dartford jfc - match report archive season 2005/06

4/09/05. Pre-Season
On Sunday 4th September 2005 Dartford JFC won in Crayford Arrows 11-aside tournament. We had a tough group stage playing both Phoenix Sports 1 and Crayford Arrows. With us through to the semi-final we had to watch and wait to see who we were going to play. After the second group finished we had to play Teviot Blue. We beat Teviot 2-0 to see us on our way to the final. We didn't know who we were playing and we were told it was Phoenix 2. Dartford won with Conner scoring the two goals to lead us to victory!
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18/09/05. London Cup - Preliminary Round Home to Junior Reds B
Sunday 18th September Dartford JFC beat Junior Reds B 14-0 in the preliminary round of the London cup. In the first round we have to play Tulse Hill Juniors away from home on the 9th October 2005.
 
02/10/05. League Match. Home to Bexley Pumas
Dartford JFC have won there first league game 9-0 against Bexley Pumas. It was a fantastic match.
 
09/10/05. London Cup - First Round Away to Tulse Hill Juniors
On Sunday 9 October Dartford JFC beat Tulse Hill Juniors 6-1 in the first round of the London FA Cup. The goals were scored by Jack,Connor,Ryan and Alex. DESPITE the ref we still kept on going through out the whole game. The entire team played really well to keep us in the cup. (thanks to nic for the match report)
 
23/10/05. League Match. Home to Lewisham Youth
On Sunday 23rd October 2005 Dartford JFC beat Lewisham Youth 'A' 10-1. It was a good physical game with some good football played. Another solid performance from the defence and goalie Tom gave freedom for the goals to be banged in the net by Taylor, Connor,Alex, John-Boy, No.9 and Luke W. This result putting us in third place. The next league match is to be advised.
 
30/10/05. London Cup - Second Round Away to Maiden Youth
On Sunday 30th October 2005 Dartford JFC lost to Maiden Youth in the London FA Cup 1-0. The game started scrappy and then Dartford settled down after about ten minutes. Its was a very physical match. With only one goal in it, it was a very tight game
 
3/11/05. League Cup -First Round Away to Southside JFC
On Sunday 3rd November 2005 Dartford beat Southside 9-3 Dartford dominated the game from the start. Southside had a few good players so the defence knew who to mark from the off. With Ryans pace he flew down the wing. When Alex came on up front the game changed, the tempo went up the spirit rised and the whole team worked as a unit. As the ball got to the wings the defenders overlaped both Jack and Ryan. Southside couldnt take the speed and the skill so they relied on the goalie and the defence. Because of the surface the ball flew away from the players but because Dartford had the pace to catch up with the ball Southside struggled to clear the ball so Dartford attacked the goal evry time. As the game got closer to the end Southside were depending on their striker to retrieve the ball and attack our goal and most of the time Tom cleared the ball and set up an attack.
 
13/11/05. League - Away to Fleetdown Utd.
On Sunday 13th November 2005 Dartford JFC beat Fleetdown 3-0. From the start Dartford were constantly in the opposing half. Fleetdown were struggling with Alexs pace at the back and Connors ability to run with the ball.With the ball at Ryans feet he dominated the right wing with his speed and skill. After about 15 minutes the ball got slipped down the middle for Connor and with composure he places it past the goalie.With Dartford 1-0 up they had the upper hand.Every time the ball went to the wing something always came from it. With the ball passed to Connor he smashed it past the goalie and in the back of the net. In the second half Jack passed the ball down the wing for Taylor and he crossed it in for No.15 who slammed it at the player and then it fell for Luke W and with perfect connection he slammed it past the goalie. From then Dartford dominated the rest of the game.
 
20/11/05. League - Home to Blackheath Wanderers
On Sunday 20th November Blackheath Wanderers beat Dartford JFC 3-1. Both teams were both well matched with many good players. Both teams struggled to get into the tempo of the game and both teams had to settle down..Dartford JFC scored the first goal from Connor. From then Dartford dominated the first half going one nil up. Early into the second half Blackheath were awarded a penalty which they slammed in the right side of the net. Every one of Dartford's heads went down after the goal. From then the ball was at Blackheaths feet. Blackheath scored another and then No.4 got the ball and ran the length and from nowhere he got taken out. Blackheath got the ball and scored a volley. The math ended 3-1
 
