Match Report: U11 Colts v Faversham Strike Force

The game saw a strong start for the Risers with an immediate free kick for Ryan only slightly wide and some great passing and play on the right wing from Noah and Ashley. Faversham began to put together some good play and Blake was forced to make a great save, tipping the ball over the bar. The game was evenly balanced with end to end play. Faversham earned three corners in quick succession but some frantic defending saw the score remaining goalless. At the other end, Fin put in a great ball through to Ashley, who saw a good shot saved. Faversham were soon attacking again with Hayden and Ellis both making vital tackles and sending the ball back up field. Harry and Noah put together some lovely, attacking play on the left but it was Faversham who went ahead with an unstoppable shot. The Risers immediately responded with some great play from Hayden, Dylan and Ashley but again it was Faversham who found the back of the net. The half ended with a corner to the Risers, and a good shot narrowly over from Ryan. 

The second half began with a strong start for Faversham with the ball hitting the crossbar and then a great save from Blake. A third goal soon followed and Faversham began to look in control. Blake continued to make some good saves and Gideon and Ryan defended bravely. The Risers were still trying hard in attack with Sam and Ashley combining well to produce some threatening play and Theo putting in some great passes on the wing. Two more goals for Faversham came in quick succession, leaving the Risers with only a few minutes to pull one back. Some rare attacking from Hayden, led to a corner and then free kick going just wide. A tough game in windy conditions but a good, competitive match. 

Jan

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Match Report: U11 Colts v Dover Rangers

Torrential rain for most of the game made it a hard game for the players and the reporter! The Risers started brightly, immediately attacking at pace down the wings. Pressure grew and the breakthrough came as Fin scored after a great pass from Dylan. Overall the game was even, with the defenders working hard, while the midfield and attackers continued to press. Blake was a secure presence in goal the half ended with no further score.

The second half continued in a similar vein, with end to end football but overall the Risers were dominant in attack. With ten minutes left, a harshly awarded penalty, gave Blake little chance and the score was level. Despite some last minute chances, the score remained a draw. A great team performance across the pitch. 

Jan

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Weekend Roundup: 01-02 May

Rising Stars: Under 12 Girls bring shield home lead by proud coaches.

On a sunny bank holiday weekend, as per the norm every Rising stars team played great football, gave everything they had and most importantly had fun as they played opposition from across Kent.

Under 12 Girls played a furious game against East Kent FC, making spectators writhe with anticipation as the game progressed. A strong team performance combined with individual brilliance saw the Risers win 8-0 and take the shield back to their trophy cabinet. Key performances came from Jeea and Grace who both left the field with player of the match performances With Grace scoring a hat-trick.

Under 13 Colts didn’t give up in their fight against Cheriton despite only having 10 players and being without their usual goalkeeper. The Colts beat a strong Cheriton side in a friendly that resulted in a 2-1 victory for the Risers with a resolute defence and a strong second half display.

Under 13 Girls were confronted with a tenacious Margate side, but never gave up on teamwork and showed a positive attitude. An early goal for Margate did not dampen the girls spirits with Risers twice coming close to equalising. A second goal came just before half-time. With the game at 2-0 Risers continued to press forward allowing Margate the opportunity to counter. The game ended 3-0 with a Margate goal with the last kick of the game. Lizzy showed tremendous energy and attitude to support her teammates, earning herself a well deserved player of the match.

In the Under 11 category there were two games involving Risers. The Under 11 Youth played a good Margate side with Risers showing incredible teamwork and perseverance to produce an incredible display of football. Rising Stars’ chairman Anthony remarked “What a group of players, loved watching this match”.

The Under 11 Colts also played this weekend against a strong and resilient Deal team with both sides playing football of a high standard. The Colts possessed an attacking mindset and linked up well together. Their manager, Sam, stated “The team showed good passing and was the most attacking we’ve been all season”.

There were two games played in the Under 10’s. Under 10 Youth didn’t let their lack of substitutes stop them from giving their opposition, Faversham Strike Force, a fierce game. Each player showed considerable determination and drive pushing each other to a fantastic team performance.

The Under 10 Girls Colts played East Kent Roses in an intense battle for victory. The girls played superb football and credit is due to the East Kent team who continued to fight throughout the game.

