A week ago, Man City were preparing to take on European Champions Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in their final Champions League group match. Tonight they travel to the King Power Stadium to face Leicester City in the quarter finals of the Capital One Cup.
While this competition may be at the bottom of Manuel Pelligrini's priorities, it is certainly a winnable one, and they're expected to reach the semi-finals after being drawn against the only non Premier League side left in the competition.
But Leicester will give the billionaires a good test. They're currently third in the Championship and have only lost once at home this season in all competitions. Plus they've proven they can beat top flight opposition after overcoming Fulham in the last round.
This is the second game of a big week for Leicester. They started it off with a 1-1 draw at home to Burnley, while this weekend sees them take on league leaders Queens Park Rangers.
But given Man City's recent form, their 6-3 win against Premier League leaders Arsenal and victory in Germany, it would be the biggest shock of the season if Leicester won tonight.
Team news:
Leicester manager Nigel Pearson will be without strikers Chris Wood and Tom Hopper with hamstring and shin problems respectively, while Sean St Ledger remains out with a groin injury.
However, Jamie Vardy is available. The forward went off during Saturday's draw with Burnley with a foot injury but should play tonight.
The visitors will be without Sergio Aguero after he picked up a calf injury in their 6-3 win against Arsenal on Saturday and has been ruled out for a month. Defenders Micah Richards and Matija Nastasic are also sidelined with hamstring and calf problems respectively.
Pelligrini is likely to make numerous changes from their weekend victory over Arsenal, with Joe Hart likely to start in goal. Edin Dzeko, James Milner and Joleon Lescott are also set to be involved.
Likely line-ups:
Leicester: Schmeichel, De Laet, Morgan, Moore, Konchesky, Knockaert, James, Drinkwater, Dyer, Vardy, Nugent.
Man City: Hart, Zabaleta, Lescott, Boyata, Kolarov, Javi Garcia, Rodwell, Milner, Jesus Navas, Dzeko, Jovetic.
Odds: Leicester (11/2) Draw (4/1) Man City (2/5)
Edin Dzeko to score a hat-trick (14/1)
Man City to win 5-1 (33/1)
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Monday, 16 December 2013
Europa League Draw: Swans drawn against Napoli
Managerless Tottenham Hotspur will face Ukrainian side Dnipro in the last 32 of the Europa League, while Swansea play host to European giants Napoli.
Dnipro, managed by former Spurs boss Juande Ramos, finished second in Group E and are fourth in the Ukrainian league. Former Blackburn striker Nikola Kalinic is on their books.
Swansea were handed a dream draw as they play Italian giants Napoli, who were unlucky to have exited the Champions League after finishing third in Group F despite winning four of their six group games. Rafa Benitez' side are second in Serie A and have a squad full of world class talent, including Pepe Reina, Gonzalo Higuain and Marek Hamsik.
Should Spurs and Swansea win their last 32 ties, they will play the winners of the PAOK Salonika v Benfica and Porto v Eintracht Frankfurt matches respectively.
Elsewhere, Juventus play Trabzonspor and the prospect of another trip to Turkey after losing to Galatasaray in their final Champions League group game which saw them fall into the Europa League.
Their is also the prospect of a Sevilla derby in the last 16, so long as Sevilla beat Slovenian side NK Maribor and Real Betis get past Rubin Kazan of Russia.
The first leg ties of the last 32 will take place on 20th February, with the second leg a week later. The last 16 matches will take place on 13th/20th March.
Last 32 draw
Dnipro v Tottenham Hotspur (return of Juande Ramos)
Real Betis v Rubin Kazan
Swansea City v Napoli
Juventus v Trabzonspor
NK Maribor v Sevilla
Viktoria Plzen v Shakhtar Donetsk
Chornomorets v Lyon
Lazio v Ludogorets
Esbjerg v Fiorentina
Ajax v Salzburg
Maccabi Tel-Aviv v Basel
Porto v Eintracht Frankfurt
Anji v Genk
Dynamo Kiev v Valencia
PAOK v Benfica
Slovan Liberec v AZ Alkmaar
Last 16 draw
Slovan Liberec/AZ Alkmaar v Anji/Genk
Lazio/Ludogorets v Dynamo Kiev/Valencia
Porto/Eintracht Frankfurt v Swansea City/Napoli
Chornomorets/Lyon v Viktoria Plzen/Shakhtar Donetsk
NK Maribor/Sevilla v Real Betis/Rubin Kazan
Dnipro/Tottenham Hotspur v PAOK/Benfica
Maccabi Tel-Aviv/Basel v Ajax/Salzburg
Juventus/Trabzonspor v Esbjerg/Fiorentina
Dnipro, managed by former Spurs boss Juande Ramos, finished second in Group E and are fourth in the Ukrainian league. Former Blackburn striker Nikola Kalinic is on their books.
Swansea were handed a dream draw as they play Italian giants Napoli, who were unlucky to have exited the Champions League after finishing third in Group F despite winning four of their six group games. Rafa Benitez' side are second in Serie A and have a squad full of world class talent, including Pepe Reina, Gonzalo Higuain and Marek Hamsik.
Should Spurs and Swansea win their last 32 ties, they will play the winners of the PAOK Salonika v Benfica and Porto v Eintracht Frankfurt matches respectively.
