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