Under 10s Porto

 
 
 
 
Game
Date
K/O
Venue
Opposition
F
A
Scorers
CUP 09/09/07 10.30 HOME NORTH SHIELDS JUN LISBON 3 1 FINLINSON, MOONEY & SPENCER
LGE 16/09/07 10.30 HOME CRAMLINGTON COBRAS ROMA 4 1 FINLINSON, HORNE(2) & PHELPS
" 23/09/07 11.00 AWAY CRAMLINGTON JAGUARS 12 2 SPENCER(4), BATES(2), MOONEY(2), FINLINSON(2),
PHELPS & HORNE
" 30/09/07 10.30 HOME WHITLEY BAY BC BLUES 2 2 SAYERS & SPENCER
" 07/10/07 10.30 HOME BLYTH MAGPIES 4 0 FINLINSON, SAYERS, BATES & HORNE
" 14/10/07 10.30 HOME CRAMLINGTON JUN BLUES 2 0 HORNE & PHELPS
" 21/10/07 - HOME WALLSEND BC SEVIILLE 0 1 -
CUP 28/10/07 - AWAY WHITLEY BAY FC SPARTAK 5 0 SAYERS(2), BATES, FINLINSON & MOONEY
LGE 04/11/07 - AWAY BLYTH RANGERS VALENCIA 9 1 SAYERS(3), SPENCER(2), PHELPS, BATES, HORNE
& FINLINSON
" 11/11/07 11.00 AWAY BLYTH TOWN GREENS 4 2 BATES(2), FINLINSON & HORNE
" 18/11/07 - AWAY BEDLINGTON ROMA 7 0 BATES(4), MOONEY, FINLINSON & SPENCER
CUP 25/11/07 10.00 AWAY CRAMLINGTON JUNIOR BLACKS 3 7 FINLINSON(3)
LGE 02/12/07 09.30 AWAY ASHINGTON AFC 6 2 BATES(3), SAYERS, PHELPS & SPENCER
" 09/12/07 - AWAY TYNEMOUTH BLUES 12 0 SHOTTON(2), MOONEY(2), SAYERS(2), HORNE,
BATES, CRASS, RUDD, FINLINSON & PHELPS
" 16/12/07 - HOME WHITLEY BAY JUN DYNAMO 3 3 BATES(2) & HORNE
               
WINTER LEAGUE 2008
SHIELD 06/01/08 10.30 HOME TYNEMOUTH YELLOWS 11 0 BATES(4), PHELPS(3), SPENCER, SAYERS, RUDD & HORNE
LGE 13/01/08 - HOME CRAMLINGTON JUN BLACKS P P -
CUP SF 13/01/08 10.00 HOME WHITLEY BAY BC BLUES 1 1 BATES (AET, PORTO WON 4-2 ON PENS)
LGE 20/01/08 11.00 AWAY CRAMLINGTON JUN WHITES 3 3 SPENCER(2) & BATES
" 27/01/08 - HOME CRAMLINGTON JUN REDS 4 0 PHELPS(2), SAYERS & SPENCER
" 03/02/08 - AWAY WHITLEY BAY JUN DYNAMO 3 2 HORNE(2) & PHELPS
" 10/02/08 - HOME COAST SOCCER 3 4 SPENCER(3)
SHIELD 16/02/08 14.00 AWAY WHITLEY BAY BC YELLOWS 3 1 BATES(2) & SPENCER
" 17/02/08 10.00 AWAY WALLSEND BC SEVILLE 0 3 -
" 24/02/08 11.30 HOME BERWICK RANGERS 3 1 FINLINSON, SPENCER & PHELPS
" 02/03/08 11.00 HOME WALLSEND BC SEVILLE 3 0 FINLINSON, SAYERS & SPENCER
" 09/03/08 - TBA TBA - - -
" 16/03/08 - AWAY BERWICK RANGERS 3 6 BATES, PHELPS & MOONEY
SHIELD 23/03/08 - AWAY WHITLEY BAY FC DYNAMO 4 2 PHELPS, SPENCER, SAYERS & BATES
" 30/03/08 11.00 HOME CRAMLINGTON JUN WHITES 0 2 -
SHIELD 06/04/08 - AWAY BLYTH TOWN WHITES 3 0 BATES, HORNE & SAYERS
" 13/04/08 10.30 HOME WHITLEY BAY JUN DYNAMO 2 3 HORNE(2)
FINAL 17/04/08 18.30 BLYTH COAST SOCCER 3 7 BATES, MOONEY & PHELPS
LGE 20/04/08 10.30 AWAY COAST SOCCER 1 0 -
" 24/04/08 18.30 HOME WALLSEND BC BARCA 0 4  
" 27/04/08 09.30 AWAY WALLSEND BC BARCA 3 4 SPENCER(2) & FINLINSON
FINAL 10/05/08 12.30 BLYTH CRAMLINGTON JUN REDS 1 0 FINLINSON
LGE 12/05/08 18.30 HOME CRAMLINGTON JUN BLACKS 1 2 SPENCER
" 07/05/08 18.30 AWAY CRAMLINGTON JUN BLACKS 2 0 PHELPS & FINLINSON
" 10/05/08 10.30 AWAY CRAMLINGTON JUN REDS 2 2 HORNE & FINLINSON

Match Reports

NORTH SHIELDS PORTO UNDER 10’S

Michael and Kevin would like to congratulate Porto on reaching 2 cup finals this season and ending runners up in the 1st half of season. The team has performed week in and week out and the effort of all the players has been outstanding. The Divisional Cup final took place on 17th April at Newsham Pavillion in the most dreadful conditions against Coast Soccer, unfortunately the final score being 7-3 to Coast.

The shield final took place also at Newsham Pavillion on 10 May against Cramlington Reds, a close game but Porto coming out winners by 1 goal to nil. A great day had by all, going back to the Robin Hood in Murton Village for a delicious BBQ and celebration.

The last few weeks have been very busy and many games having to be played but Porto kept their games going and gave some excellent performances against some top teams like Crammys/Wallsend/Coast. All players should be very proud of what they have achieved this season and I know the parents and supporters are very proud of you all.

More photo's from Shield

WELL DONE PORTO FOR A FANTASTIC SEASON!

Thanks also to all the support we have received this season by all.
Thanks also to both sponsors The Chiropractor & D. J. Mcgough Ltd.
Michael & Kevin.

 

17/04/08 - Divisional Cup Final
North Shields Juniors Porto 3 - 7 Whitley Bay Coast Soccer

This divisional cup final was played at the Newsham Pavillion in Blyth on Thursday the 17th April.

The game started in horrible conditions for the teams with driving rain which didn’t stop all night. In the first quarter both teams were feeling each other out with chances for Porto falling to Bates and Horne but the Coast keeper was equal to the shots. Coast soccer also had efforts but the first quarter ended 0-0.

The second quarter began and both teams were trying to seize the imitative but first blood went to Coast after a good shot hit the post and rebounded off the unlucky Shotton into the Porto net. This seemed to give Coast a lift and it wasn’t long before they doubled their lead after a corner was headed in on the near post to make it 2-0. Porto however never stopped and got their reward when Jack Bates curled in a great shot to make it 2-1 and the quarter ended like that with Coast having the upper hand.

In the third quarter Porto were now trying to get back into the game and when Tom Crass crossed a great ball into the Coast box the defender handled and the referee pointed to the spot. Adam Mooney stepped up and hit an unstoppable shot into the Coast net to make it 2-2. The next chance fell to Coast after a dubious free kick was awarded and the shot went straight through a crowd of players to make it 3-2 to Coast. Porto tried to push forward but were caught out twice in quick succession by Coast quick passing and ended the quarter 5-2 down.