Elsewhere, Juventus play Trabzonspor and the prospect of another trip to Turkey after losing to Galatasaray in their final Champions League group game which saw them fall into the Europa League.
Their is also the prospect of a Sevilla derby in the last 16, so long as Sevilla beat Slovenian side NK Maribor and Real Betis get past Rubin Kazan of Russia.
The first leg ties of the last 32 will take place on 20th February, with the second leg a week later. The last 16 matches will take place on 13th/20th March.
Last 32 draw
Dnipro v Tottenham Hotspur (return of Juande Ramos)
Real Betis v Rubin Kazan
Swansea City v Napoli
Juventus v Trabzonspor
NK Maribor v Sevilla
Viktoria Plzen v Shakhtar Donetsk
Chornomorets v Lyon
Lazio v Ludogorets
Esbjerg v Fiorentina
Ajax v Salzburg
Maccabi Tel-Aviv v Basel
Porto v Eintracht Frankfurt
Anji v Genk
Dynamo Kiev v Valencia
PAOK v Benfica
Slovan Liberec v AZ Alkmaar
Last 16 draw
Slovan Liberec/AZ Alkmaar v Anji/Genk
Lazio/Ludogorets v Dynamo Kiev/Valencia
Porto/Eintracht Frankfurt v Swansea City/Napoli
Chornomorets/Lyon v Viktoria Plzen/Shakhtar Donetsk
NK Maribor/Sevilla v Real Betis/Rubin Kazan
Dnipro/Tottenham Hotspur v PAOK/Benfica
Maccabi Tel-Aviv/Basel v Ajax/Salzburg
Juventus/Trabzonspor v Esbjerg/Fiorentina
Champions League Draw Last 16: Man City drawn against Barcelona
Arsenal and Manchester City both paid the price of finishing second in their Champions League group after they were handed tough draws for the last 16 of the competition.
City were the first name out and were drawn against Barcelona, while Arsenal play Champions League holders Bayern Munich, a repeat of the same draw from last season.
In contrast, group winners Man United and Chelsea face easier ties. David Moyes' side face Olympiakos, while their will be a return to Stamford Bridge for Didier Drogba after the Blues were drawn against Galatasaray.
Elsewhere, Real Madrid will face Schalke, Atletico Madrid play AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain were drawn against Bayer Leverkusen and last seasons beaten finalists Borussia Dortmund play Russian side Zenit St Petersburg.
The first legs will take place on 18/19/25/26 February, with the return games set for 11/12/18/19 March.
Manchester City v Barcelona
Olympiakos v Manchester United
AC Milan v Atletico Madrid
Bayer Leverkusen v Paris Saint-Germain
Galatasaray v Chelsea
Schalke v Real Madrid
Zenit St Petersburg v Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal v Bayern Munich
City were the first name out and were drawn against Barcelona, while Arsenal play Champions League holders Bayern Munich, a repeat of the same draw from last season.
In contrast, group winners Man United and Chelsea face easier ties. David Moyes' side face Olympiakos, while their will be a return to Stamford Bridge for Didier Drogba after the Blues were drawn against Galatasaray.
Elsewhere, Real Madrid will face Schalke, Atletico Madrid play AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain were drawn against Bayer Leverkusen and last seasons beaten finalists Borussia Dortmund play Russian side Zenit St Petersburg.
The first legs will take place on 18/19/25/26 February, with the return games set for 11/12/18/19 March.
Manchester City v Barcelona
Olympiakos v Manchester United
AC Milan v Atletico Madrid
Bayer Leverkusen v Paris Saint-Germain
Galatasaray v Chelsea
Schalke v Real Madrid
Zenit St Petersburg v Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal v Bayern Munich
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Bayern Munich v Man City - Match Report
Manchester City staged an incredible comeback against European Champions Bayern Munich, coming from 2-0 down to win 3-2.
The Germans were 2-0 up inside 12 minutes, but goals from David Silva, an Aleksander Kolarov penalty and James Milner ensured City recorded an historic victory, although the result wasn't enough for them to top Group D.
City boss Manuel Pelligrini made seven changes to the side that drew 1-1 at Southampton on Saturday, with the big game versus Arsenal at Saturday lunchtime on the horizon. Sergio Aguero, Alvaro Negredo and Vincent Kompany were all named on the bench, with Joe Hart given his first start since their last Champions League game vs Viktoria Plzen. There was also a return from injury for David Silva.
That was in contrast to Pep Guardiola who named arguably his strongest possible side, including the Ballon D'or shortlisted Franck Ribery.
Before the game, both teams posed for a photo to remember Nelson Mandela with the banner reading 'Madiba, The World Will Never Forget', who died on Thursday.
The Germans gave Man City a lesson in the reverse fixture in October and it was more of the same at the Allianz Arena in the opening 20 minutes.
Signs of City's vulnerability at the back were evident from the off as Joleon Lescott and Hart got in a mix up, with the England defender's pass back going out for a corner.
Things got worse just moments later as Bayern took the lead after just five minutes. A wonderful cross-field ball by Dante found Thomas Muller who chested the ball down before firing past Hart.
Provider then almost turned goalscorer, but Dante's header from a freekick was comfortably held by Hart.
