Charlestown Youth Football Club

FINAL  - CORNWALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2 TABLE



10th May 2009
KIMMINS DIVISION 2 CUP FINAL
Charlestown  Ladies 2   Penzance  1.

The Kimmins Cup Final saw an exciting end to end game at St.Agnes FC . Penzance, with the wind in the first half always looked dangerous with their direct play. However Charlestown had the first real opportunity with a close range Kayleigh Clemes strike brilliantly pushed onto the post by the Penzance keeper Grace Rudlin. Penzance continued to threaten but Charlestown collectively defending very well to get to half-time 0-0.
Shortly into the second-half, Penzance brought on their top scorer Candice Britten and within minutes she opened the scoring, latching onto a through ball and shot pass the advancing keeper.
Charlestown were unperturbed, continued to play their passing football as they took the game to Penzance. On 68 mins a defence splitting ball saw Sarah Hawken breakaway on the angle before taking an early left footed short across the keeper to equalise.  Extra-time was looming as both sides battled to break the 1-1 dead-lock.  With ten minutes remaining Charlestown were awarded a free-kick on the edge of the area and up stepped Hawken to give the keeper no chance with a stunning strike. Charlestown could have sealed the game with a third but had to see out the game with some resolute team play.

Charlestown Player of the match :-  All the girls!!
Final Sqaud - Nicola Rowe, Jodie Bray, Aimee Lafferty, Abbie Pearce (Capt.), Philippa Leaity, Rhiannon Player, Sarah Hawken, Kayleigh Clemes, Stacey Rowe, Beth Dingle, Wendy Davey, Nat Williams, Charity Ternough  



23rd April 2009
Division 2 Cup semi-final second leg
Camelford Ladies  1 Charlestown Ladies 1
Due to a rescheduled county U18 game on the initial second leg date the game was reorganised for a Thursday evening KO at Bodmin FC, under floodlights.  
Holding an 8 - 0 advantage after the first leg Charlestown reshuffled the starting line and formation. Both sides started brightly, matching each other in opportunities. Unfortunately Charlestown didn't have their shooting boots on......and it was Camelford who took the lead on 20 mins through a Sian Osborne goal, much to the delight of the players and supporting crowd. Charlestown rallied and equalised in first half injury time with a Linden Reynolds strike. The second half ended goaless but saw plenty of Charlestown pressure and like the first half many missed chances. The evening ended in a draw but an aggregate score of Camelford Ladies 1  Charlestown Ladies 9      

Charlestown Player of the match :-  Rhiannon Player  


19th April 2009
Division 2 Cup semi-final first Leg
Charlestown Ladies 8  Camelford Ladies   0
Charlestown started brightly and were three goals up inside the first ten minutes.  Sarah Hawken started the scoring on 3 minutes when she shot high into the roof of the net after meeting a Linden Reynolds through ball.  On 8 minutes Jodie Bray collected the ball near the half way line and ran through the Camelford defence shooting cleverly into the far corner.  Within a minute Nathalie Williams extended the lead when she lobbed the Camelford keeper.  The visitors came more into the game but a long range shot from Kerri Vosper was the closest they came to troubling the Charlestown keeper in the first half.  On 30 minutes Bray added another goal with a strong shot that beat the keeper on her near post.  Charlestown continued to dominate in the second half and extended their lead on 56 minutes.  A Camelford goal kick was headed back into the penalty area by Reynolds where Hawken was on hand to smash the ball home.  A Charlestown corner was stabbed home by Rhiannon Player on 64 minutes and another corner was punched into her own net by the Camelford keeper on 75 minutes.  The Camels never gave up and the midfield battle was fierce throughout the game.  Camelford came closest to scoring on 82 minutes when Silver Wheller cut in from the left wing and her excellent shot was destined for the top corner until it was brilliantly tipped over by the Charlestown keeper Abbie Pearce.  The resultant corner was collected by Pearce and her fast and accurate throw found Hawken who turned and ran half the length of the pitch before shooting into the corner of the net to complete the scoring.  The second leg takes place at Bodmin Football Ground on Thursday 23rd April with a 7:30pm kick off.

