Tonight’s Phoenix Trophies Floodlit Cup game against Kinsley Boys, scheduled for 7.45pm at Bishop Burton College, is OFF due to a waterlogged pitch.
Information on the rearranged date will be posted in due course.
Kiveton Park 0 – 1 Westella & Willerby
Westella & Willerby maintained their push at the top end of the CML North Division following a last gasp 1-0 victory at Kiveton Park. A last minute winner from young central defender Phil Winn giving the visitors all 3 points.
Faced with a tricky playing surface, and with a gale force wind blowing across the pitch, a difficult afternoon ensued for Ella. In the first period Ella struggled to break down their hard working opponents despite having the majority of possession. The nearest Ella came to scoring was on 11 minutes when Mike Thompson set up Jonny Slater who forced a good save out of home keeper Jonathan Parker. On 33 minutes a terrific Bobby Stevenson through ball set up Slater but this time he saw his shot hit the post. The home side failed to trouble Rick Watson thanks to the hard work of young central defensive pair, Winn and Alex Knaggs.
The second period continued in the same vein with Ella dominating and they had a great opportunity to take the lead on 50 minutes. Following a foul on the impressive Matt Fyvie, Slater had a chance to give Ella the lead from the spot but he blasted high and wide. The home side created their best opportunity on 53 minutes but Jake Lee fired wide when well placed. Ella came straight back and following further great work by Fyvie, Slater again fired against a post. On 73 minutes Ella came close again when Kiveton’s Carl Longmore headed Andy Coverdale’s free kick against his own bar. With time running out, and Ella desperately pressing for a winner, substitute Allan Laud set up Fyvie but with only Parker to beat managed to hit the keeper with his shot. Ella made one final push and on time gained a corner. Coverdale’s cross was helped on by Mike Thompson and Winn rifled home from close range at the far post to give Ella a vital 3 points.
Westella: Rick Watson, Craig Havercroft, Andy Coverdale, Bobby Stevenson, Phil Winn, Alex Knaggs, Jonny Slater (Tom Dent), Owen Mountain (Dave Clement), Matt Fyvie, Rob Petch (Allan Laud), Mike Thompson
The Reserves had a hard fought 2-2 home draw with Hornsea Town. Ella dominated long periods of the game but conceded two penalties in the final 20 minutes, one of which was saved by Brad Alcock. Ella’s goals came from Mike Pecora and James Price.
The women’s team were without a game due to their scheduled visitors being unable to raise a team.
The Phoenix Trophies Floodlit Cup game against Kinsley Boys, scheduled for 7.45pm tonight at Bishop Burton College, has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.
Bentley Colliery 0 – 2 Westella & Willerby
Westella & Willerby kept up the pressure on the leaders in the CMFL North Division following a 2-0 away success at Bentley Colliery.
On a difficult surface still showing signs of a heavy overnight frost Ella started on the front foot, dominating possession from the off and on 16 minutes took a deserved lead. Craig Havercroft’s long throw was helped on by Matt Fyvie to Jonny Slater who fired home from 10 yards. The home side came back and on 20 minutes Dave Mannifield had a great chance to equalise but fired wide when well placed. As the half wore on Ella pressed forward with the home side struggling to get out of their own half. Matt Fyvie twice went close with strikes from the edge of the box, Rob Petch fired wide when well placed and Owen Moutain mis-kicked when set up on the penalty spot. As half time approached a rare attack for the home side saw Tom Hyde’s 25 yard strike well saved by Rick Watson, to preserve Ella’s lead.
Ella started the second period strongly and on 49 minutes increased their lead. Bobby Stevenson’s corner was helped back into the box by Rob Petch for young centre back Phil Winn to net from almost on the goal line. Bentley, despite having limited possession, tested Watson on 63 minutes with Ash Hunter’s drive from 25 yards being turned away for a corner. In the final quarter of the game Ella created a number of opportunities to add to their tally, Fyvie having a 15 yard strike well saved by home keeper Pete Smillie. An excellent through ball from Stevenson saw Fyvie slide the ball past Smillie but it was cleared off the line by the recovering Matty Pye. Tom Dent then had a goal disallowed for offside and almost on time Stevenson was denied a goal his performance deserved when his terrific long range strike cannoned back off the crossbar.