A second Bayern goal looked inevitable though, and it arrived just twelve minutes in. Following an error by Lescott that was nearly punished by Franck Ribery, the resulting corner saw Muller's shot blocked but the ball fell to the unmarked Mario Gotze who couldn't miss.
City's nightmare start continued as Micah Richards limped off with a hamstring injury, with Pablo Zabaleta replacing him.
It looked set to be a very long evening for the visitors, having not mustered a serious attempt on goal for half-an-hour. That was until Jesus Navas' early cross was headed back across goal by Milner, with Silva on hand to slide in for a tap in.
That goal seemed to give City belief and although they didn't create anymore clear cut chances for the remainder of the first half, they kept the hosts quiet, with Demichelis blocking a Mario Mandzukic shot the only real threat.
City's improved performance continued at the start of the second half, as Edin Dzeko's shot from a Silva pass was saved by Neuer.
Before the hour mark City were awarded a penalty as Dante was adjudged to have brought down Milner. Stand-in captain Kolarov put the spot-kick away into the bottom left corner, sending Neuer the wrong way.
And City completed their unlikely comeback minutes after levelling. Navas' low cross bypassed everyone until the ball fell to Milner on the edge of the area, who calmly side footed the ball past Neuer into the bottom corner for his first goal of the season.
Remarkably, City were now just one goal away from a result that would see them top Group D, with a 4-2 win enough for them to finish above their opponents. In pursuit of the goal, Pelligrini brought on Spaniard Negredo for Silva for the last twenty minutes.
That fourth goal nearly came when Dante hesistated in defence, allowing Negredo to take the ball off him, but from a tight angle found Neuer's trailing leg.
With two minutes to go, Pelligrini took off a striker, Dzeko, for midfielder Rodwell, suggesting he would be just happy with the win rather than go out for the elusive fourth.
City had to settle for the three and recorded a historic victory against the European Champions. And although City finished second, they showed that they will be a test for anyone in the knockout stages.
Bayern Munich: Neuer; Lahm (C), Boateng, Dante, Alaba; Thiago Alcantara; Muller, Gotze (Javi Martinez - 55'), Ribery, Kroos; Mandzukic (Shaqiri - 68'). Subs not used: Van Buyten, Rafinha, Pizarro, Starke, Contento.
Goalscorers: Muller (5'), Gotze (12') Booked: Alaba (40')
Man City: Hart; Richards (Zabaleta - 16'), Lescott, Demichelis, Kolarov (C); Fernandinho, Javi Garcia; Milner, Silva (Negredo - 73'), Jesus Navas; Dzeko (Rodwell - 88'). Subs not used: Kompany, Aguero, Pantillimon, Boyata.
Goalscorers: Silva (28'), Kolarov (pen 59'), Milner (62') Booked: Dzeko (42'), Milner (44'), Fernandinho (78'), Zabaleta (83')
Referee: David Fernandez Borbalan
The Germans were 2-0 up inside 12 minutes, but goals from David Silva, an Aleksander Kolarov penalty and James Milner ensured City recorded an historic victory, although the result wasn't enough for them to top Group D.
City boss Manuel Pelligrini made seven changes to the side that drew 1-1 at Southampton on Saturday, with the big game versus Arsenal at Saturday lunchtime on the horizon. Sergio Aguero, Alvaro Negredo and Vincent Kompany were all named on the bench, with Joe Hart given his first start since their last Champions League game vs Viktoria Plzen. There was also a return from injury for David Silva.
That was in contrast to Pep Guardiola who named arguably his strongest possible side, including the Ballon D'or shortlisted Franck Ribery.
Before the game, both teams posed for a photo to remember Nelson Mandela with the banner reading 'Madiba, The World Will Never Forget', who died on Thursday.
The Germans gave Man City a lesson in the reverse fixture in October and it was more of the same at the Allianz Arena in the opening 20 minutes.
Signs of City's vulnerability at the back were evident from the off as Joleon Lescott and Hart got in a mix up, with the England defender's pass back going out for a corner.
Things got worse just moments later as Bayern took the lead after just five minutes. A wonderful cross-field ball by Dante found Thomas Muller who chested the ball down before firing past Hart.
Provider then almost turned goalscorer, but Dante's header from a freekick was comfortably held by Hart.
A second Bayern goal looked inevitable though, and it arrived just twelve minutes in. Following an error by Lescott that was nearly punished by Franck Ribery, the resulting corner saw Muller's shot blocked but the ball fell to the unmarked Mario Gotze who couldn't miss.
City's nightmare start continued as Micah Richards limped off with a hamstring injury, with Pablo Zabaleta replacing him.
It looked set to be a very long evening for the visitors, having not mustered a serious attempt on goal for half-an-hour. That was until Jesus Navas' early cross was headed back across goal by Milner, with Silva on hand to slide in for a tap in.
That goal seemed to give City belief and although they didn't create anymore clear cut chances for the remainder of the first half, they kept the hosts quiet, with Demichelis blocking a Mario Mandzukic shot the only real threat.
City's improved performance continued at the start of the second half, as Edin Dzeko's shot from a Silva pass was saved by Neuer.
Before the hour mark City were awarded a penalty as Dante was adjudged to have brought down Milner. Stand-in captain Kolarov put the spot-kick away into the bottom left corner, sending Neuer the wrong way.