Charlestown Player of the match :- Sarah Hawken  

The day was rounded off by the great news that Callington had beaten St.Agnes in the league thereby confirming CHARLESTOWN LADIES in 2nd place and promotion into Division 1 for next season

05th April 2009
Callington Ladies 1 Charlestown Ladies 4
Charlestown concluded their first season in Ladies Division 2 with an exciting victory for the travelling supporters.
Callington, who had found some good form of late, started brightly, applying good early pressure which saw the Charlestown defence line of Beth Dingle, Stacey Rowe, Philippa Leaity, Nicola Rowe working hard and  keeper Abbie Pearce making several good saves. However, despite Callington's good possession in the early exchanges, it was Charlestown that scored the first goal. An ill-fated attempt to play the offside trap by the home defence resulted in the ball running through to Linden Reynolds who fired a great shot into the far corner from 20 yards. With the home side seemingly rocked by the goal, it only took another five minutes before Reynolds grabbed her second of the match after following up a parried Kayleigh Clemes shot. Callington pressed hard to get themselves back into the game, and they nearly managed it on the half hour mark when Kate Bourn's solo run from the right hand side ended in an excellent effort which seemed to be heading for the top corner, before it was tipped over by the in-form Charlestown keeper. Just before half time, Callington saw another effort go agonisingly close, when Kate Lewis headed a Candy Caplin cross a foot wide of the post.
The second half again saw Callington start strongly and within five minutes they had Abbie Pearce bravely scrambling for the ball when a number of shots that ricocheted off the legs of the Charlestown defenders in the six yard box. Charlestown weathered the storm and slowly took control. The third goal came when Callington were again undone by another Charlestown break. It was the lively Sarah Hawkin this time who chased down a ball and managed to poke it passed the home keeper, despite the close attention of Callington defender Marie Wilson. The home side were given a lifeline when a pinpoint Katy Sheffield free kick found striker Sam May who headed home from 10 yards. Going all out attack for the remainder of the game meant that the home side started to leave gaps in their defence and Charlestown put the game to bed when Charity Ternouth drove the ball in from six yards to round off the scoring and earn the away side all three points. The game saw excellent performances from Charlestown keeper Abbie Pearce and Callington winger Kate Lewis.

Charlestown Player of the match :-  Abbie Pearce

8th March  2009
Charlestown Ladies 2   St.Agnes Ladies 1

Sticker's Burngullow Park saw the eagerly awaited clash of the Division Two second and third placed teams. In very blustery conditions Charlestown won the toss and decided to kick with the advantage of the wind in the first half. A decision which paid off immediately with the opening goal from Sarah Hawken with less than two minutes on the clock. St.Agnes had limited possession of the ball in the first half as Charlestown continued to press for more goals. The home side had several opportunities, corners and goalmouth scrambles but to their credit, the St.Agnes goalkeeper and defence held firm.
With the gale force wind continuing to blow, the second half started with St.Agnes on the front foot, but Charlestown always looked threatening on the counter attack. On 66 minutes St.Agnes were level when a through ball lead to a mix up in the Charlestown defence and although the first shot was well saved by the keeper the rebound was smashed into the net. The stalemate remained until the 82nd minute when a Charlestown attack finally saw Hawken slip past the last defender and coolly slot the ball past the keeper for her second goal. Charlestown could have sealed the game minutes later but a Jodie Bray shot crashed against the crossbar and away to safety. St. Agnes pushed again for an equaliser in a frantic end to the game but Charlestown held on for a 2 - 1 victory. With this win Charlestown replaced St.Agnes, on goal difference, for second place in the league. Both team have just two games remaining, so the second promotion place is still up for grabs.