27/11/05. League - Home to Crayford Arrows
On Sunday 27th November Dartford JFC drew against Crayford Arrows 1-1. Straight from the start their No.14 was caught offside.Both teams battled and used their pace and strength to brake away through the defence. Dartford got a free-kick outside the area and our full back Tom struck the ball with a lot of venom it went just wide. The ball was played over the top of the Dartfords defence and into the feet of No.14 who passed it past the keeper. Soon after the goal Dartford got another corner and it was cleared by their defence and Taylor went and retrieved it he took it into the box and from nowhere he got taken out by one of Crayfords defenders but the ref waved his arms and said play on. The first half came to a close and everyone was furious about their goal which was offside. The second half started and Dartford had the ball. The ball was played to Ryan and he placed it in the far post of the goalie. Later on the ball was played down the wing and then crossed into Connor who headed it under the crossbar and the ball bounced down past the line but the ref wasn't having any of it. The game ended with both teams up and down the pitch
 
4/12/05. League Cup. Home to Thamesmead Town
On Sunday 4th December Dartford JFC beat Thamesmead Town 4-2. Dartord started the game with the ball on the wings, Dartford jolted down the wings with No.4's pace he crossed it in and the ball was slammed in the net. Straight after that goal Thamesmead lifted their heads up and got a goal back . The match was down both ends with no stopping from both teams.It was 1-1 at half time. Thamesmead started the second half and they were blocked by the solid defnece. The ball was hit long into the path of Dartfords striker and he put it away to make it 2-1 Thamesmead had no responce until it went 3-1. They burst up with their tallest player he passed the ball in the channel for them to score. The ball was played up into their half then cleared out and Taylor went up for a header and him and another player clashed heads. The ball was passed around a bit and then Dartford scored the last goal of the game. The game ended 4-2 to see Dartford into the next round.
 
11/12/05. League - Home to Fleetdown United
On Sunday 11th December 2005 Dartford JFC beat Fleetdown United 8-0 at Oakfield Lane. The two teams had already met in the league and Fleetdown were out for revenge.The game started with their left midfielder running down wing , but Charlie closed him down quickly. There was a number of passes until the first goal was placed in by Connor dartfords leading goalscorer. From then dartford scored three more goals. The first half ended well for dartford. Fleetdown started the second half and they burst down the wing luckily he went too wide and took the ball off.There was a corner and Connor took it, it was headed out into the path of John-Boy and he bangs it in. Soon after the ball was played long into No 15 and he lobbed it over the goalie to make it 8-0. The goals were scored By Connor,Taylor,Luke W,John-Boy and No.15.
 
18/12/05. League Away to Long Lane.
On Sunday 18th December 2005 Dartford JFC beat Long Lane JFC 3-0. The surface was hard and slippy for both teams. The game started Long Lanes way and the ball was taken away from them by John who played the ball to Jack who took on three players crossed it and it went straight off the pitch. Dartford pushed up again with Connor on the attack he crossed the ball into Luke W and he was not offside but the ref called offside instead. Long Lane attacked and they were in the box and the man in No.1 shirt held onto the ball but the other team took the ball out of his hands. Luke W ran down all the way and he slams it past the goalie nice and easy. Long Lane tried to attack but George and Tom were clearing everything and one of the clearences turned into a goal from Luke W.The First half came to a close. The second half was upbeat and Darftord were on the attack with a corner taken by Connor which was cleared out to Taylor who over head kicked it and John-Boy put it in the back of the net. Taylor was thrown the ball by Luke W who ran past one player who came behind him and kicked him for no reason and got given a Yellow card! Luke W threw the ball to Taylor again but he ran with it in to the area and he put the pall through the goalies legs rolled down the line but noone put the ball in the net. The game ended 3-0
 
8/12/05. League Away to Griffin Sports
On Sunday 8th January 2006 Dartford JFC beat Griffin Sports JFC 4-0. Dartford kicked off the game with the ball in posession. Luke W set off on a long run and samshed the ball easily past the goalie. From then it stayed 1-0 till the second half. Griffin kicked off and lost posession with the ball in No 15 path he plays the ball wide to Luke W who passes it to Connor who chips the goalie from close range. Straight away Dartford won back posession and got a penalty which John-boy smashed home. The match was sealed with a goal from Ryan
 