And City completed their unlikely comeback minutes after levelling. Navas' low cross bypassed everyone until the ball fell to Milner on the edge of the area, who calmly side footed the ball past Neuer into the bottom corner for his first goal of the season.
Remarkably, City were now just one goal away from a result that would see them top Group D, with a 4-2 win enough for them to finish above their opponents. In pursuit of the goal, Pelligrini brought on Spaniard Negredo for Silva for the last twenty minutes.
That fourth goal nearly came when Dante hesistated in defence, allowing Negredo to take the ball off him, but from a tight angle found Neuer's trailing leg.
With two minutes to go, Pelligrini took off a striker, Dzeko, for midfielder Rodwell, suggesting he would be just happy with the win rather than go out for the elusive fourth.
City had to settle for the three and recorded a historic victory against the European Champions. And although City finished second, they showed that they will be a test for anyone in the knockout stages.
Bayern Munich: Neuer; Lahm (C), Boateng, Dante, Alaba; Thiago Alcantara; Muller, Gotze (Javi Martinez - 55'), Ribery, Kroos; Mandzukic (Shaqiri - 68'). Subs not used: Van Buyten, Rafinha, Pizarro, Starke, Contento.
Goalscorers: Muller (5'), Gotze (12') Booked: Alaba (40')
Man City: Hart; Richards (Zabaleta - 16'), Lescott, Demichelis, Kolarov (C); Fernandinho, Javi Garcia; Milner, Silva (Negredo - 73'), Jesus Navas; Dzeko (Rodwell - 88'). Subs not used: Kompany, Aguero, Pantillimon, Boyata.
Goalscorers: Silva (28'), Kolarov (pen 59'), Milner (62') Booked: Dzeko (42'), Milner (44'), Fernandinho (78'), Zabaleta (83')
Referee: David Fernandez Borbalan
Monday, 22 April 2013
Glenfield United Weekly Review: 21/04/2013
Just the one match report for this edition of the weekly review, the final review of the season.
Glenfield United Under 12 9v9 welcomed Borough Alliance, their last game of the season and last game at Ellis Park as they make the step up to 11 a side at Gynsill Lane next season.
The hosts were on a seven match unbeaten run and had won their last three games, while the visitors were second bottom but had enjoyed a 3-0 win versus Loughborough last Sunday.
And it was Alliance who opened the scoring inside the opening five minutes. A freekick from 20 yards out was tipped onto the post by Glenfield 'keeper Morgan Fenton and the follow up also struck the woodwork, but the third effort was poked home by number 11 to give Alliance a surprise lead.
Glenfield were then dealt another blow when 'keeper Fenton went off with a shin injury, meaning Kyle Belcher had to stand in between the sticks.
Halfway through the first half and Glenfield got their equaliser. A ball over the top was latched on to by the ever lively Oliver Lewis before the striker side footed it home.
And Glenfield took the lead before half time as winger Harry Windle shot into the top right corner with an emphatic finish.
Meanwhile at the other end, stand in 'keeper Belcher didn't have much to do in goal, and the start of the second half saw Fenton shake off his injury and return in goal.
Glenfield kept plugging away for a third to put the game to bed but had to wait until five minutes before full time. A cross from the right bypassed two Glenfield players before being met by Daniel Youngs who struck it swweetly on the half volley into the bottom corner.
And with virtually the last touch of the game, Windle got his second with a header which went over the line after the Borough 'keeper, who had an impressive game, let the ball slip from his grasp.
The 4-1 win marks the end of a good season for the under 12's, who had hoped to finish the season in third with yesterday's win, but a 4-2 win for Hinckley away to Loughborough meant the Knitters finished above Glenfield.
United finish the season with 28 points from their 18 games, including eight wins, four of which came from the last four games of the season.
Elsewhere, Glenfield United 2010 Under 14's finished their season with a heavy 9-0 defeat away to league leaders Harborough Town 2012. Despite the scoreline it was still a good season for United, finishing third in the table with 33 points from their 18 games including ten wins.
Glenfield United Tigers Under 10's ended their season with a 3-1 win away to Melton Foxes Cubs. The win means the Tigers finish the season in sixth place with 12 points from their 14 games.
Glenfield United results: Thurmaston Magpies Thunder U7 X-X Glenfield United Foxes U7, Rugby Town Pumas P-P Glenfield United Hawks U7, Melton Foxes Cubs U10 1-3 Glenfield United Tigers U10, Glenfield United U12 9v9 4-1 Borough Alliance 2010 U12 9v9, Harborough Town 2012 U14 9-0 Glenfield United 2010 U14.
Glenfield United Under 12 9v9 welcomed Borough Alliance, their last game of the season and last game at Ellis Park as they make the step up to 11 a side at Gynsill Lane next season.
The hosts were on a seven match unbeaten run and had won their last three games, while the visitors were second bottom but had enjoyed a 3-0 win versus Loughborough last Sunday.
And it was Alliance who opened the scoring inside the opening five minutes. A freekick from 20 yards out was tipped onto the post by Glenfield 'keeper Morgan Fenton and the follow up also struck the woodwork, but the third effort was poked home by number 11 to give Alliance a surprise lead.
