2022-2023 Season

MIXED RESULTS; STRONG PERFORMANCES

Saturday 25th February 2023

Downderry 5 - 0 Dalmain

Downderry 0 - 3 Edmund Waller

On Saturday, the year 4 football team played two matches. They won the first game 5-0. Sadly, they lost the second game 3-0 but they stayed strong and everyone knew they had tried their best. Overall, it was a fun morning and the team was very happy because lots of family and friends came to support them, even though it was very cold.

Report by Henry

The team played very well against Dalmain and dominated the game. We achieved a remarkable result, winning the match by 5 goals! Against Edmund Waller, we didn't get the result we wanted, losing by 3 goals. However, the team battled well and our goalkeeper made some great saves. Hopefully, this experience will make us stronger as we move forwards.

Report by Elias

NO VICTORY, BUT PERFORMANCES TO BE PROUD OF

Saturday 14th January 2023

Downderry 0 - 2 Rathfern

Downderry 0 - 1 All Saints

Last Saturday, on a rainy windswept Blackheath, our year 4 football team represented Downderry against Rathfern School and All Saints School. Although we lost both matches, 2-0 and 1-0 respectively, our boys were brilliant! They never gave up and always supported each other throughout the matches. We obviously wanted to win and were unlucky to some degree with the results, but our tough and determined attitude, which is a prerequisite of any competitive situation, means that we will give ourselves a chance in every game we play. Well done to all those boys who represented their school.

A Super Effort From All

Saturday 3rd December

Downderry 1 v 2 Coopers Lane 

Downderry 0 v 5 Edmund Waller

Downderry 0 v 3 Coopers Lane

Downderry 3 v 1 Baring

Although the results did not go our way this week, the effort and endeavour cannot be faulted: All of our boys tried hard and worked together; we tried hard in defence and in attack. There were even a few players who were representing the school for the first time and who did really well. As long as the boys keep trying this hard, the more they play together the more confident they will become and the stronger we will become as a team.

A Positive Start

Saturday 19th November 2023

Downderry 0 v 2 Prendegast

Downderry 5 v 0 Horniman

Downderry 1 v 0 Baring

Downderry 3 v 1 Rathfern

Our year 4 teams had a really positive start to the season, winning 3 games and losing 1. All of our players tried hard and showed some development as a team from one game to the next. Well done to all of those boys who were involved.

2021-2022 Season

Seth's Sliding Strike Seals Success

Saturday 4th December 2021

Downderry 3 - 1 Horniman

Downderry 2 - 1 Baring

Our Year 4 boys' team were involved in two more exciting and eventful matches on Saturday, and won both.

In truth, Downderry were much stronger than Horniman and although they had many chances to score more goals, a break-away goal from Isaiah, a long-range effort from George, and a low, poweful strike from Henry after a mazy dribble around three players, sealed the victory for the team from Downderry.

The victory over Baring was much more difficult. Both sides had plenty of chances before the deadlock was broken by Ethan who cooly slotted the ball past the Baring goalkeeper just before half time. However, shortly after the restart, Baring were level with a superb lob over our goalkeeper. After this, the game continued at a hectic pace, with both teams having plenty of chances. Our goalkeeper, Michael, was especially important making two stunning blocks to keep the scores level, as were Jadion, Zadion, Abdulwahab and Calum who defended brilliantly.  The game was finally settled when Seth intercepted a ball in the opposition's half and blasted a shot into the bottom left corner. The team from Downderry were able to see out the rest of the match (which included at least five minutes of injury time) and hold on to their fourth win of the season.

Well done to all those who represented their school. We are very proud of you.

It Ain't Over Until It's Over

Saturday 20th November 2021

Downderry 1 - 1 Stillness

Downderry 1 - 1 All Saints

Although many people believe the Premier League to be the most exciting league in the world, they may change their minds if they were to watch the matches from the Year 4 Lewisham League. On Saturday, the year 4 teams thrilled the crowds with more exciting and very close matches.

Our first match against Stillness was a very close contest: both teams had lots of chances and the points could have gone to either team. In the end, the game ended in a draw thanks to a brilliant strike from Jaydon who cooly scored from Henry's low cross, some super defending from Michael, George and Calum, and a man-of-the-match performance from Abdulwahab in goal.

Our second match against All Saints was closer still and was only decided by the last kick of the game. After losing an early goal, Downderry's boys tried hard to score an equalizer, but no matter how much skill and hard work was on display from Riley and Isaiah, and the rest of the team, they could not beat the All Saints goalkeeper. Luckily, Cam'ron was in fine form in goal and, thanks to four outstanding saves, kept the deficit to just one goal. With time running out, Riley, Isaiah and Calum linked well to get the ball to Henry at the corner of the penalty box. Henry squared the ball to Miles who smashed it past the goalkeeper and into the roof of the net. The players went wild! The supporters went wild! People who happened to be walking across the heath went wild! The goal proved to be the last kick of the match and although our boys drew both games they went home with a winning feeling.

Well done to all those who represented Downderry.

A special thanks must go to Mrs Jackson and Mr Gittens who helped manage the team. Without their support, we would not have been able to attend this week.