15/01/06. Bexley League Cup - Quater Final Away to Blackheath Wanderers
On Sunday 15th January 2006 Dartford beat Blackheath Wanderers 2-0. Blackheath are undefeated in the league but have now been knocked out of the Bexley cup. The game was very tough for both teams and they were both up for the match. Dartford won the toss and passed the ball about. The ball was kicked out from the defence into Taylors feet who lobbed it up to Connor who shot and it rebounded to No.9 who slammed the ball into the net. During the second half Jack played the ball to Connor who slipped the ball past 1 then 2 then slotted it in the net. WELL DONE to Charlie, Tom, George and Alfie for a solid defence throughout the game and a special mention to our No.1 Tom with a superb performance in goal.
 
22/01/06. League Away to Blackheath Wanderers
On Sunday 22nd of January Dartford JFC lost to Blackheath Wanderers 5-3 in the Bexley League. Dartford JfC got a freekick which Tom took, it flew into the 6 Yard box and Connor flicked it in with his left foot.In The second half Dartford got a corner it was 4-1 and the corner swung in and Taylor headed it in past the goalie.Near the end of the match, Tom slid in on a cross to get Dartford's third goal and Tom's first of the season. Everyone in the team showed good character and fought till the end.

 
29/01/06. League Home to Bexley Pumas
On Sunday 29th January 2006 Dartford JFC beat Bexley Pumas 5-0. Bexley Pumas got kick off and as soon as they touched it Connor was shutting them down. Jack got the ball and he passed the ball to Taylor who played a 1-2 back to Jack who then crossed it in then Ryan scored. Dartford won the ball back and it went to Connor and then he passed it to Jack then he crossed it and bang Connor scores. Bexley Pumas ran down the wing but No.15 stopped them and played the ball over to Ryan and he places the ball into the goal.Dartford were on another attack and it went off for a corner, the ball was crossed into the area then it got kicked out to No.15 who smashed the ball into the net.First half ended 4 - 0.

The second half kicked off and Dartford had possesion which won them a penalty. The penalty was taken by the captain John-Boy who placed the ball nicely into the right side of the net. The game ended 5-0

 
05/02/06. League Home to Glebe FC
On Sunday 5th February Dartford JFC drew against Glebe FC 2 - 2. Glebe FC were undefeated until today when Dartford JFC drew with them.Both teams were well matched and both battled for the match.Dartford were attacking and the ball was played to Connor, he knocked it onto Luke who ran all the way and their defender cleared it.Glebe had the ball and they lobbed it over the defence , Charlie cleared the ball and it went to a Glebe player that banged it in. First half 1-0.

Second half and Dartford have the ball it goes to Connor who lays it off to Taylor who plays the ball beetween two defenders and Connor chips it over the goalie to put away his 20th League Goal. Dartford's second goal came from Alex which was a lovely volley placed in the bottom corner.Alex and Connor both deserved their bundles.

 
12/02/06. Bexley Cup. Home to Crayford Arrows
On Sunday 12th February 2006 Dartford JFC beat Crayford Arrows 5-1 in the semi-finals of the Bexley Cup. With an Official ref the game was fair, Dartford kicked off and immediately the ball was in Crayfords area and the ball got cleared out from the defence. Taylor picked the ball up and played the ball into Luke who ran down into the box played the ball accross the 6 yard box and Connor tapped it in. Connor got another goal during the first half to make it 2-1.

In the second half Connor got his hat-rick and sealed the game for Dartford. From then Dartford played the ball on the floor and kept calm. Suddenly Dartford whipped the ball into the area for John-Boy who smashed one in the net. The last goal came from Ryan when Taylor picked the ball up in the middle of pitch, he played the ball into Ryan and he put it away. Dartford are now in the final of the Bexley Cup.

 
19/02/06. League Home to Long Lane
On Sunday 19th February 2006, Long Lane arrived at Oakfield Lane only managing to field 10 boys. All credit to Long Lane for their effort managing to keep the score down to 3-0 at half time. However a few tactical changes at half time by Dartford's manager saw Dartford use the whole of the pitch to spread out the play and the goals followed ending up Dartford JFC 12 - 1 Long lane. The goals came from all players but congratulations to Charlie our faithfull right back for putting away his first league goal of the season.