Glenfield were then dealt another blow when 'keeper Fenton went off with a shin injury, meaning Kyle Belcher had to stand in between the sticks.
Halfway through the first half and Glenfield got their equaliser. A ball over the top was latched on to by the ever lively Oliver Lewis before the striker side footed it home.
And Glenfield took the lead before half time as winger Harry Windle shot into the top right corner with an emphatic finish.
Meanwhile at the other end, stand in 'keeper Belcher didn't have much to do in goal, and the start of the second half saw Fenton shake off his injury and return in goal.
Glenfield kept plugging away for a third to put the game to bed but had to wait until five minutes before full time. A cross from the right bypassed two Glenfield players before being met by Daniel Youngs who struck it swweetly on the half volley into the bottom corner.
And with virtually the last touch of the game, Windle got his second with a header which went over the line after the Borough 'keeper, who had an impressive game, let the ball slip from his grasp.
The 4-1 win marks the end of a good season for the under 12's, who had hoped to finish the season in third with yesterday's win, but a 4-2 win for Hinckley away to Loughborough meant the Knitters finished above Glenfield.
United finish the season with 28 points from their 18 games, including eight wins, four of which came from the last four games of the season.
Elsewhere, Glenfield United 2010 Under 14's finished their season with a heavy 9-0 defeat away to league leaders Harborough Town 2012. Despite the scoreline it was still a good season for United, finishing third in the table with 33 points from their 18 games including ten wins.
Glenfield United Tigers Under 10's ended their season with a 3-1 win away to Melton Foxes Cubs. The win means the Tigers finish the season in sixth place with 12 points from their 14 games.
Glenfield United results: Thurmaston Magpies Thunder U7 X-X Glenfield United Foxes U7, Rugby Town Pumas P-P Glenfield United Hawks U7, Melton Foxes Cubs U10 1-3 Glenfield United Tigers U10, Glenfield United U12 9v9 4-1 Borough Alliance 2010 U12 9v9, Harborough Town 2012 U14 9-0 Glenfield United 2010 U14.
Monday, 15 April 2013
Glenfield United Weekly Review - 14/04/2013
This weekend saw the last Sunday games at Gynsill Lane for another season as Glenfield United give way to the upcoming cricket season.
With no 10:30am kick off, the first match of the day took place at lunchtime as Glenfield United Tigers Under 10's welcomed third placed Oadby Owls Eagles. It was the Tigers last home game of the season and last game at Gynsill Lane for a couple of years as they move to Ellis Park for the step up to 9v9 football.
Glenfield held their own for the opening ten minutes, but Oadby took the lead halfway through the first half scoring on the break from a home team throw in. A long ball from the Oadby defence was latched onto by the Oadby striker before firing hard into the bottom corner.
Oadby were always a threat on the break throughout the first half and were denied on the stroke of half time from making it 2-0 by a superb double save by Glenfield goalkeeper Charlie Cross.
Ten minutes into the second half and it was the turn of the Oadby goalkeeper to take the limelight, scoring from a goalkick as the blustery conditions got behind his clearance, took a big bounce and looped over his counterpart into the net.
That fortuitous goal seemed to knock the confidence of the Glenfield players and minutes later it was 3-0 as Oadby scored a tap in on the line following a goalmouth scramble.
The scoring was complete five minutes before full time, and goalkeeper Cross who had been superb throughout the game could do nothing about the fourth goal. A corner on the right was met first time on the volley at the front post and sailed into the net.
It was a harsh scoreline on Glenfield against what was a very well organised Oadby side. Their final game of the season sees them travel to Melton Foxes this Sunday, looking to end the campaign with three points.
The second and final game of the day saw Glenfield United Under 14's take on Anstey Swifts, with the visitors still in contention to win the division A title.
Anstey scored twice in the opening ten minutes through number 11 and then 14, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
Number 10 scored twice in quick succession before half time to make it 4-0 at the break.
Five minutes into the second half and number 14 got his second of the game before number 6 made it six with a shot from an acute angle which went in off the post.
There was some cheer for Glenfield as striker Shiv Odedra got on the scoresheet, meeting a cross from the left at the back post.
Anstey's number 22 got on the scoresheet as he slotted home into the bottom right corner from 12 yards before number 11 scored again to make it 8-1.
Number 10 brought up his hat-trick with a rasping shot into the top left corner and number four made it double figures.
Number 11 scored a direct freekick and number 8 finished off the scoring to make it 12-1.
It was very harsh on Glenfield as they played the whole game with 11 players and no subs as fatigue played its part after a long and gruelling season. Their final game of the season is away to Blaby & Whetstone in a fortnight. Visitors Anstey move to within three points of leaders Thurlaston with two games in hand.
Elsewhere, Glenfield United 2005 U14's lost their DEFG cup semi final against Groby Juniors 3-2, while our under 11 9v9 team played their final game of the season away to second placed Wigston United and were involved in a 14 goal thriller, losing 9-5.
There was some success this weekend though as Glenfield United U12 9v9 won 2-1 away to third placed Hinckley United Knitters. The win puts them into fourth place with two games of the season left to play both at Ellis Park. Glenfield United Hawks Under 7's also tasted victory, winning 3-0 away to Syston Town All Stars and producing their best performance of the season.
