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Results W/E 14th January 2024

The Firsts just lost 1-2 at Kodak away. The Dragons travelled to their first away match of the new year to find a very poor pitch which the Dragons couldn’t come to terms with and consequently conceded twice. Having finally come to terms with the surface the Dragons played much better in the second half to get themselves back into the game and were unfortunate not to get a share, if not all, of the three points.

The Blues drew 3-3 with Southall Athletic at home. This was a game that the Blues felt that they should have won, but they kept giving away goals after pulling ahead. The Dragons went in front three times and each time Southall pulled one back.

The Old Dragonians lost 1-4 at home to Hillingdon Abbots. The ODs were to rue mistakes in the first half that found them 0- 3 down at half time. Despite dominating the second half the Dragons were not clinical enough in converting some great chances into much needed goals.

The new U11 Boys just lost away 3-4 to Super Skills. It was an emotional roller coaster of a match with Super Skills scoring the first goal of the match early on, then two strong goals from the Dragons brought them into the lead. SS came back with a vengeance to pull back to a 3-3 scoreline to leave the result hanging in the balance. Finally SS scored the winning goal in the final few minutes of the second half. The Dragons played an excellent match regardless, particularly whilst dealing with a ref who seemed slightly confused on the offside rule.

The U12 Boys Red beat Forest United 7-0 at home. This was a dominant display by the Dragons whose strong and composed defence prevented Forest from having even one shot on goal for the entire game – allowing the Dragons’ forwards to run riot and score a hattrick and 2 braces.

The U12 Boys White beat Ruislip Town 4-0 at home. The Dragons dominated possession but were kept at bay largely by an impressive performance from the opposition goalie who made a string of good saves in the first half, keeping the scoreline to a respectable 1- 0l. Three second half goals were the result of the Dragons finding the killer instinct that they had lacked in the first half.

The U13 Boys had no game.

The U14 Boys beat Princess Park 4-1 away. It would be true to say that the Dragons were a bit rusty. The first half saw them 4-0 up but their performance then slipped a bit whilst Princess Park got more into their footballing stride to score a conciliation goal.

The U15 Boys were beaten away at 360 Talent. It was a weekend to forget for the Dragons who had a tough game away from home. They will surely rest, recoup, and be ready to go again.

The U16 Boys lost away at Foxes. The Dragons had reduced numbers but valiantly decided to press on and play the game. The Dragons ran their legs off and, if matches were decided on attitude alone, they would have won. The Foxes coaches expressed their admiration for the Dragons spirit.   

The U17 Boys lost decisively to Hillingdon Abbots at home.  The Abbots are a good side but so are the Dragons. For periods the Dragons matched the Abbots but football is a competitive activity – once a side wilts opponents have a nasty habit of capitalising by scoring which leads to more wilting! An underlying problem was that there had been too long a break since the last Dragons match. There is too much talent in the Dragons side to let this result define the season – the Dragons will get back to their best.

The U18 Boys drew 2-2 with Hillingdon Abbots away. This was the one that got away. A below par first half performance, a debatable penalty and a late start saw the Dragons trail 1-2 at half time. The second half saw the Dragons totally dominate, miss numerous chances after equalising and finally miss a crucial penalty. It was said they snatched a draw from the jaws of victory.

The U10 Boys trained.

The new U11 Girls drew 2-2 with Enfield Town away. A great performance from the Dragons who were winning 1 – 0 for most of the match. The referee then added an extra 10 minutes and awarded two penalties to Enfield that they slotted away. Remarkably, the Dragons dug deep and came back with 1 minute remaining to equalise and save a point.

The U14 Girls lost 0-4 at home to Watford Ladies in the Cup. It was a brave performance from the Dragons who did not let the occasion stop them from trying to play out their own game plan.

The U13 Girl, U15 Girls and U16 Girls had no games.

Results W/E 7th January 2024

Happy New Year to Dragons everywhere. We are back after the break:  
 

The new U11 Boys just lost 1-2 at home to WealdstoneThe Dragons spent much time scrambling around in Wealdstone’s goalmouth but could not score whereas Wealdstone did – from a well taken freekick and then were helped along the way to make it 2 – 0. The Dragons scored from a break with their striker, fresh off the plane from Australia, summoning up the strength to shoot. This was generally a well tempered game except a couple of Wealdstone players did not show quite the self control one would hope for.

