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Post by jr on Dec 10, 2023 17:24:15 GMT
The game today against Easington in the Thames Valley counties plate was difficult. We were missing a few key players and Easington took advantage. Our keeper Khadisha was in fine form and my player of the match. We were caught out in the first half leaking 3 goals. We introduced our subs. Benni , Georgia and Isabel and this helped us to settle down. A number of knocks to our players disputed our rhythm but we improved our passing and defensive performance in the second half. Clearly Easington were much better on the day.
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Post by jr on Dec 16, 2023 23:01:40 GMT
Next match for the women's team is at Thame on Sunday 17th Dec. 2pm start for this local derby.
All support welcome. Which pitch the match will be on is a good question but suppect the one nearest the car park.
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Post by Leon on Dec 17, 2023 17:10:58 GMT
Delighted with the performance and result today - a 2-2 draw at 2nd-placed Thame, who had put double figures past Aylesbury less than three months ago. Jess Ranieri struck home following a corner to give the Ducks a surprise 1-0 half-time lead. An unfortunate own goal levelled the scores, before Sammy Jackson powered one in off the underside of the bar to put the Ducks back in front. Despite the repeated heroics of the outstanding Khadijah Awan in goal, Thame finally struck an unstoppable free kick into the far corner to earn their share of the points.
For me, this was as strong a performance as I have seen from this team all season. Particularly impressive considering the limited squad size on the day of only 13 players. Big shout outs to Megan Carroll who didn't look at all out of place as a makeshift centre back, and relative newcomer to the squad Isabel Utley who showed great versatility, playing at least three positions and working her socks off for 90 minutes.
I believe that's it until January, so Happy Christmas to all the players and the regular gaggle of spectators!
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Post by jr on Dec 17, 2023 17:29:06 GMT
We had 2 mid fielders playing in the back four today for the first time. Well done to Megan and Clare. Khadijah was again our match winner for me. Very similar to the men's match on Sat. The way everyone has improved in recent weeks is good for the second half of the season. Players shifting into different postions to match the game's needs.
Thanks to Leon and all the supporters today for the support.
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Post by ducklang on Dec 17, 2023 21:23:36 GMT
An excellent weekend. The First team won and today the Women's team got an superb point!
Today was a prime example of why following the Aylesbury United Women is so enjoyable. Everyone wearing the club badge played so well, putting in so much effort for the whole game and got a deserved point against a side, second in the table as Leon said, who had won the reverse league game with ease. There is no doubt that every player who was on the pitch today played their part in winning the point and it would be unfair to single out any player after a magnificent team performance - some great defending, superb goal keeping, quality battling in midfield, and strong attacking play up front.
It was also good to see a slightly larger group of parents and supporters at the game today - thank you to all of you for your support. It would be so nice to see a few more of the club supporters at games in the New Year (the first game is scheduled for 7th January at St John's, Stone, home to Bletchley Scot Ladies). The women's team are AYLESBURY UNITED too! Come on you Ducks!!
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Post by jr on Jan 6, 2024 13:17:20 GMT
This Sunday 7th Jan, the women's team will be at St Herbert Leon Academy , Fern Grove Bletchley MK , MK2 3HQ for the match against Bletchley Scott. kick off at 1.30 All support welcome
This is a change of venue from St John's sports and social , Stone
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Post by jr on Jan 7, 2024 17:52:44 GMT
First game since mid December and we were rusty with our finishing. Close game losing 2-1 on a large 3G pitch to Bletchley Scott. We had lots of possession in both halves. Their keeper got better as the game went on. They scored a break away on 25 mins, we equalised at 45 mins. at the end of the first half. Second half we rotated the team bring on different players to try something different. We now had even more of the game with more opportunities going missing. At 70mins they broke away again and their best forward scored again. It was like we all say " if you do not take your chances you get nothing"
Overall that is football and the team will learn from this and continue on with the improvements that have been made this season. Thanks again to all the supporters today
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Post by ducklang on Jan 7, 2024 19:51:26 GMT
Yes, today was a bit disappointing bearing in mind the chances we had, although to be fair, everyone played quite well across the whole team. It was one of those days, and the home 'keeper was inspired at times with her saves and handling and on another day, we would have scored several goals.