Glenfield United results: Markfield Colts U7 X-X Glenfield United Foxes U7, Syston Town All Stars U7 0-3 Glenfield United Hawks U7, Glenfield United Tigers U10 0-4 Oadby Owls Eagles U10, Wigston United 2011 U11 9v9 9-5 Glenfield United U11 9v9, Hinckley United Knitters U12 9v9 1-2 Glenfield United U12 9v9, Glenfield United U14 1-12 Anstey Swifts U14, Groby Juniors U14 3-2 Glenfield United 2005 U14.
Glenfield United midweek fixtures: 16/04 Glenfield United U18 v Anstey Swifts U18. 17/04 Glenfield United U12 9v9 v Cosby U12 9v9, Glenfield United 2005 U14 v Earl Shilton U14. 18/04 Houghton Rangers v Glenfield United U18.
With no 10:30am kick off, the first match of the day took place at lunchtime as Glenfield United Tigers Under 10's welcomed third placed Oadby Owls Eagles. It was the Tigers last home game of the season and last game at Gynsill Lane for a couple of years as they move to Ellis Park for the step up to 9v9 football.
Glenfield held their own for the opening ten minutes, but Oadby took the lead halfway through the first half scoring on the break from a home team throw in. A long ball from the Oadby defence was latched onto by the Oadby striker before firing hard into the bottom corner.
Oadby were always a threat on the break throughout the first half and were denied on the stroke of half time from making it 2-0 by a superb double save by Glenfield goalkeeper Charlie Cross.
Ten minutes into the second half and it was the turn of the Oadby goalkeeper to take the limelight, scoring from a goalkick as the blustery conditions got behind his clearance, took a big bounce and looped over his counterpart into the net.
That fortuitous goal seemed to knock the confidence of the Glenfield players and minutes later it was 3-0 as Oadby scored a tap in on the line following a goalmouth scramble.
The scoring was complete five minutes before full time, and goalkeeper Cross who had been superb throughout the game could do nothing about the fourth goal. A corner on the right was met first time on the volley at the front post and sailed into the net.
It was a harsh scoreline on Glenfield against what was a very well organised Oadby side. Their final game of the season sees them travel to Melton Foxes this Sunday, looking to end the campaign with three points.
The second and final game of the day saw Glenfield United Under 14's take on Anstey Swifts, with the visitors still in contention to win the division A title.
Anstey scored twice in the opening ten minutes through number 11 and then 14, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
Number 10 scored twice in quick succession before half time to make it 4-0 at the break.
Five minutes into the second half and number 14 got his second of the game before number 6 made it six with a shot from an acute angle which went in off the post.
There was some cheer for Glenfield as striker Shiv Odedra got on the scoresheet, meeting a cross from the left at the back post.
Anstey's number 22 got on the scoresheet as he slotted home into the bottom right corner from 12 yards before number 11 scored again to make it 8-1.
Number 10 brought up his hat-trick with a rasping shot into the top left corner and number four made it double figures.
Number 11 scored a direct freekick and number 8 finished off the scoring to make it 12-1.
It was very harsh on Glenfield as they played the whole game with 11 players and no subs as fatigue played its part after a long and gruelling season. Their final game of the season is away to Blaby & Whetstone in a fortnight. Visitors Anstey move to within three points of leaders Thurlaston with two games in hand.
Elsewhere, Glenfield United 2005 U14's lost their DEFG cup semi final against Groby Juniors 3-2, while our under 11 9v9 team played their final game of the season away to second placed Wigston United and were involved in a 14 goal thriller, losing 9-5.
There was some success this weekend though as Glenfield United U12 9v9 won 2-1 away to third placed Hinckley United Knitters. The win puts them into fourth place with two games of the season left to play both at Ellis Park. Glenfield United Hawks Under 7's also tasted victory, winning 3-0 away to Syston Town All Stars and producing their best performance of the season.
Glenfield United results: Markfield Colts U7 X-X Glenfield United Foxes U7, Syston Town All Stars U7 0-3 Glenfield United Hawks U7, Glenfield United Tigers U10 0-4 Oadby Owls Eagles U10, Wigston United 2011 U11 9v9 9-5 Glenfield United U11 9v9, Hinckley United Knitters U12 9v9 1-2 Glenfield United U12 9v9, Glenfield United U14 1-12 Anstey Swifts U14, Groby Juniors U14 3-2 Glenfield United 2005 U14.
Glenfield United midweek fixtures: 16/04 Glenfield United U18 v Anstey Swifts U18. 17/04 Glenfield United U12 9v9 v Cosby U12 9v9, Glenfield United 2005 U14 v Earl Shilton U14. 18/04 Houghton Rangers v Glenfield United U18.
Monday, 8 April 2013
Glenfield United Weekly Review: 07/04/2013
For the first time in five weeks due to postponements and the bad weather, football returned to Gynsill Lane this weekend, and a total of eight Glenfield United teams were in action.
The first game saw Glenfield United 2005 under 14's host Leicester Bharat in the quarter finals of the under 14 DEFG shield.
After a bright start from the hosts where they had a couple of chances to break the deadlock, Glenfield took the lead inside the opening fifteen minutes from the penalty spot. Callum Wakeling was bundled over by Bharat's number 13 and right back Spencer Halford drilled home the penalty emphatically.