The U13 Boys beat Hanwell Town 6-0 at home. A resounding success for the Dragons who made it seem that they had barely had a break from playing. The Dragons were as sharp as before the break, putting goals past the Hanwell keeper and holding resolutely at the back. A roaring start to 2024.

The U18 Boys just lost 2-3 away to Regents Park. The Dragons’ return to the pitch and start to 2024 meant a contest with top of the League and unbeaten Regents Park. The Dragons played valiantly and certainly made Regents Park work hard for their win. Many positives to take forward into the year.

The U12 Boys Red, the U12 Boys White, the U15 Boys and the U16 Boys all had their games postponed due to water logged pitches.

The U14 Boys and the U17 Boys had no scheduled matches.

The U10 Boys trained.

The Girls return to action this coming weekend.

Happy New Year! Update 1st January 2024

Happy New Year! Update 1st January 2024

Thank you to all our Patrons, Sponsors, Funders, Officers, Coaches, Managers, Trustees, Supporters, Players and everybody else for making the first half of this season such a success. We are poised to achieve great things in 2024 so let’s keep working together to make it happen.

Matches start for many teams this weekend and by next weekend we will be at full throttle. The days are already getting longer and spring will soon be with us. The following quote neatly sums up the challenge we all have in every sphere of our lives – and especially in football:   

“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it”

Best wishes for 2024 and beyond!

Happy Christmas

2023 finished with a successful flurry on the pitch so who knows what trials and tribulations lie ahead of us in 2024. What we do know is that we will continue to provide players the opportunity to play and train regardless of their financial circumstances.  In the meantime, best wishes to Dragons everywhere and we look forward to catching up in 2024.

Results W/E 17th December 2023

The first half of the season ended on the Sunday with the Dragons winning ALL their matches and scoring 32 goals to a paltry combination of 2 goals from the all the oppositions added together. The Dragons are nothing if not resilient – whilst other teams faltered  and faded in the winter gloom the Dragons kept going. There will now of course be an enquiry as to how we let in the two goals.

The Firsts beat Cricklewood Wanderers 1-0 at home. This was a tight game with both teams battling to score the decisive goal.  At time ticked away the Dragons were awarded a penalty – surely this would be the winning goal? The ball was struck well only for the goalie to block it before the Dragons thumped it in on the rebound. Inexplicably to some the linesman ruled that the goalie had been off his line and disallowed the goal. The minutes then really were ticking away as both sides desperately sought the winning goal. The Dragons pushed aside their disappointment at not being awarded the penalty goal, redoubled their efforts, and finally scored for a well deserved win.  

The Blues beat Acton Ealing Whistlers 3-0 away. The Blues have come of age and played good solid football to be the better team. It was a pleasure to see the smiles on the Dragons players’ faces as they were rewarded with having battled through to become a great team.  

The Old Dragonians had no match.

The U18 Boys beat Football Samurai 2-0 at home. This was as comprehensive a victory you will ever get. Granted the opposition only had 10 players but to have over 40 attempts on goal and 90% possession tells you the story. If the Dragons were not so wasteful in front of goal the score would have been huge!

The U17 Boys away match against Headstone Manor was called off at disturbingly short notice with Headstone citing that the pitch was in poor condition. A great shame because this is one of the few grounds with a decent café – some parents have been known to sneak off into the warm rather than watch their sons pulverise their opposition.

The U16 Boys beat Ickenham 6-0 at home. In the last match of the year some Dragons could not play due to family commitments and sickness. With a team of bare 11 the Dragons had no choice but to get stuck in from the start. Amazingly, they were 2-0 up at half time. The Manager worried as Ickenham brought on fresh legs but flagging is not in these Dragons’ nature. They might have been tired but they never showed it and instead carried on fighting hard until the final whistle to score another four.

The U15 Boys beat Celtic 2-1 away. The Dragons put in a massive team effort this week to take all three points, wearing their red away kit for the first time and looking like Santa’s starting 11.

