Dynamos v Maidenhead

Dynamos 3 – Maidenhead 3

After last week’s unmentionable result, Dynamos were hoping this game would bring their first points of the season, matched up against fellow promoted team, Maidenhead.

The game started at a quick pace with Dynamos having most possession in the first few minutes with Felix coming close to opening the scoring.

Maidenhead then started to get into the game and were kept out with a couple of good saves by Jordan before Dynamos broke and Ru got the ball into the net but celebration turned to disappointment at the offside flag.

This spurred Dynamos on and a cracking pass by Felix saw Jay breakthrough the Maidenhead defence to finish clinically – Dynamos 1 – Maidenhead 0.

The next 10 minutes saw end to end football with both teams having chances, some great saves by Jordan and the Maidenhead keeper kept it at 1 – 0 before Charlie thought he’d made it 2 -0 only to be disappointed to see that dreaded offside flag again.

Maidenhead then had a strong end to the half where they scored with a quick breakaway goal to equalise. – Dynamos 1 – Maidenhead 1.

A good save from Jordan preceded a break by Dynamos resulting in a corner. Felix whipped in a great ball that a maidenhead defender attempted to clear but spun in his own net.-  Dynamos 2 – Maidenhead 1.

With the first half coming to an end dynamos pushed hard for a third with Travis coming close before Maidenhead broke and scored the equaliser with just about the last touch of the half – Dynamos 2 – Maidenhead 2.

HALF TIME – Dynamos 2 – Maidenhead 2.

The second half began as the first half ended with end to end football, both teams creating several chances to take the lead. In this period Ru and Harrison went close to scoring with the Dynamos defence and Jordan keeping Maidenhead at bay down the other end.

With the game balanced, midway through the second half, Maidenhead got the lead for the first time. – Dynamos 2 Maidenhead 3.

Dynamos searched for an equaliser in a frantic last 10 minutes of the game, Charlie, Travis and Felix all coming close before the pressure paid off with a cracking shot by Jay flying in for his second and the best goal of the game! – Dynamos 3 – Maidenhead 3.

The last minutes saw both teams pushing for the winner, Harrison just missing out on the glory goal.

The final whistle ended a very even game, which is reflected in the attempts on goal being the same for each team.

 Well played Dynamos and well done on first point of the season.

Final Score – Dynamos 3 – Maidenhead 3.

DYNAMOS

Team:

Jordan
Travis
Thomas
Ru
Jay
Felix
Hayden
Charlie
Harrison



Man of the Match: Jay

Final Score: Dynamos 3 – Maidenhead 3

Goals: Jay (2) own goal

Attempted Shots on goal - Dynamos 17– Maidenhead 17

Dynamos v Whiteknights

Dynamos 1 – Whiteknights 5

The second fixture of the season saw Dynamos taking on their old rivals, Whiteknights. With Anaisa away on Reading duty the team was down to just one substitute.

Sometimes things just don’t go your way and this game was unfortunately one of those for Dynamos!

Dynamos got off to a flying start and put together wave after wave of attack on the Whiteknights goal but despite best efforts couldn’t make the chances count. Harrison, Charlie, Jay and Harry all having several attempts each.

With about 15 minutes gone and Whiteknights yet to mount an attack Dynamos finally got the breakthrough, a neat move saw harry finish off with an unstoppable shot. – Dynamos 1 – whiteknights 0.

Dynamos continued dominating the game and Felix had a series of chances that just wouldn’t go in. Charlie, Thomas and Harrison also went close.

Towards the last 15 minutes of the half whiteknights had their first attack, this was followed by another chance before, totally against the run of play they got an equalizer. – Dynamos 1 – Whiteknights 1.

Whiteknights were having their best period and unlike Dynamos they took their chances well. The second goal for them coming from a bullet header that gave Jordan no chance. Dynamos 1 – Whiteknights 2.

Dynamos seemed to be in shock at going behind but regained their composure to put together another wave of attacks at the end of the first half. Charlie and Ru both coming close to getting the equaliser.

HALF TIME – Dynamos 1 – Whiteknights 2

At the restart a swift attack saw whiteknights extend their lead, Dynamos seemed half asleep as the game started to slip away. – Dynamos 1 – Whiteknights 3

A shot by Felix was followed by another big blow for Dynamos as Jordan went off injured, so Dynamos goal was protected by Harry then by Ru for the remainder of the game.

