good build up see all
the midfield link up. Amber found the net yet again for her well
deserved 2nd of the match. With Smithy winning the goal kicks and Lydia
finding Smithy from her goal kicks it was only a matter of time before
Smithy decided she too will be on the score sheet.
With a change to the midfield Jenna replaced Holly before the end of
the half to see Jenna battle hard stopping the Dereham girls from
breaking through leaving the Belles walking in at half time 4-0 up!!!
With some changes to the formation saw Jaz after working very hard
swapped for Lauren and the Belles were looking for their 5th goal but
Dereham dug deep testing all areas of the pitch to see them claw a well
work goal. With tired legs - Jess was brought on to replace Jenna after
a excellent half and with Jess giving us a outlet with her speed only to
see Dereham Wanderers bring the Belles spirits down and find the Belles
net two more times leaving the Management concerned but yet faithful.
With a change to some tied legs found Jaz & Holly coming close to
scoring yet working hard to ensure the points were the Belles. As of
last week a good TEAM! result. Well done Belles you certainly deserved
the points your finally becoming a good all round TEAM.
Final score Mulbarton Belles 4 Dereham Wanderers 3
Goal Scorers Jaz 1,Amber 2,Smithy 1
Belle of the Match Cheyenne (great performance,strong and
steady)
Next week the Belles play their bogus side Firside time TBA
Training Thursday Orchard Park 7.00-8.30pm
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Belles 1 Bohemians 0
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The Belles this week entertained Bohemians in a touch and go match
as to whether it would be played due to the pitch conditions. With no
rain, snow, hail or tornados Friday night the match was on, or was it?
with the Management turning up bright and early a hard frost made the
decision to play difficult and with the call of leaving it 15mins longer
the sun shone down on us softening the pitch and the game was on.
With 3 late call offs that morning due to illness and a very sore
Tommy thumb, the Belles had scraped a quality 7 now known as the
magnificent seven! With a good warm up the Belles took their positions
looking to show the away team they were in for a hard time!
Straight from the kick off the Belles took control of the match and
with some excellent passing found themselves camped in Bohemians half
with Smithy working hard to bag her 2nd goal to show Granddad she was
going to see the colour of his money. With Cheyenne and Rosie playing
the games of their lives at the back and Lydia controlling her goal the
girls pushed hard often coming close to the opening goal of the game.
Amber proved she was not out for a morning stroll and played hard,
twisting and turning, ducking and diving covering every blade of grass
and came close in the first half. The Bohemians worked hard and scared
the Belles on a few occasions coming close to finding the net with a
good effort, the Belles dug deep and defended in force working as a team
and clearing the goal scrambles. Yaz took control of the middle and
often found space and time to produce some excellent crosses and passes.
With the Belles on fine form and Lauren stepping up to the mark, some
excellent play found Amber and Smithy linking up to which Smithy turned
on a five pence only to see her chance go wide.
With the Belles walking in at half time at 0-0 it was time for the
Belles to listen and step up their game!! and they certainly did! but
not with out a few scares on the way. The Bohemians took control early
and with hitting the post twice and crossbar once, the Belles were going
to make sure this match was not going to slip and with tough defending
Cheyenne and Rosie made sure no Bohemian was going to score.
Amber took control of the match running the Bohemian girls ragged
not only skipping through challenges taking on not only one player but
three, four at a time but become frustrated to see her hard work not
paying off by narrowly missing. The Belles broke in numbers often
finding a three on one situation but a well position keeper kept the
Belles out until Smithy suddenly pulled one out of the bag with a fine
finish after super work from Amber & Yaz.
With the final minutes ticking the Bohemians came close only to see
Amber coolly clear the ball leaving the Belles with a great win.
Final Score Mulbarton Belles 1 Bohemians 0
Scorer Smithy 1
Belles of the Match Cheyenne & Rosie
Thanks to Jo for being our Ref
Next week the Belles play Brandon Lasses at Orchard Park time TBA
Training Thursday Orchard Park 7-8.30pm
Jaz we hope Tommy Thumb heals quickly! and Holly & Jenna get well
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Waveney Girls 4 Belles 2
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This week the Belles travelled through rain,snow & sunshine to play
second from top Waveney Girls. With a squad much the same as last week
the Belles kicked off their league plush and were pretty stalemate with
both sides battling hard to find the opening. With Cheyenne and Rosie's
brilliant pairing at the back, Cheyenne took full captaincy this week
and relished her title and stopped Waveney Girls forwards, finding her
break. With Rosie backing Cheyenne, Rosie played up to her defensive
role and attacked the ball at every opportunity or making sure she had
her foot in first leaving Lydia to stand and watch for most of the first
half.
With Amber playing on the right of midfield she constantly took
control making the right hand side her's and with skilful play skinned
player after player as well as hitting the touch line and cutting the
final ball back looking for Yaz, Jaz or Smithy to finish the hard work.
With Smithy coming close to the opening goal from just a few yards out
(keep your eyes open next time!) from another well worked cross from
Amber the Belles camped in the Waveney half.And with Amber's onslaught
the Waveney Girls it was going to be a matter of time till the hard work
paid off!