The fourth quarter started with Coast scoring in the first minute after confusion in the Porto defence to make it 6-2. The lads now playing for pride gave it a real go and got the reward their effort deserved when the ball broke to Jordan Phelps. He shifted the ball onto his left foot and smashed a blockbuster shot off the face of the keeper into the roof of the Coast net to make it 6-3. The lads tried to push on for more goals but Coast broke away and scored to make it 7-3 and the game ended with this scoreline.

Coast man of the Match - ADAM MOONEY

MANAGERS COMMENT

The lads gave it a real go in awful conditions and never stopped trying. The score was not a true reflection of the game as both teams had chances and at one point the game could have gone either way.

WELL DONE LADS!!!!!

13/04/08 - North Shields Porto 2 - 3 Whitley Bay Dynamos

In the first quarter Porto started off on the offensive and when Mooney picked up the ball he passed down the line to Billy Horne who took the ball past his marker and smashed an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net to make it 1-0 to Porto. There were other chances which fell to Bates and Phelps but the Whitley Bay keeper made fine saves.

The second quarter Porto continued to push for goals but the ball somehow stayed out of the Dynamos net. The equalising goal came after a mad deflection - the ball was cleared well by Horne but it hit a Porto defender and went into the net to make it 1-1. This seemed to spur the visitors on and they now had renewed confidence and stepped up their game but there were no more goals in this quarter.

In the third quarter Dynamos took a grip on the game and quickly scored twice to lead 3-1. This seemed to wake the Porto team up and they started to get the ball down and play. Porto had chances but could not find a way passed the Dynamos keeper.

The fourth quarter Porto came out and kept their opponents pushed back and eventually got a goal back after Horne thumped the ball forward from just inside his own half and the ball went past everyone into the Dynamos net to make it 3-2. The team were now shooting at will desperately trying to get an equaliser but simply ran out of time and the game ended 3-2 to the Dynamos.

Dynamos man of the match - BILLY HORNE

Manager’s comment

At the start and at the end of the game the team were on top but the third quarter was what cost us the game. We need to play well all the way through the game not just in parts.

WELL DONE LADS!!!!

Shield Semi-final 06/04/08
Blyth Town Whites 0 - 3 North Shields Porto

This was a chance for Porto to get through to a second cup final for the season and not one single player was going to let that chance slip by. In the rain, sleet and snow their parents should be proud that they all stood up to be counted and all played their part.

In the first quarter Porto tried to play there football and created chances, mostly shots from the edge of the box with Finlinson going close. The next chance came after a great pass from Phelps. He found Sayers who tried to flick the ball past the keeper who was quick off his line and saved well.

The second quarter was the same story with Porto creating more chances than their opponents. The first chance fell to Spencer who shot well but the Blyth keeper made a good save. The next chance fell to Horne but his shot was well saved by the keeper for a Porto corner. The corner was taken by Finlinson and the ball hit the Blyth post and rebounded out. The Blyth team were also passing the ball well and created a couple off chances but Shotton was equal to them.

In the third quarter Porto took control of the game and started to pass the ball around and find more space and eventually got the goal their play had deserved. The goal came after Spencer played a long diagonal ball for Jack Bates to run onto. He rounded the advancing keeper, kept his cool under pressure from the Blyth defenders and hit his shot which the defender made a gallant effort to save but the ball crossed the line to make it 1-0 to Porto. The next chance fell to Horne; he beat his man and hit a great shot which went just wide of the post.

The fourth quarter was to see Porto take control and march on into the final with some great football. The team were passing the ball well and when Rudd carried the ball through the middle he played it out to the left to Billy Horne, he skipped past his man and composed himself and struck a wonderful low shot into the bottom corner which went through the net such was the power of the shot to make it 2-0. The Blyth team were now pushing forward trying to get a goal but with Rudd and Mooney at the back they were limited to long range efforts. Porto continued to attack and when Phelps beat his man and fed Horne down the left he took his time and shot across the keeper and Ben Sayers was on hand to finish and make it 3-0 to Porto and this was to be the final score.

Blyth man of the match JACK BATES

Manager’s comment
The team played well in awful conditions, we defended very well. The lads in midfield created space for each other and passed the ball well and we created some good chances. All the players played their part and we were very proud of them.

A SOLID PERFORMANCE WELL DONE LADS!!!!!!

WELL DONE TO THE BLYTH TEAM, YOU ALL PLAYED REALLY WELL GOOD LUCK FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON.

30/03/08 - North Shields Porto 0 - 2 Cramlington Juniors Whites

In the first quarter both teams struggled to find their passing game and both teams were evenly matched, with neither team giving each other much room. The first chance for Porto fell to Finlinson after a good pass from Spencer, but the keeper made a good save. The next chance fell to Rudd, he beat his man and hit a great shot but the keeper was there again to deny Porto.

The second quarter began with Cramlington pressing and when the forward found himself in acres of space he had a shot, only for Shotton to make a magnificent save. The ball looked to be going out but was kept in play with some good skill and crossed back in. The Whites forward got on the end of the cross and scored to make it 1-0 to Cramlington. Porto tried to get a goal back but could not find a way through the Whites defence.

The third quarter was the same story, both teams evenly matched, Porto having their fair share of possession without creating a clear cut chance. Porto pushed on to get the equalizer but got caught by a swift counter attack which was finished well to leave the home team 2-0 down going into the final quarter.

The fourth quarter should have seen Porto get back in the game as they had more chances and more of the ball but they could not break down a well drilled Cramlington defence and the score finished 2-0.

Cramlington man of the match JACOB SHOTTON

Manager’s comment
The team played well enough but on this day didn’t convert the few chances we had and were punished for it. We need to shoot quicker and from distance in future, rather than trying to walk the ball into the opponents net.

23/03/08 - Shield Q/F
Whitley Bay Jnr Dynamo’s 2 - 4 North Shields Jun Porto

In the first quarter Porto kicked with the wind and for all they had good possession they struggled to make the advantage count. At the back Rudd was defending well for Porto. There were chances with Phelps and Sayers combining well but Finlinson hit his shot just over the bar.

The second quarter was a different story with Whitley Bay attacking more and creating chances but Shotton was solid in goal. The defensive partnership of Crass and Mooney limited the opposition to long range shots. Porto now had to try and play their passing game and it paid dividends when Horne sent Finlinson down the wing and the defender had to put the ball out for a throw. Finlinson took it quickly, and when Horne laid it back he swung in a great cross and Jordan Phelps met it with a wonderful glancing header that went in off the underside of the bar to make it 1-0. Porto defended well in the rest of the quarter to keep the advantage going into the third quarter.

The third quarter was when Porto would play some great football and get the reward their play deserved. Sayers won a corner for Porto, and when Bates curled the ball in Rory Spencer flew in at the back post with a bullet header to give them a 2-0 lead. Then it was Jack Bates with some great individual skill to make room for a shot which the Dynamo’s keeper did well to save. The rebound came out to Ben Sayers who calmly half volleyed into the Dynamo’s net to make it 3-0. Porto were now hungry for more and when Horne won them another corner Jack Bates stepped up and delivered the perfect ball which went over the keeper and curled into the top corner to make it 4-0.

