Gravesham Schools' Football Association U14s Boys District Boys 2019 / 20
KENT CUP AND FRIENDLY FIXTURES
The team have entered the Kent Cup which is played on a League basis. The first two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals of the Presidents' Shield.
Saturday 14th September, 2019. MEDWAY FOOTBALL FEAST.
Gravesham 0 North Kent 0
West Kent 1 Gravesham 0
Medway 1 Gravesham 0
Saturday 28th September, 2019. KENT CUP.
Gravesham 1 Bromley 4 (Scorer: Osomo)
Longfield Academy, Main Road, Longfield Kent DA3 7PH. 10.30am kick off
Gravesham and Bromley shared possession in the first 20 minutes before Bromley took the lead. However, within a minute Simon Osomo equalised and then ten minutes later was unable to convert a good opportunity to Gravesham the lead. Bromley regained the lead shortly before half-time. In the second half Gravesham started well and Regan Pay nearly put Ashdon Day in to score. Shortly afterwards Liam Skeiky's well-struck free-kick hit the cross bar and Simon Osomo was just unable to convert the rebound. Gravesham then tired in the last ten minutes and conceded two further goals to lose 4-1.
Saturday 26th October, 2019. KENT CUP.
Brighton 5 Gravesham 2 (Scorers: Pay, Osomo)
Doothy Stringer School (3G pitch) Loder Road, Brighton BN1 6PZ 11.10am kick off
Gravesham travelled to Brighton with a depleted team due to the half-term holidays, but nonetheless put in a spirited performance. Indeed after weathering some early pressure Gravesham were unfortunate not to take when an attempt from Ashdon Day was cleared off of the line. After 15 minutes Reegan Pay ran onto a well placed free-kick from Joe McManus and his well struck shot found the bottom left-hand corner of the goal to give Gravesham the lead. Brighton then struck back with goals to take the lead. Simon Osomo was then unfortunate to hit the post from close range and so the score remained 2-1 to the home side at half-time. Brighton started strongly in the second half and worked to gain a 4-1 advantage, although Gravesham were unfortunate when Hedez shot from the edge of the area and clipped the outside of the post. With 15 minutes remaining the ball came to Simon Osomo who had his back to goal but he span and struck he ball well to reduce the deficit to 4-2. Brighton then scored with a penalty with 5 minutes remaining to make the final score 5-2.
Saturday 23rd November, 2019. KENT CUP.
Maidstone 1 Gravesham 2 (Scorers: Osomo, Scudder)
Victory Academy, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham ME4 5JB.
Gravesham made a bright start and Danny Midgeley was unfortunate not to give them the lead after 2 minutes when he hit the post from a corner. Gravesham continued to play some good football and a pass from Liam Skeiky allowed Ashdon Day to break through onto the goalkeeper who made a good save. After 13 minutes Gravesham were awarded a penalty after a foul on Hudson Scudder. Liam Skeiky's penalty was well saved but Simon Osomo followed up to give Gravesham a deserved lead. Gravesham then doubled their lead when Hudson Scudder rounded the Maidstone goalkeeper and then unleashed a blistering shot into the net. However, it was not all one way traffic and goalkeeper Archie Aldous made some great saves throughout the match. The score remained 2-0 at half-time. The second half saw some good football played by both teams with Ashdon Day and Simon Osomo both having opportunities to score after Gravesham crafted some good one on one opportunities. However, Maidstone deservedly pulled a goal back with 12minutes remaining, finally beating the magnificent Archie Aldous. Gravesham did have the opportunity to increase their lead but Simon Osomo's penalty crashed against the cross bar after he had been fouled.
Saturday 14th December, 2019. KENT CUP.
North Kent v Gravesham
Match postponed as North Kent had to play in the Eagles Trophy
Saturday 4th January, 2020. KENT CUP.
Gravesham 2 West Kent 1 (Scorers Osomo, Kinded)
Old Southfields Playing Field, Nursery Mews off of Cedar Avenue DA12 5JT 11.00am kick off
Gravesham battled well to beat west Kent 2-1 in the first district match of the decade. Gravesham started well but then conceded after six minutes with West Kent's second attack of the match. Danny Midgeley was unfortunate not to equalise after 20 minutes when the ball came to him outside of the box following a corner, but his shot was high and wide of the visitors' goal. He came closer five minutes later when he received the ball on the wide right and his powerful shot from 25 yards hit the apex of post and crossbar, However, the game remained 1-0 to West Kent at half-time.