With the pressure on; the Belles took their eye of the ball to see a
well struck goal sneak in, but in true style Smithy took a sweet shot to
find the net from Amber's cross. Jaz working hard chasing every ball she
certainly created her chances leaving the Belles high at the half time
whistle walking in one all.
A change to the forward line Jess made her mark, chasing the Waveney
girls, forcing mistakes and with changes made to the Waveney team the
game was certainly a match of two half's.
With the Belles on the back foot they were hit with a early goal but
responded quickly with Jaz well worked goal twisting the defence to find
the net. Yaz battled her way round the pitch winning the tackles, and
popping out the other side, with the ball to find Amber who took three
players on while Jaz, Yaz & Jess filled the middle crying out for the
ball, only to see the ball cleared.
With a quick change to see Smithy back on, and Amber moved into the
middle with Yaz coming off for a well earned rest, which quickly changed
again due to Amber becoming ill (wishing you a speedy recovery!) The
Waveney girls quick break saw a one on one chance with Lydia who rushed
out of her box to clear the lines but was beaten twice more before the
final whistle due to tired legs and good work from Waveney.
The Belles just get better & better every week!
Final Score Waveney Girls 4 Mulbarton Belles 2
Belle Of The Match Jaz
Next match Mulbarton Belles vs. Bohemians 10.30am kick off.
Training Thursday Orchard Park 7-8.30pm
Last week we said Hello to our Barnsley followers! This week
a Big Hello to Aunty Jade in Australia (anymore Belles followers out
there?!!)
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Belles 1 Sprowston Girls 2
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The Belles after having a week off kicked off their 1st home game
this year against Sprowston Girls.
With a full squad the Management were spoilt for choice!! but
started a strong line up as they finished against Norwich City Girls.
With simple instructions of sending a wave from the back line, right the
way through the team, the Belles took control of the match and stayed
pretty much 'even Steven's' for quite a while with both sides digging
deep. The Belles had their early scare, but as always Lydia showed us
just why she belonged between the sticks although troubled from the
strong sunlight! With Amber causing problems on the rights hand side
with her twisting and turning and superb running, the Sprowston midfield
and defence were troubled with Jazz doing the same up front chasing
every ball, the Belles were camped in the Sprowston half for a good
while until Sprowston Girls finally got a break, sliding behind the
defence of Rosie & Cheyenne slipped the ball in the corner.
With the call of COME ON THE BELLES! from vice Captain Cheyenne the
Belles rolled their sleeves up and again took control with Cheyenne
closely marking the slippery Sprowston forward, and Smithy floating all
over the pitch the Belles finally clicked and with some brilliant
passing, found each other using all the space on the pitch! With Yaz
taking control of the middle, worked her socks off, and looked like she
could run all day from box to box! With the Belles 1-0 down and
Sprowston's forward causing our defence problems the tactical swap was
made bringing our missed Holly off the bench (good to see you back
Holly).
With a quick change the Belles found Amber feet who tricked her way
down the line lifted the ball over the top only to see the crossbar stop
her magical shot. And Sprowston responded with a quick goal just before
the half time.
With no changes to the second half the Management could feel the
Belles would pull it back it was just a matter of time! and with the
Belles playing so well it was hard to make any changes.
With a string of passes being made time after time the Belles camped in
the Sprowston half again not letting Sprowston out,the Belles switched
the ball from one side to the other and Smithy winning the headers there
was brilliance throughout the team.
Yaz busted up the middle blocking the Sprowston break and with a
great pass found Amber who once again took on three players only to see
what would have been her well deserved goal smash against the post. With
the constant break of the Belles which could only be described as a swan
of bee's homing in as well as screaming for the ball Jaz took control
twisted round lifting the ball over the Sprowston defence finding the
top right had corner of the Sprowston goal and with a song of "big fish
little fish card board box" the Belles pushed again looking for their
second which was saved by the crossbar and with the last break the
Belles were beaten by the whistle finishing second.
With the Belles having 80% of the match but just not being able to
finish the Belles done themselves proud and can only sum up as being
MUSTARD!
final score Mulbarton Belles 1 Sprowston Girls 2
Belle of the match Smithy,Jaz & Amber (very close this week, but all
played so well all deserved it)
Well done Jenna for being there!
Next week the Belles travel to Waveney Girls time TBA
Training Thursdy Orchard Park 7pm-8.30pm
Hello to our followers in Barnsley! can anyone beat that distance
!!!! Apparently YES!
I have just been keeping myself up to date on the Mulbarton
Belles' progress, through the team web page - and felt the need to
show my support!
I noted the 'hello' to your Barnsley followers, at the end of
the last report, followed by the question - 'can anyone beat that
distance?' - well..I can beat that distance!! I'm a Mulbarton Belles
U11 team supporter, who lives in Sydney, Australia! I have recently
started following the teams progress following the 'million £
signing' of Amber. (I'm Amber's very proud Aunt, Jade)
Congratulations to all the girls, as it sounds like they're powering
through and holding their own! Good luck against Waveney Girls, and
for the rest of the season! I'll be keeping an eye!
COME ON THE BELLES!!!!!
Jade
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Norwich City Girls -v- Belles
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The Belles re started the 2010 league with a hard fixture away at
Thorpe Rec against Norwich City Girls.