The fourth and final quarter would be the test for Porto. Could they see the game out and march on to the semi finals? Dynamo’s pushed forward at every opportunity and did manage to score twice to make the last few moments slightly uncomfortable. This team may not be the biggest but they do have the biggest hearts and the game ended 4-2 to Porto with the better team on the day getting the result that the lads deserved,

Dynamo’s Man of the Match Adam Finlinson

Manager’s comment
On yet another windy day the lads did well, controlled the game and used the weather to their advantage, some good passing and everyone worked hard for each other and with four different goal scorers proves you really are a team.
WELL DONE LADS EXCELLENT AGAIN!!!!!!


16/03/08 - Berwick Rangers 6 - 3 North Shields Porto

The first quarter on a windy day was a bit of a damp affair with Porto having the share of possession but not being able to break the Berwick defence down. They did manage one good chance with Jack Bates seeing his shot rebound back off the bar. Berwick did convert one of there chances and led 1-0 at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter Berwick piled on the pressure and raced into a four goal lead before Porto woke up. Porto started to play and Rory Spencer went close with a half volley just wide. The next chance fell to Jack Bates who was played in by Spencer and Bates calmly went round the advancing keeper to make it 4-1.

The third quarter Porto came out with the same attitude and Phelps speculative effort made it 4-2. This saw Porto push on thinking they would get back in the game but Berwick broke away and scored to make it 5-2 and a minute later scored again to make it 6-2 and end Porto’s chance of getting back into the game.

The fourth quarter Porto had chances to score but could only manage one goal Horne taking the corner and Adam Mooney scoring a great header to make it 6-3 to Berwick.

BERWICK MAN OF THE MATCH ADAM MOONEY

Manager’s comment
After the long journey the lads didn’t seem up for the game but have played very well over the months and every one can have an off day. Hope normal service is resumed next week.

02/03/08 - North Shields Porto 3 - 0 Wallsend Seville

Porto took the final mini soccer honours over Wallsend Seville in style defeating the visitors by three goals to nil.

On a gusty day at John Spence, Porto kicked with the wind in the first quarter and put pressure on the Wallsend defence with some great play leading to chances for Finlinson and Spencer, both efforts just wide of the mark. Porto continued to press and when Bates curled in a corner it was met by a stooping header from Adam Finlinson straight into the Wallsend net to give Porto the lead. At the back Rudd was doing a fine job marshalling the Wallsend forward.

The second quarter began and Seville were now trying to get back into the game but Shotton was in fine form catching everything anywhere near the Porto goal. Mooney, Crass and Phelps limited Wallsend to shots from long range. In midfield Horne, Finlinson and Sayers were working hard to win the ball back for Porto and create chances. Finlinson nearly doubled Porto’s lead when he was fed by Sayers and his effort came back off the Wallsend crossbar but the quarter ended 1-0.

The third quarter would be when Porto would take control and try to kill the game off. The first opportunity fell to Horne, after a great dribble his shot went just over the Wallsend bar. This seemed to spur Porto on and when Bates picked the ball up he went past a man and struck a wonderful shot which the keeper did well to save. The ball looked to be heading out for a corner but up popped Sayers to pass back across goal to Rory Spencer who slotted home to make it 2-0 and give Porto the two goal cushion which their play deserved.

The fourth quarter started with Wallsend trying to get back into the game but with Porto’s defence in fine form and their keeper catching everything, Wallsend would not get a chance. The midfield kept the ball well and even against the wind the lads were in control and outplaying the opposition passing and moving for each other. Just as the time was running out Horne fed Sayers down the right and he crossed, but the ball was half cleared and Bates controlled and went past his man, hit a low drive which Ben Sayers side footed home to make it 3-0 and send the Porto parents into dreamland. The game ended with Porto taking all three points after a fine performance.

Wallsend man of the match Adam Finlinson

Manager’s comment
A wonderful performance in which every player gave 100%. To say I was pleased would be an injustice to the team and the effort that they have put in. The lads deserved the result and by the look on their faces at the end totally enjoyed the praise that they got - well done lads totally brilliant.

 

24/02/08 - North Shields Jun Porto 3-1 Berwick Rangers

The game began with Porto wanting to make up for their previous defeat and they attacked from the first seconds with Spencer going close. The midfield of Horne, Sayers and Finlinson were creating chances, and when Porto won their first corner Billy Horne curled it in and Adam Finlinson side footed home to give Porto the lead. Porto seemed to then take their foot off the gas and allow Rangers back in to the game, and the visitors scored to level the game at 1-1. Porto seemed shocked, and but for a fine double block from Horne, they would have fallen behind to the Berwick side.

The second quarter began and Porto took back the initiative and started to create chances with Bates having a fine volley saved. Next it was Finlinson who made space but shot narrowly wide. At the back Rudd and Mooney were defending very well, and with Shotton catching with ease, the Porto team had regained their composure and it would only be a matter of time before Porto would take back the advantage.

The third quarter began and Porto continued pushing their opponents back but the ball didn’t seem to want to go into the Rangers net. Porto had a succession of corners and when Finlinson swung the ball in, it landed at the feet of Rory Spencer who, cool as a cucumber, slotted home with his left foot (yes that’s right left foot) to make it 2-1 to Porto going into the final quarter.

In the final quarter Porto tried to kill off the game with Horne crossing well and Jordan Phelps heading the ball just wide. The next chance saw some great inter play between Phelps and Sayers down the right, the give and go beating the defender, but Sayers shot went into the side netting. The killer goal did come after Sayers found Horne, who beat his man and played in Phelps, who shot into the roof of the Berwick net to make it 3-1 to Porto and the points were safe.

Rangers man of the match Adam Finlinson

Manager’s comment
A good performance we played well enough to win the game but will have to raise the stakes for Wallsend next week.
A good result well done lads!!!!


17/02/08 - Wallsend Seville 3-0 North Shields Porto

In the first quarter of the game both teams began slowly, feeling each other out, with few chances falling to either side. At the back Rudd and Mooney defending well with Shotton looking comfortable in goal. The midfield Horne, Phelps and Sayers working hard to contain the Wallsend team and upfront was Bates causing problems for the home team.

The second quarter was much the same story with Wallsend attacking and Porto defending well and playing on the break. As Porto were attacking a quick break saw Wallsend open up the Porto defence and a cross come shot was deflected into the net to make it 1-0 to Wallsend. This seemed to stir Porto into life and they began to creep back into the game and create chances with Finlinson going close and then Spencer turning and shooting just wide. At the back Crass had come on and was doing a fine job defensively.

In the third quarter Porto attacked and attacked the home team but could not find a way past the Wallsend side. Porto had a great free kick from Bates saved, then Finlinson was denied by the keeper who was in fine form.

The fourth quarter began where Porto had left off. They seemed to have chance after chance, with Horne going close, then it was Bates’ turn, but he was denied by a block on the line. Next it was Horne who was fouled just outside the Wallsend box, Finlinson stepped up and curled his free kick over the wall, the keeper tipped it onto the bar and out for a corner. As Porto pressed for the equaliser they were caught with the sucker punch as Wallsend broke away and scored a second goal. The lads pushed forward from the kick off but Seville broke through the defence again. Shotton made an excellent save but the ball rebounded back off the post straight to a Wallsend player who slotted into the empty net to make it 3-0.

Seville man of the match JACK BATES

Manager’s comment
The effort was there for all to see and on another day if Porto had equalised they could have gone on to win the game.
Great effort lads!!!!!

