Junior Results - 28 January 2007

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Ossett Town Under 11’s - Huddersfield League CUP

Dalton Dynamoes 3 v 2 Ossett Town (After Extra Time)

Scorers: Preston (2)

Player of the Match: The Whole Team

On a gusty day at Rawthorpe, Dalton Dynamoes played host to visitors Ossett Town in the second round of the cup. Town appeared half a sleep when in the second minute the pacey and skillful midfielder from Dalton beat the Town defence on the right and put in a beautiful cross for the Dalton striker to hit home into an empty net. Town gasped and didn't know what had hit them, but soon realised the Dalton no 19 midfielder was something special and needed to be watched carefully, which thankfully Town did achieve for the rest of the game.

With the wind behind their backs, Town took control of this game and whilst it wasn't the prettiest of football it was certainly penetrating stuff and with the Dalton defence and keeper not looking entirely comfortable, Potter, Scott, Awad, Preston, Hartshone and co pressed forward with real purpose and endeavour, supported by captain marvel White in midfield.
Town won a quick succession of corners and with Scott knocking in good crosses Town looked as though they could get the equaliser but on each attempt the Dalton defence desperately got the ball clear.

Soon after, Potter ran into the box to receive a good ball from midfield and was seemingly floored by the keeper inside the area. The referee agreed with the foul and duly booked the offending Dalton player and as Carney was calming waiting to take the resultant penalty, the referee awarded a free-kick just outside the area on the right hand side, much to the annoyance of the Town players and supporters.

Up stepped Scott with his dependable left foot and knocked the ball high and into the box. Hartshone rose above the defence and headed it down into the crowded goal area, upon which there was a goal mouth scramble with Preston getting the final touch to get the deserved equaliser.

Town's spirits were now up and they continued to attack the Dalton goal with the Dynamoes rarely passing the half way line, although when they did, the commanding defence of Sheen, Carney, Hall and Briggs were on hand to sniff out the rare Dalton opportunities. When on one occasion the Dalton attack beat the Town defence, keeper Dann was in outstanding form and on one occasion he raced out bravely to rescue what would have been a near certain goal.

Town secured another glut of corners and with another fine cross from Scott, another goalmouth scramble pursued, and another claimed goal from striker Preston.

Half Time: Dalton Dynamoes 1 v 2 Ossett Town

In the second half, Town would have to battle as Dalton now had the assistance of the wind. And whilst for long periods Dalton were camped out in the Town defensive area, the awesome defence did their job ably supported by an outstanding midfield, with the tenacious Lonsdale in cracking form. Whilst the Town supporters held their breath at times, the players were outstanding and stuck to their job of clearing the ball trying to seek out lone-striker Rogers. On the occasions they found Rogers, and with good control of the ball, Rogers opened up the attack with some neat passes down the left for Horsfall to chase. About half way through the second half, the superb Lonsdale innocently cleared the ball, but to everyone's surprise the ref blew his whistle and pointed to the spot. Dalton equalised from the resultant penalty. Town continued to battle and work hard and in the last ten minutes looked more likely to score than their rivals Dalton.

Full Time: Dalton Dynamoes 2 v 2 Ossett Town

Now with 20 minutes of extra time to play for, Town had to maintain their stamina and for the whole of the period they looked the strongest team. With the wind in their sails, they came close and Potter was denied yet another penalty when he was floored in the penalty area having both of his feet taken away. In the second period of extra time, Dalton again pressurised but had no answer to the battling and tenacious tackling of the Town team. With ten seconds to go and with the Town manager just starting to think about his penalty takers, Dalton hit a weak shot toward goal. As the ball came toward centre back Carney and the keeper Dann, it got a bad bounce to confuse the two and roll into the net for one of the most unfortunate goals you will ever see.

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Ossett Town Juniors Under Sevens Match Reports

Tingley vs Ossett Town 29/1/07

The Lions

Finney’s Corner

Tingley 0 - Lions 7

Somewhere in Tingley there is a corner of grass that will be forever Finney’s corner. Liam Finney in the second half made the right corner of the Tingley half his own, crossing, taking corners and taking on the defence. He opened the scoring in the first half from close range and the Lions never looked back.

The first half started at a roaring pace, at least as fast as the strong wind. Liam Taylor, new to goalkeeping assured his team mates with a safe pair of hands and at the other end the Lions’ momentum nearly paid off several times as Thomas Coe executed excellent wing play and the shots from Sam Allen, Ella Walker and Thomas McGee confirmed Ossett’s intentions. The Tingley goal went on the ropes with punching shots into the breadbin, Coe with a left, McGee with a right, Coe with a left, McGee with a right. The dead ball line, saving Tingley.

Eventually, the ball lined itself up for a left foot strike by the defender, Geraint Evans, which sailed into the Tingley net .

