Sunday’s Game v Cove BC Colts

Sunday’s game versus Cove BC Colts will be played at the Hazlehead Park football pitches.

The parking for these pitches is down the narrow road to the left off the main entrance road to the park just after the bus shelter.

As these are Aberdeen City Council pitches their staff will decide if they are playable, any call off may not happen until late on. We will let you know as soon as we do.

Second training block starts Tuesday 27th October

Training restarts this Tuesday, 27th October at the Meadows Astroturf pitch from 6pm to 7:30pm.

This second block of training sessions will cover the 8 weeks of training up until the 15th December.  As for the last training block all payments will be paid in advance rather than on a weekly basis.

The cost for the second block of training sessions is £16.  Payment should be made either by cheque (made payable to Ellon Meadows Football Club) or cash (please place in a envelope with the player’s name written on the front), as this will make sorting out the payments much easier.

Sunday’s Game Cancelled

Due to the horrendous weather conditions making the pitch unplayable Sunday’s game against Kintore has been cancelled.

11th October : Kemnay FC 0 Ellon Meadows 8

Today’s game was played over 2 x 30 minute periods.

Ellon put their hosts under pressure from the start and looked in the mood to make amends for the previous week’s poor performance.

Bradley fired in a free kick which led to a stramash in the Kemnay box.

The Kemnay keeper beat out a shot straight to Thomas but his attempt on goal went wide.

A great cross from Thomas found Michael in the box but he failed to react quickly enough to make the most of the opportunity.

Bradley fired in a shot from distance which cannoned back off the bar, the rebounding ball fell to Kyle who lashed the ball home off the underside of the bar.

Fraser set up Thomas but his shot was wide of the target.

Alexander made a surging run and was tripped just inside the Kemnay box.  Alexander took the resultant spot kick but fired the ball past the post.

A cross from Thomas fell to Matt but his shot just cleared the bar.

Fraser fed Thomas who sent Alexander through for a good finish.

Thomas played the ball through to Michael who fired home.

Bradley’s corner found Thomas at the front post for a neat turn and finish.

Alex set up Thomas who finished well.

When the Kemnay defence failed to clear from a corner Thomas nipped in to finish from close range.

End 1st Half : Kemnay FC 0 Ellon Meadows 6

The Ellon performance dipped in the second half, allowing Kemnay back into the game.

Good work from Alexander set up Kyle but his powerful strike drifted just wide.

The ball fell kindly for Murray but his shot was wide of the mark.

A Kemnay attack brought a great save out of Gavin.

Alexander drove into the box and finished well.

Bradley played a ball through to Murray but his shot was off target.

Another Kemnay attack was thwarted by a great covering tackle from Bradley who was injured in the process and had to be replaced.

An Ellon corner fell to Alexander but he shot wide.

Ellon won a free kick at the edge of the box and Matt flighted the ball over the wall and into the net.

Full Time : Kemnay FC 0 Ellon Meadows 8

A great performance from all players today.  The team played especially well in the first half, winning and distributing the ball well led to the creation of loads of chances which were finished well.  The team lost a bit of discipline in the second half but finished the game strongly.

Goalscorers : Kyle, Alexander (2), Michael, Thomas (3), Matt

4th October : Ellon Meadows 0 Dee BC 2

The game was played over 3 x 20 minute periods.

Dee had lots of early pressure.

Good work from Matt and Fraser forced a save.

Bradley fired in a free kick which Matt chased in but his shot was saved.

Poor marking allowed Dee in for a header but it drifted wide.

Matthew then had to make a goal line clearance.

Poor defending from a corner allowed Dee to score.

End 1st Period : Ellon Meadows 0 Dee BC 1

Ellon continued to struggle in the second period, panicking in possession and giving the ball away too easily.

Dee scored again from another corner.

End 2nd Period : Ellon Meadows 0 Dee BC 2

Ellon struggled once again in possession but thanks to some heroic defensive work prevented Dee from stretching their lead.

Full Time : Ellon Meadows 0 Dee BC 2

A poor performance today with the scoreline failing to reflect the opposition’s dominance.   The boys need to work on their confidence when on the ball.