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6th October 2007
Bottisham 6-1 Fulbourn Institute

Bottisham bounced back from their first ever league defeat with a well deserved victory against a strong, well organised team played in good spirits. Bottisham opened the scoring in the first period with a good team effort finished off by their skipper Harry D and were unlucky not to increase their lead several times due to dogged defending and goal keeping. Fulbourn tried to break down Bottisham's defence but found Edward F and Harry Tr in superb form. But just before the break a long range effort from Fulbourn finally beat man-of-the-match William in the Bottisham goal. The second period saw Bottisham take control of the game with two goals from Freddie, one from Callum and an unfortunate own goal by Fulbourn to lead 5-1. Any attempt to reply was thwarted by Luke and Ben in defence. The third period saw Harry D score his second after some great passing between Alexander , Hugh and Luca, and again any potential attacks on the Bottisham goal were stamped out by Edward B in defence. The final period saw no further goals scored but plenty of entertaining football by both teams.
Charles Fletcher

13th October 2007
Milton 1-6 Bottisham

These teams haven't met for couple of seasons and the first period so both teams somewhat nervous and very few chances fell to either side and ended goalless. The second period saw Bottisham play like they normally do and excellent passing between man of the match Freddie and Luke resulted in free kick which was put away by Luca. This was followed up by goals from Harry D and Callum give 3-0 lead. However just before break a lapse of concentration in defence allowed Milton to score to finish period 3-1. The next period saw some great defending by Edward B and one fantastic save from skipper William in goal. Further good passing by Hugh and Ben allowed Harry D to score his second. The final period again saw some entertaining football by Bottisham and from a free kick 10 yards out Edward F drove the ball home. After some resolute defending by Alexander, Bottisham broke away to score their 6th and final goal by Harry D to complete his hat trick. This was a well contested match played in good spirits
Charles Fletcher

27th October 2007
Bottisham 3-1 Newmarket Town

These teams carried on where they left off last season in a very entertaining match played in really good spirits. Bottisham's goalkeeper was absent and Edward F stood in for two thirds of match and did a brilliant job. The first period started tense and both goalkeepers had little to do. Man of the match Harry T was awesome in defence helped by Alexander and then Ben. Bottisham finally broke the deadlock after perserverance from Luca and Luke ended with an own goal by Newmarket. The second period saw more chances for Bottisham which were squandered and Newmarket capitalised on this taking a quick corner and tucked it away to make it 1-1. This seemed to spur Bottisham on and tidy work from Hugh and skipper Fredddie resulted in a well taken goal by Callum to end the period 2-1. The third period saw plenty of positive play from Newmarket and were unlucky not equalise but for defending from Edward F and Harry D who had gone into goal. Then Bottishmam had two great opportunties to increase their lead but squandered both. The final period saw Hugh go back into his old position and he pulled off couple of crucial saves before Harry D finally slotted one of many chances he had in the game to give Bottisham the match 3-1.
Charles Fletcher

24th November 2007
Bottisham 5-1 Stretham Sporting

These two teams carried on where they left off from last season in a very competitive entertaining match played in good spirits. The first period saw some crisp passing and moving from Bottisham and after good work from skipper Edward F, Harry D and Hugh the move was slotted away by man-of-the-match Callum. He then doubled his tally after great battling from Freddie who sent him on his way. The second period saw Callum complete his hat-trick after some neat passing from Alexander and Edward B. Stretham tried hard to score but fine defensive work by Ben and William who yet again was solid in goal. The third period saw no further goals. The final period saw some brilliant football from Bottisham and again great passing from Edward F and Harry D was put away by Harry T. The final goal saw Callum send Luke away and he drove home Bottisham's fifth. However Stretham were not finished and battled to score an excellent goal which William had no chance of saving.
Charles Fletcher

8th December 2007
Sutton Rangers 0 - 12 Bottisham
This is the first time these teams have met and although conditions were very difficult the game was entertaining and played in excellent spirits. Bottisham dominated the opening exchanges and after superb work by Edward F in defence he set Luca up to open the scoring. This was quickly added to by two cracking individual goals from skipper Callum . Sutton tried to break Bottisham down but were thwarted by neat work from Ed B and Ben . Harry D then joined the attack and scored twice in quick succession. The second period saw Sutton create some excellent scoring chances but were stopped by William who had a superb game in goal. Man of the match Freddie scored after good work by Bottisham. This was added to by a fantastic strike by Harry T. Good work by Hugh F and Luck enabled Harry D to complete his hat trick and then his fourth. Conditions were deteriorating with heavier rain and becoming colder but Sutton never gave up and again were unlucky not to get on the score sheet. The third period saw Callum complete a deserved hat trick after excellent work by Freddie. The last period saw Harry T score his second and Callum bag his fourth to complete the scoreline.
Charles Fletcher

