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Latest Match Report:
Match Date Venue Opposition Result
06/03/11 HOME Brampton Spartans W 5 - 0

Tigers kept up their impressive form with a fine win over Brampton.

The home side started well and went close on a number of occasions before Ellis Badgery opened the scoring when he cooly chipped the advancing keeper. With Charlie Root and Dom Hunt controlling the midfield Tigers had most of the possession and it was no surprise when Badgery scored his second after a fine passing move.

The second half saw the home side even more dominant and Badgery completed his hat trick after good work from Billy Rayner. A fine run and cross from Alex Claydon found James O Rourke who slotted home number four.Alex Claydon was then rewarded with the goal his performance deserved to round off a fine team display.
Previous Match Reports:
Match Date Venue Opposition Result
27/02/11 HOME Newmarket Town B W 7 - 0

Tigers entertained their local rivals from Newmarket and got off to the best possible start when Ellis Badgery found James O Rourke who fired home the opener inside five minutes.

The visitors forced Adam Moss to make some fine saves in the Tigers goal before Charlie Root stooped to head home number two. Just before half time Santi Cubitt Alvarez latched onto a loose ball to score the home sides third.

The second half saw Tigers press forward and Ellis Badgery scored number four after a fine run and cross from Alex Claydon. The same two players combined again to allow Badgery to score number five. Sam Clowes fine performance was rewarded when he scored number six before Luke Eatock capped a fine all around team performance by slotting home the final goal.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
13/02/11 AWAY witchford Colts W 1 - 2

Tigers came back from a goal down to clinch all three points in an entertaining match.

Tigers were on top early on with Charlie Root and Dom Hunt working hard in midfield and Jake Clennell rock solid at the back. Witchford slowly came into the game and took the lead just before half time when they scored from the penalty spot.

The second half started with Tigers going in search of the equaliser and only some fine saves by the home keeper prevented Alex Claydon from equalising. The equaliser the Tigers deserved finally came when Ellis Badgery released Claydon who scored at the second attempt following another fine save by the keeper. Minutes later the Tigers took the lead when Dom Hunt scored from the spot after Claydon was brought down. Witchford went in search of the equaliser but could find no way through a well marshalled Tigers defence.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
06/02/11 HOME Aztecs Jnrs W 1 - 0

Tigers picked up all three points in a closely contested match. These two evenly matched sides played some entertaining football despite the windy conditions.

Chances in the first half were few and far between. Kiel Waterfield Jenkins pulled off a good save in the Tigers goal before Ellis Badgery was denied at the other end by the visiting keeper.

With only ten minutes remaining and a goal less draw looking the likely outcome Alex Claydon cut in from the right and drilled a shot low into the corner of the net to put Tigers ahead.

Aztecs went in search of the equaliser and with virtually the last kick of the match they struck the bar and Tigers held on for victory.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
30/01/11 AWAY Spartak 78 W 1 - 2

In conditions that did not suit their passing football Tigers were made to battle hard to earn all three points.

Jack Bowman and Conor Logan were in fine form in the Tigers defence and limited Spartak to long range efforts. Ellis Badgery and Alex Claydon were causing the home defence more problems and it was no surprise when the two combined to allow Badgery to fire home the opening goal. Charlie Root then went close before Spartak broke away to equalise. Just before half time James O Rourke was brought down for a penalty but the visitors were unable to convert the spot kick.

The second half became a midfield battle with neither side really getting on top at least not until Claydon and Badgery once again worked an opening which Badgery slotted home to give Tigers the lead.

With only seconds remaining Spartak broke through but Dom Hunt made a fine save in the Tigers goal to secure a hard earned victory for his side.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
23/01/11 HOME Willingham Wolves L 2 - 3

Tigers lost out in a five goal thriller after a cracking match between two good sides.

Ellis Badgery would have put the home side ahead in the first minute but for a fine save from the visiting keeper. Willingham took the lead through a penalty after ten minutes. Adam Moss kept his side in it with some fine saves in the Tigers goal before the visitors did increase their lead just before half time.

The second half saw the Tigers take the game to the visitors and went close through Charlie Root before Alex Claydon made the breakthrough with a long range shot. The Tigers pressed for an equaliser and Luke Eatock went close hitting the bar. Sam Clowes and Dom Hunt the combined to release Alex Claydon who calmly slotted home the equaliser.

Not content with a point the Tigers pushed in search of the winner and went close before Willingham broke away to snatch victory in the final minute of a great game.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
16/01/11 AWAY Somersham Town W 1 - 5

Tigers were on their game straight from the firs kick off and it took them less then 2 minutes to open the scoring. After a fine passing move Ellis Badgery found James O'Rourke who fired home from the edge of the box. Billy Rayner then found Luke Eatock to slot home the second.

Ten minutes later Tigers were awarded a free kick which Sam Clowes despatched into the back of the net to give Tigers a 3 goal cushion at the break.

With the wind behind them Somersham came more into the game in the second half and they pulled a goal back. Tigers hit back straight away when Santi Cubitt srossed for Luke Eatock to score the fourth with a fine finish. Alex Claydon then crashed a shot against the bar before getting his name on the scoresheet, firing home from a James O'Rourke cross.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
09/01/11 HOME Huntingdon Rowdies W 7 - 1

After a lengthy break due to the weather the Tigers came out firing on all cylinders straight from the kick off. They were  playing some great passing football and it was no surprise when they opened the scoring when Charlie Root found Alex Claydon who fired home the opening goal. Number 2 soon followed when Andy Baker made a fine run and his cross found Alex Claydon who made no mistake in front of goal.  Sam Clowes then released James O'Rourke to cross for Luke Eatock to score number 3.  The home side were not content and they pressed forward and good work from Dom Hunt set up Alex Claydon to complete his hat trick.