The U14 Boys thumped London Athletic 10-1 away. LA started with a sustained attacking splurge on the wet, sticky pitch, whilst both sides avoided the particularly muddy patch in the middle. The LA’s early attacks were to no avail however against the experienced, capable Dragons defence. The Dragons meanwhile potted a neat 5 goals in each half to record yet another win. LA scored their consolation goal from a very well taken free kick. 

The U13 Boys beat Pinner 5-0 away. Another victory for the Dragons who have so far have only lost only one League match since September! They put the goals in their stockings and now take a deserved rest.

The U12 Boys Red beat Acton Ealing Whistlers 1-0 at home. This was a well-deserved win for the Dragons, who managed to keep their lead in the second half with their goalie making crucial saves.

The U12 Boys White beat Belmont Bees 6-0 at home. A six-goal thriller from the Dragons who took the sting out of the Bees and all three points. The Dragons now sit second in the League putting pressure on the leaders, Bessingby Park. A big second half of the season to come.

The U11 Boys home game to Celtic was cancelled as Celtic could not field a team.

The new U11 Girls were beaten 2-6 by Actonians at home. The Dragons team is developing well and after a few more additions will mature into a winning combination.

The U15 Girls lost 1-3 at home to AFC Leyton. This was a game that could have gone either way with both sides well acquainted. The Dragons will now recuperate over the holidays and, with games in hand, know they can launch themselves up the table come January with a string of good results.

The U13 Girls, U14 Girls, U16 Girls and U18 Girls had no matches.

Results W/E 10th December 2023

This was rather a wet weekend as we wade through to the Christmas break:

The Firsts and the Blues League games to Hayes and Hillingdon and London Europeans respectively were postponed due to waterlogged pitches.

The Old Dragonians lost to CB Hounslow away. The Dragons were good in the first half and were very much in the game being only 1 nil down. Again, the Old Ds were superb for the opening 25 mins of the second half and should have been ahead. However, the Dragons paid the price of not converting their chances and losing concentration which resulted in conceding a number of sloppy goals in the final 20 minutes. Overall a good display for most of the game.

The U17 Boys beat Pitshanger Red 7-1 away. The Dragons played below par in the first half whilst Pitshanger played a bit above, resulting in a closely fought first period. The second half was altogether a different affair as the Dragons capitalised on their superior flair, speed, and tactical awareness. Pitshanger are a pleasant side but were just not up to the Dragons standard.

The U14 Boys will be awarded three points as Hanwell Town White could not raise a team.

The U13 Boys beat Wealdstone 7-4 away. A remarkable game from the Dragons who had lost at home against the very same side. The result shows the Dragons’ willingness to win and prove themselves against a Wealdstone that at one time got the better of them in their own backyard. 

The U12 Boys Red beat London Eagles 5-1 away. A calm and composed defence gave the Dragons the foundation to dominate the opposition and rack up the goal tally with top-class goals. The Manager credited the Dragons’ Coach for his vision in deploying a slightly altered line up that worked fantastically – a tactical masterpiece.

The U12 Boys White beat the previously undefeated Bessingby Park Rangers 2-1 away. Lo and behold, with solid defending and clinical finishing, coupled with great commitment from the whole team, the Dragons inflicted the first defeat on Bessingby Park to the away fans’ uproar.

The U11 Boys lost 2-4 away to Chiswick FFF in an interesting match. Most referees find a whistle a useful accessory when officiating – apparently not in Chiswick. The Dragons have an interesting approach to penalties – the taker is decided at the preceding training session. This week the anointed Dragon was given three opportunities – he duly missed the first two. Dragons everywhere could see how nervous he was walking up to take his third – he would have happily stood aside. It showed great character to go through with it and great team spirit for urging him on. In the event his shot was magnificent and no goalie could have saved it.

The U18 Boys home game to Brazil Development was postponed due to an unplayable pitch

The U15 Boys home game with The Eight was also postponed due to unplayable pitch

The U16 Boys had no game.

The U14 Girls game to Islington away and the U13 Girls home game to Denham United were both postponed due to waterlogged pitches.

The U11 Girls, U15 Girls, U16 Girls and U18 Girls had no games.