With a strong squad on paper and New multi million pound signing
Amber ! the Belles turned up in good spirits for their 1st game of the
year. With 2 no shows and Jenna currently sick and Holly on pre arranged
arrangements the Belles had seven strong players to field with no subs.
With Lydia (our trusty keeper) between the sticks, and the good old
partnership of Cheynne & Rosie playing at the back Amber took her spot
with Yas and Smithy in the midfield letting Jas loose up front to turn
the City girls inside out.
From the start the Belles dug deep knowing it was going to be a
toughie! although they showed that they were well up for it after the
long Xmas and weather break. The City girls pushed forward looking for
their first goal testing Lydia within minutes of kick off but once
settled Cheynne made sure City were stopped in there tracks putting in
tackle after tackle as well as Rosie playing the ball safely when
needed. The City girls took the lead early in the first half followed by
a quick 2nd with some good work rate, the Belles responded and came
close a couple of times with Jas neat work rate but just could not find
the power to finish. The Belles pushing to find a way through City's
tough defence. New signing Amber collected the ball from the half way
line and skipped passed 3 of the City girls to calmly place the ball in
the bottom right hand corner opening her account and celebrated - plane
style (WELL DONE AMBER!)
City responded quickly and with some excellent passing moves they
knocked in a third after a double fine save from Lydia and a goal
scramble. With Yas battling hard in the midfield and Jas working her
socks off tracking back, the Belles won the throw in which found
Smithy's feet and with a cheeky flick found the back of the net. COME ON
THE BELLES 3-2.
With the girls walking in 3-2 down, what a great start to the year!
With a fill up of jelly the Belles dug deep to find the equalizer and
with Lydia pulling off save after save (some right hand stingers!) the
City girls found our net.
The Belles pushed hard to try to pull the score line back and
excellent work rate from Amber showing us her twist and turns and Smithy
screaming for the ball the girls put in a fine display only to see City
bang another 3 quick break goals before the final whistle.
Great 1st game back girls.
Warm welcome to Amber to the U11 Belles.
Congratulations to Lydia who is currently training with Ipswich (good or
bad!!!)
oh
And happy birthday to Karl who turns 21 again
Training on Orchard Park Thursday 7.00pm-8.30pm
No match next Saturday Training will be held time TBA
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Belles 7 Mums in Santa hats 3
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After over night talks the Belles Mum's gave the nod in a early
morning call that the Big match was on with the shout of "We have our
hats on and ready to play" And with the home/away team turning in good
spirit the Belles warmed up with a mass snowball fight while awaiting
the Mum's to take their positions on the pitch (or were they just
keeping warm?)
With the Belles ready to play the Mum's matched onto the pitch
(which looked like something out of the Boots advert) in full costume of
Pink tutu and matching sock's un hats (Looking Brill!) and the
supporters showing their appreciation with a shower of snowballs and the
match began.
From the kick off the Mum's showed they were going to be no easy
turnover and with excellent saves from Mummy Sandra the Belles were not
impressed. Mummy Paula was showing Jenna a few diving tricks looking for
that penalty and often came close and surely would have scored if not
for the consort of snowballs.
The Belles finally made there breakthrough with a fine finish (or
were the goals moved?) only to be soon shot down by excellent work rate
from Mummy's Donna, Paula & a fine welly boot finish from Claire.
The Belles once again dug deep and excellent defending from Mummy
Rachel showed the Belles how defending should be done! leaving Lindsey
to hold onto her hat on her darting runs.
Only for the Belles to walk in at half time with a near 2-1 to the
Belles.
After a halftime break of mince pies & sweets the Mum's took their
game to the next level only to be awarded two penalties against them (1x
for dragging a Belle to the floor the other for catching the ball, not
by the goalie).
With the Belles now on top of there game they over powered the Mum's
resulting in Mummy Donna been shown her second yellow cone card for
unfair snow baths after coming near to scoring (I'm sure that would have
come off the cross bar!)
With minutes to go the Belles netted again and with the final
whistle going the Belles walked in with a 7-3 win. The Mum's showed
there appreciation to the ref (Mr. Minns) with a showering of snow for
being a great ref.
Belle of the Match Mummy Donna (decided by the Belles)
Thanks to all who were able to make it.
Next match Dad's in Drag!!
Next training Sat 2nd Jan 10am Orchard Park
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Horsford Youth Girls 3 Mulbarton Belles 0
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The Belles this week travelled to new league team Horsford Youth.
With three call off's and one NO show the Belles field a team of six
and with a gentleman's agreement to match the numbers this suddenly
changed just before kick off to 7v6 but fielding 6 quality regular
players the team was still strong although a little concerned about
playing a different formation.
The Belles worked well and with the mighty kicks from Lydia you
could see the Horsford girls were struggling to cope which Lydia came
close to scoring.
The Belles were hampered by the Horsford top goal scorer and as Jaz
marked her closely they match each other with their twists and turns as
well as speed. The Belles held off the Horsford Youth Girls and with
Smithy getting some good headers in and Yaz finding the midfield
difficult to hold due to the formation the Belles walked in one nil down
to a shot hitting the top left hand corner of the goal (was it in!!!!)