Gravesham started the second half slowly and West Kent had a couple of chances to extend their lead, denied both bu the post and goalkeeper Archie Aldous advancing to deny the visiting forwards. However, Gravesham's dogged determination ensured they were still in with a chance and at times they played some good combination football. This was rewarded with ten minutes to go when Gravesham broke away from defence and Liam Skeiky crossed the ball into Simon Osomo to equalise from eight yards out. Two minutes later Osomo nearly scored again but his shot from close range was saved by the West Kent goalkeeper. Then with just 2 minutes remaining Gravesham broke again and Simon Osomo's shot was parried by the 'keeper but Myles Kindred followed up to give Gravesham the advantage. In a nervous last two minutes West Kent had a couple of half-chances but Gravesham defended resolutely to win 2-1.
Saturday 18th January, 2020. KENT CUP.
North Kent 1 Gravesham 1 (Scorer: Kindred)
Haberdadhers Secondary School, Iron Mill Lane, Crayford. DA1 4RS. 10.00 kick off
Gravesham travelled to North Kent who had won all four of their previous matches on a crisp January morning. Both teams made a solid start but Gravesham were able to control the midfield area, and looked comfortable in possession. Gravesham took the lead after 20 minutes when a cross from Simon Osomo found Myles Kindred unmarked on the left hand side and he converted the opportunity without mistake. North Kent had a good opportunity to score from a corner but the score remained 1-0 to Gravesham at half-time.
North Kent started the second half in a determined manner and having had an early opportunity equalised from a corner just two minutes into the half. Gravesham goalkeeper came out bravely on a couple of occasions to thwart the North Kent forward line but the visitors gradually re-established themselves in the game. Indeed towards the end Gravesham looked more likely to score but the final result was 1-1
Monday 27th January, 2020. FRIENDLY.
Kent U13s/U14s v Gravesham
Sittingbourne School,Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 4NL. 6.45pm kick off
Match postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Monday 27th January, 2020. FRIENDLY.
Kent Schools' Dallas Squad 6 Gravesham 0
Sittingbourne School, Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 4NL. 6.45pm kick off
The team have entered the Kent Cup which is played on a League basis. The first two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals of the Presidents' Shield.
Saturday 14th September, 2019. MEDWAY FOOTBALL FEAST.
Gravesham 0 North Kent 0
West Kent 1 Gravesham 0
Medway 1 Gravesham 0
Saturday 28th September, 2019. KENT CUP.
Gravesham 1 Bromley 4 (Scorer: Osomo)
Longfield Academy, Main Road, Longfield Kent DA3 7PH. 10.30am kick off
Gravesham and Bromley shared possession in the first 20 minutes before Bromley took the lead. However, within a minute Simon Osomo equalised and then ten minutes later was unable to convert a good opportunity to Gravesham the lead. Bromley regained the lead shortly before half-time. In the second half Gravesham started well and Regan Pay nearly put Ashdon Day in to score. Shortly afterwards Liam Skeiky's well-struck free-kick hit the cross bar and Simon Osomo was just unable to convert the rebound. Gravesham then tired in the last ten minutes and conceded two further goals to lose 4-1.
Saturday 26th October, 2019. KENT CUP.
Brighton 5 Gravesham 2 (Scorers: Pay, Osomo)
Doothy Stringer School (3G pitch) Loder Road, Brighton BN1 6PZ 11.10am kick off
Gravesham travelled to Brighton with a depleted team due to the half-term holidays, but nonetheless put in a spirited performance. Indeed after weathering some early pressure Gravesham were unfortunate not to take when an attempt from Ashdon Day was cleared off of the line. After 15 minutes Reegan Pay ran onto a well placed free-kick from Joe McManus and his well struck shot found the bottom left-hand corner of the goal to give Gravesham the lead. Brighton then struck back with goals to take the lead. Simon Osomo was then unfortunate to hit the post from close range and so the score remained 2-1 to the home side at half-time. Brighton started strongly in the second half and worked to gain a 4-1 advantage, although Gravesham were unfortunate when Hedez shot from the edge of the area and clipped the outside of the post. With 15 minutes remaining the ball came to Simon Osomo who had his back to goal but he span and struck he ball well to reduce the deficit to 4-2. Brighton then scored with a penalty with 5 minutes remaining to make the final score 5-2.
Saturday 23rd November, 2019. KENT CUP.
Maidstone 1 Gravesham 2 (Scorers: Osomo, Scudder)
Victory Academy, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham ME4 5JB.
