February 2023

All New Salamis Youth Teams held a 2min silence for victims of Earthquake’s in Turkey & Syria. New Salamis u18s Whites won 5-4 against Highgate and Muswell Hill. Five well worked goals with one of the goals of the season finished off by Max who is in great form. Full Report to come New Salamis u13 Whites are top of the league after an impressive 9-0 victory against Borhamwood Elites and are now very confident of winning the league. New Salamis u13s went down 5-3 after being 2-0 at half time & our u18s White won 5-4 against Highgate and Muswell Hill in a thrilling game in Finchley.

Dylain made his long awaited debut for New Salamis Midweek Under 18s in the Southern Counties Floodlit Youth League. An impressive debut. Winning a free kick after a strong powerful run taking on 3 players resulting in Erin scoring from the free kick to make it 1-0 to New Salamis. New Salamis missing a lot of players which showed as the game went on with Hanwell Town eventually taking all 3 point in a 3-1 win

Score 2-2 (Draw) Summary: A slow start by Salamis whites with the midfield struggling to find their feet in the early stages. We went a goal down during  and It looked like that could be one of many,  the midfield then sprung into life pressing and linking the play with defence and attack. With this insurgence of energy and all round effort of the team the whites proved clearly to be he better side and were unlucky to concede an equaliser in injury time. At times the Whites entertained the spectators with incredible dribbling and passing as well as being strong in the challenge and working together in the press. Great performance by the Whites the team should be very proud. Game Positives: Max  : Ran himself into the ground, battled hard for the team from the from the front doing lung busting runs where he sometimes did not even get the service for but still kept making them and got his reward with a goal. Max led by example and showed the team the value of hard work and effort. Walid: SAVED A PENALTY!!! Walid had a solid game and made very few errors. He pulled off not only the penalty save but the follow up shot on goal which is incredibly difficult to do. Well done Walid, great work!!! Luke: Easily one of the nicest people you will ever meet always happy and smiling and for that reason I think his competitive side is not often seen. Luke started very slow, too slow to help the team and in the early stages the team paid the price. But once he started to get going he proved what a midfield powerhouse he can be. Luke made crucial interceptions but also showed his technical ability by controlling the ball and making some great dribbles and passes. His improvement in energy and decision making are one of the main components of the team resurgence during that game.   Sam.D: Started off very slow and was too far forward to assist the midfield. Like Luke Sam switched on and really started to get going in the second half of the first half. Sam was very technical on the ball tried many through balls to the front three and tackled like a man possessed, Sam was very much a man of the match contender. Once Sam got into the game to help the midfield the opposition did not have an answer for him. Great game Sam you should be very proud of your contribution to the team. Mohamed (Mo the Magician): Worked hard for the team and single-handedly took the fight to the opposition during the early stages. Mo’s technical ability and his ability to shield and control the ball in tight spaces makes him a joy to watch. What also made Mo a man of the match contender is his ability to release the ball at the right time to his team mates. Well played Mo great game!! Oliver (Oli): Proved to be the last line of defence on may an occasion, very assured on the ball, able to read the game incredibly well and make those vital tackles and interceptions. Oli is also very competent on the ball and almost acts as a defensive midfielder when bringing the ball out from the back. A true team player who adds value to the team.  Muzzammil (Muz): Came on for the second half after assisting with being a linesman (many thanks for that Muz really appreciate it) in the first half. Worked hard for the team and rarely lost the ball. Muz bought some much need energy to the team who put in a colossal effort and were tiring towards the end. Michal (Neehal): Played very well started of a bit nervous but grew in confidence and really contributed to the team with great tackling and passing Michal really helped to contribute to the team. Well played Michal/ Nehal keep up the good work!!! Rashawn: Rashawn definitely gave the opposition something to think about and provided the team with a much needed outlet. His ball control and dribbling technique gave the opposition all kinds of problems and gave the team a much needed boost in the second half.  Game Issues: Slow start for the whites and especially from the midfield. Because the midfield was not properly organised during the early stages the opposition had too much time and space which lead to the goal. The team definitely needs to communicate more with each other in order to support and encourage each other more. This team has a lot of ability and proved that during the second half where they were easily the better team. Whites need to play with more energy and enthusiasm from the start and keep that energy going until the final whistle. Room For Improvement: Dylan: Needs to have more self-belief, some of his errors seem based on a lack of confidence to get on the ball and find the pass. Dylan panics and then makes avoidable errors. Dylan is more than capable of making the right choices and executing them effectively Dylan just needs to believe in himself. x Match Ratings: Walid 9 Michal 8 Oli 9 Dylan 8 Furkan 8 Muz 8 Mo 9 Roni 8 Marlon 8 Sam D 8 Luke 8 Max 9