Ten minutes before half time and United doubled their lead through Wakeling and in impressive fashion. A corner from the right by Nick Charalambou was met first time on the volley by Charalambou, leaving the Bharat 'keeper no chance to react quick enough.
The visitors pegged Glenfield back five minutes later though, scoring on the break. Number 12 held off the challenge of a United defender before firing a shot away which was parried, but the striker was quickest to pounce to the rebound and scored from a tight angle.
That goal seemed to give Bharat belief going into the second 35 minutes and started to create more chances as the half went on. 15 minutes from time they got their equaliser, although it came in fortuitous fashion. A cross from the left by Bharat's number 15 seemed innocuous enough, but it ended up looping over the Glenfield 'keeper and into the back of the net.
Glenfield weren't disheartened though and regained the lead just five minutes later. Winger Lochlan Murray dribbled into the box but saw his shot get parried, but the rebound went in off the shins of Bharat's number four to make it 3-2.
There was controversy five minutes from time as Bharat thought they had equalised. A cross from the right was met by the head of number 12 which bounced off the underside of the bar and onto the ground, but the referee adjudged that the ball didn't cross the line.
In the last minute Glenfield put the game beyond doubt. A ball from Halford found Murray in the area and this time he wasn't denied, scoring from close range.
It was a deserved win for Glenfield against opponents who sit on top of division F. They face Groby in the semi finals of the DEFG shield on Sunday at a neutral venue of Asfordby Amateurs.
Glenfield United Lions Under 9's were in action for the lunchtime game at Gynsill Lane as they welcomed second placed Mowbray Rangers Pumas.
United had the better of the opening ten minutes of the first half, always looking a danger when they got the ball forward. However, it was Rangers that went closest when number eight hit a long range strike which bounced the top of the crossbar and out of play.
A minute later and Glenfield opened the scoring as the lively Faris scored with a super finish into the bottom corner.
Shortly after the break, Glenfield 'keeper Kieran Stanfield made a superb stop to deny Mowbray from equalising, tipping a stinging shot onto the post and out for a corner.
Stanfield and the rest of the Lions team did enough for the rest of the game to keep a clean sheet and secure the three points which takes them to 11 points with one game left. It was a very good performance from all the players and the improvement was clear to see.
The final game of the day saw Glenfield United 2010 Under 14's take on Asfordby Amateurs JYFC 2010 in a crucial game at the top of the Leicester & District Sunday Juniors League Division G table. United started the day in second place, with Asfordby just a place and three points behind.
Seven minutes in and it was Glenfield who scored the first goal. Persistent work from Alex Pullen saw him allow to get his shot away which went in off the left hand upright.
However, the scores were level again a few minutes later. Number 10 beat the offside trap and was put through one on one with Oliver Fenton before lobbing the ball over him and tapping into an empty net.
Asfordby then took the lead for the first time, scoring in almost similar fashion to their first as number 10 again broke the offside trap before lobbing the onrushing Fenton, although this time the ball went straight in.
Minutes later it was 3-1 as a corner from the left was met at the far post by Asfordby right back number two before firing home.
After a stirring team talk at half time by manager Aaron Mace, Glenfield reduced the defecit minutes after the break. A long ball over the Asfordby defence wasn't dealt with which United capatilised on before Ethan Fitch tapped in.
However, Asfordby restored their two goal lead two minutes later as the referee awarded a penalty for handball. Number nine stepped up and scored via the right hand post.
Glenfield gave themselves a chance of getting something from the game when Dane Mace's shot was spilled by the Asfordby 'keeper and Fitch was quickest to pounce for his second of the game. But they couldn't find an equaliser during the remainding twenty minutes of what was a better second half performance from the hosts.
The result means Asfordby leapfrog Glenfield into second place on goal difference, plus they have three games in hand on United. Glenfield's last game of the season is away to league leaders Harborough Town in a fortnight.
Glenfield United results: Borough Alliance U8 X-X Glenfield United Tigers U8, Glenfield United Lions U9 1-0 Mowbray Rangers Pumas U9, Glenfield United Tigers 0-12 Riverside United Kestrels U9, Glenfield United Tigers U10 0-5 Coalville Town Rooks U10, Cosby United 2011 U12 9v9 3-3 Glenfield United U12 9v9, Oadby Owls FC U14 4-1 Glenfield United U14, Glenfield United 2005 U14 4-2 Leicester Bharat U14, Glenfield United 2010 U14 3-4 Asfordby Amateurs JYFC 2010 U14, Glenfield United U18 P-P Harborough Town YFC U18.
Midweek Glenfield United fixtures: 09/04: Whitwick JFC U18 v Glenfield United U18, 10/04: Glenfield United U11 9v9 v Quorn Juniors 2008 U11 9v9, Glenfield United U14 v Barrow Town YFC U14, 11/04: Barrow Town 2007 U12 9v9 v Glenfield United U12 9v9, Glenfield United 2005 U14 v Groby Juniors U14, Houghton Rangers U18 v Glenfield United U18.
The first game saw Glenfield United 2005 under 14's host Leicester Bharat in the quarter finals of the under 14 DEFG shield.