5th January 2008
Burwell Tigers 1-7 Bottisham

This game carried on where it left off last season in a hard fought but entertaining game played in excellent spirits. The first period saw both teams abit slow out of traps most likely from the christmas break. However it was Bottisham who grabbed the lead when man-of-the-match Edward F took a long throw which glanced off a defender into the goal. The lead was then doubled after good work from Harry T and Luke and was put away by Harry D. This did not deter Burwell and they struck straight back from a well worked goal. The second period saw Bottisham increase their lead after good work in defence by Ed B and Ben, the ball was gathered by Hugh who threaded it through for Luca to score. The third period saw Bottisham's skipper Callum grab an individual effort after good work in defence by Ben to make it 4-1. Burwell were unlucky not to reduce the deficit after two fine saves by William in goal. The final period saw some excellent team football from Bottisham who extended their lead when Luca, Harry D and Callum scored their second goals to make the final score 7-1
Charles Fletcher

26th January 2008
These teams only met 3 weeks earlier in the league and it showed in a hard, tight and very entertaining match played in good spirits. The first period saw both teams nervous and squander good chances to open the scoring. However eventually Burwell took the lead through a well worked goal. But good defending by Ed F and Ben stopped Burwell from going further ahead. Bottisham then levelled after good work from skipper Freddie and Alexander was slotted away by Harry D. The second period saw Bottisham play some great football and after excellent work from Luke and Hugh enabled Callum to score. This was quickily followed by his second to make the scoreline 3-1. Attempts by Burwell to reply were snuffed out by Ed B and man-of-match Harry T. The third period saw Bottisham dominate possession and were unlucky not to increase their lead after several efforts from Luca and Callum were saved by the Burwell keeper. At the end of this section Burwell broke away but were defied by a fantastic save from Bottisham keeper William. The final period saw further efforts but yet again the keepers on both sides made some fantastic saves to leave the score the same at 3-1 in an excellent game of football.
Charles Fletcher

2nd February 2008
Bottisham 3-2 Waterbeach A

The return fixture for this Div B saw an excellent match, played at high tempo but most of all in good spirits. Bottisham started strongly and after good work from Luke were unlucky not to take the lead. Waterbeach tried to attack back but found skipper Harry T and Ed F superb in defence. Half way through the period a clearance from Bottisham fell to Waterbeach and long range effort dipped under the bar to give them the lead. This seemed to spur Bottisham on and good work by Harry D and Freddie was slotted away by man-of-the-match Callum to level the score. However Waterbeach were not finished and again a long effort was drilled into the far corner to give them a 2-1. The second period saw plenty of chances at both ends.Good defending by Ben and Ed B seemed to stop Waterbeach. Likewise good work by Hugh and Alexander was snubbed out by the Waterbeach defence. The next period saw Waterbeach push on for a possible important third goal, but yet again William was brilliant in goal and made two fine saves. A clearance by Ben dropped just inside the Waterbeach half and Luca swivelled and volleyed the ball into the far corner to level the match. The final period was fantastic with chances falling at both ends. But again dogged defending and goalkeeping stopped either side taking the lead. Then with the final kick of the game, a clearance by Ed F was picked up by Callum who then beat three Waterbeach defenders and smashed the ball into the far corner to clinch a great victory for Bottisham.
Charles Fletcher

9th February 2008
Fulbourn Institute 2-8 Bottisham

This return fixture was highly competetive played in good spirits. Bottisham took control very early on with four quick goals. The first was scored by skipper Callum after good work from Freddie. Then Hugh slotted away a rebound after the initial effort by Harry D was saved. Harry T scored his first after dogged work by Alexander. the last was driven home by Callum after a long clearance from Ed F. This did not deter Fulbourn who were unlucky on numerous occasions not to reduce the scoreline and were denied by some great defending by Ed F and Ben but most of all after some great saves by man of the match William. The second period saw Fulbourn score a well deserved goal after some good work. But Bottisham restored their lead after good work by Ed B was put away by Harry T. The third period saw Callum complete a well deserved hat trick. But Fulbourn continued to battle and score their second. However some excellent work by Luke saw him score to make it 7-2. The final period saw alot of pressure from Fulbourn and were so unlucky not to add to thier score if it weren't for further brilliance from William. Harry T then broke up field and completed a well earned hat trick to make it 8-2 to Bottisham. However the scoreline did not reflect the effort from Fulbourn who deserved more from this match.