Three teams played this weekend in the Under 9 category. The Under 9 Juniors played Eastry, fighting for the game until the final blow of the whistle. Each player showed considerable effort and displayed excellent camaraderie.

The Under 9 Colts played a determined Whitstable Town Youth matching them as equals despite having no substitutes. The players showcased tremendous amounts of energy as the game progressed. The opposition commented that this was the toughest team they had played. The performance saw a fine goalkeeping display by Evan and a driven showing by Dugee.

Finally the Under 9 Youth played a fair and purposeful game against Margate, both teams receiving support from each other and spectators alike. The game was played with mutual respect and fairness showing the qualities expected from a Rising Stars team. The game included a fantastic display by Fraser and excellent work from Josh showing good control.

In Under 8 football only one team played this weekend with the Under 8 Youth showing the meaning of teamwork in a tough match against a strong Whitstable town team. Their coach, Scott, said “This was probably the best game the boys have played all season”

In the world of Under 7 football the Under 7 Youth played a strong game against Herne Bay Harriers. The Risers had no substitutes but didn’t let this hold them back playing some excellent football.

The Under 7 Colts played a good Tyler Hill Youth Colts, showing both team spirit and determination throughout the match. The boys worked hard together showing that they have made lots of progress over time.

Bethan Newman (U13 Girls)

Match Report: U11 Colts v Deal Town Rangers

The first two minutes saw an excellent start for the Risers with two goals in quick succession, the first scored by Ryan, assisted by Sam and the second, scored by Fin. Noah and Harry were linking up well on the left, continuously threatening Deal. The game opened up with Deal becoming stronger and both Hayden and Ellis putting in some important tackles at the back. At the other end, Fin was fouled in the box and then converted the resulting penalty. Despite the scoreline, Deal continued to fight, and soon pulled one back. The half ended with an excellent run by Noah and shot from Gideon which was well saved by Deal’s goalie.

The second half saw a strong start from Deal and they soon added their second goal from the penalty spot. Blake was becoming busier in our goal, making some excellent saves. The game was now increasingly open with corners, chances and saves at both ends. Noah, Ryan, Ashley and Dylan were all excellent in attacking from midfield, while Hayden and Ellis were solid at the back. Eventually, Deal scored again from a corner, leaving an equal scoreline. In the last few minutes, the Risers were strong and had some very narrow misses. A really entertaining game and great effort from all. 

Jan

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Match Report: U11 Colts v Deal Town Rangers

The game was off to a lively start with an early shot from Fin. The first few minutes saw the Risers pressuring well with a skilful run on the right from Ashley and Fin winning a corner. Another corner followed and after a period of sustained attacking, Ashley scored the opener. Sam fed on a good through ball from Hayden and shot just wide. The ball was mostly in Deal’s half but Blake stayed alert in goal, collecting well on a number of occasions. Deal attacked again, but Theo defended well, sending the ball down the other end for an attack which enabled Sam to add a second. The Risers were playing well now and piling the pressure on Deal, with continuous strong, attacking play from Dylan, Hayden, Gideon, and Fin. Sam shot just wide and Dylan put in a strong free kick. Ryan came on and added further strength in midfield, putting in some lovely passes and a strong shot. Noah was brilliant on the left, putting in run after run. Deservedly, he was soon rewarded with an assist after his ball set up Dylan to score the third goal. 

The second half began in the same dominant manner. Ryan and Fin both put in strong shots and Noah continued with his speedy runs, forcing Deal’s keeper to make a great save. The Risers were pressuring all the time though Deal were still pushing forward when they were able. Although quiet in defence, Ellis was in command, clearing the ball well frequently, with support from Hayden and Theo. Harry continued to impress in midfield, putting in excellent tackles and distributing the ball well. In the last few minutes, Ashley almost added his second goal of the game before Sam took advantage of the ball bobbing around in the box and added the Risers’ fourth. Overall, a great team performance and comprehensive win. Man of the match went to Ashley for great work on the wing and in attack. 

Jan

Match Report: U11 Colts v Thanet United Vikings

The game was end to end in the first few minutes, with Hayden busy in defence, Ryan commanding midfield, and Sam going close with the first shot of the game. Noah went on a great run on the left but couldn’t quite get the cross in. The game was mostly played in midfield, with both sides struggling to make a real impact. Dylan and Ashley put in some good runs, Ellis defended well and Theo was dominant in midfield. Blake didn’t see too much action, but made several, good safe saves. After an uncertain bit of defending, Thanet scored the opener. Gideon was resolute in midfield, never giving up and going on some good runs. The Risers were opened up for the second time and Thanet doubled their lead. Dylan and Noah continued working hard in midfield, Harry tackled well and Blake made an excellent save.