With the Belles socks pulled up Cheyenne encouraged the Belles not
to give up! and with some fine throws from Lydia into Yaz path the
Belles pushed forward for their equalizer, only to not find the back of
the net but come close on a couple of occasions. Rosie showed she could
do it and made some good challenges and with the girls trying hard to
find the opening they needed, ran out of steam against the 7 girls
leaving Lydia to pull off some excellent saves and Jaz working all over
the pitch.
Roll on the home fixture!
Final score Horsford Youth Girls 3 Mulbarton Belles 0
Belle Of The Match Jaz
Next week the Belles play their XMAS home fixture against their
MUM'S (In Santa Hats) 10.30AM Kick Off meet at 10AM ho ho ho!
Next league match16/01/10 home against North Walsham
Training Thursday please bring Boots & Trainers 7PM-8.30PM
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Gorleston Girls 4 Belles 0
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This week the Belles travelled long distance to 2nd from top
Gorleston Girls who currently have played 6 and won 6 and just three
points off being joint leaders with a game still in hand.
With this in mind the Belles had a toughen up training session Thurs
where the aim was to get muddy and stuck in! With a great training
session behind us and the weather a little chilly, the Belles simple
instruction of remember Thursday night training session lets do it again
(this time without the rugby ball!!) the Belles done themselves proud.
With a mid week menu of rare steak, the Belles were certainly hungry for
the ball.
With Lydia between the stick showing us just how good she was with
her great kicks and excellent no fear saves, and a back line up of
Cheyenne, Rosie and Holly who backed up each other when ever needed and
cleared and tackled everything coming their way. Yaz and Smithy in the
middle where Yaz bust up everything going and Smithy showing us her
great heading skills and Jaz playing alone striker .
From the kick off the Belles tackled hard, played hard, ran hard and
certainly showed the Gorleston Girls they were not going to give them
the points easily. Matching every tackle like for like with tremendous
blocks and fighting for the ball in every area, made this the Belles
best game of the season. With Captain Holly on fine form and Cheyenne
being as safe as houses and could have even given John Terry a run for
this money today.
The Belles were unlucky to concede to goals in the first half, but
the Gorleston Girls played very well with some excellent passing moves
and it could have been more, if not for Lydia being as flexible and cool
as always! With a change to the second half seeing Lauren fill Smithy
place and Rosie coming off due to injury the formation changed playing 3
in midfield and again the Belles challenged the Gorleston Girls chasing
every ball and trying to find that opening. Yaz showed us her twists and
turns and Jaz worked in every area chasing the ball back ensuring she
would either win the ball or come away with the throw.
The Belles were unlucky not to find the goal from a long range shot
from Jaz but it would have only been a matter of time before either of
the Belles found the back of the net.
With none of the Belles backing off and pushing forward to find the
goal, the Belles got hit two more times leaving the final score.
Gorleston Girls 4 Mulbarton Belles 0
A super effort by all, done yourselves proud, (play like that every
week and we will soon pick the points up) best match yet!
WELL DONE
Belle of the Match Cheyenne (well deserved)
Training Thurs on Orchard Park 7.00pm-8.30pm please bring boots
(another muddy one!)
Wishing Jenna a speedy recovery on your injury from all at MWBFC
No match on Saturday (Enjoy!!)
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Norwich City Girls 8 Belles 0
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With the weather being kind this week the Belles went into the next
round of the cup playing away against tough side Norwich City Girls.
Were the Belles going to be the giant slayers of the cup?
With a change of keeper from Jenna to Lydia she showed us just how
multi skilled she really was and was certainly proved right from the
kick off by pulling off numerous saves to keep the City girls at bay but
could only hold on so long until City managed to find the net. With
Belles on the back foot throughout most of the half, found it tough
going as the City girls dominated all parts of the pitch. Where were our
Belles?
With the occasional inspiring run from our Captain Holly the Belles
managed to creep into the City girls half only to be stopped by fine
defending. With the Belles not on their game City pushed had with
excellent work rate leaving the Belles sleep walking in half time 4 nil
down.
With the Management talking about enthusiasm and enjoying their game
the Belles finally woke up and pushed hard, Yas finally showed the
yellows it was going to be her middle of the park and Cheyenne getting
her foot in making Lauren work hard from the spilling ball. With the
yellows collecting the loose ball, punishing the Belles three more times
before Jas and Smithy worked well together to hunt the ball down only to
see the shot go wide. With minutes to go the Belles final push gained
two free kicks from excellent refereeing decisions, to see Jas come
quite close to finding the net and Holly. Lydia was finally beaten after
pulling off some fine saves leaving the Belles exiting the cup.
Final score Norwich City Girls 8 Mulbarton Belles 0
Rare steak for tea for the Belles all week! we need more umf!
Belle of the match Lydia
Next week the Belles play top of the league Gorleston
Rangers.Training Thursday on Orchard Park 7pm-8.30pm please bring boots
as we will be on Orchard Park (and change of clothes it's gonna be
messy!)
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Belles 6 Firside Foxes 2
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With a last minute check to pitch conditions the Belles match was
on! against Firside foxes to what could only be described as a day of
all weather conditions.