Results W/E 3rd December 2023

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What a weekend! As Dragon veterans know it takes a huge amount work each week getting the pitches, fixtures, referees appointed etc sorted out.  For a whole host of unrelated reasons this last weekend turned out to be a bit of a shocker but all obstacles were eventually overcome and the matches played:  

The Firsts lost 1-2 away at Camden Youth. A hard fought game for the Dragons against a good Camden team in the top three. Unfortunately, the Dragons took too long to get started and then spent most of the second half trying to get the equaliser.

The Blues were beaten by Hillingdon Abbots 1-4 at home. It was not a good day for the Blues although not entirely their own fault. After waiting for the referee to arrive, the players got chilly, despite their best efforts to keep warm, and didn’t get into the game once the whistle finally sounded to begin.

The Old Dragonians lost 2-6 to Brentford Town at home. The game was in the balance for most of the first half. However, having just equalised an early Brentford goal, the game was decided in the 10 minutes before halftime with the Old Ds conceding twice from a pen and free kick. The Dragons battled in the second period but struggled to control the game. Despite the loss, the moment of the match was produced by an ODs sub who dribbled from the half line to unleash a blistering shot from 25 yards.

The U15 Girls beat Ealing Trailfinders 9-0 away in the Quarter Final of the Cup. They came, they saw, they conquered. Goal after goal hit the Trailfinders net and by half time they led 7-0 with progression to the Semi Finals guaranteed. A drop in intensity only saw 2 further goals to complete the win. This was a truly fantastic performance from the squad and certainly warmed the very happy Dragons support on a freezing day.

The U13 Girls drew 3-3 at home to Alexandra Park. A great game for the Dragons on home turf where they could have grabbed all three points but will be satisfied enough with the one. The squad is showing improvement every week.

The U11 Girls lost to Whetstone Wanderers away in the Cup. The Dragons played very well considering it was the first time they had played 30 minute halves. WW went three goals up and refused to relent. The Dragons fought on to the valiant end.

The U14 Girls, U16 Girls and U18 Girls had no games.

The U18 Boys lost 1-4 to Ickenham away. The Dragons made the long journey to Buckinghamshire for the second consecutive week. An unsympathetic referee made the team play without warming up, with their keeper still stuck on a delayed train. The Dragons were two nil down by the time the keeper arrived and then immediately pulled a goal back. The second half was end to end and the Dragons just could not breach the Ickenham defence. With 10 minutes to go, the Dragons were undone by 2 set piece goals when their centre back was off the pitch.

The U17 Boys lost 1-4 at home to North London Stars. NLS are a good team but the Dragons are more than capable of matching them on a good day. On this particular Sunday, injuries and illness combined to blunt the Dragons attacking moves which were then handled by the very capable NLS defence.  The set backs nibbled away at the Dragons confidence and the match slipped away. There will be many twists to come this season so there will be more opportunities ahead.

The U16 Boys were awarded an automatic away win to Pinnstars who forfeited the game.

The U15 Boys lost at home to St Lawrence. In a difficult fixture for the Dragons, there was much to take away from the game for the Dragons to keep learning from. It has been a hard season so far but, as with the nature of football, tides can turn in a single moment.

The U14 Boys romped to an 8-1 win against London Athletic away. The LAs are a pleasant team and their appointed referee was balanced and fair. On this occasion however the Dragons were just very much better. What really killed it for the LAs was that the Dragons defence was impermeable. Every time the LAs made a break towards the Dragons goal they were stopped in their tracks. The Dragons’ goalie was hardly troubled and, when he was, he did superbly. It is not so difficult scoring goals when one’s attackers are sitting on a rocklike defence and that is what happened – eight times.

The U13 Boys had no game.

The U12 Boys Red lost 2-4 to Panthera away in the Middlesex FA Trophy. The Dragons gained the lead early from a wonderful strike and finished the first half up 2-1. The Cup tie was theirs to lose which sadly, due to a very determined Panthera side, is what happened.

The U12 Boys Whites lost 2-3 at home to Larkspur Rovers. It was an important home game to try not to lose for the Dragons. Despite playing well in periods, scoring and keeping in the contest, Larkspur left triumphant. With a couple of games in hand, the Dragons know that converting these into wins will see them regain their title fight.

The U11 Boys drew 1-1 to North London Stars at home. The Dragons faced off against the NLS for an extremely evenly matched game. After scoring first early in the first half, the Dragons then lost the lead to a, perhaps undeserved, penalty awarded to their opponents. The Dragons fought to recover the lead in the second half, but the final whistle came too soon. Still a much improved performance against NLS where the prior meeting ended in a 2-5 loss. The team is making progress!