Harry made a good save before Charlie and Ru went close to grabbing a goal back. Then on another quick break Whiteknights scored again. – Dynamos 1 Whiteknights 4.

Dynamos pressed hard and went for a goal to get them back in the game but a mixture of poor finishing and some great work from the whiteknights keeper kept them at bay with Charlie, Jay, Harrison, Travis and Harry all coming close.

The last few minutes were dominated by Dynamos but to rub salt in the wounds a breakaway in the final minute saw Whiteknights add a 5^th goal. – Dynamos 1 – Whiteknights 5.

As the Referee blew the final whistle Dynamos realised that missing all those chances has cost them dear and the scoreline didn’t reflect the game as it should.

The positives to take are that 28 goal scoring chances were created during the game by Dynamos. Just have your shooting boots on next game!

DYNAMOS

Team:

Jordan
Travis
Thomas
Ru
Jay
Felix
Hayden
Charlie
Harrison
Harry

Man of the Match: Felix

Final Score: Dynamos 1 – Whiteknights 5

Goals: Harry

Attempted Shots on goal - Dynamos 28 – Whiteknights 14

Dynamos 2 - Unity 3

Dynamos 2 – Unity 3

A beautiful sunny day greeted the start of a new season for Dynamos. This will be a tough season with lots of changes – Bigger pitch, Off sides, a new division (1^st) and longer games.

So as they took the field there was some apprehension mixed with excitement at the challenge ahead.

Unity, proving why they are a top side, started very quickly and had Dynamos pinned into their own half for most of the first 15 minutes. The Dynamos defence worked extremely hard to restrict the goal bound attempts. Jordan was forced into two early saves, the second an excellent parry over the crossbar. Commanding the goal area, it was just the start of a man of the match performance by the Dynamos number 1.

The Dynamos midfield were drawn into defence to help out as Unity pressed hard for the opener, however on only their second break forward Dynamos showed ruthless attacking power by scoring on a quick counter attack, finished supremely by Jay. Against the run of play 1 – 0 to Dynamos!

The pattern of the game quickly returned with Unity pressing forward relentlessly. After one near miss Unity finally got their first goal, Dynamos defence finally broken. Dynamos 1 – Unity 1

The final 10 minutes of the first half followed a similar pattern, Unity pressing forward and Dynamos defence countering them. Travis, Hayden and Thomas worked extremely hard to stop the flow, and Felix put in some exceptional effort and tackles to assist.

The half time whistle was welcomed by Dynamos who knew they were in a very tough game, they could be very happy to have restricted Unity to the one goal.

HALF TIME – Dynamos 1 – Unity 1

The second half began as the first with Unity having the most possession however Dynamos were by now getting used to pushing up the defence to catch them offside. A couple of fine saves by Jordan kept the Unity score to one.

There was a welcome back to Dynamos for Harry, a previous goal scoring hero. His influence started the best period of the game for Dynamos about 10 minutes into the second half, a succession of attacks saw Charlie and Harry come close to scoring before a great passing move saw harry power e ball into the net..but it was adjudged to be offside to he obvious disappointment to the Dynamos players and fans.

A quick attack from Unity was broken down and a superb counter attack saw Harry get the ball in the net with a clinical finish. No offside this time and Dynamos in the lead for the first time. – Dynamos 2 – Unity1.

Dynamos seemed to freeze after the restart and no one picked up the Unity player who was allowed to run through the midfield and defence and the ball ending up in the net to the bewilderment of the Dynamos players. – Dynamos 2 – Unity 2.

In the last 15 minutes a second Dynamos substitution saw Anaisa making her debut. Anaisa is a very talented player who (unfortunately for Dynamos) has to split her time playing for Reading and Dynamos. Her influence just in front of the Dynamos defence helped to even up possession and create some rare Dynamo attacks which saw Felix and Harry come close to scoring.

 With all the Dynamos players playing their part the last five minutes were very tense and as it looked like it was to end a draw with virtually the last attack of the game Unity grabbed the winner. Unfortunate but on balance probably a fair result. – Dynamos 2 – Unity 3.

Dynamos can take a lot of positives out of this performance and look forward to an exciting and fulfilling season.