To their credit Rowdies reduced the arrears just before the break.

Tigers started the second half brightly and Claydon scored his fourth after a fine solo run and finish. The visitors fought hard and but for some fine saves from Conor Logan they could have scored again.  Tigers scored a sixth after another fine allowed James O`Rourke to volley home from the edge of the area.  Charlie Root scored the seventh and last goal late on to cap a fine all around team performance.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
21/11/10 AWAY Newmarket TOwn B W 0 - 2

Tigers travelled to Newmarket for this local derby on the back of some impressive performances.

An early strike from Sam Clowes gave the Tigers the lead. Alex Claydon went close soon after before Sam Clowes increased the lead with his second goal direct from a corner. Tigers were struggling to put together their usual passing game probably due to the tireless work the home side were putting in to deny them time and space.

The second half saw Newmarket attack more and but for good work from Kiel Waterfield Jenkins and Connor Logan they may have reduced the deficit.

Tigers eventually came away with all three points despite a lacklustre performance but credit to their hosts for such a spirited display.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
07/11/10 HOME Willingham Wolves L 1 - 2

Two evenly matched teams battled it out for a place in the next round of the cup.

It was end to end early on with neither side getting the upper hand. Connor Logan and Kiel Waterfield Jenkins were exceptional in the home defence stifling the Wolves attacks. Just before the break the visitors took the lead after a well worked free kick.

The second half saw the Tigers go close through Dom Hunt and Ellis Badgery before a wonder strike from Alex Claydon put them level. Tigers went in search of the winner but were caught on the break as Willingham scored the decisive goal to see them through to the next round.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
31/10/10 AWAY Brampton Spartans W 0 - 5

The first half was a tight affair and the visitors were denied the lead by some excellent defending from the home side.

The Tigers came out for the second half in a determined mood and soon took the lead when a fine run and cross from Alex Claydon found Ellis Badgery who slotted home the opening goal.

Charlie Root then found Claydon who crossed for Santi Cubitt to score the second with a neat finish. Tigers were now in top form and the third soon followed with James O`Rourke heading home.

Sam Clowes who had a great game down the right then crossed for Alex Claydon to score the fourth. Alex Claydon who had tormented the home defence all afternoon then weaved his way past three defenders before scoring his second and the Tigers fifth to earn a well deserved victory for the visitors.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
24/10/10 HOME Spartak 78 W 4 - 2

The visitors put the Tigers under pressure straight from the off and but for a magnificent save by Kiel Waterfield Jenkins would have taken the lead. The constant pressure paid off soon after and the visitors took the lead which they doubled soon after and things did not look good for the Tigers. Just before the break the home side caught the visitore on the break and good work from Connor Logan and Ellis Badgery allowed Alex Claydon to fire home and give the home side some hope.

This was certainly a game of two halves, as the home side came out in the second half and totally dominated. They were soon rewarded when good work from Charlie Root released Andy Baker to cooly slot home the equaliser. The Tigers were now first to every ball and this allowed them to get their passing game going. They took the lead when Louis Cope Cornell and Billy Rayner combined to find Alex Claydon who beat his marker and fired home the Tigers third. The home side were in total control and it was no surprise when James O`Rourke and Dom Hunt worked an opening for Andy Baker to seal the match with a fine finish.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
17/10/10 AWAY Aztecs Jnrs W 1 - 2

Tigers travelled to Linton and started the game brightly putting their hosts under pressure from the kick off. Charlie Root and Dom Hunt were dominant in midfield and the visitors passing game had Aztecs chasing shadows. Alex Claydon and Ellis Badgery both hit the woodwork before the Tigers did finally take the lead. A fine ball from Sam Clowes found Ellis Badgery who opened the scoring with a neat finish just before half time.

Aztecs started the better in the second half and their play was rewarded with an equaliser. James O'Rourke went close with a diving header for the Tigers and Dom Hunt was forced to make a fine save at the other end to keep his side level.

With time running out Alex Claydon made a fine run and his cross found Luke Eatock who slotted home the winner for the Tigers to clinch the points in an entertaining match.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
10/10/10 HOME Somersham Town W 7 - 3

Tigers started brightly and attacked from the very first kick off. Their pressure was soon rewarded when Ellis Badgery latched onto a Charlie Root through ball to fire home. The visitors came more into the game and equalised soon after.

The Tigers were playing some great passing football and re took the lead when James O'Rourke found Badgery who scored his second. A third was soon to follow when Andy Baker hit an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net from thirty yards.

The visitors would have reduced the arrears before half time but for a wonderful save from Kiel Waterfield Jenkins.

The second half saw the home side continue their impressive form and Alex Claydon scored number four with a fine finish. Claydon then turned provider crossing for Andy Baker to notch his second of the match. Somersham made it 5-2 before a Luke Eatock cross was steered into his own net by a Somersham defender. It was now end to end and Somersham made it 6-3 before Alex Claydon had the final word scoring number seven to cap a fine all around team performance.

Match Date Venue Opposition Result
19/09/10 AWAY Huntingdon Rowdies W 2 - 5

Tigers travelled to Huntingdon with a depleted squad but came away with all three points thanks to a great team performance. The Tigers took the lead when Ellis Badgery latched onto a loose ball to fire home. Rowdies hit back to equalise just before half time.

The second half saw Tigers start brightly and took the lead after good work from Charlie Rooot put in Badgery to score. Once again the home side equalised in a matter of minutes. James O'Rourke the combined with Sam Clowes to allow Ellis Badgery to complete his hat trick with a well taken goal. A fine run and cross from Charlie Root set up Luke Eatock to volley home number 4 before Alex Claydon scored the goal his performance deserved to make it five for the visitors.

Tigers victory could have been more but for three penalty saves by the home keeper!

RESULT: 2.5

 
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