Town found the home keeper in tremendous form in this fine top of the table clash.
Town started well but it was Castleford who went ahead against the run of play, Town battled well but saw the home keeper pull off 2 fine saves, before Castleford netted 2 quick fire goals, Town had a couple of opportunities before captain Oliver Pescod headed home.
Town threw everything at the home defence in the last 10 minutes but were thwarted by a resolute defence.
Town’s man of the match was Oliver Pescod.
Sunday 24th January 2010
Garforth League Division One
Rothwell Town 2 v 1 Ossett Town
Towns long unbeaten run came to an end in a close encounter. Rothwell went ahead after a goalless first half but Town hit straight back through Joe Connolly, town squandered several chances and missed a penalty which proved costly.
Rothwell caused problems throughout the game with some wonderful corners and it was no surprise that Rothwells winner came from a corner.
The hard working Jack Burton pushed defender Oliver Pescod for the man of the match honours.
Sunday 13th December 2009
Garforth League Division One
Ossett Town 3 v 1 Rothwell Juniors
Town were made to work hard for the win but fully deserved to claim the 3 points.
Town’s good attacking play was fully matched by a resolute and well organised defence which was breached when Joe Connolly prodded home a deflected cross.
The lead did not last long as Rothwell hit a deserved equaliser to make things all square at the break.
In the 2nd half, Town stepped up their game with joint man of the match duo Jack Burton and Edward Furlong dominating midfield, Town’s 2nd goal came from a determined run from Will Longbottom who went past 3 players before slotting home, at this point town were looking good in all areas of the pitch with Joe Etherington showing some amazing skill netting Town’s 3rd from what seemed like an impossible angle.
Valliant Rothwell tried to get back into the game but town’s defence of Callum Long, Sam Holroyd and in particular captain Oliver Pescod standing firm.
Sunday 6th December 2009
Garforth League Challenge Cup Round 3
Leeds City Juniors 1 v 3 Ossett Town
Town eased past their hosts with a hard fought victory on a very sticky pitch and credit must go to all players from both sides for producing a good passing game of football.
Town went ahead with a well taken Sam Hewitt strike but Leeds defended stoutly to keep Town’s rampant attackers at bay.
Just before half time, Joe Connolly tapped in a Will Longbottom cross to give Town a much needed cushion.
Leeds came out for the second half with all guns blazing but crucial saves from Town’s keeper, Ben Harley, kept out an unlucky Leeds side.
With time running out Leeds managed to score but Town quickly maintained a 2 goal lead when Will Longbottom fired home Town’s 3rd.
Town’s keeper Ben Harley was named man of the match but credit must also go to Joe Etherington and the hard working Adam Finney and Jack Burton, whose strong tackles broke up the home teams good approach play.
Sunday 22nd November 2009
Garforth League Challenge Cup, Round 2
Kirkstall 2 v 16 Ossett Town
Town cruised to an easy victory over top of 4th division Kirkstall who to their credit never gave in.
The gulf between the sides was apparent as Town led 9-0 at the half way stage, Kirkstall netted 2 goals and had a penalty saved by stand in goal keeper Joe Connolly.
Goal scorers for Town were:
Sam Hewitt 6
Will Longbottom 5
Joe Etherington 2
Joe Connolly 1
Jack Burton 1
Tyler Khan 1
Sunday 8th November 2009
Garforth League Division 1 – U11’s
Ossett Town 3 v 1 Garforth Villa
Town’s young warriors put on a tremendous team performance to stretch their lead at the top and bring Garforth’s unbeaten run to an abrupt end.
Town dominated throughout with Will Longbottom hitting 2 quick fire goals that seem to stun the visitors, Joe Etherington netted towns 3rd and was unlucky a glancing header clipped the bar.
The 2nd half was just the same with every player showing grit and determination. There were some fantastic inter play all over the pitch by town and they never let the visitors settle.
A late, late consolation goal couldn’t take the shine off a superb team performance, the whole team collected the man of the match accolade.
What a performance – brilliant!!!!!!
Garforth League Division One
U11’s
Ossett Town 6 v Farsley Celtic 4
Both teams deserve praise for playing such a good game in terrible conditions but it was town who adapted better, from the off town attacked with confidence and were soon 3-0 up with goals from Sam Hewitt, Joe Connolly and Will Longbottom. Brave Farsley never gave in though and hit back with 2 goals to make it a close game at the break.