Westella: Rick Watson, Craig Havercroft, Andy Coverdale (Tom Dent), Bobby Stevenson, Phil Winn, Alex Knaggs,
Jonny Slater(Matty Tate), Owen Mountain, Matt Fyvie, Rob Petch (Mike Pecora), Mike Thompson
In the Humber Premier League Ella Reserves entertained Bridlington Sports Club at Hill Top. Ella wasted a number of good chances to win the game, which finished 2-2. Both goals were scored by Chris Spinks.
Westella & Willerby moved into the 3rd round of the CMFL Baris sponsored League Challenge Cup following a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Thoresby CW at Bishop Burton College. Ella had already faced the visitors in two closely fought league fixtures this season but, apart from a 15 minute spell in the second half, it was Ella who dominated most of the proceedings.
Ella started brightly on the 4G pitch, as their normal grass pitch was unfit, and took the lead on 14 minutes. Neat build up play between Craig Havercroft and Matt Fyvie allowed Matty Tate to whip in a terrific cross which was headed home at the far post by Rob Petch. A similar move shortly afterwards nearly resulted in a second but this time Petch’s effort following a Mike Pecora cross was well saved by visiting keeper Simon Smith. The visitors, prompted by influential skipper Tony Buchanan, tried hard to get a foothold in the game and nearly equalised on 32 minutes when Jimmy Adcock’s driven cross was nearly turned into his own net by Havercroft but Rick Watson in the Ella goal managed to keep the goal bound effort out. An entertaining half ended with Ella going close when good work involving Bobby Stevenson and Fyvie set up Andy Coverdale, who fired narrowly wide from the angle of the box.
The second period continued in the same vein with both sides passing the ball although it was Ella who looked the more dangerous and on 50 minutes they doubled their lead. Coverdale’s excellent run was ended with a foul on the edge of the box and from the resultant free kick Stevenson fired home. The lead was short lived, as a minute later the visitors reduced the arrears. Buchanan’s through ball caught the Ella defence napping and the dangerous Gavin King produced a sublime finish into the top corner. For the next 15 minutes the visitors pushed for an equaliser and on 63 minutes King dragged wide an excellent opportunity. Ella held firm and, helped by their substitutions, regained the ascendency. On 76 minutes it became 3-1 after great work by sub Jonny Slater saw his shot well saved by Smith but fellow sub Mike Thompson smashed home the rebound. The scoring was completed on 80 minutes when a Stevenson corner was glanced home by the outstanding Fyvie for 4-1. It could have been more in the remaining 10 minutes with both Slater and Owen Mountain going close but an entertaining game finished 4-1.
Westella: Rick Watson, Craig Havercroft, Andy Coverdale, Bobby Stevenson, Phil Winn, Alex Knaggs, Mike Pecora (Owen Mountain), Tom Dent, Matt Fyvie, Matty Tait (Jonny Slater), Rob Petch (Mike Thompson)
In a good weekend for the club, the Reserves came away with a point from their Humber Premier League fixture at second placed Chalk Lane. Goals from Jordan Callis and Gareth Slater earned a 2-2 draw. In an excellent all round team display, manager Craig Andrews described goalkeeper Brad Alcock’s display as “outstanding”.
The women’s team extended their league record to Played 10, Won 10 after an 8-0 victory against North Ferriby United. Goals came from Georgia Brown, Emily Butler, Natasha Linford, Amy Ward, Vicky Stonehouse and a Jakkie Knight hat trick.
2012 has started with great news for Westella & Willerby AFC. One of our women’s team players, Becky Walker, has been selected for the BCS England Colleges Football Team for the 2011-2012 season.
Becky attends Hull College and plays in the college’s Football Development Programme. She also previously attended the Hull College Girls’ Centre of Excellence as a junior player.
After extensive regional and national trials she was notified of her selection and will attend the first National Training Camp at West Bromwch Albion on Saturday 21st January.
This is a fantastic achievement by Becky and everyone at the club wishes her well.
Westella & Willerby Women are currently top of the East Riding Women’s League, having won 9 games out of 9 so far this season. Home games are played at Hill Top Club on Sundays, kick off is 2.00pm.