Archive Match Reports
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Saturday 9 February 2008
Hellenic League Division One West
Trowbridge Town - 2 Cheltenham Saracens - 1
In the second encounter in three weeksTrowbridge gained revenge for being knocked out of the League cup and completed the double over the Saracens to dent the hopes of promotion. Luckily several of the top sides also lost which meant that they have not lost much ground.It looked as though there might be a runaway score when after only two minutes Marcus Finch stooped low to head home for the Saracens but they let the lead slip after only 4 minutes when Ranger scored from close range. The rest of the first half belonged to Trowbridge as they conditioned themselves to playing on Chippenhams ground for the first time.After the interval the Saracens came about deternmined to gain all three points and hit the post twice,had a shot cleared off the line and had several one on one chances which were missed and then the they paid for their mistakes when in the 87th minute they allowed the home side to score when failing to clear the ball out of defence.
Saturday 20th January 2007
Hellenic League Division One West
Tytherington Rocks 6 Cheltenham Saracens - 1
This result was a setback in The Saracens possible promotion hopes against a Bristol team who have never beaten them. In sticky conditions the Saracens found themselves 3 down after only 20 minutes with two goals by Potts and one by Whitecliff. The normal Saracens strong defence was exposed and the players were able to run through into a one on one situation with Ryan Betteridge.After halftime a change in formation by the Saracens to try and recover the match failed and Tytherington scored number 4 after 58 minutes with a header from a corner by S Thompson followed by his brother D Thompson on 65 minutes with a long range shot. The Saracens scored on consolation goal on 82 minutes with a penalty converted by Andy Sherlock.
Saturday 13th January 2007
HELLENIC LEAGUE DIVISION ONE WEST
Cheltenham Saracens - 2 Purton - 2
The Saracens bogey team caused them problems again and managed a creditable draw which kept the Saracens in fourth place in the league.The windy conditions suited the strong visitors and although the Saracens played good controlled football they could only managed to score one goal in the first half with the advantage of the wind.Ryan Oldham cut inside after a good run after 15 minutes to hit a low shot just inside the post.Although they pushed forward continuously in the next 30 minutes they could not break down a resolute Purton defence.The second half was a different story when the long ball tactics with the wind from Purton caused the Saracens defence problems and on 50 minutes a headed goal put them level when they failed to clear at the first attempt.10 minutes later Purton were ahead and looking for their second win of the season when a good ball inside the fullback allowed Halestrop to slot home.A double substitution and change of formation by Gerry Oldham added more impetus to the Saracens play and on 72 minutes they equalised when after a good run by Andy Sherlock John Lund pushed home from his cross.With two minutes remaining the lively new signing from Chipping Norton Andy Varnham was on course to score on his debut but with only the keeper to beat he hit the post.
16th December 2006
Hellenic League Division One West
Pewsey Vale 2 Cheltenham Saracens 2
On very difficult pitch conditions, the Saracens found themselves 2-0 down after 15 minutes and it was looking their good run of results in the league would be coming to an end,but they showed good spirit and in the 43rd minute Andy Sherlock was brought down in the area for a penalty which he converted.The second half was a battle but in the 62nd minute Steve Stroud put the Saracens level with a strong header on the far post.The Saracens then pushed forward for the winner and a couple of chances were missed but Pewsey held firm to share the points.
9th December 2006
Hellenic League Division one west
Cheltenham Saracens 1 Trowbridge Town 0
High flying league leaders Trowbridge suffered their third defeat of the season in a hard fought match at Petersfield Park in difficult playing conditions.A first class save by Ryan Betteridge in the Saracens goal in the 44th minute made sure that there was no score at half time when he just managed to tip a shot from 30 yards over the bar.Most of the match was played in midfield and the competative nature was reflected in three bookings for each team for aggressive tackling.It was in the 80th minute that the deadlock was broken when substitute Ryan Oldham picked up the ball on the half way line beat three players on the run and slipped the ball the Andy Sherlock who passed it into the net. Trowbridge then threw everything forward but the Saracens defence stood firm for three points and a move into fourth spot.