Playing into the wind in the second half, Ossett maintained their pressure with Geraint Evans and Thomas Coe doubling the Lions score early on. As the Finney flag was planted firmly into the famous corner, Liam Hitchthingy ran through the middle of the Tingley defence showing good feet, strength and determination which landed two goals for himself and the team, his first of the season. Geraint Evans followed the Hitchthingy route to round off his hat-trick.

There were solid performances from Elliot Hewitt and Sam Allen in defence with some great tackling and passing out to the midfield and forwards. They managed to snuff out the Tingley fightback mid-way through the second half.

Man of the match was Geraint Evans


The Tigers

A Bathyscaphe in Tingley?

Tingley 8 - Tigers 1

Oliver Spencer ran his heart out and socks off as he took the game to Tingley at every opportunity. His efforts earned him the man of the match.

Ossett were under immediate pressure and succumbed to an early goal. Nevertheless, the Tigers kept at it with Oliver Spencer making the hard yards and creating problems for the Tingley defence. Connor Ryan emulating Oliver, broke through the middle and released a perfect ball for Matthew Rogers to run onto. Matthew faced a quickly massing defence but managed to squeeze a dribbler through the flailing legs of the Tingley players.


Scott Ranking and Lloyd Rodgers laid on some great balls for the Tigers to run onto resulting in corners for the Ossett side.

The second half saw more Tigers defending as Tingley went up a gear. An early Tingley goal looked ominous for the Tigers. William Hall and Sean Owram did well on several occasions managing to take the sting out of the Tingley attacks protecting their goal area. Jacob Merrick had another brave game, diving at the Tingley attackers’ feet and winning the ball on several occasions.

The Tingley pressure was crushing and all that could save Ossett was a bathyscaphe of a performance. Unfortunately, Tingley demonstrated how to successfully play football on the break and were emphatic in their approach.


Man of the match was Oliver Spencer

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Ossett Town U11’s – Garforth League
Ossett Town 2(1) – Pudsey Juniors 2(0), 28th January 2007. KO 10.30.
Ossett Scorers: Walsh(2)
Ossett MoM: Wright

Ossett Halt Farsley Run


With Ossett awarded two hand-ball decisions in the opening minutes, the second of which resulting in a penalty, the home side must have thought it was going to be their day against a previously rampant and un-defeated Farsley side. In fact, going into this game Farsley had actually won all their nine games, scoring 45 goals and conceding just 9 in the process. So as Walsh stepped up and calmly slammed the penalty down the middle and put Town 1-0 ahead, the visitors were put on the back foot and, as it transpired, pretty much remained there until half time.

The desperate weather made it difficult for both sides to play as the wind gusted around causing mistakes and creating chances for both sides. But, perhaps buoyed by their early goal, it was Ossett who seemed to cope best and they quickly got hold of the game; quickest to close down, keenest to get to the ball and the most effective in tackling and winning possession. The first half was one of almost complete Ossett control, punctuated with only the occasional Farsley counter-attack.

Farsley’s clearest chance came midway through the half as their right-winger unleashed a ferocious shot and forced a good one-handed, diving save from keeper Campbell, which Ruane then mopped up and totally cleared the danger.

But it was Ossett who caused the most problems. Daniel had a fine performance, zipping here, there and everywhere, winning the ball and passing superbly. Only good saves from the Farsley keeper prevented him from twice getting on the score sheet himself.

And then came a first dubious honour of the season as Cundall picked up yellow card; a result perhaps more of the theatrics of the up-ended Farsley player than any malicious intent in the tackle. Cundall played well all game and although sometimes firm in the tackle, he is not a dirty player. It was therefore a surprise to see his name go in the book for a tackle which was no better or worse than many others in the game.

The first half ended with the ball in the air from another Ruane headed clearance and Town must have gone in happy with their performance and at keeping such a good side at bay,

Farsley came out into the second half obviously fired up and determined not lose their 100% record and they immediately started putting Ossett to the test with attack after attack. Within five minutes they had equalised from a break down the left and good shot across goal. Town seemed incapable of clearing their lines and as the game progressed it would have been more as had the final shot not invariably been fired straight into Campbell’s arms.

But then Ossett seemed to rally a little and up stepped Turfrey, competent but reasonably quiet in the first half, to now run riot in the second. Strong and pacey on the left he was the most effective at releasing the pressure on the Ossett defence and the one who caused Farsley the most problems. Having once or twice given the Farsley right back a torrid time, his efforts finally paid off - leaving the defence in his wake and sending over a wicked cross which the keeper could only parry, and onto which the lurking Walsh pounced. 2-1 to Ossett.