 

16/02/08 - SHIELD
WHITLEY BAY BC YELLOWS 1 - 3 NORTH SHIELDS PORTO

In the first quarter the exchanges were even with both teams having chances and Porto taking the early advantage with Phelps playing in Bates who crossed well and Rory Spencer scored a diving header to make it 1-0. At the other end the Yellows had a shot cleared off the line by Sayers and the quarter finished 1-0.

The second quarter was the same story with both teams having chances with Porto going close with Finlinson and Sayers, and Horne shooting well but into the side netting. At the other end Shotton saved well after the forward went clean through on the Porto goal. At the back Crass and Mooney defended very well to keep the score at 1-0.

The third quarter saw Porto take more control over the game, with great defending from Rudd and with them having more of the possession. When Horne was fouled, Bates curled in a great free kick and the keeper made a great save. The next chance fell to Spencer after Horne made a good run but the keeper saved well again.

The fourth quarter was the same story with Porto having the lion’s share of possession and when Phelps went on a strong run down the left he found Bates who slotted past the keeper to make it 2-0. Porto seemed to relax but Whitely Bay had other ideas and after some good passing the forward scored to make it 2-1. This seemed to be a wake up call and Porto seized control and when Spencer made a good run he played in Bates and yet again he finished well to make it 3-1 and kill off any hope of a Whitley Bay comeback.

Whitley Bay man of the match Jack Bates

Manager’s comment
We didn’t play at our best but stuck at it and got the result and go on into the quarter final WELL DONE LADS!!!

10/02/08 - NORTH SHIELDS PORTO 3-4 COAST SOCCER

In the first quarter Porto started very slowly and it wasn’t long before the visitors took the lead after they took a quick throw and reacted quicker and the ball found its way into the Porto net. The second goal for Coast came from a free kick from outside the box which was curled into the net to make it 2-0.

The second quarter began and Porto struggled to break the visitors down, chances fell to Spencer and Finlinson but the keeper saved well on both occasions. As Porto pushed to get a goal they were caught by a swift passing move and the Coast Soccer forward slotted into the net to make it 3-0 at the end of the second quarter.

The third quarter was to see Porto pushing for a goal with Bates and Spencer linking well but they couldn’t find a way past the Coast keeper. As Coast sat back and soaked up the pressure the inevitable happened when they broke away and scored to make it 4-0.

The fourth quarter began well for Porto with Horne being fouled on the edge of the box, Mooney swung in the free kick and Rory Spencer converted to make it 4-1. This seemed to give the home team hope and when Sayers and Bates combined to create a chance for Spencer he finished well to make it 4-2. Porto really smelt blood and attacked at will putting the Coast defence under pressure and in a goal mouth scramble Rory Spencer poked the ball home to make it 4-3 and a grand stand finale. In the closing minutes Porto’s attack was relentless but they simply ran out of time and the game ended 4-3 to Coast Soccer.

Coast man of the match RORY SPENCER

Manager’s comment
If we had played from the start like we did in the last two quarters we would have won the game but the lads showed great character to get back into the game so WELL DONE LADS!!!

03/02/08 - Whitley Bay Dynamos 2-3 North Shields Porto

The first quarter was evenly matched with both teams going close but neither team could break the deadlock. Porto’s best, chances falling to Sayers and Bates but the Dynamos’ keeper made good saves on both occasions.

The second quarter was to see Porto create more chances with Spencer going close and Finlinson having a great header go inches over the bar. As Porto pushed forward they were caught out at the back with Dynamos passing the ball quickly and their forward opened the scoring from close range. The score remained 1-0 to the home team thanks to some great defending from Rudd and Mooney and good goal keeping from Shotton.

The third quarter was to be the same story with Porto trying to get back into the game but Dynamos giving as good as they got and extending their lead to 2-0. The score could have been worse but for two fine tackles from Crass and Horne at vital times.

The fourth quarter began and there was renewed vigour in the Porto attack and they pinned Dynamos back. Finlinson won them an early corner which Bates swung in and it was met with a fine header from Jordan Phelps to make it 2-1. Porto could now smell the fear in their opponents and were attacking at every opportunity. Horne battled to win a corner, Adam Finlinson curled in a great ball and Billy Horne met the cross with a bullet header to make the score level at 2-2 and send Porto’s supporters wild. There was now only three minutes left and Porto were still chasing the victory after getting back into the game. When Horne won them another corner on the same side, Finlinson retrieved the ball, quickly composed himself and curled in another great corner. Billy Horne thumped another header into the Dynamo’s net. The players and supporters were going mad. There was still time left for Dynamo’s to have one attack but the shot went wide and the referee blew fulltime.

Dynamos man of the match JACOB SHOTTON

MANAGERS COMMENT
An unbelievable game 2-0 down going into the final quarter and you battled back not just to get back into the game but to actually go on and win. Fantastic and unbelievable spring to mind. We were so proud of all of you. WELL DONE!!!!

27/01/08 - North Shields Juniors Porto 4 - 0 Cramlington Juniors Reds

On this windswept day Porto swept aside the visitors with some good football and took control from the first kick of the game. It didn’t take long for Cramlington to be put under pressure with long range efforts from Spencer and Horne. The first goal of the game came when Porto got a corner. Sayers crossed it in, the keeper parried the ball to the edge of the box and Jordan Phelps controlled it then curled a delightful shot into the top corner to make it 1-0. The second goal came from the same player when the ball broke to Phelps 20 yards from goal. He hit his shot high and it went over the keeper and into the net to make it 2-0 at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter the Reds had the strong wind and did have a share of the possession, but could not break down the strong defence of Mooney, Crass and Rudd, and the great Porto keeper Shotton. Porto did have chances in this quarter with Finlinson and Bates going close but the score remained 2-0.

The third quarter was when Porto showed their dominance with some good attacking football, keeping the ball well, and passing and moving for each other. The third goal came when Porto’s attack seemed to have broken down and the ball was cleared out of the Cramlington box. It fell to Ben Sayers who smashed a first time shot straight into the top right corner giving the keeper no chance. The next chance fell to Rory Spencer after a great piece of skill when there was a goalmouth scramble he was on the ground he flicked the ball up and did an overhead kick which went narrowly wide of the goal. The fourth goal of the game came when Billy Horne went on a run, he beat a couple of players and passed to Jack Bates, he played a great ball to Rory Spencer who hit it on the run with the outside of his right foot straight into the back of the Cramlington net to make it 4-0.

In the fourth quarter Porto continued to put pressure on their opponents and restricted them to long range efforts due to their good defending. Porto kept the ball on the floor and did create chances with Bates and Finlinson going close but the final score was 4-0.

Cramlington Man of the match - JACK BATES

WELL DONE LADS!!!!

A performance with some good defending and great teamwork where everyone played well.

20/01/08 - North Shields Porto 3 - 3 Cramlington Whites

North Shields began well on a heavy pitch, which would prove tricky for both teams. After five minutes Porto were awarded a penalty after a dubious handball by the Whites defender. Tom Crass stepped up and hit his penalty well, but the keeper made a great save which rebounded back off the post, and was cleared away by the defender to keep the score at 0-0. The penalty seemed to wake the Whites up and after some good two touch passing their forward had time to pick his spot to make it 1-0 at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter was much the same with both teams creating chances, with Bates and Horne going close. Porto continued to press for the equalizer and it came when Tom Crass won a tackle and fed the ball to Ben Sayers, who played in Jack Bates. Jack fired home with a good finish to make it 1-1.

