S&L Juniors U12 Whites (JS) 26/27 - Sandhurst FC U11 Royals

Away match on grass, weather was overcast and still.

9-0 loss against the team top of the league at the moment with 4 wins from 4. The score was harsh as we did have some good spells.

3-2-1-2 formation seemed to work better, with 2 CDMs in front of the back 3. We'll definitely pursue this for upcoming games.

We seemed to be impacted by the same issues giving the oppo easy and many chances. Maintaining possession from the back (kicking and playing out), clearing the box and waiting for the ball to bounce before we take control of it (run through the ball to control!).

We heard the Oppo change formation to take advantage by filling the midfield, and they did. Of this, we need to exert similar pressure on their GKs for us to benefit from these mistakes.

There were some instances where we maybe should have passed, but like we say, someone has to be in a good spot and calling so it may not be down to the player on the ball.

Listening was notably better, we warmed up well and concentrated when the tactics/ change in formation was briefed. We also were respectful in the 1-minute silence for Remembrance Day, many thanks.

Even conceding 5 goals in the second half we definitely played the better football. We seemed tighter at the back, better at clearing the box, had some good passing spells and made some chances.

Let's keep our heads up and prepare for the next match. If we improve on the above we have no doubt results will improve.

For an uncountable number of great saves and superb behaviour Dexter is the well-earned Player of the Match. Josh was a very close second in excellent defence of the box and distribution of brilliant forward passes. Well done!