That goal did not deflate Farsley. Far from it. Instead it spurred them on further, and they were quickly rewarded with a potentially controversial equaliser. As the ball was knocked through to the three waiting Farsley attackers there was a suggestion of off-side and the Ossett defence hesitated just long enough to make the resulting goal easy and unchallenged.

The scoring ended there, but the game didn’t. As the final minutes disappeared, Ossett pushed and pushed for that elusive winner. Turfrey narrowly shot wide at the end of another breath-taking run down the left and right at the end Daniel burst through from midfield on the right and hit a wild shot through the keeper’s hands only to be headed clear of the line. The final whistle went with play in progress much as if had done in the first half; with Ruane mid-defensive clearance; this time a tackle…

Farsley will have gone away from this game disappointed. In fact they should feel lucky, because Ossett were brilliant today and deserved all three points. The back four of Stead, Ruane, Fox and Wright worked tirelessy and kept Farsley mostly at bay in difficult playing conditions; Wright in particular kept things together at the back and thoroughly deserved his man of the match award. The midfield and attack competed effectively and, in the first half in particular, showed some real grit and determination. Of these six, Sykes also deserves a mention for his cool head and seemingly superior ability to master the weather condition, quickly getting the ball down under control and using it intelligently.

An enjoyable game and a good result. Well done boys.

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Ossett Town Juniors – Under 10’s

Wortley V Ossett Town U10s

Ossett Town U10s visited Wortley in their first game this year.

The Rascals lost their match 3-0. Ross Peters had a good game but goalkeeper Tom Padgett was named Comet man of the match.

The Rogues also lost their match 5-1.they played some excellent football in the first half but couldn't capitalise on it.Ossetts only goal was scored by Joe Fraser who was named Comet man of the match

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OSSETT TOWN JUNIORS UNDER 12s GARFORTH LEAGUE


Ossett Town under 12s picked up a well deserved three points, beating Farsley Celtic Juniors 3 – 1 at a blustery Springmill.

Towns scorers were Josh Kittrick (pen), Tom Smith and Harry Townend, all in the first half, with Farsley also netting their goal from the penalty spot in the first period.

Tom Smith picked up the player of the match award for a polished performance up front, showing some fine touches in very difficult conditions.

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CHARLES RICE JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE U15’s
LEAGUE CUP ROUND 1

CROFTON JUNIORS v OSSETT TOWN

Date: - 28th January 2007 Kick Off: - 1:00p.m.


Ossett Town progressed through to the second round of the League Cup after beating Crofton Juniors by 3 – 1 away from home. However, after taking an early lead and then controlling the game for the most part it took until the last few minutes before the result was secure.

Ossett took the lead inside the first minute with almost the first attack of the game, Josh Ellis carried the ball into the penalty box then crossed the ball to the far post where Ross Hardaker was on hand to volley in left footed.

Ossett came close to doubling the score after 4 minutes when Josh Ellis played a ball through the Crofton defence; Josh Hardy outpaced the centre backs but placed his shot just wide of goal.

Crofton had been on the back foot for the first 20 minutes or so but came more into the game as the half wore on and almost equalized after 25 minutes. When their initial attack broke down the loose ball was struck from distance against the Ossett crossbar and away to safety.

Half Time: - Crofton Juniors 0 v Ossett Town 1

Ossett continued to have the better of the game in the second half but were unable to extend their lead despite creating some good chances. After 44 minutes Ross Hardaker saw his shot squirm wide on the wind after being put through by Phil Williams, 5 minutes later Niall Wood turned a Hardaker cross goal wards from 6 yards, but saw it well saved by the Crofton goalie and after 58 minutes Josh Hardy dragged the ball wide of goal after being through one on one with the keeper.

At the other end Crofton had threatened when Carl Widdrington in the Ossett goal had to turn a shot out for a corner, and after 59 minutes did eventually equalize with a cool finish when their striker got in behind the Ossett defence.

Ossett finally made their superiority tell and secured the game with two goals in three minutes. Firstly after 67 minutes Josh Hardy produced a fine left foot strike across goal into the net and then after 70 minutes Ross Hardaker doubled his tally for the game when he scored a free kick from the edge of the penalty area.

Full Time: - Crofton Juniors 1 v Ossett Town 3

Man of the match for Ossett Town: - Georgie Tate

Goal scorers for Ossett Town: - Ross Hardaker (2), Josh Hardy

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Ossett Town Juniors – Under 12’s

Charles Rice League

Ossett Town 4 v 3 Crofton

Three first half strikes from midfield dynamo Josh McKeeman gave Ossett a 3 v 1 half time lead. The second half started with a superb driving run from the half way line into the penalty box from player of the match Sammy Walls who was fouled. A well taken penalty from Ben Parkinson put Ossett 4 v 1 up and well in command. A fantastic fight back from Crofton saw them score twice in quick succession but Ossett held on for a well deserved win.