Score 9-3 (Win) Summary: Red Salamis were pretty much in control throughout the course of the game. The score line pretty much reflects this. No matter what the quality of the opposition you still have to get the result and we did exactly that. A totally deserved Game Positives: James : Showed his usual energy as a wing back. This is one of many games where James has gotten on the ball and affected play. Apart from a few hard challenges nothing James could not handle. A totally deserved hat-trick for the star player.  Man of Match Michael: another accomplished performance buy Michael, he just need to control his temper when the opposition antagonise him. A very accomplished performance by Michael who wasn’t really tested throughout the game. Theo: Worked hard for the team and grew in confidence throughout the game. Theo realised there was an opportunity to score against the quality of opposition and took his chance to score. At times he was a bit out of position but overall had a solid performance. Brian: This man dreams goals and he has usurpingly scored again. Really start to hit form with great ball control and devasting finish. What I a most impressed with is the work he puts in for the team by tackling and pressing. Matteo: Really starting to show consistency. There is not a defence in the league that can hold this man when he is on form. With his strength, pace and technique Matteo is defiantly one to watch in this team and in the league. Going forward I would like to see him link more play with the rest of the team but you cannot ignore his results or his work rate. Keep up the good work!! Tyler (AKA The General):  would have liked to have seen him go forward more in this game and get himself some deserved goals but a solid performance as usual. Jaden: An amazing professional who always gives a hundred percent whether it a match or training. Lately he has begun to develop more of an awareness of his role and contribution to the team which has seen his level as a footballer rise. With this progression he has helped to add value to the team and become a dependable member in those tight and challenging games. Based on today’s performance Jaden was unlucky not to get man of the match. Jamie: Not really challenged that much in  defence but did what he had to do as usual, Jamie’s reading of the game cannot be underestimated and his ability to pre-empt danger and intercept challenges have helped the team to win many games. Today Jaime even managed to help himself to a well-executed penalty goal. Well done Jamie!!! Special Mention: Thank you to all of you who went in goal today, that really helped the team and it is very much appreciated. Game Issues: A very comfortable game for the reds with not too much of a challenge presented. It would have been great to keep a clean sheet but as the result shows we were never in any real danger. Injury Table  Andoni – Ankle Dylain – Sick Caleb – Knee – Get well soon guys, hope to see you soon. Match Ratings: Nelson 9 Michael 9 Jaden 9 Rory 9 Jamie 9 James 10 Matteo 9 Jeron  9 Tyler P 9 Brian 9 Theo 9 Henry 7

New Salamis Youth FC Under 13s White played Hinton & Finchley Legends for the second time in a week in a thrilling game. Both clubs held 1 minute silence before kick off for cousin Selin Karakaya & the Cypriot volleyball team who attended a tournament in Turkiye as well as all victims of the Earthquakes in Turkiye & Syria. New Salamis coaches Kerem & Muzo praised both teams parents, ref and officials. Great victory sees the boys in first place after this Sundays 5-0 win. The boys goal celebration picture says Selin Karakaya May your soul rest in peace, gone but not forgotten. New Salamis Youth FC Under 8s played AC Finchley in a very entertaining game.

