Chesterfield Town 0 Hawks 15
30 Oct 2011

Chesterfield Town U14’s 0 Matlock Town Hawks U14’s 15

The Hawks continued an unbeaten start to the season with yet another goal scoring bonanza.
The lineup that started saw Matt Harwood in goals a back line of Oliver Swale , Sam Hewitt , Aedan Frazer and Kieran Clark a midfield Levi Maslauskas-Nicholson, James Reynolds , Jacob Poole , Mike Kimpton and William Rayson all supporting Morgan Miles upfront .
The Hawks were straight in from the start and the pace of Miles upfront soon showed as he ran through before laying the ball off for Poole to open the scoring, a second goal for Poole soon followed after a neat midfield move saw Kimpton as provider of the final pass. Connor Peacock on as a substitute then used his strength the force his way past the last man and make it 3 ; 0 to the Hawks a ball laid down the line by Swale and crossed by Maslauskas-Nicholson saw Kimpton make it 4, Maslauskas-Nicholson then claimed a goal for himself after a neat through ball from Rayson. Peacock then went on a goal scoring spree of his own and notched up four goals back to back to take it into half time at 9 ; 0 to the Hawks
The second half started well with rolling substitutions the order of the day Charlie Horridge, Oliver Brockelhurst and Callum Musgrave all making an impact the ball was moving well from the back line and Hewitt controlled a long ball laying it off to Reynolds who set up Poole to claim a hat-trick. The match continued in the same vain as Kimpton added another to his ever growing tally and  Reynolds persistence paid off after he closed down the ball to make it 12 ; 0 . Miles then claimed a goal to reward all his hard work, before Maslauskas-Nicholson grabbed a second, Kimpton was then felled in the box and Musgrave stepped forward to claim the penalty taken in some style with the ball smashed past a despairing keeper to round the game off in style at 15 ; 0 to a Hawks team continuing to enjoy the season with an incredible 76 goals in only 6 matches.
Man of the Match again impossible to pick such was the team performance where everyone played there part Peacock with 5 goals and Poole with a hat-trick and a back line ensuring a clean sheet.

Outstanding Cup Victory for the Hawks
16 Oct 2011

Outstanding Cup Victory for the Hawks

 Matlock Town Gladiators U14’s 0  
VS
Matlock Town Hawks U14’s 3

 The Hawks met the Gladiators in a local derby thrown up by the cup draw and it was the division 2 side that walked away with all the honors’ having maintained their unbeaten start to the season with another fantastic all round display

A changed  lineup saw Matt Harwood in goals a back line of Levi Maslauskas-Nicholson , Sam Hewitt , Oliver Brocklehurst and Aiden Frazer a midfield of Connor Peacock, James Reynolds , Jacob Poole , Mike Kimpton and Kieran Clark  all supporting Morgan Miles  in his role upfront .

Straight from the start the Hawks signaled the intent not to let the Division 1 Gladiators settle, and an incredible strong midfield game ensued with both teams looking to claim the advantage but the Hawks soon established supremacy as first Kimpton went close soon followed up by Peacock raiding down the wing setting up a strike on target for Reynolds as the ball was pushed out for a corner. The ball delivered in with accuracy for miles to hammer the ball into the roof of the net to make it 1 : 0  to the Hawks , the restart saw more of the same as the Hawks back line lead by Hewitt and Frazer in the centre stifled the Gladiators and strong back play by Maslauskas-Nicholson and Brocklehurst released the wings to attack down both flanks as Poole and  Miles showed there speed  , and just as half time approached Kimpton set up Miles to break free and deliver a searching ball into the area flicked into the net with a deft finish by Poole to make it 2 : 0 at half time .

The restart saw Charlie Horridge , Oliver Swale  ,William Rayson and Callum Musgrave all join the match as a series of substitutions followed. Clark taking over in goals following an injury to Harwood , more of the same followed as the Hawks defended in numbers and controlled the play , Musgrave’s first touch nearly resulting in a goal with a great glancing header just flashing wide , before Kimpton burst into the box only to be bought down an then calmly stepping up to bury the resulting  penalty  to make it 3 : 0 to a Hawks team in control and believing in themselves , the fresh legs of Swale and Rayson were paying dividends down the flanks as they attacked and defended with vigor whilst Horridge in the centre of the park ensured the ball was held. The Hawks continued to probe and only a couple of fine saves denied them a fourth as they closed the match out at 3 : 0 , giving the Hawks a fine victory.

Man of the Match again impossible to pick such was the team performance where everyone played there part in ensuring a clean sheet and progression into the next round of the cup along with a benchmark victory against a team from a higher division.

DARLEY DALE UNDER 11’S 0 MATLOCK TOWN HAWKS UNDER 11’S 3
30 Mar 2009

HAWKS STEP FORWARD

DARLEY DALE UNDER 11’S 0 MATLOCK TOWN HAWKS UNDER 11’S 3

The Matlock Town Hawks stepped up to the mark against Darley dale with Ten men owing to illness and holidays in what turned out to be a very entertaining ten a side match as Darley Dale could only field ten as well.
A back four of Kyran Giles, Jake Price, Aedan Frazer and Oliver Swale providing cover for Joe Webster in goals whilst a midfield of William Rayson, Josh Townsend, Jacob Poole and Stevie Vaughan supported the lone striker in the shape of Callum Musgrave.