The third quarter was to see Porto come back into the game with better passing and more movement of the ball. Mooney skipped past his man and played a good ball to Horne, he found Rory Spencer who got the ball onto his right foot and crashed it into the Cramlington net to put Porto 2-1 up. The lead didn’t last long though, and after some good work, the Cramlington forward found himself with time and space and stroked the ball past Shotton to make it 2-2. The very next attack was to see Cramlington take the lead. An effort from the edge of the box was blocked by a Porto defender only for the ball to drop to a Cramlington player who slotted home to make it 3-2 to the Whites at the end of the third.

In the final quarter Porto came out with renewed vigour and stepped up the pace trying to get a result, and after some pressure they got the goal their efforts deserved. Mooney, winning the ball well, found Horne in space, he squared the ball to Spencer who took a touch and played it to Sayers on the right side of the box. Sayers took a shot but the keeper saved well and the rebound fell to Rory Spencer. He controlled the ball, moved it out of his feet and shot with great accuracy high into the Cramlington net to make it 3-3. After this Porto dominated the game but there was little time left and the game finished level.

Cramlington nomination for man of the match - Jack Bates

The boys showed great spirit to get a result with little time left and never gave up.
Well done lads!!!!

13/01/08 - Divisional Cup Semi-Final
North Shields Porto 1-1 Whitley Bay BC Blues
Porto win 4-2 on penalties

This game was to be Porto’s first chance to reach a cup final and the team were up for it right from the start. In the first few moments the teams started at a frantic pace, with both teams wanting to seize the initiative. The first chance fell to Whitley Bay but Shotton saved well to give them a corner. The ball was crossed in but it went over all the Whitley Bay attackers, Ben Sayers brought the ball down and passed inside to Jordan Phelps, he in turn swept the ball to Billy Horne who took one touch and played a lovely ball over the top to Jack Bates. Bates controlled the ball and smashed his shot into the Whitley Bay net to send Porto’s players and managers wild to make it 1-0. The first half was to see both teams defend well with Mooney and Rudd making tackles at vital times. It took until five minutes before half time for Whitley Bay to get level. A good shot was saved by Shotton, the ball went up in the air and Mooney tried to clear off the line. He headed the ball off the bar but the rebound fell to a Whitley Bay player and he headed into the net to level the game at 1-1.

The second half saw Porto pass the ball well and create chances with Spencer and Finlinson shooting but the keeper saved well. At the back Crass made some great tackles at vital times. Porto pushed forward and kept up the tempo and the pressure but could not get the goal their play deserved in the second half.

In the first half of extra time Porto continued to press and the Whitley Bay keeper made some good saves.
The second period was the same story with good passing and plenty of pressure on the Whitley Bay goal, but all of a sudden they broke away and Porto were in trouble. The Whitley Bay forward shifted the ball onto his left foot and smashed his shot towards the top right corner. However, superb goal keeping saw Shotton fling himself across the goal and push the ball wide to save Porto and take the game to penalties.

The penalty shoot out

The first penalty taker was Billy Horne and he smashed his shot with power into the roof of the net. 1-0

The Whitley Bay player hit his shot with power but Shotton was there to save it.

The second penalty was from Jack Bates. He hit his shot to the bottom right, the keeper thought he had saved, but it went in the net. 2-0

The Whitley Bay player stepped up but his penalty went just wide.

The third penalty taker was Rory Spencer who hit it well enough, but the keeper made a good save.

Whitley Bay’s penalty was hit with power into the Porto net to make it 2-1.

The fourth penalty fell to Tom Crass. He stepped up and hit it into the top corner to make it 3-1.

The Whitley Bay player scored to make it 3-2.

Porto’s final penalty was taken by Adam Mooney. The power of the shot saw the ball hit the net. 4-2.

For a second the Porto parents all stood still - until the Manager said ‘That’s it, 4-2 GETTTTTTTT IN!’ The players and parents were all cheering.
Whitley Bay choice for Man of the Match - Jack Bates

Manager’s comment
An excellent performance where every single player gave 110%. The lads made us very proud and now have a great chance to win a trophy .
Well done lads, thoroughly deserved.

06/01/08 - North Shields Porto 11 - 0 Tynemouth Yellows

This game was Porto’s first game in the shield against an unknown opponent and the Porto team rose to the challenge with a very good performance.

The first quarter saw Porto take control from the opening kick. The team seized control with some good closing down and some excellent passing which lead to early chances falling to Spencer and Horne. The opening goal of the game came when Spencer played in Horne and his cross was met by Jordan Phelps who side footed home to give Porto the lead in the first quarter.

The second quarter was much of the same until Tynemouth broke clear but Shotton was out of his goal like a flash to deny the forward for Tynemouth. This was the wake up call and Tom Crass beat his man and found Billy Horne he played in Jack Bates and he scored to make it 2-0. Porto were in control now and Sayers took a short corner and found Spencer on the edge of the box he crashed a shot in from outside the box to make it 3-0.

The third quarter was to see the lads take full control and dominate the rest of the game Kieron Rudd making a good run and finding Jack Bates he shot from long range and it somehow found it’s way into the Tynemouth net 4-0. The same player scored again minutes later after a long throw from Phelps and Bates fired in from outside the box to make it 5-0. Bates was now in full goal scoring mode and he made it 6-0 with a good volley from close range after a great cross from Rory Spencer.
Next it was the goal of the game with Adam Mooney finding Bates who swung in the cross and Jordan Phelps met with a diving header to make it 7-0 at the end of the third quarter.

The fourth quarter was a carbon copy of the third with Mooney on a run he found Ben Sayers who scored to make it 8-0. The next goal came after a mazy run from Horne and a good pass to Kieron Rudd who finished well to make it 9-0 to Porto. Phelps was to complete his hatrick and make it 10-0 with another fine header after Mooney crossed with his left foot (yes left foot).Billy Horne was to get his goal after some fine passing between Rudd, Mooney and Sayers and Horne’s first effort was saved but he followed up with a right foot shot to make the final score 11-0.

Tynemouths Man of Match - ADAM MOONEY

A GREAT START IN THE SHIELD WELL DONE LADS AN EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE.

16/12/07 - NORTH SHIELDS PORTO 3-3 WHITLEY BAY DYNAMO’S

This game was the decider for 2nd place and was not for the faint hearted. The game was very even with both teams giving their all Mooney and Rudd defending well with the midfield of Phelps, Bates and Sayers and Finlinson up front but it was Shotton who was to save three separate times in the first quarter to keep Dynamo’s at bay. Porto did seize the initiative with a great strike from Jack Bates to give Porto the lead 1-0.The next attack came when Sayers and Phelps exchanged passes and found Finlinson who’s shot was to hot for the Dynamo’s keeper and Bates slotted home to make it 2-0 at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter was the same with end to end action Crass finding Horne who crossed and Spencer’s header just went wide. Porto continued to press but could not find away passed the impressive Dynamo’s keeper. It was dynamo’s now pushing to get back into the game and did get the goal their play deserved to make it 2-1 at the end of the second quarter.

The third quarter was very evenly matched with both teams trying everything to get the next goal. Horne hit a long range effort which the keeper saved well; next it was Finlinson his shot just wide. Porto continued to press with Phelps and Spencer linking well to find finlinson his cross headed in by Billy Horne to make it 3-1.

The fourth quarter was much of the same with Porto trying to kill the game off and Dynamo’s trying to get back into the game. The next goal was crucial and had a hint of luck curling in direct from a corner to the delight of the Dynamo team to make it 3-2.The next five minutes was panic frantic and after a scramble in the box a Dynamo shot found it’s way into Porto’s net to level the game 3-3.In The last couple of minutes both team’s tried to get the winning goal but the game ended a draw which was probably a fair result for both team’s.