I hope Megan's knee injury late in the game - she had played so well - is not as serious as it first looked.
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Post by jr on Jan 14, 2024 8:46:07 GMT
The women's team is in league action this afternoon at St John's sports and social club , Stone. 2pm start against Chinnor
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Post by jr on Jan 14, 2024 17:49:01 GMT
Good win for the Ducks this afternoon beating local rivals Chinnor 4-3. Fast start with Jessica R scoring after just 3 mins. Chinnor replied quickly but this did not affect the attacking forces of the Ducks. Iona L scored on 13 mins with Sammy following with a nice chip of the Chinnor keeper to make it 3-1 after 23 mins. Not to be out done Iona also added her second with another chip after 30 mins. Chinnor made a change up front and this was putting a lot of pressure on our defence. Score at half time 4-1 to the Ducks.
Second half Aylesbury made a few changes to ensure all the match day squad got game time. Chinnor scored after 52 but overall we were still in control. Khadijah A was kept busy in goal with a tidy performance. Sam T and Justine R were dealing with the attacking ambitions.
On 90mins Chinnor scored their 3rd but we saw out the extra added time.
Overall a well deserved win and good team performance against a team above us in the league.
Thanks again to all the supporters today
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Post by ducklang on Jan 14, 2024 21:44:54 GMT
A great weekend with both the mens's and women's first teams getting crucial wins. Up The Ducks!
Today's 4-3 win for the women followed the pattern of several previous matches against Chinnor with either side gaining a good advantage only for the final score to be much closer. There were some great performances all round today, with some stand outs from Kahdija in goal, Sammy J, Jessica and Iona up front, all those at the back, and everyone in midfield. It was a strong all-round performance, and the win was deserved in the end!
It was also great to see a good group of parents, friends and Aylesbury United supporters at the game today. All Ducks supporters are welcome home or away - come along and support the team!
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Post by jr on Jan 20, 2024 15:11:46 GMT
The women's team will be at Newton Leys pavilion , Furzey Way MK3 5SP on Sunday to play Tattenhoe , 2pm start.
FA full time gives a different venue.
Use the post code on google maps for directions.
All support welcome
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Post by jr on Jan 21, 2024 18:10:48 GMT
A new ground for me with another good performance by the team against Tattenhoe in a 2-2 draw. Our scorer of both goals was Iona who took her goals on 58 and 70 mins,
First half we played up the slope against the wind which was to our benefit. Tattenhoe applied lots of pressure which resulted in a goal after 6 mins. The whole team was behind the ball at times defending our goal. Khadijah having a good day in goal, Maddie with a great clearence off the line and Clare a real rock in the centre of the defence were examples.
Second half we got the benefit of the slope and wind and brought a lot more pressure on Tattenhoe. This resulted in Iona's 2 goals with the second a real strikers chance nipping in when their keeper miss-handed the ball. Tattenhoe scored on 85 which resulted in the draw.
Overall a very pleasing performance against the home team, who are above us in the league.
Thanks again to all our travelling supporters.
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Post by Leon on Jan 21, 2024 18:37:43 GMT
Quick correction Jim, the first goal was definitely scored by Jess Ranieri!
A spirited performance and a little unfortunate not to hang on for a win against decent opposition who had given us a bit of a tonking a couple of months ago.
Hoping for all three points next week at Wing!
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Post by ducklang on Jan 28, 2024 9:46:48 GMT
Aylesbury United Women play at Wing this afternnoon (Recreation Ground, Leighton Road, Wing). I have been informed that the kick off is earlier than usual, 1.30pm
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