23rd February 2008
Bottisham 3-0 Milton

Like their previous match this season, this turned out to be a very entertaining match played in good spirits. Bottisham burst out of the blocks and excellent work by Luca and Ed F created several gilt edged chances for the home side but were thwarted by a superb milton goalkeeper who made several key saves. However half way through the period he could not do anything when a corner taken by Harry D was deflected into the Milton goal to give Bottisham a well deserved lead. All attempts by Milton to attack the Bottisham goal was stopped by man-of-the-match Harry T who had a fantastic game in defence. Although at the very end of the period Milton broke away and looked like equalising until skipper William pulled off an unbelievable save to keep the scoreline at 1-0. The second period saw Milton create some chances but found Ben and Ed B solid in defence. Up at the other end of the pitch Luke, who also had an outstanding game, created several excellent chances for Freddie and Hugh but they could not finish them off. The third period saw Bottisham raise the level of pressure again on Milton and after good work from Ed F and Luca this was netted by Callum, who quickly doubled his tally with a wonderful individual effort to make the score 3-0. The final period saw Milton determined to score but William was yet again superb between the sticks. Bottisham were on the otherhand were very unlucky not to add to their tally again due to a string of fine saves by the Milton keeper. .

8th March 2008
Newmarket Town 0-2 Bottisham

This return match was as thrilling as their first encounter this season with both sides playing entertaining football in excellent spirits. The first period saw Bottisham start the stronger and good work by Ed F created an opening for Harry D but his effort was saved by a Newmarket keeper in fine form. Again Bottisham broke through the home defence and an effort by Callum was saved by the keeper. Newmarket attempted to threaten the Bottisham Goal but found skipper Harry T in defence in superb form who stopped all attempts. But on the rare occasions Newmarket got through they found Bottisham's keeper William at his best. The period ended in stalemate. The second period saw Bottisham have the advantage of the slope and solid work at the back from Ben created space for Callum who crossed for Freddie to open the scoring. Bottisham doubled their lead after a fantastic run by man-of-match Luke was finished off in style by Callum. He was unlucky not to double his tally when his effort hit the inside of the post but somehow bounced back into play. The third period saw Newmarket put a lot of pressure on Bottisham's goal but found the defence defiant and found it hard to create an opening, but when they did William made further great saves. Bottisham pushed on to finish off the game and after good work by Alexander, Harry Darling was so unlucky not to score. The final period saw Bottisham play some brilliant football and after good work by Hugh, both Callum and Harry D were unlucky not to increase their team's lead.
Charles Fletcher

12 April 2008
Stretham Sporting 2-3 Bottisham

Stretham started the stronger, while Bottisham who had not played for other a month struggled to get into any rhythm. Stretham played some great football and were unlucky on several occasions due to a fine display by Bottisham's keeper William. Right on the stroke of half time however Stretham scored after a well worked goal. The second period started in the same way and Stretham extended their lead to 2-0. However this seemed to awaken Bottisham who now played like everyone is used to. Excellent work in defence by Ed B and Alexander stopped further advances by Stretham, while superb football between Luca and Harry D resulted in a goal for Freddie. Bottisham continued to push for an equaliser and were unlucky on several occassions. The third period saw further good work in defence by Ben and skipper Luke, which allowed Ed F to dribble up field and thread a great pass through to man-of-match Callum to open his account. Bottisham applied further pressure and good work from Hugh put Callum through for his second to give Bottisham a deserved lead. The final period saw more opportunities for Bottisham to increase their lead but good defending and goalkeeping from Stretham kept the scoreline the same. 3-2 to the away team.
Charles Fletcher

26 April 2008
Bottisham 11-2 Sutton Rangers
Bottisham finished their league campaign at home with a well deserved victory, playing some excellent football in a match played in good spirits. Bottisham got off to a flyer scoring within the first minute when good work from Ed F set up man-of-match Harry D who drove the ball home. However Sutton dug deep and equalised after a good team effort. This made Bottisham realise they had a match on their hands and after good work in defence by Ed B he freed Luca R who scored a great individual effort. This was quickly followed by skipper Callum scoring his first. Freddie then made it 4-1 when finishing off a good team effort. But Sutton would not lay down and narrowed the score to make it 4-2 at the end of the first period. The next period saw strong defending by Bottisham with fine display from Alexander and Ben. This allowed Bottisham to push forward and Callum and Luca scored their second goals. Sutton themselves tried to reduce the score-line but found Bottisham keeper William yet again in fine form. Bottisham increased their lead to 7-2 when an Ed F corner was turned in by Luke for his first. The third period saw Freddie double his tally when tucking away the ball from Harry D's corner. Then skipper Callum completed a well deserved hat-trick after being put through by Alexander. The final period saw Bottisham press the Sutton goal and Luke scored his second after excellent work from Hugh. Luke then completed his hat-trick when he drilled the ball high into the net.
Charles Fletcher

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