2nd December 2006
Hellenic League Division One West
Cheltenham Saracens v Clanfield
The Saracens continued with their good run of league form against a team that always offers difficult opposition and competitive games.This was no exception but the visitors had answer for the Saracens slick football on a sticky pitch in the first 30 minutes. It resulted in only one goal scored by Andy Sherlock who robbed a defender and passed the ball into an empty net after rounding the keeper.Clanfield came out strong in the second half and the Saracens needed to defend in depth to hold the scoreline until the final whistle.
4th November 2006
HELLENIC LEAGUE CUP
Purton - 0 Cheltenham Saracens - 4
The problems that the Saracens have had with winning at Purton over the years were put to rest in the League Cup on Saturday.They cruised through the match and the scoreline could have been more except for a good display by the Saracens ex-youth team goalkeeper Elliott Seddon.The first goal came after 10 minutes when Luke Tovey went on a characteristic run down the left and scores with a good shot into the corner of the net.The second came on 41 minutes when a good ball by Steve Stroud was collected by Andy Sherlock who made no mistake.The Purton defence could not deal with a through ball by substitute Joe Bermingham which resulted in an own goal after 57 minutes to seal the match but it was Sherlock again who collected a good through ball by John Jenkins to score number four and progress to the next round.
HELLENIC LEAGUE RESERVE CUP
Cheltenham Saracens res - 5 Cinderford Town Res - 1
Fielding a team of under 18 the Saracens faced the bottom of the league team Cinderford and when the visitors took the lead after 20 minutes the home side looked as though they may be in trouble.By showing a lot of determination the young team fought back and by halftime they had drawn level with a goal by Sean Frost. In they second half they took control and further goals came from Sean Frost,Nathan Taylor,Nick Giles and Gary Hill to record a good win.
28th October 2006
HELLENIC LEAGUE DIVISION ONE WEST
Easington Sports - 0 Cheltenham Saracens - 1
The Saracens extended their unbeaten to eight matches and moved into 5th place in the table two points behind the 2nd placed team.They were never in any trouble against a team that has also had an encouraging run of results but it took until the 65th minute to break the deadlock when from a good through ball by Steve Stroud Andy Sherlock was able to place past the keeper to secure three points.
SENIOR AMATEUR COUNTY CUP
CheltenhamSaracens Res -2 Winchcombe Town -2 (Saracens won 3-2 on penalties)
The young Saracens second team scored a notable victory over Winchcombe who have been unbeaten so far this season in the Cheltenham League Division One.Winchcombe took the lead after 15 minutes when the Saracens defence failed to clear but by half time the Saracens had taken the lead with goals by Chris Ibbitson and Nathan Taylor.Winchcombe equalised in the second half to take the match to extra time and penalties which the Saracens kept cool to win the match.
21st October 2006
HELLENIC LEAGUE DIVISION ONE WEST
Cheltenham Saracens - 3 Banbury United Res - 2
Banbury took full advantage of the Saracens inability to settle early and found themselves two goals up in the first 8 minutes both from bad defensive errors.This shook the Saracens into action and John Lund pulled one back on 12 minutes with a strong shot from the left.A strong half time talk by manager Gerry Oldham worked in the second half as the Saracens were in control and it was only a matter of time before they scored but it took until the 60th minute when Andy Sherlock broke clear and lobbed the keeper from the edge of the area.It was the same player 10 minutes later when he ran onto a through ball by John Jenkins to slot past the keeper. This moved the Saracens to 6th in the table .
HELLENIC LEAGUE RESERVE SECTION DIVISION ONE
Fairford Town Res - 1 Cheltenham Saracens Res - 1
An outstanding performance by Saracens goalkeeper Brett Pittaway kept hem in the match with a number of fine saves and it was his team that took the lead after 60 minutes when Matt Donger scored from the penalty spot. When it looked as though they might come away with three points against the unbeaten Fairford team they conceded a penalty with 5 minutes remaining to even the scores .
18th October 2006
Gloucestershire Trophy Round one
Cheltenham Saracens - 1 Almondsbury Town - 2
Top of the Hellenic League Premier division Almondsbury were made to fight for their win the County Cup by Division one Saracens and scored the winner in the 7th minute of injury time.The Saracens took the lead after 25 minutes when the visitors goalkeeper failed to hold a strong shot from Marcus Finch and he picked up the rebound to score.Almondsbury then equalised on 35 minutes when a good through ball allowed Colin Ingram to score.The match was even in the second half and when it appeared that extra time would be played Marcus Mapstone met a good cross from the left to push home in the 97th minute for Almondsbury to progress to the next round.