Gravesham made a bright start and Danny Midgeley was unfortunate not to give them the lead after 2 minutes when he hit the post from a corner. Gravesham continued to play some good football and a pass from Liam Skeiky allowed Ashdon Day to break through onto the goalkeeper who made a good save. After 13 minutes Gravesham were awarded a penalty after a foul on Hudson Scudder. Liam Skeiky's penalty was well saved but Simon Osomo followed up to give Gravesham a deserved lead. Gravesham then doubled their lead when Hudson Scudder rounded the Maidstone goalkeeper and then unleashed a blistering shot into the net. However, it was not all one way traffic and goalkeeper Archie Aldous made some great saves throughout the match. The score remained 2-0 at half-time. The second half saw some good football played by both teams with Ashdon Day and Simon Osomo both having opportunities to score after Gravesham crafted some good one on one opportunities. However, Maidstone deservedly pulled a goal back with 12minutes remaining, finally beating the magnificent Archie Aldous. Gravesham did have the opportunity to increase their lead but Simon Osomo's penalty crashed against the cross bar after he had been fouled.
Saturday 14th December, 2019. KENT CUP.
North Kent v Gravesham
Match postponed as North Kent had to play in the Eagles Trophy
Saturday 4th January, 2020. KENT CUP.
Gravesham 2 West Kent 1 (Scorers Osomo, Kinded)
Old Southfields Playing Field, Nursery Mews off of Cedar Avenue DA12 5JT 11.00am kick off
Gravesham battled well to beat west Kent 2-1 in the first district match of the decade. Gravesham started well but then conceded after six minutes with West Kent's second attack of the match. Danny Midgeley was unfortunate not to equalise after 20 minutes when the ball came to him outside of the box following a corner, but his shot was high and wide of the visitors' goal. He came closer five minutes later when he received the ball on the wide right and his powerful shot from 25 yards hit the apex of post and crossbar, However, the game remained 1-0 to West Kent at half-time.
Gravesham started the second half slowly and West Kent had a couple of chances to extend their lead, denied both bu the post and goalkeeper Archie Aldous advancing to deny the visiting forwards. However, Gravesham's dogged determination ensured they were still in with a chance and at times they played some good combination football. This was rewarded with ten minutes to go when Gravesham broke away from defence and Liam Skeiky crossed the ball into Simon Osomo to equalise from eight yards out. Two minutes later Osomo nearly scored again but his shot from close range was saved by the West Kent goalkeeper. Then with just 2 minutes remaining Gravesham broke again and Simon Osomo's shot was parried by the 'keeper but Myles Kindred followed up to give Gravesham the advantage. In a nervous last two minutes West Kent had a couple of half-chances but Gravesham defended resolutely to win 2-1.
Saturday 18th January, 2020. KENT CUP.
North Kent 1 Gravesham 1 (Scorer: Kindred)
Haberdadhers Secondary School, Iron Mill Lane, Crayford. DA1 4RS. 10.00 kick off
Gravesham travelled to North Kent who had won all four of their previous matches on a crisp January morning. Both teams made a solid start but Gravesham were able to control the midfield area, and looked comfortable in possession. Gravesham took the lead after 20 minutes when a cross from Simon Osomo found Myles Kindred unmarked on the left hand side and he converted the opportunity without mistake. North Kent had a good opportunity to score from a corner but the score remained 1-0 to Gravesham at half-time.
North Kent started the second half in a determined manner and having had an early opportunity equalised from a corner just two minutes into the half. Gravesham goalkeeper came out bravely on a couple of occasions to thwart the North Kent forward line but the visitors gradually re-established themselves in the game. Indeed towards the end Gravesham looked more likely to score but the final result was 1-1
Monday 27th January, 2020. FRIENDLY.
Kent U13s/U14s v Gravesham
Sittingbourne School,Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 4NL. 6.45pm kick off
Match postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Monday 27th January, 2020. FRIENDLY.
Kent Schools' Dallas Squad 6 Gravesham 0
Sittingbourne School, Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 4NL. 6.45pm kick off
EAGLES TROPHY
The team have entered the Eagles Trophy which is played on a knock out basis and is open to associations in the South East area.
Saturday 12th October, 2019. Round 1
Gravesham were given a bye
Saturday 2nd November, 2019. Round 2.
Shepway v Gravesham
The Three Hills, Cheriton Road, Folkestone. CT19 5JU. 10.00am kick off
Match postponed due to waterlogged pitch.
Saturday 9th November, 2019. Round 2.
Shepway 1 Gravesham 3 (Scorers: Skeiky(pen.), Shoolbred, Day)
The Three Hills, Cheriton Road, Folkestone. CT19 5JU. 10.00am kick off
Gravesham travelled to Folkestone on a bright sunny morning to play their Eagles Trophy Match. Gravesham started brightly and after 15 minutes were awarded a penalty when Liam Skeiky was fouled after positively dribbling into the penalty area. Liam took the penalty himself and confidently struck the ball to give Gravesham the lead. Gravesham were enjoying much of the possession but not without being threatened on the counter-attack and after 20 minutes Archie Aldous had to stretch and make a diving save to maintain Gravesham's lead. Nonetheless Gravesham were unable to protect their advantage until half-time, with Shepway equalising five minutes before the interval.