Charlestown Player of the match :- Sarah Hawken  

1st March  2009
Camelford Ladies 1   Charlestown Ladies 2

Charlestown started brightly.  With the wind at their backs they had the ball in the net after only 8 minutes when Sarah Hawken ran onto a through ball but it was ruled out as she was adjudged to be offside. On 13 minutes Hawken ran onto a similar through ball and although on-side could only find the side netting on this occasion.  Camelford came more into the game and on the half hour mark were awarded a free kick just outside the box after a trip. The resultant strike was only just wide.  Charlestown started the second half just as they had the first and Micky Cushan shot just wide in the 46th minute. Camelford with the advantage of the wind started to ask questions of the Charlestown defence and won several corners although they never really created any clear-cut opportunities.  On 57 minutes Charlestown were awarded a free kick on the edge of the box after a defender had handled.  Sarah Hawken took the kick and her shot flew into the top corner of the net.  Charlestown continued to pressure, and saw an action packed 68th minute as firstly Sarah hit the post, from the resultant rebound Linden curled another shot against the other post, before Jodie smashed the third attempt over the crossbar. Substitute Charity Ternouth almost extended Charlestown's lead with her first touch but the Camels keeper made a good save from her header.  Almost immediately Jodie Bray doubled the Charlestown lead with a strong left foot shot.  Camelford pushed forward and were right back in the game on 75 minutes when Nikki Stevenson scored with a powerful long range shot that bounced over the Abbie Pearce in goal.  Charlestown had another disallowed goal when Sarah Hawken was adjudged to have fouled the Camels defender.  The final 10 minutes saw Camelford increase the pressure on the Charlestown defence but they were able to deal with everything thrown at them with Philippa Leaity and Stacey Rowe both having outstanding game's at the heart of the Charlestown defence.

Charlestown Player of the match :- Philippa Leaity  

15th February 2009
Charlestown Ladies 4  Holmans 1
Charlestown started brightly playing some neat football but it was Holmans who took the lead on 14 minutes.  Katy Luscombe broke clear and having shot from distance saw the ball loop over goalkeeper Abbie Pearce.  Charlestown responded well and created plenty of chances.  On 24 minutes Charity Ternouth hit the post with a fierce drive. Three minutes later Jodie Bray collected the ball on the half way line and with a strong run down the right wing crossed for Micky Cushan to knock the ball home for her first goal of the season and Charlestown's equaliser.  The one way traffic continued, on 40 minutes, following a corner, Stacey Rowe scored to make it 2 -1 at half time.
In the second half Charlestown continued to control the game and extended their lead on 62 minutes when Rhiannon Player steered the ball around the keeper into the corner of the net.  Holmans never gave up and created chances of their own, none better than on 85 minutes when the a fierce Luscombe shot went just wide of the post with the keeper beaten. Charlestown completed the scoring on 86 minutes when Linden Reynolds tapped in the ball after it rebounded off the crossbar following a Nathalie Williams shot.
   
Charlestown Player of the match :- Jodie Bray  

8th February 2009
Penzance 2         Charlestown Ladies 1
Charlestown travelled to league leaders Penzance for their first game in nearly two months. The opening period saw a very competitive tussle with Charlestown playing some excellent football, while Penzance were always a threat with their direct play and pace. Abbie Pearce thwarted Penzance with a string of superb saves, before Charlestown took a 30th minute lead.
After some good build up play down the right the ball was crossing into the area by Rhiannon Player, on the second attempt the ball was neatly slotted home by Charity Ternouth.
Penzance then hit the bar before equalising on 39 minutes, with a crisp 25yard shot.
The final action of the half saw Charlestown pressure result in a goal line clearance by Penzance.  
Penzance started the brighter of the two teams in the second half. Charlestown found it difficult to retain the ball and had to work tirelessly in defence. Abbie Pearce looked unbeatable in goal until 10 minutes from time when she rushed out of her area to try a clear another over the top ball, unfortunately the striker managed latch onto the ball and tried to loop the ball over the keeper, Abbie's instinctive reaction was to save the ball with her hands, all of which lead to the inevitable red card. The resultant free-kick saw Charestown's new keeper Linden Reynolds parry the ball upwards from under the crossbar, while trying to collect the ball again, Penzance conceded a free kick as their attacker put the keeper and ball into the net!!.
On 88mins the ball broke for Penzance on the left hand side of the box and was perfectly fired into the far corner of the net to win the game.
The final drama of the game came two minute into extra time when Charlestown conceded a penalty. The spot-kick was well struck but brilliantly saved by the stand in keeper
Charlestown Ladies again showed the never give up attitude and commitment    
 
Charlestown Player of the match :-  Abbie Pearce (Despite the red card)