With a line of nine squad members and a good warm up the Belles braved
the weather conditions ready to rumble in the jungle.
The Belles kicked against the wind to which the match was pretty
even Steven's until a Firside goal scramble in the Belles half left the
Belles one nil down, with there work cut out.The girls dug deep and were
rewarded with their work rate from a great finish from Jaz with some
excellent passing and moving.
With Yaz getting stuck in all over the field and being backed up
with Holly fine solo runs the Belles worked hard but could quite have
gone the other way due to a dis allowed goal from Firside.
With the warning shot fired the Belles dug deep and with Cheyenne close
marking and Rosie playing the ball safe, left Yaz to bash her way
through and scoop the ball to the top left of the Firside goal only to
find the corner post.
With a few more scares from the Fireside Foxes the Belles walked in
from the tough half at 1-1 and could have easily been 2 more down if not
for Jenna pulling off class U11 saves ensuring that the goal was hers.
With a Management talk of pull out all the stops and keep working
hard you will be rewarded the Belles threw themselves whole heartedly
into the match winning every ball and stopping all play of the Foxes.
With a change of two players Lauren went into the thick of it
unleashing a superb pass into Jaz path to which our goal machine was
back and found the net again.
With Holly not going to be out done also found the back of the net not
once but twice (and now nick named two goal Holly) with Jess closing the
Foxes down quickly and all the Belles working better than ever the girls
turned it on! what a difference!
With Yaz batterling well in the middle showing us her drop shoulder
and turning on a five pence piece she had the Firside girls dizzy and
was soon rewarded with her hard efforts smashing the back of the net.
With another change of two players sent Smithy & Rosie back on
giving Jaz & Holly a well deserved rest.
Rosie fitted into the back sealing the defence and Smithy was a
fresh pair of legs up front chasing the Foxes defence and was also
finally rewarded, costing her Grandad extra pocket money.
Final score Mulbarton Belles 6 Firside Foxes 2 Well done the Belles!
well rewarded for hard work (at last!) oh and a big thanks (no fairy on
19th!!!!)
Belle of the match Jenna
Goals from Yaz 1,Jaz 2,Holly 2,Smithy 1
Next week the Belles are in cup action away against Norwich City
Girls (2nd round)
Training Thursday 7pm-8.30pm (bring boots & trainers)
COME ON THE BELLES!!!
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Dereham Wanderers 10 Belles 3
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With no subs but and one of the strongest teams fielded this season
the Belles travelled to Dereham Wanderers home ground on a bright
summers morning. Having beaten the strong Dereham side out of season in
their own tournament we hoped this would be their lucky ground!
After last weeks performance the Belles were under instructions to be on
their game and don't sit back and ensure your off the starting blocks!
Off the starting blocks YES but the Belles strolled into the match
think it was going to be a easy ride! only to find Dereham take control
and find the net 5 times before the half was up.
Jasmine was not given much space to be able to turn at the goal and with
the ball being hit over he top by our trusty defence Lydia & Holly was
only left for the Dereham defender to clear ensuring her eye was not
taken off the ball.
The Belles were either shell shocked with the thought of being back
at school! or just not sure how to handle two very skilled Dereham
players who covered most of the pitch and were hungry for goals. With
talk of passion and leadership at half time the Belles turned in a
better second half pulling the match back to 5-3 with a better grip and
aggression to the match which Holly bagged two goals and nearly a volley
and Rosie hitting the back of the net too opening her account for the
Belles. COME ON THE BELLES.
The Belles battled well to try to close the gap only to be hit 5
more times on quick breaks and good team passing which could have been
more if Jenna had not pulled off some excellent saves throughout the
match.
The Belles played well in spits & starts but just not hungry enough
for it and was gonna be just another one of those days! Final
score Dereham Wanderers 10 Mulbarton Belles 3
Goals From Holly x2 Rosie x1
Belle of the Match Rosie
Next week the Belles are home to Firside 9.30am kick off
Training Thursday 7.00pm
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Brandon Lasses 5 Belles 2
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The Belles this week faced Brandon Lasses for a mid table clash to
see who would take that next step to pull away with the three points.
The Belles braved the weather elements, their first time facing the
pouring rain this season and with a bit of a rough pitch the Belles
faced a well organised Brandon side. With very simple instructions of
"we need the 3 points" the Belles took to the pitch knowing they must
challenge in all areas.
No sooner had the Management organised their paperwork the Belles
were two down!!! where had it gone wrong? what had happened? how could
this happen? The Belles heads dropped and with a knee injured striker,
Jasmine collected the ball from just inside Brandon's half, and passed
it neatly into the path of Yaz who battles her way through the Brandon
Lasses and spanked the ball into the back of the net; Brandon 2 Belles
1.
The Belles were hampered with Brandon's dynamo mid field player who
was working hard all over the pitch, but was often frustrated with the
Belles good defending of Cheyenne, Lydia & Rosie but the Belles were
just not on their game. With a substitute of Jasmine to Jaz, was this
going to be our key to pull back the score line? and with a change to
the left form Lauren who worked hard to hold the mid field lines for
hungry Holly our left footed Captain, the Belles pushed hard coming
close on a couple of occasions but just not close enough! leaving the
Belles walking in 2-1 down.