Half time injected some energy and the Risers looked threatening straight away with a corner. Ellis continued to defend well and Dylan put in another excellent run but was just offside. Fin, Noah and Sam linked well and were threatening Thanet’s goal continuously. The pressure kept coming, with Fin shooting just wide and Hayden, just over. Completely against the run of play, Thanet scored again, followed by a great save from Blake. The Risers kept pressuring with Fin, Gideon and Sam all attacking effectively and Ashley working hard on the right. Theo moved back into defence and did a great job of partnering Ellis. The game closed with more frantic attacking from Fin and Ryan, but the goal just wouldn’t come. A well deserved man of the match award went to Theo, for his hard work in both midfield and defence. 

Jan

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Match Report: U11 Colts v Wye Juniors

The game was immediately off to a lively start with an immediate corner to Wye, well dealt with by Blake. After a few minutes of even play, Wye began to pile the pressure on, with Ashley and Hayden putting in vital tackles. Wye gained three consecutive corners, the pressure ending eventually with a shot over the bar. With the ball at the other end, Ryan took a good shot before Blake was again called on to make a good save. A great move from Dylan to Fin, resulted in the first goal and delight from the boys! Wye immediately resumed their attack but just a few minutes later the Risers doubled their lead from a corner, which was shot into the top corner by Hayden. Both Dylan and Fin put in good shots before Wye went close, hitting the bar. The game was being played at a fast pace from end to end and within a couple of minutes Wye scored two goals and were level. In the last minutes of the half, the Risers added more pressure, with Noah, Harry and Theo all putting in great work and runs from midfield. After a corner, Ellis scored, putting the Risers ahead again. 

The second half began with an equaliser from Wye, soon followed by a fourth goal. Gideon played consistently well in midfield and set up Dylan for the Risers fourth, all square again! Gideon, Ryan and Noah linked beautifully in midfield, sustaining effective runs forward. Blake was still busy at the other end, consistently making great saves. Wye were pushing us hard, causing Blake, Ellis and Hayden to work very hard. Noah put in another great run on the wing, passing to Fin who shot well but just over. The Risers kept fighting and putting great balls forward. Sam showed some great touches, troubling their defenders each time. Wye hit the post again before scoring twice in quick succession. Ashley kept going with some beautiful play on the right wing, but time was running out. A highly entertaining and nail-biting game, with great performances from both teams. 

Jan

Match Report: U11 Colts v Ramsgate FC

The game began brightly and within a couple of minutes Fin had scored the opener for the Risers, a great start! Ramsgate were quickly down the other end, with Hayden and Ellis needing to put in some solid defending. Blake made a good save but the ball rebounded out and Ramsgate scored the equaliser. The game was end to end but the Risers began to dominate, with Ryan putting in a good shot, saved by the keeper. A great passing move from Dylan and Ashley down the right resulted in our second goal, put in by Dylan. Ramsgate kept fighting, earning a corner which was well saved by Blake. A third goal was added by Ryan with a clever chip over the keeper. As the first half came to a close, Theo and Harry worked hard in midfield, Hayden and Noah joined up well in defence and Sam hit the crossbar with a powerful shot. Just before the half time whistle, Sam scored with a skilful tap across the line. A dominant first half. 

The second half began with a good shot from Theo hitting the side netting. Ramsgate then broke at the other end and scored a good team goal. Ryan continued to play well in midfield and Noah went on a good run, which resulted in a free kick. Again, there was immediate action at the other end, with Ramsgate scoring again and narrowing the gap. Harry was putting in a great performance in midfield and combined well with Noah down the wing. Ryan defended well, setting up yet another great move from Noah. Fin was still threatening Ramsgate’s goal and put in a powerful shot. In the last minutes, Ellis and Hayden continued to defend well, Ramsgate earned a corner, which was defended by Ryan and caught by Blake, and Ashley earned a corner for the Risers. End to end play resulted in a tense ending but a well-deserved end for the boys. Another great, team performance. 

Jan