14th October 2006
HELLENIC LEAGUE DIVISION ONE WEST
OLD WOODSTOCK TOWN - 0 CHELTENHAM SARACENS - 4
The Saracens extended their unbeaten League run to seven matches with a convincing win against a team that had only lost one match in the league this season.The first goal came after 22 minutes when a good through ball from Steve Stroud found John Lund who chipped the advancing keeper.It was 2-0 by half time when on 33 minutes a movement which started in their own penalty area was finished off with a half volley from 10 yards by Marcus Finch.Old Woodstock could find no way back into the game and it was no surprise that the Saracens increased their lead with two goals by Andy Sherlock in the 65th and 74 th minutes. Both passes for the goals were supplied by substitute Leigh Rayson.
10th October 2006
Hellenic League Reserve Section Division one
Cheltenham Saracens res - 4 Didcot Town Res - 0
Featuring 9 players under 18 the Saracens recorded their first win of the season against the high flying Didcot Town. Andy Crosskey was on fire and scored three with Gary Hill adding the fourth. It would have been worse for the visitors if Chris Ibbitson had not also missed a penalty.The goals came in the 25th Minute when Crosskey ran onto a through ball to nod home and he added his second 5 minutes later with a superb 20 yard shot. In the second half the more experienced Didcot team had no answer to the strong running and quick passing of the Saracens and Crosskey added number three before Gary Hill broke through the visitors defence to give the keeper no chance.
7th October 2006
Hellenic League Division One West
Cheltenham Saracens - 3 Cricklade Town - 0
The Saracens gave their best football display this season and completely outplayed the visitors who have been enjoying a good second season in the league. They scored the first after only 4 minutes when Marcus Finch crossed the ball after a good run down the right and found Andy Sherlock in the Area who slipped it past the advancing visitors keeper.In the next 15 minutes the Saracens should have been at least 4-0 up but they were unable to convert their superiority in to goals.The best effort was from Andy Crosskey who met another cross form Marcus Finch on the volley and his shot hit the far post and bounced out.They had to wait until after half time for the second goal when a long ball from Alex Moxey found Sherlock again unmarked and he scored with a strong shot. Two minutes later it was three when Sherlock completed his hat-trick when he brought down a ball from mid-field and beat his marker to score with the outside of his foot just inside the post.
Hellenic League Reserve Section Division one
Hungerford Town Reserves - 3 Cheltenham Saracens res - 0
Still looking for their first win the young Saracens team faced a trip to Premier Reserve team Hungerford and failed to make any impression on the home team.Trailing only 1-0 at half time they conceded a second just after half time but then if Matt Donger had a converted his chance in the 60th minute it may have changed the game.Hungerford then scored a final goal in the 89th minute when the Saracens were pushing for a goal.
Intermediate County Cup
Matson 3 Cheltenham Saracens 3rds -1
With several experienced players not available,the Saracens struggled to get into nay rhythm and soon were 1-0 down but managed to equalise before half time with a solo effort by Kevin Jeanes. On a small pitch with long grass the young players tired and were unable to stop two further goals by Matson
Cheltenham League Division Four
Cheltenham Saracens 4th - 5 Smiths Athletic 3rds - 2
The Saracens recorded their first league win of the season with a team back at full strength. Leading 3-0 at half tiime with goals by Robin Pittaway, Yunis Acun and Mark Pearce the Saracens were in control and in the second half increased their lead from Dan Leander and Tunis Akin with Smiths replying with two of their own.
3rd October 2006
Gloucestershire Trophy
Cheltenham Saracens - 3 Patchway Town - 1
The Saracens recorded a good win against their County League opponents who are currently lying 4th in that division. The first half belonged to Patchway and at half time they deservedly were winning by a penalty after 30 minutes taken by Williams.The half time talk by manager Gerry Oldham worked wonders because in the first 4 minutes of the second half the Saracens took the lead with goals by Andy Crosskey and Andy Sherlock.The Crosskey goal was created by strong running on the right by Marcus Finch and Crosskey was able to push home the ball from close range. With the second Andy Sherlock caught a Patchway defender in possession and he slotted past the advancing keeper.Patchway were completely dispirited for the rest of the match and John Lund put the match out of their reach in the 85th minute with a strong shot when Patchway failed to clear.