DYNAMOS

Team:

Jordan
Travis
Thomas
Ru
Jay
Felix
Hayden
Charlie
Harrison
Harry
Anaisa

Man of the Match: Jordan

Final Score: Dynamos 2 – Unity 3

Goals: Jay, Harry

Attempted Shots on goal - Dynamos  8– Unity 23

Dynamos v Woodley (game 2)

Dynamos 3 – Woodley 2

Before this week’s report a quick mention to last week’s friendly game, there was no report but as a summary Dynamos had a comfortable 5 – 1 win. The man of the match was Ru with a fantastic hat trick.

The last competitive game of the season saw Dynamos still holding on to top spot with rivals Whiteknights breathing down their necks. The belief was, before the game, that Dynamos had to win by a few goals to make the goal difference enough to win the league, more on that later!

Dynamos started quickly with wave after wave of attack, an incredible amount of shots rained on the Woodley goal with Ru, Charlie, Felix, Jay and Thomas all coming close. The Woodley goalkeeper was performing heroics keeping them out.

Dynamos defence of Travis, Hayden and Thomas dealt with the few breaks that Woodley made in the first few minutes, their one shot comfortably saved by Jordan. The siege on the Woodley goal continued and it was with great relief that Ru slotted in for the first goal following a great Dynamos attacking move. – Dynamos 1 – Woodley 0.

The relentless Dynamos pressure continued, with several near misses by Felix and Jay followed by a truly fantastic solo run and finish by Felix to put Dynamos two nil up just before half time. It needed something special to beat the keeper and that was it! – Dynamos 2 – Woodley 0.

Charlie had a shot go close before the referee brought the first half to an end with Dynamos well on top but unable to make their domination show on the score line.

The second half started as the first with waves of Dynamos attacks but if anything the Woodley keeper got even better keeping the Dynamos at bay with some amazing saves. During this period Harrison, Jay and Felix all had several efforts on goal.

The confidence seemed to grow from their keeper to the rest of the Woodley team and for the first time they put a couple of attacks together and stretched the Dynamos defence, their second attack of the half saw them pull one back. – Dynamos 2 – Woodley 1.

Dynamos went straight back on the attack with efforts by Felix, Jay and Travis but the Woodley keeper held firm.Then on a quick break the panic set into the Dynamos defence and after some pinball shots around the goal the ball somehow escaped Jordan’s hands and agonisingly crossed over the line. Incredibly the game was level. – Dynamos 2 – Woodley 2.

With only a couple of minutes left Dynamos looked shell shocked for a while, Woodley broke through but a great save by Jordan kept them out.

In the last minute Dynamos tried to push for the winner they deserved, with Woodley camped in their own box it looked like it wasn’t going to happen. Then a corner was forced by Dynamos pressure. The ball was whipped across and with a rocket of a header by Ru, Dynamos regained their lead! Joyous celebrations followed the goal on the pitch and touchline! – Dynamos 3 – Woodley 2.

The referee only just about time to restart before the final whistle went on a truly hard fought victory for Dynamos. Final score – Dynamos 3 – Woodley 2.

Attention then went to the Whiteknights game and some bad news came across that they had won 5 – 2 and it was thought that after all the seasons effort if Whiteknights were to win their next game that would be that and Dynamos would have to settle for runners up. However during the effort medal presentation it became clear that the rules were for teams on equal points the games between those two teams counted rather than overall goal difference, so the two games between Dynamos and whiteknights saw Dynamos come out on top and win the league!

So a massive well done and well played to all 9 players in the Dynamos team who all put in a fantastic effort and showed some great skills and teamwork throughout a season that ended with ...

DYNAMOS THE CHAMPIONS!!!! :-)

Team:

Jordan
Travis
Thomas
Ru (captain)
Jay
Felix
Hayden
Charlie

Man of the Match: Ru

Effort Award: Harrison

Final Score: Dynamos 3 – Woodley 2

Goals: Ru (2) Felix

Attempted Shots on goal - Dynamos 34 – Woodley 7

Dynamos V Caversham (game2)

Dynamos 3 – Caversham 0

After a long Christmas break and having lost their unbeaten run Dynamos wanted to get back to winning ways and push on for the title.

Dynamos started in fine style, passing and moving when in possession and pressing and winning the ball back when they weren’t. Everyone in the Dynamos team seemed confident in what they were doing and the organisation was superb.

