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Under 14 'A'
Invcita's U14 'A' squad have achieved three promotions in four seasons and now play in the Tandridge league B Division. The team is pleased to be sponsored by Peak Fitness. <<<<< Please use the links on the side navigation panel to view previous seasons
| Manager: | Mark Ansdell | |
| Email: | markansdell@tonbridgeinvicta.co.uk |
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| Phone: | 07980 683 604 |
2007/08 Season - Tandridge League
Under 14s B Division
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| 6th January 2008 League |
| Whyteleafe 2 - Tonbridge Invicta A 2 |
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Invicta changed their game plan for this match and secured a deserved draw that probably would have been a win, were it not for a poor offside decision that was clearly flagged but ignored by the referee. Whyteleafe started strongly but pressure from the defence and midfield began to give Invicta the advantage. Fletcher opened the scoring with a good shot from the edge of the box midway through the half. Whyteleafe equalised on 30 minutes with a header close in, but Invicta raised their game and were awarded a free kick just outside the box which Deadman buried in the back of the net for 1-2. The second half saw Invicta control play closing down the strong running Whyteleafe forwards and creating good chances of their own before a late Whyteleafe goal levelled the match. |
2nd December 2007 League
Tonbridge Invicta A - 3 v South Bank -4
Invicta met table topping South Bank in atrocious conditions but managed to get a great start as Bristow and Beech combined well from the kick off for Beech to score. Invicta were winning the midfield battles, the defence stood firm and things were looking good until South Bank equalised from a cross. The second half saw Invicta lose concentration and South Bank ran in 3 easy chances to make 1-4.
Pring won a penalty which was saved and from the resulting corner Fletcher got the ball over the line. Deadman made a great pass to put Pring in to finish well to make 3-4. Invicta pushed on but failed to get an equaliser in a game they could have won.
18th November 2007 League Shield
Keston A 1 V Tonbridge Invicta A 8
A break from league action saw Invicta play Keston, from a lower division, in the League Shield competition. Keston played in a spirited manner throughout but could not match Invicta’s skills and pace. Invicta opened the scoring with a great shot from Maudsley before Pring joined the scoring with a good shot and two further runs that secured him a twenty minute hat trick. The second half saw another Pring goal before Fletcher scored from close in to make it 0-6. Further goals from Pring and Beech made it 0-8 before Keston struck late on with a well taken shot.
11th November 2007
Tonbridge Invicta A - 2 v New Beckenham A -4
In a game against opponents with similar results this was an opportunity to earn some points. The game started brightly with both sides playing well but Beckenham took the lead from a corner with a good header. Invicta raised their game and Maudsley struck from close range following a free kick. Beckenham then added two further goals after some poor defending to close the half. The second half saw Invicta challenge well and Beech was fouled for a penalty that Bristow converted well. As Invicta chased the game Beckenham became dangerous on the break and finally scored late on to secure the result.
4th November 2007
South Bank - 5 v Tonbridge Invicta A -1
Following their best performance of the season last week Invicta failed to compete well in this game and were quickly 2-0 down before Bristow won a penalty that Deadman converted. Invicta were unlucky not to equalise from a second penalty for handball, Deadman’s kick being well saved. Another Invicta goal was disallowed for offside before South Bank won a penalty that they put wide. Just before the break South Bank went further ahead from close range.
With changes made Invicta tried to compete but were picked off for two further goals to flatter the final scoreline.
28th October 2007
West Wickham - 0 v Tonbridge Invicta A -6
For the first 20 minutes this was an even game with both sides looking to register their first win. The breakthrough came when Bristow went in for a 50-50 ball with the keeper and it span clear for Greehy to walk in. The second soon followed when Greehy crossed for Beech to score before a good corner by Bristow was headed home by Greehy for a 0-3 lead. With some good defence and flowing moves from the midfield, another good cross from Clarke was lifted over the advancing keeper by Bristow to score. Just before the break the keeper failed to hold a strong shot from Fletcher who made it 0-5. Wickham raised their game and competed well before another good cross gave Beech his second goal to complete the win.
