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Reserves Back To Winning Ways

afclpapakuz — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:07:15 +0000

The reserves notched up a comfortable win to keep their chances of a promotion alive.

A 5-0 home win over Warbreck Reserves saw them keep in the hunt for a top three finish. James Hooper notched a brace while Lee Goulding, James Allen and Carl McParland all chipped in with a goal apiece. Currently in sixth, the reserves are five points off third and nine off the top spot but do have three games in hand.

February sees the reserves in three different cup competitions. Next week it’s BRNESC in the second round of the George Mahon Cup while the following week sees them in the semi final of the Liverpool County FA Junior Cup where they’ll face Penlake. The two Saturdays after that is taken up with Lord Wavertree Cup action as they firstly take on Park Brow and then K.C.F.C. in the group stages.

Wins for Youth and Ladies, Draw for Reserves

afclpapakuz — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:20:27 +0000

The Youth team maintained top spot at the weekend and AFC Liverpool Ladies secured a good away win while the reserves couldn’t make it two wins on the bounce against Eli Lilly.

Playing the same opponents for the second week running, the reserves couldn’t match the previous 5-2 cup win as both teams shared the spoils in this league fixture. Joe Bennett gave the Reds the lead from the spot, his sixth of the season, but Eli Lilly grabbed a point through Joe Kelly. Next Saturday they take on Warbreck Reserves.

On Sunday, the youth team were in the goals, winning 7-3 against The Famous Grapes, Andrew Sweeney grabbing himself four goals and Adam Waterhouse claiming a brace. They remain three points clear at the top but second placed Kirkstall, who have three games in hand, kept on the pressure with a remarkable result. Joe Jennings scored seven as his side won 17-1 against Woolton Wanderers.

AFC Liverpool Ladies responded well to the defeat last time out as they secured a narrow 1-0 away against Liverpool Feds Reserves. It’s a result that moves them level on points with Winsford and opens up a seven point gap between them and third bottom Manchester Stingers.

U-18’s Back on Top; Reserves & Ladies Lose

afclpapakuz — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:59:24 +0000

AFC Liverpool Under 18’s had a successful return to action but the reserves and AFC Liverpool Ladies both start the year with a defeat.

A solitary goal courtesy of Matthew Murphy five minutes from time gave the Under 18’s a narrow win against Aintree Vipers on Sunday, and this result, coupled with a defeat for the Famous Grapes sent AFC Liverpool back to the top of the Liverpool County Premier League Youth Division. It was their eighth win of the season and sends them two points clear at the top.

The reserves went down 2-0 away to top of the table Allerton. It’s a result that leaves them in mid table though with four games in hand on the leaders, they could still draw level on points with Saturday’s opponents.

AFC Liverpool Ladies tool a trip up the East Lancs Road to face second placed City of Manchester but suffered their worst defeat of the season, going down 8-1. The Ladies will look to put that result behind them next week as they take on bottom of the table Glossop North End.

Reserves, U-18’s and Ladies All Win

afclpapakuz — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:13:35 +0000

There were good away wins for both the reserves and AFC Liverpool Ladies while a positive result for the Under 18’s sent them top of the league.

In the Liverpool County Premier League Division Two, AFC Liverpool reserves won 3-1 away to K.C.F.C. with two goals from Joe Bennett, taking his tally to five for the season, and one from Shaun Harris. It’s a result that extends their unbeaten run in all competitions to eight games and sees them fifth in the league, three points behind the leaders Allerton but with two games in hand.

AFC Liverpool Ladies travelled to Winsford on Sunday and they came away with a 1-0 victory. The results solidifies their position in ninth place, pulling them away from the bottom three and into contention for a mid table spot.

The Under 18’s climbed to the top of the Liverpool County Premier League Sunday Youth Division with a 3-1 home win over Houldings. Strikes from George Ferguson, Adam Jones and Adam Woodhouse moved them two points clear at the top as the team made it five wins on the bounce.