A Winning Start

Saturday 6th November 2021

Downderry 1 – 0 Rathfern

Downderry 1 – 0 Edmund Waller

On a beautiful Saturday morning, our year 4 boys’ team opened their Lewisham Schools’ Football League campaign in thrilling fashion with two victories.

Both matches were very close and were won by goals from Isaiah (who could have had a hat-trick had goal line technology been available). However, the victories had much to do with the efforts of all of the players involved.

Abdulwahab, Michael and Jadion were excellent at supporting our defensive rock, George, to keep the opposition’s attackers at bay. While Zadion, Ethan, Riley, Seth, Miles, Calum, Cam’ron and Jayden gave energy to our midfield to help our defenders and create opportunities for our strikers, Isaiah and Henry.

Well done to all those who represented Downderry. We are very proud of you.

Next matches: Saturday 20th November 2021

From the Archive

Rain, Wind and Goals Galore

On a wet and windy Tuesday, some of our year 4 children attended a football festival at Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields hosted by Bonus Pastor.

Our girls’ team were brilliant in their attitude and effort: they never stopped trying and were wonderfully supportive of each other. As a consequence, they managed to score eight goals and win the competition. A special mention must go to Sophie who played in goal for all the matches. Not only was she willing to play in this position for the team, but she also made some wonderful saves (reminiscent of the great Peter Schmeichel).

Our boys team won their competition on goal difference after drawing their first game with St Augustine’s then winning the rest. Another magnificent performance from all the players. A special mention must go to Vipushan who played in goal and whose saves were vital in the first match, as well as Elijah who played on pitch for the first time for the school and scored both goals in our draw with St Augustine’s.

Well done to everyone who played and thank you to all who came along to support.

Saturday 8th February 2020

NEVER GIVE UP! ALWAYS BELIEVE!

Downderry 6 v 0 Horniman

Downderry 1 v 0 Sandhurst

Our year 4 came in to this weekend's round of fixtures unbeaten and looking to maintain that record.

Our first game was against Hornimans. Right from the first whistle, the team looked to get forward at every opportunity and every time they lost the ball, won it back immediately and pushed forward. The midfield of Isiah, Santiago and Dexter proved far too strong for Hornimans and we soon took the game away from them going into half time with a 2-0 lead. The boys came out in the second half hungry for more goals and they soon came. Thanks to great play from Luis and Dexter on the wings and Isiah and Santiago driving through the middle, we added another four goals. It was a relatively quiet day for Elijah, Sebastian and Vipushan at the back. However, when they were needed, they did their jobs well. We finished as comfortable 6-0 winners.

Game 2 against Sandhurst proved to be a very frustrating game as Sandhurst were defending for their lives from kick-off. We went forward and created chances every time we had the ball (and this was quite a lot because Sandhurst were continually conceding possession and putting us back on the front foot). It was looking as though we would have to settle for a draw - even though a victory was really what we deserved. 

Isiah, Dexter, Luis, Jonnie, Santiago, Sebastian were all trying their best to score but the Sandhurst keeper always seemed to be in the right place at the right time and was keeping us at bay. However, close to the end of the match Luiz received the ball just inside the penalty area, took on two players and then lashed the ball into the top corner to put us 1-0 up. Players and supporters went wild! After that, it continued to be one way traffic and the victory never looked in doubt. The boys continued to have attempt after attempt but just couldn't fine the second goal. However, it didn't matter. As the final whistle went, we were able to enjoy the feeling of back to back wins for the first time this season. This keeps the momentum going as we remain unbeaten.

LEWISHAM SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL FESTIVAL

Tuesday 4th February

QUARTER-FINAL HEARTACHE

On Tuesday, a team of year 4 pupils took part in the Lewisham Schools' Football Festival, alongside 34 other primary schools. In the group stages, Downderry were unbeaten, winning one game 7-0! Therefore, we marched through to the next round with hopes of footballing glory. However, those hopes were dashed in the quarter-final when we narrowly lost 2-1 to a team we had beaten in the group stages! Although we did not win the competition this year, every pupil worked exceptionally hard on the pitch and the level of teamwork was excellent. Well done to all who took part (we'll win next year!).

Saturday 7th December 2019

STILL UNBEATEN

Downderry 0 - 0 Rathfern

Downderry 5 - 0 Dalmain

Saturday saw the year 3 and 4 football team play their second round of matches in the Lewisham Schools League at Blackheath.

Our first game was against Rathfern. It was a very close game, but a game that we should have one after very strong second-half performances from Luiz, Dexter, Ashay and our Captain, Sebastian, with Dexter hitting the woodwork and Luiz making their goalkeeper pull off a couple of great saves. But sadly, it just wasn't meant to be and finished 0-0.

The second game against Dalmain was a very different story: from the very first whistle to the last, we were on the front foot and looked likely to score every time we went forward. With some outstanding performances from Luiz, Isiaiah, Ashay and Dexter, all of whom contributed with great forward play and goals, the team was led from the back by Sebastian. who was partnered by the ever improving Vipushan, who ensured Elijah had a very comfortable morning in goal, keeping two clean sheets. The versatile Johnny was a great addition as a substitute and added an extra attacking threat in a game that we won comfortably 5-0 and it could have been even more! 2 wins and 2 draws in the league so far!