DYNAMO’S MAN OF THE MATCH - JACK BATES
WELL DONE LADS!!!

A great start lads you have all played very well with some great performances. The MANAGERS and your PARENTS ARE very proud of you all GOOD LUCK in the second part of the season.


09/12/07 - TYNEMOUTH BLUES 0-12 NORTH SHIELDS PORTO

In the first quarter Porto seized control of the game and Jack Bates went close after a great pass from Spencer. Jack Bates opened the scoring with his right foot to give Porto the advantage that there play had deserved.

The second quarter was to be the same Mooney crossed and Adam Finlinson scored to make it 2-0. The next goal was to be scored by Kieron Rudd after a good pass from Bates. Porto’s
Fourth came from the left foot of Tom Crass after Rudd and Bates exchanged passes.

The third quarter was to see Jacob Shotton score his first goal for Porto after Sayers found Crass who played a great ball in, for the keeper to score. Next it was Jordan Phelps to benefit from a Tom Crass cross to make it 6-0.The keeper Shotton was to get on the scoresheet again after a cross from Sayers to take it to 7-0
.Porto were now passing the ball well using the big pitch to good effect and it didn’t take long for the next goal a fine effort from Billy Horne with his right foot from the edge of the box to make it 8-0.The next goal came after Sayers and Bates exchanged passes and Mooney scored from outside the box to end the scoring in the third quarter,

The fourth quarter was to see Rory Spencer go in goal after a great game for Porto.The tenth goal came from a Porto’s short corner which was fed to Mooney his shot was to hot to handle and found its way into the Tynemouth net. Porto continued to press and Sayers made it 11-0 after good work from Crass. The final goal of the game came after a fine run from Finlinson he fed Sayers who slipped the ball passed the advancing keeper to make the final score 12-0.

Tynemouth Man of the Match - Adam Finlinson
WELL DONE PORTO!!!


02/12/07 - ASHINGTON AFC 2-6 NORTH SHIELDS PORTO

In the first quarter Porto dominated with some good play but could not get the goal their play deserved.The chances were coming thick and fast with Mooney heading wide from close range,next it was Spencer with a great shot which was just wide.Porto continued to press with chances for Sayers and Finlinson but the first quarter ended 0-0.

The second quarter was much the same with Porto attacking and with Ashington playing on the break and it was the home side who took the lead thanks to some good passing and a well taken finish from the Ashington player. Porto clearly shocked by the goal allowed Ashington further chances but Shotton made a couple of great saves and the score remained 1-0 at the end of the second quarter.

The third quarter was to see Porto get back into the game after good work from Horne down the left he fed Jack Bates and he finished well to make it 1-1.Porto were now in control and when Finlinson crossed Bates volleyed home to give Porto the lead.The next goal came after Ashington took a short corner Finlinson pinched the ball went past a player and found Bates he passed the ball passed the advancing keeper and Phelps put the ball into the net to make it 3-1.The team were passing the ball well now with Mooney,Horne and Phelps working hard in midfield and Tom Crass and Kieron Rudd stopping any attacks from the opposition.Jack Bates was to have the final say in the quarter with a tap in from a great Billy Horne cross to make it
4-1 at the end of the third.

The fourth quarter was the same story with good play from spencer who dribbled past three players only to see his shot drift wide. The fifth goal came after some great play between Rudd and Bates they found Mooney he pulled the ball back and Ben Sayers hit a long range effort which slipped past the keeper to make it 5-1.Porto’s final goal was the goal of the game Rory Spencer dribbling past four men and smashing an unstoppable shot into the Ashington net to make it 6-1.Ashington did get a consolation goal in the fourth quarter to make the final score 6-2.

Ashington man of the match - Adam Finlinson
WELL DONE LADS!!!!!

25/11/07 - Cramlington Blacks 7-3 North Shields Porto

In the first round of the cup Porto had the tough task of the cramlington blacks who had won all their league games and led their division.The game started at a fast pace and it wasent long before the home team were in front after some sloppy defending.The blacks doubled their lead near the end of the first quarter to make it 2-0.

Porto started better in the second quarter and begun to get back into the game. They got their reward after a high ball in the box Adam Finlinson out muscled the defender and fired his shot into the Cramlington net to make it 2-1.Porto continued to look for the equaliser with efforts from Phelps and Bates but the keeper was having a great game for the Blacks.

The third quarter was were the game was lost for Porto after Cramlington scored twice in two minutes to make it 4-1.Porto did show character when Finlinson battled well and scored his second.As Porto pushed to get a third Cramlington scrambled in a fifth to make it 5-2 at the end of the third quarter.

The fourth quarter was to see Cramlington kill off the game with two well worked goals in the first seven minutes to take the score to 7-2.Porto continued to battle and did get a third when Spencer found Horne and his shot was poked in by Adam Finlinson to complete his hatrick and to finish the scoring and to make it 7-3 to Cramlington.

Cramlington man of the match - Billy Horne
WELL DONE LADS!!!

18/11/07 - NORTH SHIELDS PORTO 7 BEDLINGTON JUNIORS ROMA 0

On a terrible pitch with wind and rain Porto continued their unbeaten run with a good performance against Bedlington. Porto were quick out of the blocks with early efforts from Horne and Bates. Jack Bates opened the scoring with a fine individual goal midway through the first quarter; Porto continued the pressure with shots from Crass, Sayers and Spencer but could not extend their lead in the first quarter.

The second quarter was the same, Billy Horne made a great run down the left and found Bates who made it 2-0.The same outcome when Horne’s corner was met by Jack Bates to make it 3-0. Next it was Adam Mooney on the score sheet after a good run he cut back and fired in a left foot shot to make it 4-0. Jordan Phelps seemed to be winning every tackle in midfield, and Adam Finlinson was getting past his man with ease and crossing very well but the quarter ended 4-0 to Porto.

In the third quarter the opponents Bedlington did have chances but could not find a way past the excellent defending of Rudd and the outstanding goal keeping of Jacob Shotton. The whole team were beginning to pass the ball well and create numerous chances. Phelps picked the ball up in defence and after a mazy run past four players his shot was blocked. Then it was Tom Crass whose shot was saved on the line after a good run. Then it was Sayers finding Finlinson whose shot was well saved. The fifth goal came after Sayers swung in the corner and Bates headed into the Bedlington net.

The fourth quarter was to see a great individual goal when Spencer dribbled past three players and smashed in his shot from outside the box to make it 6-0. In the final quarter Shotton came out of goal and played very well and nearly scored only to see Finlinson fire the shot in first to make it 7-0.

A fine team performance from every single player on a typical winter’s day with lots of effort, some great passing, and the team that played the better football got the result they deserved on the day.

WELL DONE PORTO!!!

Bedlington man of the match - Jack Bates

11/11/07 - North Shields Porto 4-2 Blyth Town Greens

The North Shields side travelled to Blyth on a windy Sunday hoping to continue their recent good form.
The game was played on a bumpy pitch which only served as a leveller for the two teams. Porto started the better trying to pass the ball in difficult conditions and took the lead midway into the first quarter when Mooney took a quick throw in Finlinson swung in the cross and Billy Horne volleyed home to make it 1-0.

