04/05/2026
A roundup from this weekend’s games as the season begins to wind down and tournament season gets underway. A big congratulations to our U9 Eagles for reaching the semi-finals at the Wimborne tournament after a dramatic penalty shootout! Well done to all our players for their efforts this weekend! 👏🏼
🐲 U9 Eagles
Eagles are purring, the talons are out and we are spreading our wings!!
5 of the best against a Braishfield team we have got to know over the years and who can certainly move the ball well.
The first quarter was tight, Eagles on top but just couldnt make the most of chances being created, we reassured the boys to keep up their intesity and to keep communicating and they would get their rewards.
Sure enough the rest of the game fell into a pattern of Eagles control.
Defensiviely we were solid, calm and found our targets with most of our passes.
Our midfield worked so hard in and out of possesion, we lost count of the number of interceptions which won us the ball back.
Our wingers kept pressure on and continually moved the ball forward and up front our constant movement made space for everyone else to run into.
Our goals included Fraser opening his account for the season...finishing cooly from a move down the right.
Bailey scoring a bit of a worldy from distance.
Mason getting his reward for hard running and and technical finish from close range.
The most pleasing goal was scored by Theo stretching his legs through the middle to finishing a perfect cut back from the left this was made by a lightning counter attack involving numerous passes and forward thinking.
A result today made from pack pressing, relaxing on the ball and trusting each other; as well as individual confidence and endless ability.
Be proud today Eagles this morning was sensational and everything we could have asked for....truly the reason we put the effort in as coaches.
Let's keep the momentum rolling for tomorrow as the tournement season begins!
Hardest part of today was thinking about player of the match. Each and every player stepped up, ran their hearts out and put in a performance above and beyond previous weeks!
Ultimately we recognise Theo for his alrounder performace, solid at the back, winning personal battles, making incisive passes and finishing like a pro for his goal.
Goals
🥅 Bailey x 2
🥅 Fraser
🥅 Mason
🥅 Theo
🏆 POM - Theo
🐲 U9 Thunders
⚡ Thunders U9 Match Report: A Thrilling Contest Against Upper Clatford! ⚡
The Match Overview
What a fantastic display of football from the boys yesterday! We went head-to-head in a brilliant battle against Upper Clatford. The first two quarters were a wonderfully close, end-to-end contest where the boys matched their opponents every step of the way. While Upper Clatford started to gain momentum in the final two quarters, it provided exactly the kind of tough, competitive test that helps our young players grow and build resilience. Most importantly, the boys never stopped giving it their all.
Embracing New Challenges
Going into yesterday's game, we decided to shake things up and challenge the boys by rotating a lot of them into brand-new positions. Stepping out of their comfort zones is how they improve, and they handled it brilliantly! As coaches, we learned a tremendous amount about the incredible versatility in this squad, and we hope this gave the players a much deeper awareness and appreciation of the different roles across the pitch.
Executing the Game Plan
Our core objectives for the match were simple: put in the hard work, apply high pressure, and play some fast, flowing football. Despite the shift in momentum later in the game, the team completely delivered on these goals, earning themselves a massive gold star! It is incredibly rewarding to see our quick passing game really starting to click into place. The boys are looking up, moving the ball beautifully, and showing fantastic teamwork.
🏆 Player of the Match
A massive congratulations to Jackson, who takes home this week's Player of the Match! His work rate was absolutely phenomenal. His grueling, non-stop effort and determination across the pitch set the standard for the team yesterday. An incredibly well-deserved award—great job, Jackson!
Up the Thunders! We couldn't be prouder of the effort and the lessons learned this weekend.
🐲 Flames
Clarendon are always a tough side to play against and today unfortunately the Flames goal drought continued.
The girls did make plenty of chances however with Morgan, Leila and Aria all coming close to scoring.
Special mentions to Leila, Morgan and Sarah today for their persistent work rate.
Thanks to Ella for being our Ref again today
Player of the week went to Aria for working hard, making several great runs and some great passing and crossing.
🐲 Hawks U12 Girls
Hawks U12 Girls vs Fordingbridge Turks U13 Girls – Match Report
Coming off the highs of lifting the Plate Final last week, we knew this fixture would be as much about mindset as ability. The SP6 derby is always a tough one – and with many of the girls knowing each other from school, there’s never an inch given.
We started the game slowly and were quickly punished, going two goals down. We struggled early on to deal with the long ball from their keeper and the physical presence of their number 10, which made it a difficult opening spell. Credit to the girls though – heads never dropped.
At the back, Millicent, Emilia, Jaz and Megan began to work out how to manage the threat, while Elodie was excellent throughout with safe hands and strong kicking. That solid foundation allowed us to grow into the game. Emily, Rose and Evelyn started driving hard at the opposition defence, and it was Rose who struck first for the Hawks with a superb long-range effort to make it 2–1.
Momentum began to swing our way and before long we were level. Bethany finished from a tight angle, the ball just creeping over the line – a goal that summed up her work rate.
At half-time the message was simple: keep going and keep playing football. The response was excellent. The defence was outstanding in the second half — organised, composed and determined. Millcient, Emilia, Jaz and Megan were dominant, winning challenges early and cutting off attacks before they could develop, while Elodie continued to command her area calmly. This allowed the team to push higher up the pitch and play with confidence.
With that platform, the midfield trio of Bethany, Chopper and Indie controlled the tempo, while Mila, Ava and Isla made constant darting runs that stretched the defence.
The moment of the game arrived with Rose again at the heart of it – driving run, powerful shot, and a brilliant save from the keeper. But Mila reacted quickest, and from an acute angle absolutely thumped the ball into the roof of the net. Cue wild celebrations from the whole Hawks team.
That goal allowed the girls to relax and express themselves, and the football that followed was excellent. Isla calmly finished after a perfectly weighted through ball from Bethany. Evelyn then produced a solo run from inside her own half, beating four players before scoring a fantastic goal. To round it off, Bethany met a throw-in on the half-volley (Van Basten esque) and smashed it into the net to complete a brilliant comeback.
An outstanding performance full of resilience, teamwork and quality football. This result puts the Hawks U12 Girls in a very strong league position with 11 played and 8 wins, and more importantly shows just how far they’ve come as a team.
Goal scorers:
Bethany x2
Rose
Mila
Evelyn
Isla
🏆 Opposition Girl of the Game: Mila
🏆 Coaches’ Girl of the Game: Megan
A terrific effort from everyone involved. 💙⚽
🐲 U9 Eagles Wimborne tournament
First weekend of May ......let tournament season begin!!! Wimborne!
It was a rollercoaster of emotions today.
Group stages.
We started so brightly. The Eagles won 3, and lost 1 meaning our last game in the group stage was a winner takes all match v Sturminster. It ended 2 2, meaning that ourselves and Sturminster were on the same points, same goal difference, same goals scored and same goals conceded! The decider......penalties.
We won the penalties 3 - 2 in sudden death! Toby saved one and Theo put away the deciding pen!
Semi finals.....v Parley
A battle, played with heart and desire. Our shots just didnt go in and Parley nicked one with about 3 minutes to go. We tried, but the equaliser didnt come.
We are super proud of the boys. They never give up and play some great football too!
Goals
Fraser ⚽️
Theo ⚽️
Bailey ⚽️
Jack ⚽️
Bertie E⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