Reserves and Ladies Win, U-18’s Go Out of Cup

afclpapakuz — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:35:30 +0000

The reserves scored four while AFC Liverpool Ladies recorded a good away win but the Under 18’s went down by two goals to nil.

For the second week running the reserves were competing in the Liverpool County Saturday Junior Cup and this weekend they had a 4-2 away win over St Michaels DH FC. Goals from Lee Goulding and Joe Bennett plus two from John Goulding booked the reserves a place in the quarter finals.

The Under 18’s were also in cup action in the Liverpool County FA Youth Cup but they went down 0-2 away to Pex Hill.

AFC Liverpool ladies recorded their second win of the season with a 2-1 scoreline away to Mossley Hill Reserves, a result that moves them one place up in the table to ninth in the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South.

Wins For Reserves and U-18’s, Defeat For Ladies

afclpapakuz — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:06:44 +0000

AFC Liverpool reserves cup run continued and the Under 18’s maintained their place at the top of the table while AFC Liverpool Ladies went down by a solitary goal.

Away to York FC, Lee Goulding’s goal sent the Reserves through to the third round of the Liverpool County FA Saturday Junior Cup where they will face St Michaels DHFC this coming Saturday.

A hat-trick from George Ferguson was enough for the Under 18’s to maintain their three point lead at the top of the Liverpool County Sunday Youth Division as they beat Warners Boys 3-1.

AFC Liverpool Ladies remain in tenth after going down 1-0 away to Manchester University.

Reserves Draw, U-18’s Win

afclpapakuz — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:00:56 +0000

AFC Liverpool reserves were held to a 3-3 draw by Kingsley United on Saturday while the Under 18’s had a 3-1 away win at Houldings on Sunday.

Goals by Lee Goulding, Jamie Higgs and Jamie Atherton keeps the reserves in fifth place in Division Two of the Liverpool County Premier League while the Under 18’s move up into second place in the Sunday Youth Division.

AFC Liverpool Res v Atherton LR Res – Match Report

karlos — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:06:50 +0000

After two challenging away fixtures to open the season, it was good to get to play at home, at the Reserve team HQ, Formby FC. The Chairman and Staff at Formby FC should be commended for the work that has been done to improve the stadium, since the end of last season. The pitch, in particular, is looking in a first class condition and our players were relishing the opportunity to go out and play on it.

This weeks team sheet, showed three changes to the one that started at Colne. Dean Jones and Danny Lyons returned to the starting line up, Brodie Kearns stepped off the subs bench, for his first full start. Jon Daly and John Higham were included in the squad for the first time this season.

The game started as brightly, as both teams probed and pressed, trying to find an early advantage. However, it was AFC Liverpool who were quickest into their stride. In the first quarter of the half, we constructed several moves, which involved a series of intricate passes to release both Giwa and Opare to run free into our opponents area. On each occasion they were foiled by some fine saves from Pearson, the Atherton keeper.

On 23 mins we got the goal our early work deserved. An early ball by Judge, released Opare away down the right, his pace took him away from the Atherton left back, and a quality cross fell invitingly to Lanre Giwa, for him to lash into the net, before the keeper could reach it.

The goal increased our ever growing confidence and all the AFC players looked like they wanted to put on a show for the supporters who’d kindly come over to watch the match, in glorious sunshine. As the game went on we were finding more space out wide and Kearns in particular, was starting to cause the Atherton defence problems. Despite this though, the Atherton players had other ideas and to their credit they continued to press for an equalizer. Our defence held firm and it was a great interception by Murphy, that led to our 2nd goal on 43 min’s. Conor Murphy took the ball from the Atherton striker, Smith, and made a simple pass to Kev McEllin. His first pass into Giwa rebounded back, but McEllin’s awareness spotted a good forward run by his midfield partner Wes Farrington. He run into the box, drew the keeper and slipped the ball into the net, for his first goal for the Club

HT AFC Liverpool Res 2 Atherton LR Res 0

The 2nd half began, as we finished the 1st. The range of passing, movement and general build up play was excellent at times. Once again the Atherton keeper denied our players the chance to increase the lead, on several occasions.

