Neston Beavers 0 Preston Beavers 2

Neston entertained Preston at Stanney. With a full squad available for the first time this season the game started with Neston camped in the Preston half. Good play in midfield led to a number of scrambles in front of the Preston goal, but none of the forwards could get the ball home. Sam Dewey was working hard in midfield and linked up well with Tom Honeybourne and Richard Capes. Preston gradually got into the game and forced a couple of short corners that were well defended by Alex Davies, Max Dutton, Chris James, Greg Chester and Greg Hughes. At halftime the score was 0-0. Preston attacked the Neston goal after halftime but again the defence held firm with Alex Greenhalf and Peter Harrison playing well. A number of Neston short corners could not find a way past the Preston keeper who saved a number of shots. With about 15 minutes to go Preston got a goal which spurred Neston on to the attack, Sam Dewey made some good runs linking with James Fennah and Scott Barry on the left and Ben Crane, Syd Roberts and Harry Sanguinetti on the right. A number of good shooting chances were created but no one could get a shot past the Preston keeper. In the final minute Preston caught Neston on the break and one of the two girls in the Preston side showed Neston how to do it and deflected a cross past Alex Davies in goal.
The final score of 2-0 perhaps slightly flattered Preston but served as a reminder for Neston that better composure is needed in front of goal if we are to win games.
Preston returned to Neston for supper and were joined by 5 of the Neston team for sausage and chips. Preston are looking forward to entertaining Neston for the return fixture in March.
Overall a diappointing result given the improvement over the last few games, man of the match Sam Dewey.

Neston Beavers v Northern Beavers

NESTON BEAVERS v NORTHERN BEAVERS
20th JANUARY 2007

Our next game is away against Northern (we played them just before Christmas and drew 2-2)
I will be away all week in America so this note is to confirm the arrangements for next week, I will not be able to ring anyone up!
Please make sure your parents get this note.
The game will start at 1.30 at Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Road near Crosby in Liverpool. I will have directions when we meet next Saturday.
The plan is to meet at Neston Cricket Club at 12.00, we will need some help with transport so please confirm if your parents are able to do this by ringing the number below.
If anyone listed below cannot play please let me know by phoning my home on 0151 353 0275 or dropping me an e-mail on pchester@kcc.com.
I will list 17 players and if all are available everyone will get at least half a game, possibly more!
Alex Davies - Goalkeeper (going direct)
Greg Chester
James Chester
Syd Roberts
Ben Crane
Tom Honeybourne
Sam Dewey
Max Dutton
James Fennah
Chris James
Tom Fisher
Richard Capes
Scott Barry
Greg Hughes
Alex Greenhalf
Harry Sanguinetti
Pete Harrison
Many Thanks for your help with these arrangements, hopefully at least 11 will be in the car park at 12.00 next Saturday,
Have a good week,
Peter