With no changes to the second half and instruction of "if ya don't
shot you don't score!" the Belles pushed hard and with Lydia ensuring
every tackle counted and Yaz powering her way through the Belles got
caught to some tidy passing, only to find the Lasses hit the back of the
net again! with the clock ticking Holly pushed up front and Cheyenne
into the middle, the Belles camped in Brandon's half with Holly coming
close it was just a matter of time till Holly found the back of the net,
Brandon 3 Belles 2.
The Belles pushed to try to find that next goal and with Jenna
pulling a fine save off by tipping the ball over the bar it was just
going to be one of those days! where the Belles conceded 2 more goals
before the final whistle. The Belles showed they can do it in places but
were just not out of the starting blocks leaving the Brandon Lasses to
take full advantage.
Final score.
Brandon Lasses 5 Mulbarton Belles 2
Goals From Yaz 1 Holly 1
Belle of the match Yaz (great work rate!)
Next week the Belles play away at Dereham Wanderers
No training Thursday due to Xmas lights switch on
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Bohemians 5 Belles 2
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The Belles travelled to top of the league Bohemians at Gorleston
this week.
Although the weather was a fine drizzle the Belles were in high
spirits and with the no show of two key players still had a strong side
and were ready to rumble.
With a great warm up the Belles took to the field lead by Cheyenne,
and with a change of formation 1-3-2-1 the girls showed their best
performance of the season. With Jenna becoming better and better every
week, she controlled her defence from between the sticks as well as
showing us her safe hands and sensible head with great distribution
making sure the ball was given to a yellow shirt, found in space. With
Lydia playing on the right, Cheyenne central and Jass on the left sealed
the back line allowing Yaz to battle and control the middle, as well as
Lauren who played excellent balls into Jasmine path.
The Belles knuckled down and sealed all areas of the pitch ensuring
the Bohemians made mistakes and taking advantage where allowed and
within a few minutes, the Belles determination paid off allowing Jasmine
to bring the ball under control weave passed 3 Bohemians players and
found the back of the net WHAT A GREAT START!! COME ON THE BELLES!
No sooner had the Bohemians kicked off the Belles, once again were
on their toes with Yaz taking control of the middle with a super-duper
run battling her way through and releasing the ball perfectly, and Jass
as calm as ever clearing the ball when required leaving Lydia to do her
stuff!
The Belles calling for the ball in every area left the ref to give a un
rewarding free kick to the Bohemians for a unfair call!!! to which the
home side took well hitting the back of the net with a excellent finish.
The Belles bounced back, giving the ref pay back for the free kick
and once again Jasmine stepped up her game and pounced on a loose ball
finding the back in the net again giving the Belles a 2-1 lead at half
time.
Re fuelled with Jelly the girls once again battled to hold their
score line until the Bohemians made use of a bobbling ball in the area
and goal scramble to find the back of the Belles net. The Belles came
close to find the net the 2nd half with Jasmine hitting the side netting
(making the away supporters sing) and Yaz coming close with a fine run
only to see her hard work go wide of the post as well as Jasmine
smashing the ball against the post.
The Belles were hampered against some rough ref decisions leaving
the Management frustrated and wondering (only to be advised he had been
ill this week!!) perhaps this is why?
The Belles pushed to try to claw the points back only to see the
Bohemians seal the points with a 5-2 win.
The Management believe that if the Belles can produce this kind of
effort every week then there is no stopping the Belles.
Final score Bohemians 5 Mulbarton Belles 2
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Belles 0 Waveney Girls 5
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After much pre match preparation by the Management of rabbit hole
filling (or was it preparation for the Chelsea flower show?) the Belles
were if fine form with a good pre match warm up and simple instruction
of enjoy and mark tight the Belles kicked off. The pitch was quiet from
both sides and the Belles seamed a little too quiet or was it just pre
match tension! With a strong line up with the return of Cheyenne the
girls battled hard to make sure they let the Waveney girls know they
were not going to roll over.
With the cover of Jenna between the sticks and a strong back two of
Lydia and Cheyenne, the girls made sure they were not going to be caught
out cold! With Jasmine playing on the right hand side of mid field and
our very own work horse Yaz bossing the middle of the park, the Waveney
girls provided some excellent passing moves as was only a matter of time
before they broke the Belles down with a fine move slipping the ball
into the net.
The Belles heads dropped! and with Cheyenne showing great spirit
lifted the Belles providing a excellent last fifteen minutes with Lydia
coming close to finding the net and Yaz battering her way through to
also come close, only to see the Waveney side find the back of the net
again just before the half time whistle.
With a good half time talk of enjoy roll ya sleeves up and talk; the
Belles lifted themselves seeing Lydia coming close with a long range
effort and Jaz, Lauren linking up well to come close yet again. The
Waveney girls hit us again with a good move. Rosie provided a super
outlet on the left of mid field showing that she too was in the thick of
it and worked hard over the pitch trying to find Jaz.
The Belles provided again a excellent last fifteen showing that they
are a team to reckon with when they play as a team and with Jasmine
working very hard on the right hand side chasing every ball and
providing good movement, it was just going to be one of those days!