Early attacks by Dynamos saw Felix coming close before Charlie hitting a cracker from outside the box which hid the underside of the crossbar and went in, then bounced out, one nil surely? No the ref didn’t think so to the amazement of the Dynamos players and those watching on the touchline. Where is goal line technology when you need it!

Dynamos didn’t let the decision get to them though and went on the attack again, a great through ball found Jay in just the right position to slot in for the first goal – Dynamos 1 – Caversham 0.

Caversham came back with a rare attack and Jordan made a good save. Thomas and Travis were working their socks off in defence to keep caversham out while at the other end Felix, Harrison and Ru all had chances narrowly missing to add to the score.

Just before half time, on a rare break, Caversham tested Jordan with a shot but he was equal to it. Dynamos broke straight from this and Jay went very close with another great build up from Dynamos.

The half time whistle went with Dynamos playing great football and well on top but just not able to add another goal.
The second half started again with Dynamos pushing forward, Ru just missing with a good effort.

Caversham then had their best spell with a couple of attacks and shots on goal but again superb defending by Thomas and Travis kept them at bay.

With Dynamos pressing forward a series of chances fell to Charlie coming really close before yet again one looked like it had gone in, unfortunately the ref didn’t see it that way and Charlie didn’t get the goal he richly deserved.

However tensions eased as Dynamos grabbed their second goal midway through the second half, great build up play followed by a great finish by Jay, again in the right place at the right time, made it Jays second and Dynamos second – Dynamos 2 – Caversham 0.

Dynamos kept pressing forward and pressing when they lost the ball to get it back, this was probably their best performance of the season and to make it even sweeter news was filtering through that their rivals for the title, whiteknights, were losing.

Ru came close to making it three before caversham had their last two chances of the game which were confidently dealt with by Jordan.

Into the last few minutes Dynamos took complete control with wave after wave of attack, Ru had two good chances before that man again, Jay added a third and his well deserved hatrick and man of the match.- Dynamos 3 – Caversham 0.

In the last minute Jay and Travis came close to adding a fourth before the final whistle went on a fantastic team performance from Dynamos, final score – Dynamos 3 – Caversham 0.

After the game it was confirmed that whiteknights did lose so the title is up for grabs for their final game next week, come on Dynamos!!


Team:

Jordan
Travis
Thomas
Ru (captain)
Jay
Felix
Harrison
Charlie

Man of the Match: Jay

Effort Award: Travis

Final Score: Dynamos 3 – Caversham 0

Goals: Jay (3)

Attempted Shots on goal - Dynamos 21 – Caversham 6

Dynamos V Whiteknights (game 2)

Dynamos 0 – Whiteknights 1

The top of the table clash was every bit as close and tense as anticipated. There were also some contentious refereeing decisions in this hard fought match between two teams determined to win.

Dynamos started well having the most possession and had several efforts by Ru and Charlie that could have opened the scoring, the Whiteknights keeper just keeping them out.

The final part of the first half was a very cagey affair with both teams unable to get shots on goal. Dynamos defence was very solid with Travis, Hayden and Thomas thwarting Whiteknights attack.

A throw in direct to the Dynamos keeper was adjudged to be a foul and Jordan made a good save from the freekick. Following another throw in, a debatable hand ball was given and whitenights gave Jordan no chance with the spot lick – Dynamos 0 – whiteknights 1.

Shortly after the half time whistle went and Dynamos felt hard done by the penalty decision and there attacking play not getting the goal it deserved.

In the second half Dynamos continued to edge it in possession and chances created. Charlie and Travis coming close before a couple of chances for whiteknights were narrowly missed.

Dynamos continued to press for the equalizer but it was one of those days where the ball just wouldn’t go in the net. Ru and Jay went close before Travis just missed on another forward run capping of his first half defensive display with a surging midfield role to claim the man of the match.

The whistle went and Dynamos lost their first league game of the season which handed the advantage of the title to whiteknights. Dynamos can be proud of the way they kept Whiteknights at bay and made most of the chances in a very tight game. Well played Dynamos!


Team:

Jordan
Travis
Thomas
Ru (captain)
Jay
Felix
Hayden
Charlie

Man of the Match: Travis

Effort Award: Ru

Final Score: Dynamos 0 – Whiteknights 1

Goals:

Attempted Shots on goal - Dynamos 10 – Whiteknights 5