Gravesham made a fine start to the second half when Max Shoolbed run with the ball before unleashing a powerful shot from 20 yards. Despite the home team goalkeeper's best efforts to save the shot he could not prevent it finding its way to the bottom corner. Gravesham were now once more in the ascendancy and ten minutes increased their lead when Myles Kinded's attempted shot was steered into the goal by Ashdon Day. Although Gravesham played some god football they were unable to extend their lead but went home satisfied that they will now play away to South East Sussex in the Quarter-Finals.
Saturday 11th January, 2020. Quarter-Finals
South East Sussex 4 Gravesham 0
Claremont School, Ebdens Hill, Hastings, TN37 7PW. 10.30am kick off
In a match played on the muddiest of pitches Gravesham made the worst possible start when a defensive mix-up gave the hosts a lead within the first two minutes. The next fifteen minutes were compacted in the middle of midfield with neither team having any opportunities but South East Sussex then scored a second goal. Ashdon Day was unable to convert when he was neatly threaded though by Reegan Pay and then Hudson Scudder's shot from the edge of the penalty area went wide which meant South East Sussex led 2-0 at half-time.
Gravesham made a slow start in the second half and within ten minutes the hosts extended their lead to 3-0. Gravesham continued to battle and created some good opportunities. Ashdon Day struck a free-kick from 25 yards straight int the wall and then struck the ball powerfully but just wide from the rebound and Simon Osomo was unable to convert two chances within ten yards after crosses from the left hand side. However, it was South East Sussex who scored again with just two minutes remaining to make the final score 4-0.
The team have entered the Eagles Trophy which is played on a knock out basis and is open to associations in the South East area.
Saturday 12th October, 2019. Round 1
Gravesham were given a bye
Saturday 2nd November, 2019. Round 2.
Shepway v Gravesham
The Three Hills, Cheriton Road, Folkestone. CT19 5JU. 10.00am kick off
Match postponed due to waterlogged pitch.
Saturday 9th November, 2019. Round 2.
Shepway 1 Gravesham 3 (Scorers: Skeiky(pen.), Shoolbred, Day)
The Three Hills, Cheriton Road, Folkestone. CT19 5JU. 10.00am kick off
Gravesham travelled to Folkestone on a bright sunny morning to play their Eagles Trophy Match. Gravesham started brightly and after 15 minutes were awarded a penalty when Liam Skeiky was fouled after positively dribbling into the penalty area. Liam took the penalty himself and confidently struck the ball to give Gravesham the lead. Gravesham were enjoying much of the possession but not without being threatened on the counter-attack and after 20 minutes Archie Aldous had to stretch and make a diving save to maintain Gravesham's lead. Nonetheless Gravesham were unable to protect their advantage until half-time, with Shepway equalising five minutes before the interval.
Gravesham made a fine start to the second half when Max Shoolbed run with the ball before unleashing a powerful shot from 20 yards. Despite the home team goalkeeper's best efforts to save the shot he could not prevent it finding its way to the bottom corner. Gravesham were now once more in the ascendancy and ten minutes increased their lead when Myles Kinded's attempted shot was steered into the goal by Ashdon Day. Although Gravesham played some god football they were unable to extend their lead but went home satisfied that they will now play away to South East Sussex in the Quarter-Finals.
Saturday 11th January, 2020. Quarter-Finals
South East Sussex 4 Gravesham 0
Claremont School, Ebdens Hill, Hastings, TN37 7PW. 10.30am kick off
In a match played on the muddiest of pitches Gravesham made the worst possible start when a defensive mix-up gave the hosts a lead within the first two minutes. The next fifteen minutes were compacted in the middle of midfield with neither team having any opportunities but South East Sussex then scored a second goal. Ashdon Day was unable to convert when he was neatly threaded though by Reegan Pay and then Hudson Scudder's shot from the edge of the penalty area went wide which meant South East Sussex led 2-0 at half-time.
Gravesham made a slow start in the second half and within ten minutes the hosts extended their lead to 3-0. Gravesham continued to battle and created some good opportunities. Ashdon Day struck a free-kick from 25 yards straight int the wall and then struck the ball powerfully but just wide from the rebound and Simon Osomo was unable to convert two chances within ten yards after crosses from the left hand side. However, it was South East Sussex who scored again with just two minutes remaining to make the final score 4-0.