The Waveney girls hit the Belles two more times before the final whistle
and with Yaz taking a injury for the team the Belles walked in 5 nil
down.
Final score Mulbarton Belles 0 Waveney Girls 5
Belles of the match Lydia
Next week the Belles play away to top of the league Bohemians
(time/address TBA).
Training will be held on Orchard Park starting Thursday 29th
October 7pm-8.30pm
Mum vs. Belles sponsored football match to be
held 19th December Orchard Park 10.30am kick off (see Donna for
details)
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Sprowston Girls 2 Belles 0
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The Belles travelled to wind swept Sprowston this week to try to get
their own back from the pre season match losses against the strong
Sprowston side.
With three key players missing due to holidays & day trips the
Belles fielded seven experienced players,no subs the girls pulled their
socks up to show the Sprowston girls they were going to be a tough side
to beat.With the wind behind them and Jenna the Belles camped in the
Sprowston half which Lydia made sure that every ball coming through was
cleared and often coming very close with her long range efforts. With
Jas playing out of her normal position she calmly slotted in at the back
playing every ball safe with the occasional ball along the side line
playing Lauren & Jess in.
Yas battled hard in the middle ensuring the Sprowston girls knew she
was there and came close on finding the net. The Belles found marking
their players hard but soon got to grips shuffling along and pushing
forward to pick up their players. Jenna pulled off two great saves one
blocked by her knees the other hooking it out from behind her giving the
Management heart attacks and smiles all at the same time. Jess showed us
her speed and like a gazelle made sure she was at the ball first leaving
the Belles walking in nil nil at half time.
With instructions for the second half being watch the wind the
Belles got hit in the first few minutes due to lack of marking and being
wind swept.The girls dug deep but wind conditions left them being camped
in their own half and soon got hit again by a excellent strike from the
Sprowston forward leaving Jenna high and dry.
With the dying minutes ticking by Jas cleared from the back find
Jasmine who picked the ball up from the half way line at took on the
last girl only to narrowly miss giving the Belles a last minute corner
only to see what could have been a single point match come away with
nothing.
Unlucky Belles great all round effort.
Final score Sprowston Girls 2 Belles 0
Belle of the match Jas
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Belles 0 Norwich City Girls 9
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Hmmmmmmm where do we start?
The Belles entertained Norwich City Girls this week at home on a
glorious sunny day or was it the other way round?
From the kick off the Belles got hit hard by the City girls with
well worked goals and within 9 minutes the Belles were 3-0 down and it
was then time to wake up!
The Belles picked themselves up dusted themselves down and started to
play.
Often Jenna was called on and produced a fine number of saves throughout
the match.
The Belles battled hard to try bring the score line back but came in at
half time 5-0 down.
With a very difficult score line to return from a few changes were
made seeing a very good work rate from Jasmine on the right and Jas
playing up front came very close in the closing stages only for the City
keeper to save her shot.
The Belles produced a better second half but again got caught 3 times in
a space of minutes between them.
The Norwich girls worked hard often seeing them break and our half
being flooded with City shirts with the Belles still camped in their
half.
It was just not going to be the Belles day leaving the Management
with lots of work to do and head scratching!
Final score
Belle of the Match Jasmine
Next week the Belles play away at Sprowston 10.30am kick off
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North Walsham Girls 2 Belles 7
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The Belles travelled to North Walsham for their 1st league match of
the season, with the coach getting lost! They were in top spirit's
looking all the part in their new kit and track suits.
With new signings Jenna & Jasmine and two key players missing Lydia (new
signing) and Jasmine the goal machine how were the Belles going to cope
with the extra 10mins each way?
With a quick warm up with the help of Jordon and extra training for new
goalie Jenna from Paul; the girls were well and truly warmed up and
ready to go!
Straight from the kick off the girls battled for the ball and with
Yaz in control of the centre of the park, and her bursting runs gave
Holly many options to push forward coming close in the first 5 mins
hitting the post.
Cheyenne and Rosie sealed up the back line stopping everything
coming through and protecting Jenna the cat who commanded the goal
instructing the players to "mark up".
The Belles worked hard and it was not long until their hard work
paid off when Holly (new elected Captain) cool as a cucumber slotted the
ball into the back of the net. With Lauren playing on the right hand
side gave us plenty of options and made sure she won every ball that
came her way which soon paid off again with a thundering battle for Yaz
ensuring she too was going to be on the score sheet.
Jasmine S worked the home side, defence hard and was keen to show us
what she could do and opened her account for the Belles (well done Jas!)
with a lack of concentration and a goal scramble the North Walsham girls
managed to squeeze the ball through our umpteen players in the box
leaving Jenna no chance.The Belles walked in at half time with a winning
3-1 score line.
With a change of Rosie at half time pulling Holly back into defence
duties and pushing Jess into the right of mid field and Lauren moving on
to the left, gave Jess the key she was waiting for working hard and
winning every ball making sure she was the 1st one there every time, and
what great speed she showed too! With the Belles starting to enjoy
their game it was not long till Jas got her 2nd and Yaz her 2nd and Jas
her 3rd and 4th costing her Mum £20.00 and Granddad £8 showing us how
she was going to enjoy her ice cream money with celebrations of kart
wheels!