21st October 2007
Tonbridge Invicta A - 1 v Whyteleafe B -3
In a competitive match between two promoted sides this was Invicta’s best chance to register a league win this season. With the play mainly kept in the midfield both sides went close but finished the half goalless. Whyteleafe increased the pressure and 10 minutes in scored with a good shot across goal. A further goal came when a ball failed to be cleared from defence and Invicta went 0-3 down to another good shot. Invicta raised their game and Pring shot just over before Fletcher pulled one back from a well taken corner.
14th October 2007
Santley United 1 Tonbridge Invicta A 1
Match report to follow
Man Of The Match - Harry Ford
7th October 2007
League Cup
Tonbridge Invicta A 1 v Purley Panthers 2
In an evenly contested cup game Invicta’s running game was met by some strong Purley tackling which set the tone for most of the match. From a break in midfield a Purley attacker lobbed the ball high into the Invicta penalty area where unchallenged a Purley forward back headed into the corner to open the scoring. Invicta raised their game and following several chances Coulter was brought down inside the box for a penalty that Pring converted for 1-1 at half time.
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With both sides pushing forward to secure a win it was Purley who got the breakthrough from a corner to lead 1-2. Invicta pushed on and Purley continued to defend vigorously which resulted in a player being booked. As Invicta set up many crosses Bristow was unlucky to hit a post late on.
30th September 2007
Tonbridge Invicta A 1 v Oakwood 5
Invicta started well in this game but went behind to a good shot when they failed to clear from defence. With Oakwood playing positive football and Invicta having to work hard to try to match them they were unlucky to go further behind when Oakwood won a penalty. Another goal came from a midfield move to put Oakwood up 0-3 before half time.
Oakwood’s work rate was high and they scored two further goals from midfield breaks before Fletcher replied with and excellent shot just before full time.
23rd September 2007
Old Coulsdon Colts 5 - Invicta A 1
From a delayed start it was Coulsdon who set the pace in this game pressuring the Invicta defence from the outset. With two strong attackers Invicta fell behind from a headed free kick. Invicta raised their game and forced the play downfield creating their own chances. Coulsdon, playing with authority were rewarded by a break through the middle to make it 2-0 and shortly before half time made it three from a cross tapped into the corner.
Invicta raised their pace for the second half as the game became a midfield battle. Coulsdon were put under pressure and failed to clear from defence, Bristow headed through to put Pring clear to score. Coulsdon responded by scoring two further goals from crosses to make it 5-1
16th September 2007
Tonbridge Invicta A - 1 v Junior Sports United -3
With the restructuring of the Tandridge League Tonbridge Invicta A were promoted up to the B Division. In their league opener against existing B division side Junior Sports it was evident that this will be a competitive division. Both sides were evenly matched in the first half with the Invicta defence working well to clear their lines. Invicta’s best chance fell to Coulter who drew a good save from the Sports keeper. After early pressure in the second half Sports opened the scoring from a corner. Invicta fell further behind when a ball across the box was not gathered and fell to the Sports forward to shoot home. A rally by Invicta saw a good move finished by Deadman to bring it back to 1-2. As Invicta continued to pressure the Sports defence they were hit on the break and went 1-3 down.
Man Of The Match - Freddie Greehy
Pre Season
Invicta’s Under 14 'A' squad have prepared for the forthcoming season with three friendly fixtures in which all available players have played a significant part.
On Saturday 1/9 the team had a relatively comfortable win against east Kent League Div.2 team Whitstable Town. The game played at Kent Police Headquarters, Maidstone produced a 7-2 victory with goals fromMatt Pring 4, Josh Beech 2, Alex Bristow.
Thursday 6/9 a hard fought and very even encounter against Crowborough A Div side Rusthall, at Jockey Farm saw Invicta go 0-2 down before eventually losing 2-1. Josh Beech getting the goal from close range.
Sunday 9/9 at Swanmead, Invicta played host to Tandridge C Div side Oxted. Again a comfortable 7-2 win with the second half being particularly pleasing. Goals from Josh beech 2, Brad Deadman 2, Alex Bristow, Freddie Greehy and Ben Brown.