The U10 Boys trained.

Results W/E 26th November 2023

There is a chilly bite to the air as we hurtle towards the Christmas break:

The Firsts were narrowly beaten 2-3 at home by Catholic United in the Anagram Records Trophy. A hard fought game from the Dragons who took the lead after 20 mins with CU equalising just before half time. In the second half CU demonstrated their underlying quality by scoring two quick goals to stun the home fans. The Dragons rallied to pull one back and their continual pushing was rewarded with a penalty. Linford Christie stadium held its collective breath – but alas the ball missed the goal and the Cup tie ended in CU’s favour.

The Blues lost 1-3 to NPL away in Round 2 of the Middlesex County FA Junior Cup. The Dragons contested well on foreign soil and were unfortunate to come out on the losing end. A bitter pill to swallow but the Seniors training camp will look over the game and look to reduce the margins. 

The Old Dragonians lost 2-4 away to Egham Stags. After the match, the Dragons agreed that this was a wasted opportunity to play their brand of football on an excellent pitch. Whilst competitive throughout the Dragons only on occasions played with composure they are capable of and on the day the Stags were the better team.

The U11 Girls beat Whetstone Wanderers 2-0 away. In all, this was a fantastic footballing display and the attitude from the Dragons from start to finish would rival the most mature of squads: composed, supportive and hungry.

The U14 Girls beat Actonians 2-0 away. On a bright and sunny Saturday the Dragons played some fantastic football and decisively beat local rivals on their home turf. A good day’s work.

The U13, U15, U16 and U18 Girls had no games.

The U18 Boys drew 1-1 to Ickenham at home. This was a hard fought encounter with neither team taking a back foot. A huge Ickenham team tested the Dragons in every aspect of the game, physicality in particular. Although going behind from a set piece, the Dragons are a resilient bunch and equalised 15 minutes before the end and then gave everything to push on for the win. It was not to be and credit must be given to Ickenham for repelling the Dragons in the closing stages.

The U17 Boys beat Harrow St Marys 3-2 away. The Dragons hate to lose and so it eventually proved again, with scant regard for their massed fans blood pressure. The Dragons dawdled and drifted to the early morning match with complacency pushing aside urgency. The coach warned they were heading for a loss and challenged them to “Prove Me Wrong”. In contrast Harrow were keyed up, with a full bench, and stormed onto the pitch determined to win. Before the average Dragon could shout “Wake Up” Harrow had scored. The Dragons clawed back to 1-1 then to 2-1 ahead before Harrow pulled back to 2-2. The seconds ticked by. Harrow pressed but it was the Dragons who shrugged off weariness and pulverised their way to win  – 2 minutes from the end.

The U16 Boys lost to Singh Sabha away. The Dragons were playing against the top of the division which called for a big performance. The Dragons stepped up and were only 0-1 down at half time, yet playing well and holding their own – they were still in it. SS scored early on in the second half and from then on seemed to convert all their chances, being particularly strong from corner kicks.

The U15 Boys lost 1- 4 at home to 360 Talent. Once again the Dragons dominated the play for the full 80 mins but are just not having anything go their way this season. The Dragons will lift their heads and go again, keeping faith in their hard work, knowing that a win is coming.

The U14 Boys were awarded an automatic home win to Princes Park who could not field a team

The U13 Boys lost to Wealdstone at home. A big game against the league leaders that didn’t go to plan. On a freezing cold morning it was a combination of some late drop outs and a catalogue of individual errors that proved fatal. A reality check for the team of where they are currently at, as the Manager remarked “The boys will have to up their game.”

The U12 Boys Red beat Forest United 5-0 away. A great performance from the Dragons on a cold morning who were only fully warmed up by the second half and from then on completely dominated the play.

The U12 Boys White had no game scheduled so played a friendly away at Pitshanger.

The U11 Boys beat Titans 3-2 away. The Dragons found themselves behind on two occasions and had to dig deep to find the resolve to keep battling. By the full time whistle they had not just levelled but found a third, claiming a deserved win.

The U10 Boys trained.