After a bright start from the hosts where they had a couple of chances to break the deadlock, Glenfield took the lead inside the opening fifteen minutes from the penalty spot. Callum Wakeling was bundled over by Bharat's number 13 and right back Spencer Halford drilled home the penalty emphatically.
Ten minutes before half time and United doubled their lead through Wakeling and in impressive fashion. A corner from the right by Nick Charalambou was met first time on the volley by Charalambou, leaving the Bharat 'keeper no chance to react quick enough.
The visitors pegged Glenfield back five minutes later though, scoring on the break. Number 12 held off the challenge of a United defender before firing a shot away which was parried, but the striker was quickest to pounce to the rebound and scored from a tight angle.
That goal seemed to give Bharat belief going into the second 35 minutes and started to create more chances as the half went on. 15 minutes from time they got their equaliser, although it came in fortuitous fashion. A cross from the left by Bharat's number 15 seemed innocuous enough, but it ended up looping over the Glenfield 'keeper and into the back of the net.
Glenfield weren't disheartened though and regained the lead just five minutes later. Winger Lochlan Murray dribbled into the box but saw his shot get parried, but the rebound went in off the shins of Bharat's number four to make it 3-2.
There was controversy five minutes from time as Bharat thought they had equalised. A cross from the right was met by the head of number 12 which bounced off the underside of the bar and onto the ground, but the referee adjudged that the ball didn't cross the line.
In the last minute Glenfield put the game beyond doubt. A ball from Halford found Murray in the area and this time he wasn't denied, scoring from close range.
It was a deserved win for Glenfield against opponents who sit on top of division F. They face Groby in the semi finals of the DEFG shield on Sunday at a neutral venue of Asfordby Amateurs.
Glenfield United Lions Under 9's were in action for the lunchtime game at Gynsill Lane as they welcomed second placed Mowbray Rangers Pumas.
United had the better of the opening ten minutes of the first half, always looking a danger when they got the ball forward. However, it was Rangers that went closest when number eight hit a long range strike which bounced the top of the crossbar and out of play.
A minute later and Glenfield opened the scoring as the lively Faris scored with a super finish into the bottom corner.
Shortly after the break, Glenfield 'keeper Kieran Stanfield made a superb stop to deny Mowbray from equalising, tipping a stinging shot onto the post and out for a corner.
Stanfield and the rest of the Lions team did enough for the rest of the game to keep a clean sheet and secure the three points which takes them to 11 points with one game left. It was a very good performance from all the players and the improvement was clear to see.
The final game of the day saw Glenfield United 2010 Under 14's take on Asfordby Amateurs JYFC 2010 in a crucial game at the top of the Leicester & District Sunday Juniors League Division G table. United started the day in second place, with Asfordby just a place and three points behind.
Seven minutes in and it was Glenfield who scored the first goal. Persistent work from Alex Pullen saw him allow to get his shot away which went in off the left hand upright.
However, the scores were level again a few minutes later. Number 10 beat the offside trap and was put through one on one with Oliver Fenton before lobbing the ball over him and tapping into an empty net.
Asfordby then took the lead for the first time, scoring in almost similar fashion to their first as number 10 again broke the offside trap before lobbing the onrushing Fenton, although this time the ball went straight in.
Minutes later it was 3-1 as a corner from the left was met at the far post by Asfordby right back number two before firing home.
After a stirring team talk at half time by manager Aaron Mace, Glenfield reduced the defecit minutes after the break. A long ball over the Asfordby defence wasn't dealt with which United capatilised on before Ethan Fitch tapped in.
However, Asfordby restored their two goal lead two minutes later as the referee awarded a penalty for handball. Number nine stepped up and scored via the right hand post.
Glenfield gave themselves a chance of getting something from the game when Dane Mace's shot was spilled by the Asfordby 'keeper and Fitch was quickest to pounce for his second of the game. But they couldn't find an equaliser during the remainding twenty minutes of what was a better second half performance from the hosts.
The result means Asfordby leapfrog Glenfield into second place on goal difference, plus they have three games in hand on United. Glenfield's last game of the season is away to league leaders Harborough Town in a fortnight.
Glenfield United results: Borough Alliance U8 X-X Glenfield United Tigers U8, Glenfield United Lions U9 1-0 Mowbray Rangers Pumas U9, Glenfield United Tigers 0-12 Riverside United Kestrels U9, Glenfield United Tigers U10 0-5 Coalville Town Rooks U10, Cosby United 2011 U12 9v9 3-3 Glenfield United U12 9v9, Oadby Owls FC U14 4-1 Glenfield United U14, Glenfield United 2005 U14 4-2 Leicester Bharat U14, Glenfield United 2010 U14 3-4 Asfordby Amateurs JYFC 2010 U14, Glenfield United U18 P-P Harborough Town YFC U18.
Midweek Glenfield United fixtures: 09/04: Whitwick JFC U18 v Glenfield United U18, 10/04: Glenfield United U11 9v9 v Quorn Juniors 2008 U11 9v9, Glenfield United U14 v Barrow Town YFC U14, 11/04: Barrow Town 2007 U12 9v9 v Glenfield United U12 9v9, Glenfield United 2005 U14 v Groby Juniors U14, Houghton Rangers U18 v Glenfield United U18.
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