30th November 2008
St.Agnes Ladies 4 Charlestown Ladies 0

With the Charlestown home pitch at Sticker AFC unavailable St Agnes Ladies offered to swap the fixture to a St Agnes home game hosted at, and with thanks to, Goonhavern AFC.
St Agnes dominated the opening period and 15 minutes in Laura Rogers opened the scoring as she effectively found the back of the net. St Agnes continued to pressure and Laura Rogers made a fabulous individual run down the left hand side of the pitch striking the ball across the keeper into the top corner to make the score 2-0 at 30 minutes. Charlestown then came back into the game creating pressure but the St Agnes defence under the  captaincy of Jainey Curnow held firm.
The second half saw Charlestown start strongly but St Agnes expended their lead when Tracey Burley scored a superb individual goal, The game was deservedly sealed when Tacey again hammered the ball home to made the score 4-0.
A strong all round performance by the St.Agnes Ladies against a Charlestown team who were without some of their first choice line up players.
Charlestown Player of the match :-  Rhiannon Player

CCFA Cup Round 2

16th November 2008
Charlestown Ladies 1  Falmouth Town 6

In a fiercely competitive game, Falmouth Town from division one, muscled their way to what would looked on paper to be a convincing win.
From the whistle both teams exchanged end to end chances, but Charlestown only broke the deadlock on 28 minutes, a thunder bolt drive form Linden Reynolds. The pace continued and with half time looming (42 minutes) Charlestown couldn't clear a corner and from the resultant melee Falmouth somehow bobbled the ball into the net. That wasn't the end of the action in the first half, as within minutes Falmouth caught Charlestown on the break, Abbie Pearce made an excellent initial block but the following up striker just tapped into an open goal.
Falmouth started strongly in the second half and on 52 minutes extended their lead. Charlestown rallied and matched the visitors with both sides sharing good chances. However in the final ten minutes fitness and experience began to show as the game slowly became one way traffic. The final goals came on 83 / 87 / 90+2 minutes.

Charlestown Player of the match :-  Jodie Bray.

Kimmins Cup - 1st Round - (2nd Leg)

9th November 2008
Charlestown Ladies 2  Holmans 0
(Aggregate 6 - 3)

Charlestown brought a slender one goal advantage into the second leg. Having observed in minutes silence on remembrance Sunday, against the wind, Holmans started the brighter of the two teams although they failed to create any clear cut chances. Charlestown came back into the game and on the half hour Nathalie Williams broke through the centre and just as she was about to shoot Chantelle Goldsworthy made a magnificent last gasp tackle.  From the resultant corner Linden Reynolds collected the ball on the edge of the penalty area and powered a shot high into the top corner of the net to give the Holmans keeper no chance.

In a reverse of the first half Charlestown started much the brighter and should have extended their lead when Reynolds blasted over from close range.  Holmans came back into the match and built pressure on the Charlestown goal.  On 58 minutes they were awarded a free kick on the edge of the Charlestown penalty area.  Danni Woodberry chipped the free kick over the wall but it wouldn't come down in time and grazed the top of the bar.  Holmans continued to press but on 65 minutes Charlestown broke away through Aimee Lafferty and having run 60 yards and beaten 4 players knocked the ball into the area where Williams shot over when well placed.  Back Holmans came again but it was Charlestown who extended their lead on 71 minutes when Reynolds was on hand again to tap the ball into an empty net after a goal mouth scramble.  Holmans didn't give up and continued to press but the Charlestown defence, brilliantly marshalled by the impressive Stacey Rowe, kept a clean sheet.  
This gave an aggregate score of Charlestown 6, Holmans 3.
   
Charlestown Player of the match :-  Stacey Rowe.

2th November 2008
Charlestown Ladies 12  Wendron Ladies 2

Charlestown started brightly and took the lead on 5 minutes when Charity Trenouth showed real desire to meet a good cross from Kayleigh Clemes.  They extended their lead on 16 minutes when Wendron failed to clear a corner and Rhiannon Player slotted the ball home.  Linden Reynolds made it 3-0 on 22 minutes. The Wendron keeper took a knock to the head and could not continue and having already started with only 10 players this meant Wendron had to complete the game with 9.  Nathalie Williams scored a hat trick within only seven minutes scoring in the 26th, 29th and 33rd minute.  Jodie Bray made it 7-0 on 38 minutes with a wonderful 35 yard chip.  Two minutes later Trenouth made it 8-0.  Just before half time Wendron pulled one back when Nathalie Hall's determination and pace took her past the Charlestown defence and she buried the ball in the corner of the net to give the keeper no chance.