Results W/E 19th November 2023

This weekend’s matches were livened up by playing a number of competitive International Friendlies against Crystal Lake Illinois, USA:

The Firsts beat Enfield Borough 0-2 away in the Second Round of the Middlesex County Premier Cup. This midweek match led to yet another win for Dragons.  

The Firsts and the Blues League matches were postponed due to waterlogged pitches.

The Old Dragonians narrowly lost 3-4 away to Seshfield in Round 2 of the Roger Perry Cup. This was classic cup tie action as both teams not only had to fight each other but also battle a strong cross wind. Despite going 1-3 down the ODs were never out of the tie and through a hattrick from their Midfielder clawed back to 3 apiece with the match heading towards penalties. Alas, horror of horrors,  Seshfield snatched a winner in the final minutes.

The U18 Boys away game to Regents Park was postponed.

The U17 Boys beat Old Actonians 5-3 at home. Matches against the OA’s have not always been happy affairs; indeed, historians noted that the recent away leg resulted in some Dragons taking a minibreak from football. To compound matters the Dragons veteran winger was cruelly tackled leading him to limp off. The match started evenly but a momentary wobble from the Dragons, an oft defining feature, resulted in their conceding two quick goals to leave them trailing 1-3 down. There was much gnashing of teeth amongst the Dragons fans. The players however regrouped and pressed and pressed to eventually score three wonderful goals whilst the OAs gave a helping hand by heading one into their own net.

The U16 Boys beat Foxes 3-1 at home. Thank goodness after 3 weeks playing away the Dragons finally had a home game with a lunchtime KO – perfect! The Foxes are third in the league, just above the Dragons who were  nevertheless optimistic as they had beaten them in the semi-finals of the Cup last season. Both sides started well and were evenly matched. Unfortunately, after 15 minutes the Dragons conceded. They kept their heads up and were rewarded with a superb goal from the halfway line.  The Dragons then took control to record a great victory after a tough few weeks.

The U14 Boys beat London Athletic 5-0 at home. This was potentially a difficult match for the Dragons who were missing a handful of players, whereas London Athletic turned up early, in their shiny new match kit, with at least five substitutes to win the warmup. When the actual match started however it was the Dragons who kept their shape, repulsed the attacks, and created the goals. Well done.

The U12 Boys Red lost 0-1 to Princes Park away. The Dragons had most of the possession but just couldn’t find the back of the net. There was also a very blatant foul in the box by their keeper but the ref denied the penalty and Princes Park got out of jail for free.

The U11 Boys beat London Athletic 2-1 at home in what was euphemistically labelled a “Friendly”. The London Athletics’ coach challenged the Dragons to a “Friendly” without explaining to his parents that football is for fun – not an excuse for parents to behave badly. London Athletics scored first and it took some time for the Dragons to pull back to even the score and then pull ahead to eventually win – in the face, it must be said, of over excitement amongst the opposition parents. 

The U12 Boys White drew 3-3 with Crystal Lake. After going 3 nil up in the first half, the Dragons tired a little against a very fit and technically gifted team, conceding the last of 3 second half goals in the last 15 seconds of the match. The Dragons also had a second half goal chalked off for an incorrect offside call. All in all, a performance to be proud of, and an ‘international cap’.

The U13 Girls beat Crystal Lake 2-1. A very entertaining game played out end to end and in the right spirit, where both teams showed great skill and sportsmanship alike.

The U13 Boys lost 0-3 to their Crystal Lake counterparts. The Dragons were ultimately defeated not by skill, but by a fitter American team who embodied work ethic to the core.

The U15 Boys lost 0-3 to Crystal Lake. The Dragons dominated the play but couldn’t score against Crystal Lake’s 6ft 8” giant goalkeeper. A great experience for all.

The U12 Boys Red lost 0-1 to Princes Park away. The Dragons had most of the possession but just couldn’t find the back of the net. There was also a very blatant foul in the box by their keeper but the ref denied the penalty and Princes Park got out of jail for free.

The U15 Girls drew 2-2 with Actonians at home. A closely fought out game right to the end with the Dragons local rivals Actonians in the home leg of a west London derby. On another day it would have been the Dragons who earnt the points

The U11 Girls home game against Ruislip Rangers was postponed due to the weather, and the U14, U16 and U18 Girls had no games.

