Crusaders VS Alvechurch Lions

13.9.09. Score 1-1. League Match.

The first game of the season saw a new look Lions. As we had a new player in big Jaimie Lucas. With Thomas Mc Fall moving over to the under 9s team. A loss for us but a great gain for phil's team. We wish you all the best Tom.

The first game saw our players ready for the new challenge of bigger pitches and longer games. The game started at a fast pace. Both sides attacking form the off. A great attacking midfield saw us go 1-0 up. A solid defence ment we held the 1-0 lead going in at half time. The second half started the same with Crusaders keen to get the goal back. But the Lions held on trying to increase their lead. But a good move by Crusaders saw them equallizer just before full time.

A GREAT PERFORMANCE FROM ALL THE TEAM.

WELL DONE.

S.P.O.M.  Jaime Evans.  M.P.O.M. Jaime Lucas.

Alvechurch Lions VS Headless Cross.

20.9.09. Score 0-6. Open cup match.

Our first cup game saw a different team turn up from the one the week before. We got off to a slow start not attacking or closing down the opposition. There was alot of our players chasing the ball. We did not keep our shape in midfield. This ment our defence were working overtime. As a good Headless Cross side piled on the pressure scoring 3 goals before half time.

The second half started in the same way. With our heads down and out of shape. Our defence at this point was playing really well. But with Headless Cross looking for the win they got another 3 goals. A good performance from our defence and goalie. But a poor performance form our midfield.

NOT A GOOD PERFORMANCE AS A TEAM.

S.P.O.M. Jake Green.  M.P.O.M. Ethan.

Bromford Lions B VS Alvechurch Lions.

27.9.09. Score 1-4. League.

Our second league match saw the Lions return to the form we can play to. Having lost our midfield player Bailey hopefully only tempoary. After our last match and defeat we came back with a vengance. From the first whistle our midfield were challenging for the ball and winning tackles. This saw us take an early lead with a great finish by Louis. Our team spirit was back, Some quick runs down the wing by Ethan and a great shot produced our second goal to lead at half time 2-0.

The second half brought just the same with all the midfield players trying to score goals. We were putting more & more pressure on them and we were rewarded with 2 more goals 1 from Jake & 1 from Ethan. With James and Joe desperate to score. When Bromford did attack it was quickly dealt with by our oustanding defence and goalkeeper, Who inturn had an exellent match.

WELL DONE THE LIONS. AN OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE.

S.P.O.M. Jake Green.  M.P.O.M. Louis.

Alvechurch Lions VS Pheonix United B

4.10.09. Score 1-3. League.

Our third league match saw us without one of our key defenders Oliver Marsh. With Olie also moving over to Phil's team.Good luck and best wishes from all the team. 

The match got off to a terrific pace, with Pheonix being in good form it was going to be hard to score a goal but with about 10 minutes gone we scored with a great goal from Jake. With more pressure from the Lions we should have had another 2 goals before half time this would of made a huge difference to the match.Our defence were as solid as a rock and some terrific saves from Oliver Race kept the score down.

The second half saw Pheonix keen to get a goal back and with us going to deep from our goal kicks they were quick to punish us with 2 quick goals. A re-group saw us come back into the match with some quick runs down the wings by Ethan putting balls into the box creating goal chances for our forwards. But a quick break form Pheonix and another goal.

A GREAT PERFOMANCE WELL DONE LIONS>

S.P.O.M. Ethan. M.P.O.M. Oliver Race.

Headless Cross VS Alvechurch Lions.

18.10.09. Score 5-1. League cup Shield.

Our first league shield match, saw us playing Headless Cross again. This time we were hoping for a better performance & result than our previous enconter. But with us only having 7 players for this match it was going to be tough. But the players started brilliantly. With Ethan acting as standing goalkeeper, we came out attacking from the start putting pressure on their defence and we were rewarded with a goal by Joe. More pressure followed with chances just missing. All the play was ours for 23mins. But a handball gave a penaltyand they scored. One minute later they had a second.

The second half saw a slightly tired team come out after conceeding 2 very late goals. But the Lions battled on with a few more missed chances. Unable to make any substitutions the pace of the match was taking its toll. our solid defence was taking alot of breaking down, With some excellent saves by Ethan the pressure was to much with another 3 goals towards the end it was just to much.

AN EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE FORM ALL WELL DONE. (ALSO THEIR WAS HIGH PRAISE FROM THE MANAGER & PARENTS TO OUR PLYERS)

S.P.O.M. James. M.P.O.M. Joe.

Santiago Colts VS Alvechurch Lions.

25.10.09. Score 2-2. League.

With a big welcome back to Bailey from all the players, parents and management. It was also a time to show off our new kit complete with new sponsership from JOHN BELL OF BELL STEELS & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES. A BIG THANK YOU FROM US. After having a tough last match it was important for the players to get off to a good start and they did just that. Our midfielders were challenging their goal keeper. A few of our shots just missing. With our defence pushing forwards also trying to get in on the action. A goal soon came from Bailey on his return just before half time.

The second half saw us pick up from where we left off with the Lions playing some great football. But a lapse in concentration in defence saw a goal from Santiago. Up till then we had most of the play.But not long after saw Jake score a goal for the Lions.  With us ahead again we looked comfortable for a win. Our defence and goalkeeper holding off any attacks. But with 1 minute left another dreaded hand ball gave them a free kick. It was a goal mouth scamble and santiago scoring to earn a draw.

A GREAT EFFORT FROM THE LIONS PLAYING EXCELLENT FOOTBALL. WELL DONE.

S.P.O.M. Bailey. M.P.O.M. Ethan.