Again town started the better in the second half with Sam Hewitt netting towns 4th, good work from Adam Finney set up Will Longbottom for towns 5th and put the game beyond a hard working Farsley. Joe Connolly netted a 6th for town but gritty Farsley hit two late goals they fully deserved.
Midfield Maestro Edward Furlong and defender Danny Fox shared the man of the match award. Goal keeper Ben Harley deserves praise for his handling in wet conditions.
Sunday 18th October 2009
Garforth League Division one
Yorkshire Amateurs 2 – 3 Ossett Town
Town trailed 2-0 at the half way stage following a poor performance but rallied well to secure a deserved victory.
Will Longbottom hit town on the way to victory showing some silky skills before slotting home, town’s powerful midfield play led to Sam Hewitt’s equaliser before Oliver Pescod’s header deflected on off Joe Connolly to put town in front.
All towns good approach play went via Edward Furlong and Joe Etherington, town’s defence stood firm in the 2nd half led my man of the match, Callum Long. With good assistance from Sam Holyord and Danny Fox which rounded off a great 2nd half team performance.
Garforth League Division One
Sunday 11th October 2009
Ossett Town 2 v 2 Churwell
Both teams must be praised following a hard fought but exciting game. Town took the lead through Will Longbottom who slotted home when the keeper could only parry a Joe Etherington shot. Gutsy Churwell hit back with 2 well taken goals that set up a brilliant 2nd half. Town went searching for the equaliser and were unlucky on several occasions before a Will Longbottom corner took a few deflections and ended up in the net off a Churwell defender.
A draw was a fair result with both teams defences giving nothing much away as the game wore on.
Jack Burton, Joe Connolly and Callum Long were all outstanding but the man of the match went to the tough tackling Sam Holroyd.
Garforth League Division One
Sunday 4th October 2009
Castleford Town 2 – Ossett Town 5
Town took all points following a very hard working team effort. Town raced in to a 2-0 lead with another Sam Hewitt special followed by a goal from Will Longbottom. Castleford hit back with two goals, the second an absolute cracker leaving the side locked even at the break.
Town’s work rate in the second half was incredible with Jack Burton breaking down every Castleford attack. Sam Hewitt netted his second goal cleverly rounding the keeper to slot home. Joe Etherington scored a 30 yard “free kick” while Joe Connolly’s superb strike wrapped things up for a rampant town.
In an all round team performance, Tyler Khan was named man of the match.
Garforth League Division One
Sunday 27th September 2009
Ossett Town 5 – 1 Wortley
A superb strike from Sam Hewitt put town ahead in an evenly contested 1st half where both teams seemed to struggle to find any rhythm. Wortley deservedly claimed an equaliser just before the break.
The 2nd half was a different story as town’s passing game ended up with a goal every attack. Joe Etherington put town 2-1 up with goal that he claimed was a shot but looked more like a cross, never the less it spurred town on to continue some fluent passes, Sam Hewitt’s determination led to another goal with Joe Etherington netting his 2nd and towns 4th. Edward Furlong’s quick thinking led to towns 5th by feeding Joe Connolly who set up a perfect cross for Will Longbottom to head home the last goal of the match.
The hard working and determined Sam Hewitt claimed the man of the match accolade but keeper Ben Harley deserves some credit for his organisation of town’s defence.
Garforth League Division 1 U11’s
Sunday 20th September 2009
Ossett Town 0 v Shadwell 4
Town’s young U11’s put in their worst performance in 4 years as the visitors claimed an easy victory. Town never created a chance while town’s keeper Ben Harley was overworked but ensured the score was kept so low with some very good saves.
Town’s U11’s are looking for quality players to join their squad. Ring John on 07766 211 174 for more details.
Garforth League Division One – U11’s
Sunday 13th September 2009
Ossett Town Juniors 3 v Rothwell Town 1
Despite an under par performance by the home team against a spirited Rothwell side, Town still managed a victory. Town took the lead when Joe Connolly hooked home a well taken corner from Adam Finney. Town struggled to find their normally fluent game and Rothwell claimed a well deserved equaliser. This seemed to spur town into action and further goals by Joseph Etherington and Tyler Khan gave the home side maximum points. Defender Callum Long was named man of the match.