23rd September 2006
Hellenic League Division One west
Banbury United Reserves - 0 Cheltenham Saracens - 1
At last the Saracens were able to hold onto a lead and secure a deserved three points.They completely dominated the match but failed again to convert into goals.The defence was rock solid and it was a defender who scored the winner when after a good move down the right John Lund sent in an inch perfect cross and found centre half Mike Wilce on the far post to head home in the 51st minute.
Hellenic League Division one reserve section
Cheltenham Saracens res - 2 Binfield Res - 3
The young Saracens team battled well in search of their first win of the season and they were put on their way by new signing Cooper who ran onto a through ball after 22 minutes. Binfield equalised on the 40th minute with a good shot from the left into the top corner and added to their score on 60 minutes when the Saracens defence failed to clear.With five minutes remaining Cooper added a second from close range to equalised but with two minutes remaining a rout one clearance from the keeper created a one-on-one to send them home with three points.
Cheltenham League Division two
Woodmancote - 2 Cheltenham Saracens 3rds - 2
Richard Gunn opened the scoring after 30 minutes when he chipped the keeper but the home side equalised on 45 minutes.A defensive error allowed Woodmancote to take the lead early in the second half but it was Richard Gunn again who popped up head home for a deserved point.
Cheltenham League Division Four
Cheltenham Saracens 4th - 4 Whaddon United res - 5
The Saracens should have recorded their first win in this division but after being 4-2 up allowed the match to slip and eventually let in five.On his debut Kevin Wilcox in goal had a good match and was unlucky to be on the losing side.Scorers for Saracens were Dominic Elander, Dan Elander, Mike Bosher and Adrian Reeves.
16th September 2006
Hellenic League Division one West 16/09/06
Cheltenham Saracens v Old Woodstock Town
The Saracens stated brightly and took the lead with an excellent goal by Luke Tovey after only 6 minutes. After a move down the left a cross by Chris palmer was half cleared by the visitors defence and Tovey scored with a strong shot from 25 yards into the top corner. Play then became very even and there were limited chances at both ends in the first half. Old Woodstock became more aggressive in the second half and gained a succession of corners following which after 65 minutes poor marking allowed Barker to equalise with a deflection from close range. The match then became a battle with tackles becoming more aggressive resulting in bookings for both sides.
Hellenic League Division one reserve section.
Milton United Res -2 Cheltenham Saracens Res - 1
In their second match of the campaign the young Saracens reserves travelled to Milton and against an experienced team came away with no points but with credit for the performance. Featuring seven players under 18 with the experience of Mark Buckland Ex Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cheltenham Town playing centre forward they showed that after first half nerves when they went 2-0 down fought back well in the second half and pulled a goal back when after a good run down the left by Chris Pates his cross was helped on by Josh Ellin and Gary Hill swept the ball into the net.
Cheltenham League Division Two
Cheltenham Saracens 3rds - 0 Finlay Rovers - 3
In their third match of the season the Saracens are still trying out new players and have been unable to field a settled team for consecutive weeks .It is showing in their performances and in results although they were only 1-0 down at halftime. In the second half they were unable to make any impression and Finlay was able to score two more goals to run out worthy winners.
Cheltenham League Division four
Elmbridge OB - 6 Cheltenham Saracens 4th - 2
The Saracens are finding it tough after promotion last season in their new division and this was their third loss. Although only 2-1 down at halftime with a solo effort by Yunis Acun Elmbridge took over in the second half when they scored a further 4 goals and the Saracens could only reply with an own goal by Elmbridge
9th September 2006
Hellenic League Division One West 9/09/06
Cricklade Town 2 Cheltenham Saracens 2
A dream start after three minutes when a penalty was awarded for a trip in the area which Andy Sherlock tucked away it seemed as though the Saracens luck had turned their way after a poor start to the season.They moved into a 2-0 lead after 49 minutes when Sherlock again was the scorer when his first shot was saved but he volleyed the rebound off the keeper into the roof of the net.
This looked like three points until a defensive error on 62 minutes allowed Lye to score and give Cricklade hope.With the Saracens hanging on to the win a disputed penalty for handball in the 87th minute allowed Cricklade to share the points.
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