A very dominant risings stars took on Whitstable Town under 11s on Sunday.
Some very strong performances from everyone.
Whistable struggled to get out of their own half for much of the game. With Rising Stars pressing every ball. And pushing high up the pitch. The boys played excellent football with great passes and constant moving of the ball. Causing whistable alot of problems through out the whole game.
Well done Felix for a well deserved MOTM.
Gareth
The Riser girls started the match as they ended the derby the week previously, full of energy and verve, and on the attack. From the first minute, they were camped inside Faversham’s half. Marcie C was causing havoc with her darting runs and burgeoning skills, a highlight being a drag-back which won an early corner. Unlike last week, Risers were soon able to make the pressure tell, with Kaci-Lei shooting across the keeper from just inside the six-yard box and finding the bottom left-hand corner. This was the first of four goals on the day for the prolific Kaci-Lei, including a nerveless penalty.
From then on it was clear that this was going to be a one-sided match, with three goals coming in short succession, including a quick brace from Polly - one of which being a sublime chip over the keeper. Fuelled by her morning pancakes, she went on to complete her hat-trick in the second half – a perfect early birthday present!
A quarter of the way through the match, Risers swapped keepers in an attempt to balance the teams, with Marcie C going in goal after a fine performance with the gloves the week before. Ruby made the most of her extra time on pitch, with two well-taken goals.
Risers changed the team around for the second half to give players a chance to try out different positions. Marcie M immediately made the most of the rare opportunity to leave her own half. Within a minute of being given permission to move up the pitch, she had collected the ball on the half-way line, proceeding to go on a weaving run past three defenders, before completing a great solo effort with a calm left-footed finish – her first goal of the season.
The Faversham defenders showed good skills, moving the ball well and always trying to push forward. They were resilient and had it not been for lockdown they would have had much more match experience to bring to their first ever league season.
It’s not easy playing in such a one-sided game but, as always, the Riser girls were very considerate of the other team, taking care to mute their celebrations whenever they scored. Instead, they used the opportunity to play with more freedom; passing the ball around in defence and cultivating some lovely moves from the back, notably with Aaliyah finding some good positions and going on a number of powerful runs, demonstrating how her confidence is growing by the week. Larissa managed to bag her first goal of the season with a good assist from Marcie M, while Izzy was also showing her attacking instincts when given the chance to play in a forward position. Amelia and Libby were determined, always closing down to deny Faversham any space with the ball. Ela again cemented her midfield position, with a beautifully struck goal from a fair distance just before the close.
Richard M
Sunday 4 October saw the first Derby derby of the 2020-21 season, the regular fixture that will see Rising Stars U12 Girls Youth play Rising Stars U12 Girls Colts, in what is now known as the Derby derby Shield!
It was a really competitive and entertaining game that had coaches and spectators gripped. The fixture took place on a sunny Sunday morning at the new ground shared by both teams (St Ed's Jackman's Fields), using the newly purchased 9v9 goals (thanks to the Football Foundation). There were lots of chances on goal for both teams, but late in the first half the U12 Girls Youth went ahead with a cross in from the right that evaded three Colts defenders before being stroked into the back of the net by Bea Fa, with an assist from Grace.
Undeterred, the Colts started the second half very strong, and after numerous chances were unlucky to equalise. But the Youth squad had dug deep to protect their lead. There were some great 1v1 battles in different areas of the pitch, in a game that was testament to how both squads are committed to their football and can raise their game when they need to.
It ended with the U12 Youth the victors - coach Kathryn awarding the shield to Connie, their captain. Bring on the next Derby derby!
Kathryn
On a chilly afternoon, the boys began brightly with an early shot from Dylan. At the other end, Ellis cleared well into the safe hands of Blake. The Risers had the majority of the play with some good through balls from Hayden and great forward passing from Harry and Gideon. Monkton were still fighting and earned a corner which was defended by Ellis. Theo, too was strong in defence, passing well into midfield. Dylan was looking more and more threatening with some brilliant runs on the right wing, troubling Monkton every time. Harry and Dylan worked well to keep the ball in play, crossing to Sam, who scored the opening goal. There was nearly an immediate second after yet another great run from Dylan. Ryan and Ashley worked tirelessly in midfield, getting more and balls through to Fin, who was looking strong up front. Ryan put in a great run down the right, passing to Fin, who shot just wide. The half ended with the Risers dominant and confident.