 
26/02/06. League Away to FC Elmstead
On Sunday 26th February Dartford JFC beat FC Elmstead 2-0. It was FC Elmstead's first match against us this season and we were hoping for a good one.

The first half had no goals but it was still an exciting match. The second half contained two goals and they were both brilliant. The first and second came from Connor.

 
05/03/06. League Away to Lewisham Youth
On Sunday 5th March 2006, Dartford JFC travelled to Warren Avenue Playing Fields to play Lewisham Youth 'A'.

Lewisham Youth did not turn up at their home ground ?

2-0 win awarded to Dartford
 
12/03/06. League Away to Crayford Arrows
On Sunday 12th March 2006, Dartford JFC beat Crayford Arrows 2-1. Straight from kickoff Crayford Arrows were awarded an indirect free kick inside our area but our No.1 held it easily and booted it down the pitch for Ryan on the wing. Ryan swung it across to Jack and he wacks it in the net.

At the begining of the half Alex came on. The game was played mostly on the left in the second half.Luke crossed the ball across to Alex who got us the second goal from a fantastic volley.

Crayford Arrows then scored to make it 2-1.

 
19/03/06. League Home to Griffin Sports
On Sunday 19th March 2006 Dartford JFC beat Griffin Sports 4-0. It was the second meeting between the two teams this season and this one contained a superb goal from Alex! Griffin started and Connor chased down the ball and passed it out wide to No.9 who chopped it in and Connor scored a beautiful goal. During the match Connor scored another two goals which adds to his league goal tally of 29, one away from the big THREE ZERO.

In the second half Alex scored a fantastic volley to make 4-0

The game ended 4-0.Connor and Alex scored.

 
19/03/06. Shield Home to Griffin Sports
On the 19th March 2006 Straight after the Griffin match we played against Foots Cray Lions A in the Shield. Dartford JFC won 11-0. Charlie got his 2nd goal.
 
26/03/06. Bexley League Home to FC Elmstead
On Sunday 26th March Dartford JFC beat FC Elmstead 3-2. The last time Dartford played against Elmstead we won 2-0. Dartford got kick off and Connor layed the ball off for John Boy who smashed it out to Luke who got tackled by their left back. Dartford got a corner which was taken short to Charlie who swung in a lovely cross which John -Boy scored a beautiful over head kick.

After the break Alex scored a superb goal to see Dartford 2-0 up. Straight after FC Elmstead scored to make it 2-1. As soon as they scored Dartford tried to get the ball out their half which lead to Elmsteads second goal. The last goal came from Connors corner which was headed by Taylor, It came out for Ryan who scored a wonderful goal. 3-2

 
09/04/06. Bexley Cup Final against Glebe FC played at Mottingham Playing Fields
On Sunday 9th April 2006 Dartford JFC played Glebe FC in the Bexley Cup Final. We arrived in style and played with style. Glebe started slowly in the first 15 minutes which lead to No.9 running all the way down the pitch crossing it to Connor who hit the crossbar and was followed up by No.9 who hit one home for Dartford.The boys celebrated but they kept composed. The game went on and Glebe broke away but their striker hit the crossbar.Dartford kept it 1-0 at half time.

At half time Glebe brought on their big midfielder and it was like playing against a 14 year old. Glebe started the second half with a goal which we thought was offside but the flag stayed down. The big midfielder railroaded through our midfield and ended up pushing Tom off the pitch without being penalised. Our manager made changes during the game to make sure the whole squad played and enjoyed the day.

Glebe got their second goal late in the second half after loads of long balls it was the big man who lobbed it over the goalie. Dartford fought till the end but could not get one in. We picked up our runners up trophy and the whole team stayed together and partied all night.

 
30/04/06. Bexley League away to Glebe FC
On Sunday 30th April 2006, Dartford JFC played the last league game of the season away to Glebe FC , Dartford JFC lost 4-2. On Dartfords first touch they were off down the line and were in sight of goal.No.9 crossed the ball into Connor who lobbed the goalie from the edge of the area. Later on in the first half there was a goalmouth scramble wich lead to Dartfords second goal.2-0 end of the first half.In the repeat of the Bexley Cup Final Glebe brought on the Big Man which changed the game. Glebe scored 4 goals which made it 4-2 but well done to the Dartford squad who fought till the end.
END OF SEASON
 
13/05/06. TONBRIDGE ANGELS FC 6-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT

On Saturday 13th May 2006 Dartford JFC entered their first tournament since the close of season. The 6-a-side tournament was held by Tonbridge Angels Football Club. The team was split in two entering as Dartford White and Dartford Black. Dartford Black won their group league beating Tonbridge Angels, Glebe FC and Fisher FC without conceding a goal. Dartford White's also qualified through their league.