At the start of the second half Trenouth completed her hat trick to make it 9-1.  But Wendron never let their heads drop and Hall added a second on 67 minutes.  Charlestown further extended their lead with two quick goals on 80 minutes when first Trenouth and secondly Williams both brought their personal tally to 4 goals each.  Clemes finished the scoring with almost the last kick of the game to make the final score Charlestown 12 Wendron 2.
   
Charlestown Player of the match :-  Rhiannon Player

Charlestown Ladies

Kimmins Cup - 1st Round
12th October 2008
Holmans 3 Charlestown Ladies 4
On a glorious afternoon Holmans entertained Charlestown in the first leg of the Kimmins Cup.  Holmans started brightly and scored almost from the kick off with a Katy Luscombe shot hitting the post and Roxanne Cook being on hand to score from the rebound.  Holmans were two up inside 10 minutes when the ball was stabbed home after the Charlestown keeper failed to hold onto a cross.On 15 mins Charlestown replied with a shot from Jodie Bray.  Charlestown were level on 32 mins through Donna Turner.  She received the ball on the edge of the box with her back to goal but after smart control, flick turn and powerful shot gave the keeper no chance.  From the restart Holmans retook the lead after another excellent run and shot from Luscombe. In the second half both teams worked hard and created many chances none better than Rhiannon Player's 25 yard rocket which grazed the outside of the post on 75 mins.  But it wasn't until the 88th minute when the second half scoring started when the impressive Bray picked up the ball on the right hand side and shot high into the roof of the net to draw Charlestown level.  In the 5th minute of injury time Charlestown scored the winner through debutante Charity Ternmouth. This leaves the tie nicely poised for the second leg on the 9th of November.
Charlestown Player of the match :- Stacey Rowe

05th October 2008
Charlestown Ladies 2 Callington 0
On a bright and breezy afternoon Charlestown welcomed Callington for their first visit to Sticker.  The game eventually kicked off 25 minutes later than scheduled due to the late arrival of some Callington players and kit.  Charlestown started brightly with the wind behind their backs and took the lead after only 8 minutes.  Nathalie Williams picked the ball up on the right and burst through only to see her shot well saved by the keeper but Donna Turner, following up, drilled the ball into the net for her first league goal for Charlestown.  In the 33rd minute Charlestown doubled their lead with a mirror image of the first goal.  On this occasion it was Turner who cut in from the left, had her shot well saved and Williams following up putting the ball into an empty net.  On 37 minutes Charlestown were reduced to 10 ladies when Jodie Bray was sent off with a straight red card.  

In the second half, despite having the advantage of the wind and an additional player Callington were unable to take a grip of the game as Charlestown's mid field worked relentlessly to pressurise the ball.
Charlestown had the best of the chances created but there were no further additions to the score.
Charlestown Player of the match :-  Rhiannon Player

24th August 2008

Charlestown Ladies 4 St.Blazey Ladies 1  

After an early Blazey onslaught Charlestown began to settle and played some good football. The deadlock was broken on 30 minutes when a loose ball was picked up by Sarah Hawken who cooled rounded the keeper to put the hosts ahead. St.Blazey had a great chance to get back into the match on 56 minutes when they were awarded a penalty but a brilliant diving save to her right saw Abbie Pearce pushed the ball around the post. Within a minute Linden Reynolds had doubled Charlestown lead, a good finish after some great build up play. Two further goals quickly followed as Blazey struggled to find any rhythm, however on 81 minutes they did manage a consolation goal.  
Charlestown player of the match :- Abbie Pearce


31st August 2008

Truro Reserve's 11 Charlestown Ladies 1

Truro fielded a very strong squad with several new trialists. This showed as Truro took the lead within minutes and continued to score at regular intervals, playing some excellent football. Charlestown struggled to match the pace and movement of the game. Half time saw a Truro with a deserved  8 - 0 score line.  Some tactical changes saw Charlestown much more competitive in the second half, indeed it took Truro 20 minutes to increase their lead, twice. Despite the score line Charlestown continue to grow in confidence and started to play some neat football themselves. On 80 minutes after some crisp one-two's Sarah Hawken drilled the ball into the top corner from the edge of the box for Charlestown's only goal. The last word was Truro's in the dying moments but Charlestown had shown the all the "never give up qualities" and team spirit needed to look forward with confidence to their challenges of the new season ahead.      
Charlestown player of the match :- Stacey Rowe