On the hour mark though, our pressure told. Charlie Opare, made it 3-0 as he scored, right in front of goal, after a great run by Kearns. After this goal we saw the introduction of John Higham to the action, giving him his debut for the Club. On 66 mins, Brodie Kearns then made it 4-0, another determined run and shot, gave Kearns a thoroughly deserved goal. Charlie Opare quickly added a 5th goal, his second of the day, with an opportunist strike on 70 mins. At this point Orme and Daly came on to freshen up the team. Conditions were extremely hot and the effort the players had put in, must have left them feeling drained.

On 73 mins, Atherton LR grabbed a consolation goal. The lively striker, Matt Smith, broke free and cooly converted, after a well timed run.

AFC Liverpool were not finished, or should that be Brodie Kearns wasn’t. On 90 mins, the young man scored the goal of the game. With the match drawing to a conclusion, he picked the ball up just inside his own half and started on a run which took him past 4 Atherton players, twisting and turning left and right, he surged into the box, went around the advancing keeper and passed the ball into the goal. Despite the best efforts of one of the defenders, he couldn’t prevent the ball crossing the line. For those of you old enough to remember, imagine the Maradona goal against England at the 1986 World Cup , the one after, the “Hand of God”, it was as special as that. That goal was enough to give the Reserves, their biggest winning margin to date.

FT AFC Liverpool Res 6 (Giwa, Farrington, Opare 2, Kearns 2) Atherton LR Res 1

After the game, John Moran AFC Liverpool Reserve Manager said ” Full credit to Chris and the Atherton Players, their morning started badly, but despite that, they’ve come over and give it a real go, trying to play the game in the right manner”. Moran went on ” I’d also like to thank John Leech, today’s Referee for the way he handled the game today. In my opinion, he’s one of the best around, a real Football Character, I wish their were a few more like him on the circuit”. The Reserve Manager went on to add ” I’ve been delighted with the start the players have made to the season, but its only 3 games in and even tougher tests will emerge. As long as this group continue to work hard in training and more importantly, work hard for one another on match days, they’ll get their rewards. Today, we’ve converted our chances, something we’d failed to do in the previous games. I feel the main difference this year, from last, is that we have a strong squad of players with competition for places in all departments. Every player who gets a starting place, now has to perform, because good players are being left out!

Team, S Connolly, D Jones, J Smith, D Lyons (c), C Murphy, K McEllin (J Higham 65 mins), G Judge (J Daly 70mins), W Farrington, L Giwa, C Opare (I Orme 70 mins), B Kearns,

Sub unused S Mass (gk)

Opponents nominated, Man of the Match, Brodie Kearns

Colne Reserves v AFC Liverpool Reserves

karlos — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:50:47 +0000

On Saturday, the Reserves took one of their longest away trips of the season, to the Holt House Stadium, home of Colne FC. We arrived at the tidy, compact ground, placed deep in the picturesque setting of the Pendle Hills, full of confidence after last weeks result and performance. As with so many of the grounds in this part of East Lancashire, away teams are met with and have to quickly adapt to the obligatory slope, that accompanies pitches in the area.

Injuries and other commitments, forced 3 changes to last weeks starting line up. Dean Connolly continued at Centre half, after coming on a 2nd half substitute last week. Matt Williams and James Smith were also brought into the starting XI.

As with last week, the game started at a fast and frenetic pace. With the sides opting for different style of play, this led to an entertaining, fully committed opening to the game. Our challenge became harder as the first period progressed, not only were we kicking up hill, but the “Pendle Hills” unleashed a wind and rain storm, which meant for most of the time we struggled to get out of our own half. On one occasion, one of our defender’s clearance blew back over his head, in to the box, only to be safely collected by our keeper. It was a credit to our defence that they tried to keep playing football in such difficult and trying conditions. Inevitably though, under such pressure, we conceded a goal on the half hour mark, a smart finish by the Colne striker, after a fine piece of skill by the Colne Man of the Match, Tugay.