A fine flowing game of football commenced as both sides looked for the early goal Webster standing strong calmly collected the ball spreading it out wide for probing wing play by Poole and Rayson with Townsend and Vaughan combining well in the centre A neat ball down the line by Swale saw Poole take on his man a slot the ball home to make it 1 : 0 . As Darley came back at the Hawks Price, Giles and Frazer combined to bring the ball clear as half time arrived.

The second half saw more of the same as both sides tested the defensive capabilities of the other and it was the Hawks who struck next as Musgrave calmly took his chance to make it 2 : 0 to the Hawks. Then a move to grace any game as Webster unleashed a kick to half way allowing Rayson to run at and beat the last man before placing the ball into the corner to make it 3 : 0 to a Hawks side by now well in control. But with both sets of teams now starting to tire the game was closed out by the Hawks and a well-deserved clean sheet was recorded.

Man of the match went to Aedan Frazer calm under pressure and excellent defensive work.

hawks through in the cup
09 Nov 2008

HAWKS THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND OF CUP



HOLMEWOOD & HEATH UNDER 11’S 1 MATLOCK HAWKS 1 UNDER 11’S



MATLOCK HAWKS WIN AET AND PENALTIES



On a pitch heavy after the weeks rain and with a strong wind blowing across ways, the Hawks lined up against opposition from a higher division and set off at a pace showing they meant business.

From kick off play was taken to Holmewood as first Levi Maslauskas-Nicholson and then Stevie Vaughan tested the keeper and found a player on top of his game who stood out as the best Holmewood player and proved a thorn in the Hawks sides all match. As the ball was played up field the Hawks back four of Oliver Swale, Josh Townsend, Aiden Frazer and Jake Price all stood firm meaning that Joe Webster in goals remained a virtual spectator for long periods, the back four provided the assurance for the midfield to take control as Keelan Graney spread the ball wide allowing first Callum Musgrave to take on his man before setting up Scott Smith to hammer the ball goal wards only to see another fine save. A long kick up field saw Kyran Giles head the ball straight back into the danger zone and Maslauskas-Nicholson again thwarted. The ball fired straight back up the pitch took a deflection allowing holmewood there first corner of the match and a glancing header saw the score go to 1 : 0 to Holmewood totally against the run of play. The Hawks not a team to let there heads go down responded in style as a pass from kick off saw Swale release Vaughan who played a quick ball out wide to Musgrave to test the keeper, the subsequent ball out was collected by Townsend who set up Giles to go on a weaving run before going out wide on the left cutting in and beating the keeper at the near post to make it 1 : 1 as half time approached.

The second half saw fresh legs in the shape of Callum Boam and Liam Fairbrother added and more of the same with Webster only called upon once to stifle a shot before starting the next attack with his quick kick up field and from the resulting corner Smiths goal bound volley was again saved as a goal seamed certain. The second half continued in the same vane with the Hawks camped in the Holmewood half but a goal would not come and so into extra time and more of the same as the Hawks rained shots in on a keeper on a mission to keep his team in the cup. A shut out in extra time saw the dreaded penalty shoot out with both keepers putting in excellent performances as Webster saved four out of five whilst Vaughan scored for the hawks and with the scores level at 1 penalty scored by each team the final penalty fell to Oliver Swale who unleashed an unstoppable left foot shot into the net giving the hawks a deserved win.

Man of the match went to Swale for steadfast defending and wing play along with a thunderbolt of a penalty.

match report 02/11/08
06 Nov 2008

Tansley Under 11’s 2 vs Matlock Hawks Under 11’s 5



Following an unbeaten run in October the Hawks faced a stern test at Tansley as a heavy pitch and driving rain conspired to tire young legs.

The Hawks lined up with a back four of Jacob Poole, Aiden Frazer, Josh Townsend and Jake Price providing cover for Joe Webster in goals. However it was the midfield where the game was needed to be won with William Rayson and Levi Maslauskas-Nicholson both taking strong early possession backed up with superb flank play by Oliver Swale and Callum Musgrave however it was a neat tackle by Keelan Graney that saw the ball played quickly up front to Stevie Vaughan that saw it controlled for a neat pass setting up Maslauskas-Nicholson to crash the ball home for 1 : 0 to the Hawks inside 5 minutes. A long clearance from the Tansley keeper saw the defence stranded as a looping header set up a neat Tansley goal and 1 : 1. The Hawks were then on the defence for a short spell until Vaughan turned his man and put the ball past a diving keeper to bring up 2 : 1, following straight on from the restart the Hawks again surged forward as first swale put the ball into the box with the resulting clearance being put straight back into the danger area by Townsend allowing Vaughan to claim his second and take the match into half time at 3 : 1 to the Hawks.

The second half started as the first had finished with strong wing play and resolute defending from the Hawks until Maslauskas-Nicholson went on one of his customary weaving runs before dispatching the ball into the top corner to bring up 4 : 1. From the restart Tansley again pushed forward and were justly rewarded when a deft lob over Webster saw the score 4 : 2. Not to be outdone the fresh legs of Kyran Giles and Callum Boam paid dividends as the right hand side was dominated at the same time as Poole pushed forward on the left to set up a series of goalmouth scrambles until as the game headed to a close Maslauskas-Nicholson again let fly and bought up 5 : 2 but only a series of match winning tackles at the death by Swale, Boam and Frazer kept the winning margin.

Man of the match for his resolute defending went to Aiden Frazer.