The second quarter was even until Blyth scored after some good passing to even it up.
The goal seemed to bring Porto to life with Bates crossing and Spencer going close. Next it was Tom Crass who saw his shot go narrowly wide after a good run. Rudd and Phelps were now making good runs and it wasn’t long before The second goal for Porto when Jack Bates out muscled the defender and curled a lovely shot into the Blyth Town Greens net to give Porto the advantage going into the third quarter.

The third quarter did not see any goals but there was plenty off action with Shotton saving well and Mooney and Crass defending stoutly. At the other end Bates and Finlinson went close, and Sayers crossed for Spencer who was inches from increasing the lead.

The fourth quarter started and Porto killed the game in the first six minutes when Finlinson smashed in the rebound after a great free kick from Bates. A couple of minutes later Jack Bates was to get his reward when he skipped away from the defender and lobbed the Blyth keeper to make it 4-1. Blyth scored a consolation goal in the final minute which they deserved for the effort they had put in on a day more suited for flying kites
Final score 4-2 to Porto.

Blyth Town Greens man of the match: Jack Bates

Well done Porto in difficult conditions you battled well and got the result we deserved.

04/11/07 - NORTH SHIELDS PORTO 9-1 BLYTH RANGERS VALENCIA

In the early stages Porto passed the ball well and took an early lead after Finlinson played a high ball into the box and Jordan Phelps slotted the ball home. Tom Crass was next with a great effort which beat the keeper but clipped the post for a Valencia goal kick.

In the second quarter Porto doubled the lead after Mooney’s free kick was saved and Billy Horne knocked in the rebound. Porto kept up the pressure with efforts from Mooney, Finlinson and Sayers but could not add to their tally. At the back Rudd was winning every ball and Shotton was comfortable in goal, until the home team broke away and scored an unlikely goal to make the score 2-1 going into the third quarter.

The whistle was sounded to begin the third quarter and Porto’s dominance was to take effect with Phelps finding Finlinson whose shot was too strong for Valencia’s keeper. Rory Spencer was next on the score sheet after a fine individual goal, when he beat three men and smashed his shot into the roof of the net.The fifth goal of the game came when Tom Crass won a tackle and found Sayers out on the right he took a touch and played in Jack Bates who ran clear and skipped round the keeper and curled his shot into the bottom corner to make it 5-1 at the end of the third quarter.

The fourth quarter began much the same and the next goal was the team goal of the season {so far}. Shotton took a short goal kick to Kieran Rudd, he side stepped a tackle and found Jack Bates, Bates exchanged passes with Ben Sayers before curling a cross into the box which Sayers swept in on the volley to make it 6-1. Porto’s seventh goal was scored after a great run by Mooney and good shot which Sayers flicked passed the keeper from close range. With Porto playing some lovely football it didn’t take long for the next goal, with Tom Crass finding Phelps in midfield, he made a great run and fed Sayers to complete his hatrick. The final goal of the game came came after some good passing between Rudd and Bates, Bates then played in Spencer, who headed home for his second goal of the game to make it 9-1.

Man of the match from Valencia: Jordan Phelps

An excellent performance from every player
Well done lads!

28/10/07 - NORTH SHIELDS PORTO 5 WHITLEY BAY JNRS SPARTAK 0
Divisional cup quarter final

Porto started the game very well with early chances going to bates and Spencer but, they were unable to find a way passed the Sparta keeper who was in fine form. At the back crass and rudd denied Sparta any room with some great defending. The games first goal came from a Porto goal kick Shotton finding kieron Rudd who played the ball to Bates he played in, Rory Spencer he passed the ball across the box and Ben Sayers slotted into the Sparta net. The second goal came after Bates played Adam Mooney in and he chipped it over the keeper to make it 2-0. Porto continued to pressurise Sparta and scored again after money played the ball wide to Sayers he crossed for Jack Bates who forced the ball home after the keeper had blocked his first effort.

In the second quarter Whitely Bay Juniors Sparta came into the game but Jacob shotton was in fine form saving two close range shots. Horne, Phelps and Finlayson were now on and after some excellent passing between those three Spencer shot but could not find a way passed the keeper. The fourth goal came from Adam Finlinson after he pinched the ball from the Sparta left back and drove the ball home.

The third quarter found both teams having chances but the midfield of Horne, Finlayson, Sayers and Phelps were in full swing but could not find a way through until Sayers cross somehow found its way into the net to make it 5-0. At the back Rudd and Bates were playing very well and Shotton making great saves at the feet of two Spartak forwards.

The fourth quarter did not see any more goals but was entertaining as both teams passed the ball well and with two great goal keepers the score ended 5-0 to Porto

Man of the match from Spartak - Adam Finlinson

A deserved victory for Porto were every player played well!

21/10/07 - North Shields Porto 0 Wallsend BC Seville 1

This top of the table clash had everything except a goal for Porto.

In the first quarter Porto passed the ball well and created opportunities but couldn’t get past a good Wallsend keeper with Sayers and Bates going close, while Phelps, Rudd and Mooney kept Wallsend restricted to long range shots.

The second quarter was much the same story with both sides passing the ball well and battling for possession like their lives depended on it. Horne and Spencer coming on and linking well only for Spencer’s shot to drift wide. The game was end to end with both teams having chances but neither could convert.

The third quarter saw Wallsend step up the pace and after a scramble in Porto’s box the ball ended up in their net. Crass and Mooney were now defending really well, with Bates, Sayers, Phelps and Horne working very hard for the team to restrict Wallsend shots. When they did get through, Porto’s super keeper Jacob Shotton was superb when called upon.

In the fourth quarter Porto defended excellently with Crass, Mooney and Rudd all making last ditch tackles for their team. In midfield Spencer and Phelps were battling for everything. Porto pushed Horne, Bates and Mooney forward for the final few minutes but could not get the goal their team deserved.

An excellent performance every player gave his all and on another day the score could quite easily have been reversed.

Man of the match: Adam Mooney.

14/10/07 - North Shields Porto 2 Cramlington Jnr Blues 0

Porto kept up with the other pace setters with a victory over the blues without hitting top form in a game were they battled from star to finish.

In the first quarter it was Horne who hit a rocket into the top corner from outside the box to give Porto an early lead, but the blues bounced back only to be denied by a great save from Shotton. Porto continued to look for a second with Sayers, Spencer, Horne and Finlinson denied by the cat like keeper in the blues goal.

In the second quarter Crass and Mooney were solid at the back. while Phelps, Spencer and bates tried to get hold of the game against a strong blues midfield .Finlinson running his socks off for the team but the score remained 1- 0

The third quarter was much of the same with both teams battling for possession and the keepers playing well for both sides Horne and Sayers linking well for Rudd to shoot narrowly wide .next it was Phelps who headed inches over the blues bar.

the final quarter saw Shotton, Crass and Rudd keep the blues at bay before the move of the game gave Porto the victory when crass received a short goal kick played it wide to Sayers he fed Finlinson who beat his man went down the line and pulled back for Phelps to curl the ball into the corner to give Porto a well deserved victory.

Man of the match: Jordan Phelps

Well battled Porto

07/10/07 - North Shields Porto 4 - 0 Blyth Magpies

Porto started brightly with Spencer winning the ball he played the ball wide right to Sayers he in turn found Jack Bates with a cross field pass .He played the ball across for Finlinson to tap in for a great team goal. Rudd and Phelps restricted Blyth to long range efforts at the back.

The second quarter was much the same story as Porto controlled the game and got a second goal through Ben Sayers after good work from Finlinson and a wonderful cross from Horne . Mooney deputising in goal made two great saves, before making the save of the match from three yards out. .