Going a goal behind seemed to harden our players resolve still further. A deft turn and pass by Matt Williams on 35 mins, released Ian Orme and the speedy striker broke away towards goal. Just as he was about to shoot, he was bundled over just outside the box, by the recovering defender. In the Refs opinion, despite the fact he was in on goal, we were not denied a goal scoring opportunity. He only awarded us a free kick, just out side the box. Matt Williams duly stepped up and curled a glorious right foot shot, around the 4 man wall, into the top right hand corner. To the surprise of our players and spectators the “goal” was ruled out, because an indirect free kick had been given. Several spectators commented the “indirect” signal had been given, only after the ball had hit the net !

Half time Colne Reserves 1 AFC Liverpool Reserves 0

The expression “ A game of two half’s” could have been devised for this game. Kicking with the wind at our back and down hill, we controlled the game for larger segments of the half. Despite this, we still had to guard against Colne’s effective, “Peter Crouch” style centre forward, who continued to press, as they tried to force the ball forward.

As the half progressed, the work we’d done in pre-season started to have an impact on the game and only some strong defensive play by Colne denied us, what would have been a deserved equalizer.

On 70 minutes, Brad Gregson came on for his second appearance for the Club, this meant we opted for a 4-3-3 formation. The effect of the extra striker and extra space for our midfield three, immediately had the desired impact on the game. Even more crosses and shots were fired in at the Colne goal and their keeper produced a number of quality saves to once again deny us a goal.

However, on 80 minutes we got the goal our play had deserved and what a goal it was ! Matt Williams received a square from Kevin McEllin about 40 yards out from goal, he tricked two Colne players with a drop of his shoulder, took the ball another two steps forward and unleashed an unstoppable left foot shot from 25 yards out, a great strike.

Brodie Kearns, was introduced immediately after the goal, making his debut for AFC Liverpool Reserves and was quickly in the action. Corner after corner, crosses and shots were fired in at the Colne goal as we tried to find a winner, but Colne held firm and in the end we had to settle for a draw.

After the game, John Moran, AFC Liverpool’s Reserve team manager said ” I would like to thank the Officials from Colne for their complimentary comments on how our young players approach the game and the style in which they get the ball down, pass and play. I would also like to thank the Staff at Colne for the help and hospitality during our visit, we look forward to seeing them again, later in the season”

Colne FC Reserves 1 AFC Liverpool 1 (Matt Williams)

Team:- S Connolly, G Judge, J Smith, D Connolly, C Murphy, C Opare, M Williams (capt), K McEllin, W Farrington (B Gregson 70 mins), L Giwa, I Orme (B Kearns 82 mins)

Subs unused C Hawes, S Mass (gk)

Opponents nominated, Man of the Match, Conor Murphy

Reserves: AFC Liverpool 5 Cheadle 1

karlos — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:16:47 +0000

AFC Liverpool Reserves beat Cheadle Town Reserves 5-1 today, despite two regulars, Kangana and Olsen, travelling with the first team.

The back four did their job very well, captained by Philip Ojapah. Ryan Wignall, back from suspension today, showed why he is normally in the first team, with an outstanding display down the wing.

The Reds managed to outplay their opponents. Matty Cushion was in fine form scoring twice and showing some fine showboating skills. Wignall, Ormesher, and Opare were the other goalscorers.

A special mention is deserved too for young keeper Sam Mass in the Liverpool goal, who was outstanding. He made some very good saves but in particular, he made a breathtaking save, tipping it over the bar with astonishing agility.

Lineup: Mass, P.Ojapah (c), C.K. Rimmer, Connolly, Jones, D.Ojapah, Wignall, M. Cushion, C. Rimmer, Opare, Ormesher.