The second half saw more of the same, until Monkton had a couple of chances, well saved by Blake. Noah went on a skillful run, shooting just wide. The next attack saw Ryan score from a great shot from outside the box. More strong attacking led to a free kick and a great goal from Ellis. It seemed that Fin had added a fourth, but it was called offside. Not to be denied, Fin ensured he was on the score sheet, just moments later, with a confident strike. It was all one way now, with Harry and Noah working hard in midfield and a great pass from Sam to Fin giving Fin his second within minutes. An unfortunate own goal from Monkton added another and we were into the final minutes of the game. Blake had one more save to make before a final corner led to a cool header from Hayden, adding the afternoon’s last goal. An absolutely brilliant team performance from the boys; as Sam said in his post-match talk, ‘that is how you play football!’
Jan
A cold and windy afternoon saw a dominant start from the Risers, with some good passing and a good, safe save from Ryan. Herne Bay Youth put in a good strike just over and followed up with a corner. The ball broke to Hayden and he passed well, releasing Noah on a promising run. The Risers were attacking well, but so were Herne Bay Youth, with Theo needing to put in some good blocks. The game was very even but the opening goal went to Herne Bay Youth, with a wind assisted shot, high into the net. Dylan and Sam put together some lovely attacking play, ending with Hayden shooting wide. At the other end Ellis and Blake both defended well, forcing Herne Bay away from the goal. Sam put a good shot on target, but it was well saved. Herne Bay then doubled their lead with the ball bouncing in off the post. The Risers kept fighting with some good attacking and Ryan saved well from a free kick.
The second half began with some good attacking down the wing from Harry. The Risers had the majority of the play, with three corners in quick succession and a great shot just wide from Finley. Noah, too put in some great runs forward but the breakthrough just wouldn’t come. Ashley also put in some lively runs down the wing yet amongst the Risers attacking, Herne Bay had two breaks, both resulting in goals. Despite the score line, the boys continued to play well, with both Sam and Noah going close in the closing minutes. Sam ran on to a great through ball and really tested the keeper. Another good performance from the Risers, with Hayden winning the Man of the Match award.
Jan
There was a lively start to the match with a great clearance from Harry, followed by a good shot at the other end from Sam. Both sides had chances with Ryan making a safe save and Blake and Ellis combining well in defence. The game was very even with plenty of midfield action and shots at both ends. Dylan put in a lovely cross which was well kept in by Sam and shot just wide. The Harriers put together some good attacking moves resulting in the opening goal from a great individual run. The Risers weren’t disheartened and continued to play well with Hayden and Noah passing well and Noah showing huge determination on a great run. After a corner to the Harriers, the ball was quickly at the other end and Gideon equalised after some great play from Harry. The opposition were just as keen to keep going and a strong attack led to an immediate reply, the third goal of the match. The last few minutes before half time saw a good shot from Sam and a corner from the Harriers, well defended by Hayden and Blake.
The second half began with Blake replacing Ryan in goal and Ryan playing in defence. The game was still very even with some great, persistent attacking from Fin and Blake showing safe hands in goal. Despite being behind the Risers showed great spirit, never giving up and pressurising the Harriers goal continuously. Ashley showed great energy across the pitch and Theo put in great forward passes from midfield. Still end to end, Ryan cleared well and put in a shot just over, minutes later. Harry continued to show maximum effort all over the pitch, earning his Man of the Match award. The last few minutes were full of pressure from the Risers, but the goal just wouldn’t come. A hard game for our first league match but a great team performance.
Jan
Huge thank you to the very generous team sponsor (who wishes to remain anonymous) that requested a thank you tribute to the NHS instead of their company logo on our U7 Colts shirts this season!
Amazing.
In 2019-20, we had…
224 players – that’s more than ever before!
20 teams
Including 4 girls’ teams
Playing in three leagues…
The East Kent Youth Football League
The Faversham and District Youth Football League
The Kent Girls’ and Ladies’ League
And very excitingly…
We were accepted into the Kent Youth League!
Which means our teams at U13s upwards…
Can play at the top level in the county…
We spent almost £20,000 on training facilities and match-day pitches
We found new sponsors for team kits and tracksuits
THANK YOU to all our sponsors…
We completed our first ever Wildcats Centre
We supported our coaches to attend coach education courses
We provided training tops for all registered players
We had more coaches – male and female – than ever before
We had more Committee members than ever before
And we have achieved the FA Charter Standard’s top level award…
FA CHARTER STANDARD COMMUNITY CLUB
Only 5 years after getting the entry-level award
We’ve been busy…
We’d love you to help us…
So get in touch.
Bring on 2020-21 season!
Thank you to all of our volunteers, parents, players, coaches, committee members, and sponsors for your continued support.
If you are interested in helping our growing club, please contact us.