The third quarter both teams played well .But it was Porto who extended their lead after some great work by Spencer he looked up and played an accurate ball to Phelps he found Sayers who beat the defender and played in Jack Bates who rifled into the bottom corner.

In the fourth quarter both teams were restricted to long range efforts as both teams defended well due to some good tackling by Crass and Rudd. Porto got a corner late on which Horne swung in at the near post straight into the Magpies net to give Porto a four nil victory.


Man of the match: Adam Mooney

Well done Porto

30/09/07 - North Shields Porto 2-2 Whitley Bay BC Blues

North Shields came up against a difficult team in a formidable Whitley Bay side. In the early stages of the game, North Shields played some wonderful football, with Phelps finding Horne, who played in Finlinson, who narrowly shot wide. From the goal kick the Whitley Bay keeper kicked straight to Finlinson twenty yards out, he shot instinctively, but the ball rebounded back off the post.
North Shields sustained the pressure and moments later they got their reward. Tom Crass played a great ball down the line finding Ben Sayers, who played a one two with Finlinson before sending Finlinson through on goal. He shot, the keeper saved, and Sayers slotted in the rebound.
In the second quarter Porto carried on where they had left off. They had Spencer going close, in defence Rudd and Crass restricted Whitley Bay to long range efforts.
In the third quarter Porto continued to press with some excellent passing, but their second goal was a fine individual effort from Spencer, who side stepped two tackles before firing into the top corner from outside the box. This seemed to be a wake up call for Whitley Bay who started to pass the ball well. They got a goal back with some fine passing, which led to a tap in to make the score 2-1 to Porto going in to the final quarter.
In the fourth quarter Whitley Bay continued attacking bringing two fantastic saves from Shotton. At this stage either side knew the next goal would be vital. Phelps and Finlinson linked well only for Finlinson to be fouled. Up stepped Mooney with a thunderous effort which the keeper saved well. As the game drew to a close with 5 minutes left, Whitley Bay switched the ball from right to left and the Whitley Bay player had time to take a touch and smash into the North Shields net to level the scores. In the final few moments both teams had chances but could not convert due to some great goal keeping from both keepers.
Final score Porto 2 Whitley Bay BC Blues 2.

Well done lads, a great performance!

Man of match: Adam Finlinson

23/09/07 - NORTH SHIELDS PORTO 12 CRAMLINGTON JAGUARS 2

Porto travelled to Cramlington for their first away game to an unknown quantity in the Jaguars . In the first quarter Porto scored early through a Jack Bates volley from a Billy Horne corner. Jaguars bounced back immediately with a great move which deserved a goal after some very good passing.
In the second quarter Porto took control of the game with five unanswered goals. The first a wonderful individual effort from Rory Spencer beating two men before smashing the ball home from the edge of the box. The next goal an Adam Mooney special after Horne was fouled, the free kick curled into the top corner. The fourth goal of the game came after good work on the right between Sayers and Finlinson, the result the ball ending up in the jaguars net, Finlinson claiming the final touch. The fifth goal was created by Jordan Phelps, who played in Finlinson, who smashed the ball into the roof of the net. The sixth goal was the goal of the game with Shotton taking a short goal kick to Mooney who passed to Tom Crass who found Spencer in space, he fed Jack Bates who switched the ball to Finlinson, he went past his man and squared a great ball for Jordan Phelps to side foot into an empty net.
In the third quarter it was Spencer feeding Mooney who hit the post, Horne firing in the rebound. Twenty seconds after the restart Mooney won a tackle, skipped past his man and fired in from twenty yards, thirty seconds later Spencer hit an even better goal into the top right corner to make it nine. With Porto in full swing Rudd and Crass exchanged passes found Ben Sayers on the right he went past the defender and fed Spencer who scored to take Porto into double figures. The next goal came after a great challenge from Bates, Jordan Phelps pinched the ball passed to Ben Sayers, he fed Spencer who scored from close range to net his fourth goal of the game.
In the fourth quarter Porto had more chances but could only score once more, Sayers finding Bates who finished well. Jaguars also had chances but could only add one goal thanks to some great saves from Shotton.
Final score Porto 12 Jaguars 2


MAN OF THE MATCH - JORDAN PHELPS

WELL DONE LADS A GREAT PERFORMANCE.

16/09/07 - NORTH SHIELDS PORTO 4 CRAMLINGTON COBRAS ROMA 1

Porto were the home team for their first league fixture of the season. The game started with Porto taking the game to the visitors but unable to break them down. Adam Finlinson the first to shoot narrowly wide after good work from Horne down the left side.

In the 2nd quarter Porto took control, with Spencer finding Finlinson outside the box. Finlinson’s shot was too hot for the Cobras keeper to hold. 1-0. Cobras kicked off, lost possession, three passes later the ball was in the Cobras net after a great strike by Billy Horne! 2-0. At this stage the scene was set for Porto to take full control. The game was end to end with some sturdy defending from Rudd and Crass, and some good passing from Sayers and Phelps, but Porto couldn’t kill off the game.

In the 3rd quarter the game was much of the same until Cobras pulled a goal back after a scramble in Porto’s penalty area. The highlight for Porto was a great run from Mooney, only stopped by a good save from Cobra’s keeper.

The 4th quarter was when Porto would show their dominance, with some great play from Jack Bates with a shot blocked on the line by a Cobra defender. At the other end Jacob Shotton was commanding his area very well, and it was from him that the third goal came, with a long punt up field, one bounce, and Phelps nipping between two defenders and doing a speculative overhead kick which found its way into the Cobras net. Porto continued to press and after some good play between Sayers, Spencer and Bates, Horne was sent free down the right. He dribbled passed the oncoming defender and smashed an unstoppable shot passed the keeper. Porto continued to press but were unlucky not to score more goals.

Credit goes to all the lads who kept going and got the result they deserved.

Man of the Match: Billy Horne

Well Done Porto!!

09/09/07 - Divisional Cup
North Shields Jun Lisbon 1-3 North Shields Jun Porto

Drawn together in the divisional cup, a derby game wasn’t what either team would have wished for but never the less both teams tried hard to take control of the game.

In the opening half, Lisbon had the better of the exchanges, after an end to end first few minutes. With Shotton making some great saves, Mooney and Crass defending excellently, and the midfield quartet of Bates, Finlinson, Spencer and Sayers working hard, the Porto team started to retain possession and take control against a very strong Lisbon team.

In the latter stages of the first half Porto started creating chances. After a great four man move, Finlinson struck a great left foot shot to the bottom right of the keeper, Ewan Bryson, which gave Porto a half time lead.

In the 2nd half the game continued to be even. Lisbon crossed the ball into the box, it bounced and struck a Porto arm: the referee awarded a penalty. McLeod stepped up and drove the ball past Shotton giving him no chance, to make the game all square.

The Lisbon goal this seemed to give Porto a boost and they picked up the pace. Rudd taking control of the defence passed to Phelps who beat his man and spread the ball wide to Horne. Horne dribbled past the defender only to be fouled 5 yards outside the Lisbon box. Free Kick. Lisbon set up their wall. Mooney placed the ball and curled a delightful free kick into the top corner. What a goal!

In the last 10 minutes Porto scored again, this time after great work from Bates and Finlinson who crossed for Spencer to rise like a salmon and head into the Lisbon goal.
Overall a decent performance by both teams.

Man of the match: Jordan Phelps

WELL DONE PORTO!!