The U10 Boys trained.

Results W/E 12th November 2023

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Results w/e 12 November 2023

With rain and cold creeping in at every juncture Dragons everywhere battled through the potential despondency of a dismal November as our First Team provided just the lift we needed with a resounding win:

The Firsts resoundingly beat Jolof Sports 9-0 at home. Jolof had high expectations, having beaten the League leader’s the previous weekend.  The Jolof squad was smaller than they would have ideally liked but their confidence was high as they controlled the ball from the startGradually however the Dragons wore them down and then a couple of quick goals sealed their fate as they wobbled in front of the Dragons onslaught. An excellent performance.

The Blues had no game.

The Old Dragonians beat London Samurai 6-2 away. Back-to-back wins for the Old Ds and back-to-back hat tricks for their forward, but this was a team performance from back to front as the Dragons stifled the Samurai with their press and capitalised on turnovers.

The U11 Girls lost 2-6 to Hinton and Finchley Revolution away. A game of four quarters in which the Dragons won the first 2-0. The strong start and goals demonstrated the progress these young Dragons have made in the short time they have been together as a team.

The U13 Girls beat Ealing Trailfinders 2-1 away. Finally, a result the Dragons were working so hard to find! A hard-fought but crucial victory for the Dragons on the road that will ignite their hearts and boots alike.

The U14 Girls just lost 2-3 at home to Barnet Nightingales. The game was won and lost in the midfield. The Dragons clawed back from 0-2 down to then have the game pulled from their grasp in the closing minutes. Football is a cruel game but that is why it is so absorbing!

The U15 Girls were awarded an automatic home win in the Cup to Barnet Panthers who could not raise a team.

The U16 Girls beat Wealdstone 1-0 at home. A very physical and technical game that saw the Dragons battling relentlessly to secure the 3 points and keeping a clean sheet.

The U18 Girls did not play.

The New U11 Boys just lost 0-1 to Inv3ntive at home. This again was a very close match where the Dragons competed throughout but just could not score those vital goals.  

The U12 Boys Red lost 0-1 at home to Brook House. A show of real heart from the Dragons, facing the League leaders who have conceded just one goal all season. The Dragons dominated most of the game but had 3 shots cleared off the line. A disappointing result but an incredibly positive performance.

The U12 Boys White beat LLJ Frontiers 3-0 at home. The Frontiers were well organised and had most of the possession in the first half. The Dragons defended well and found the breakthrough in the second half, which turned the tide in their favour to finish on top with an ultimately dominant display.

The U13 Boys beat Pinnstars 4-3 away. A tough game for the Dragons that they managed to win. It is a testament to the squad and coaching team that in difficult conditions they still found the best result, marred only by Pinnstars’ behaviour which fell short of the ideal.

The U14 Boys were beaten away at Hanwell Town. The Dragons played well in the first half to leave it 0-0. Hanwell however had a couple of big, fast capable forwards who they deployed well in the second half. The Dragons failed to handle these attacks which led to lapses of confidence which only exacerbated matters. It takes  only seconds to score so momentary wobbles have consequences. Paradoxically, the Dragons attacked more than they defended but they were frustrated by the strong Hanwell defence, supported by their superb goalie.

The U15 Boys lost to Forest United away. The Dragons had a tough match against one of the league’s top scoring teams. The combination of an early kick off and a waterlogged pitch really didn’t help the Dragons cause as Forest Utd, familiar with the conditions, took the three points.

The U16 Boys lost away at Wealdstone. Wealdstone are 1 of 3 teams in the division who haven’t yet lost a match – the Dragons knew it would be tough but started well and looked the better team. However, the Dragons couldn’t finish their early chances and as Wealdstone found the pace of the game and started to score, the Dragons’ heads went down. On a positive note, the U16 Boys are at home next week after 3 weeks on the road.

The U17 Boys had no match.

The U18 Boys narrowly lost 2-3 at home to Norsemen in the Middlesex FA Cup. You don’t always get what you deserve. The Dragons started the game without a full complement and to compound matters had players out of position; a goal incorrectly ruled offside before losing their keeper shortly after half time with concussion. Despite all however this was the Dragons’ best performance of the season with every player contributing positively.

The U10 Boys trained.