The newly formed u11s are having a great season. Only put together last summer by Coach Gary and Jayson who have done an amazing job with the boys getting them competing and enjoying their football in such a short space of time. They are playing some really good football. Watch this space for more on our u11s

Fantastic result for New Salamis Youth U13 White, who beat Hinton & Finchley Legends 5.1, taking the boys 2nd on the table with 3 points away from the leaders and still have 2 games in hand. It’s a fantastic start to the campaign and still undefeated this season. Man of the match captain Huseyin-Emre Denizer who scored a screamer of a goal as well as a penalty, Jemiah Edwards with 2 goals keeping him as top goal scorer with 25 goals in 11 matches and top goal scorer in the whole of the u13’s, great to see Kayden Nyanzi score on the day as well with lovely assists during the match from Alexandros Mittas, Adam Choudhury & Huseyin-Emre Denizer. A great team effort.

New Red Salamis vs St Gregories United Under 18 Watford Friendly League (Home) Roundup By Coach Horace & Jayson Score 4-4 (Draw) Summary: A slow start by Salamis Reds with goals conceded early in both halves. Which did not help the teams cause. A few lapses in concentration defensively also made the team pay a price with conceding another goal. We showed our resilience and our will to win by coming away with a draw. Had their goalkeeper not had had such a fantastic game we would have for sure have come away with the win. Game Positives: Dylain : Came on late in the first half and gave an overrun midfield much needed support. As well as being dogged and committed in the challenges against the opposition (despite his ankle). He also added an attacking option and manged to bag a brace to help the team to a draw. Well done!! P.S the first goal was amazing. Caleb: SAVED A PENALTY!!! This was not the only plus point of his game his ball distribution was very much improved and he seemed to grow more and more with confidence during the game. But above all he did save a penalty which enabled us to get a well-earned point. Andoni: Firstly, welcome back Andoni. Andoni came on and played direct football and took the fight to the opposition with some very positive runs on goal. Great to see him back and on form. Michael: Played well as a centre back even though it is not his preferred position. Was able to pre-empt and intercept the opposition threat before it began. Very strong in the tackle with good ball distribution. He was not able to affect the game as much in the midfield but worked hard for the team. Theo: Worked hard for the team and although being outnumbered on many an occasion on the right battled hard for the team and as well as carrying the ball out of danger was also strong in the challenge when the opposition attacked. Really worked hard for the team and put in a tremendous effort. Brian: Really starting to show consistency up front with the second goal in as many games. No doubting Brian’s amazing technical ability on the ball and his ability to create space for the shot when there isn’t any. We would like to see Brian be more confident and try to win the ball during those 50:50 challenges. Another solid performance again. Matteo: Really starting to show consistency as well and although he did not influence the game as he had done previously still showed that determination and drive that eventually rewarded himself and the team a goal. Tyler: (Aka the General): Tyler was a frustrated figure in the first half and was unable to put his usual commanding stamp on the game. Frustrated with the lack of support from the midfield he was uncharacteristically unable to galvanise and rally the troops. As usual, undeterred, he regrouped and lead the team in the second half, well done sir, I commend your mental toughness. Be sure to be vocal and let your team know what you want from them during the game and always offer encouragement and support that way you will be certain to be heard. Game Issues: Once again we were too slow to start and not only from the start of the first half but from the start of the second half which cost us two goals. The team needs to be keen and aware of the early dangers from the opposition and to not concede and leave themselves a mountain to climb. Their needs to be better communication amongst the team, their were individual bits of brilliance today but not enough of a team performance their needs to be more cohesion as a team, by working as a team we will get improved results. We would like to see the team moving the ball better. Too many players tried to do too much out of frustration instead of trusting their teammates to assist. Room For Improvement: Nelson: One minor error during the game. Nelson is always committed to the team and always gives his best. Nelson can sometimes have lapses of concentration which forces an error and undoes all of his hard work. We would like to see Nelson be more composed on the ball and not rush the pass or clearance. Match Ratings : Nelson 7 Michael 8 Jaden 8 Jamie 7 James 8 Matteo 9 Jeron 7 Tyler P 8 Brian 9 Theo 8 Caleb 9 Prince 7 Dylain 8 Marlon 7 Andoni 7