Cheyenne ran the defence with Rosie and both girls were solid with
the often brilliant run from Cheyenne bringing the ball skilfully out of
the back line taking on not one, but two players and playing the key
pass.
Well done to all the Belles great team work, lets keep it up! you
were all on fire!
Final score North Walsham Girls 2-Mulbarton Belles 7
goals from
Jasmine S 4
Yas 2
Holly 1
sorry Mums expensive weekend for you on payouts (he he) Jenna
you lose £2 pocket money
Next week the Belles play at home against Norwich City Girls
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Sponsor news
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Sponsor of new Belles U11 tracksuits John Woodhouse from East Anglian
Car Recycling has gone a step further.
John is heavily into his stock cars and proudly placed the Belles and
club badge on the bonnet.
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End of Season
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The Belles had a great end of season presentation day at Eaton Vale
where the girls enjoyed a soaking time with canoeing followed by
throwing themselves into the river. This was followed by a superb BBQ
and football match Belles vs. Mums & Dads where the Belles in true form
overcame the height issue and won 4-3 (well how coould it be any
different!!)
On the behalf of myself and Paul we would like to thank all the
following
East Anglian Car Recycling & Donna who have sponsored tracksuits for
the girls next season.
Sinclair International & Vicki who have sponsored a new kit for next
season.
All the parents for all there help
Eaton Vale Activity staff
Paul Minns
All the Belles received medals for the season with the end of year
trophies being kindly handed out by John (sponsor) from East Anglian Car
Recycling to the below players
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PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR- Holly
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MOST IMPROVED PLAYER OF THE YEAR- Cheyenne
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MANAGERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR- Yas
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PARENTS PLAYER OF THE YEAR- Rosie
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REFEREE OF THE YEAR- Paul
Well done to all the girls for a great season and here's looking
forward to 2009 season
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Firside Tournament
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The Belles entered a team into the Firside "friendly & fun"
tournament.
The girls played a total of six matches and only lost one showing that
they were certainly one of the top teams to beat!
RESULTS
Mulbarton 1 Sprowston 0
Firside 0 Mulbarton 5
Bohemians 0 Mulbarton 2
Firside 0 Mulbarton 5
Mulbarton 0 Sprowston 2
Bohemians 0 Mulbarton 1
Highlights of the tournament
Yaz opening goal of the tournament
Jordy stunning saves
Cheyenne blasting 2 in against Firside as well as Jasmine
Rosie fine penalty
Holly strong as ever winning everything
Katie super goals in every match
Congratulations to Yaz who had trials for Norwich and managed to
secure a place with the PDC & to Katie who is off to the school of
excellence GOOD LUCK.
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Flags
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 The
FA is running a competition for the best and most imaginative photo of a
flag being signed by your club or Organisation!
All signed flags will be displayed in the England Women’s Squad
Hotel in Finland during their stay for the UEFA Women’s 2009 Finals this
summer!! Who knows, Kelly Smith may be reading your club’s good luck
message before she steps on the coach to face Italy on the August 25!
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Belles on Fire
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Dereham Wanderers FC hosted their first tournament at the weekend.
Dereham Wanderers U10 Girls finished second in the league stages and
went on to play Mulbarton in the final after losing 2-0 to them in the
league stages.
It was an evenly-matched game but Mulbarton had been on fire
throughout the tournament and deserved their 1-0 win.
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League Cup Review
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The Belles travelled to sunny Talbot Park Hempnall for the U10 end of season league cup.
Although all the Belles played very well in all matches they were unable to bring the trophy home.
Some excellent play against very good sides and certainly showed great spirit to a excellent day to which the Management cannot wait till next season where we are certain the Belles will once again entertain and make excellent progress in the U11 league.
RESULTS
Belles 0 Dereham Wanderers 0
Belles 0 Sprowston Girls 1
Belles 0 Norwich City Girls 0
Waveney Girls 1 Belles 1
Firside 0 Belles 0
Gorleston Rangers 3 Belles 0
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Tournament Review
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With all the Belles available for the home 6 a side tournament the
squad was lucky enough to enter two teams (1x the lionesses 1x vixens)
While the vixens were up against some excellent teams and showed
super determination throughout some difficult matches they were unlucky
within their group and unfortunately had too leave early from the
competition.
Where the lionesses produced three excellent results against teams
within their group (who had beaten them constantly throughout the
season) and secured their place into the semi final against Dereham,
with a hard fought match the Belles took the Dereham team into extra
time and then golden goal and unluckily lost 1-0 (did that ball cross
the line????)
Well done to all the Belles for a excellent day and all your work
rate TOP CLASS.
Thanks Mum's & Dad's (Lewis & Jordon) for all your help (and with
the gazebo!!!) Warm welcome to Joanna,Lydia & Jenna to the U10 Belles
see you all training on 30th May 10am.
(Only 67 tea towels left)
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Dates for your diary
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Dates TBA after above
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July 12th Firside tournament (TBA)
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August 22nd Waveney tournament (time TBA & players 1x team to be
entered £2.00 required per child "7 a side" 9 players required)
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