The semi-finals were announced with the fixture both teams did not want. Dartford Black being drawn against Dartford White. The match was tense the crowd were loud, the match looked like it was going to penalties. Dartford Black managed to edge it at the end to win 2-0. Dartford Black met a good Beacons side in the final, the semi seemed to of taken the best out of the team and Dartford ended up as runners up going down 1-2 to Beacons. Not bad for the first tournament.

 
27/05/06. On Tour - Sports Tours - Norfolk Cup - Gt Yarmouth
On weekend of 27th May 2006 Dartford JFC won the Under 11's, 11-a-side Norfolk Cup
Group 1
Adasc Yfc
Black Country Rangers Fc
Dartford Juniors
Jex Rangers
Roade Rangers
Wychall Wanderers Jnrs Fc

Team Date Time Pitch Mins Each Way Result
 Dartford Juniors vs. Jex Rangers 27/05/2006 09:40:00 02 15 3-0
 Dartford Juniors vs. Wychall Wanderers Jnrs Fc 27/05/2006 11:20:00 01 15 5-0
 Black Country Rangers Fc vs. Dartford Juniors 27/05/2006 12:20:00 02 15 0-4
 Adasc Yfc vs. Dartford Juniors 28/05/2006 09:40:00 02 15 2-1
 Dartford Juniors vs. Roade Rangers 28/05/2006 11:00:00 02 15 3-0

Finals

Team Date Time Pitch Mins Each Way Result
 Dartford JFC vs. Adasc Yfc 28/05/2006 12:20:00 02 15 3-0

See photos of the champions

21/05/06. FULSTON ZEBRAS FC 5 -A-SIDE TOURNAMENT
On Sunday 21st May 2006 Dartford JFC entered two teams into Fulston Zebras 5-a-side tournament. The team was split in two entering as Dartford Black and Dartford White, but different player line up to the Tonbridge Angels Tournament. The tournament was made up of 4 league of 5 teams. Both Dartford teams won their leagues undefeated.
Dartford White Dartford Black
Dartford White 4 -1 Ashford Borough A Dartford Black 1 - 0 Fulston Zebras White
Dartford White 2 - 1 Fulston Zebras Blacks Dartford Black 2 - 0 Ashford Borough B
Dartford White 4 - 0 Whitstable Town Colts B Dartford Black 2 - 1 Faversham Town B
Dartford White 5 - 0 Faversham Town B Dartford Black 2 - 0 Whitstable Town Colts A
Both Dartford teams made it through the quater finals winning their matches 4-0 & 3-0.In the semi's Dartford Black came up against Ashford Borough B and despite already beating them in the league 2-0 unfortunately lost the game 1-0. Dartford Whites beat Faversham Strikeforce 2-1.Dartford White's now had to face Ashford Borough B in the final, what can only be described as shocking refereeing by disallowing two perfectly good Dartford goals the officials intervened and overruled the ref, re-started the game with a new ref in place.The game played out with the teams evenly matched and ended up going to penalties, not the best way to come runners up but both teams showed what a good side Dartford JFC are.
 
22/07/06. SWALLOWS FC 11 -A-SIDE TOURNAMENT

On Saturday 22nd July 2006 Dartford JFC entered the Under 11's 11-a-side tournament made up with teams: SWALLOWS, LORDSWOOD YOUTH, RAINHAM '84, REAL '60, CHATHAM RIVERSIDE.

All these teams play in the Medway News Youth League with Chatam Riverside in Division 3, Swallows and Rainham 84 in Division 2 , Real 60 and Lordswood Youth in Division 1.

Real 60 had already won their domestic league and cup and must of been the local favourites for the day. All games were played on one pitch with Dartford JFC winning evry game in the league.

Dartford JFC had to play the runners up Real 60 in the final. Real 60 had managed to get through their domestic league undefeated but lost twice in one afternoon to Dartford JFC.

Dartford JFC tournament winners.

 
27/08/06. SOUTHEND TOURNAMENT 11-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT