Under 12's

Welcome to the Folkestone Invicta U12s section of www.folkestoneinvicta.co.uk.

Team information, photographs, results and more will be displayed here, to be updated on a regular basis. Our home games are played at the Polo Ground, situated behind the Cheriton Road Ground and FIFC facilities.

Team Manager: Charlie Gardiner

Assistant Managers: Luke Jones & Dan Pittock

Team Sponsor: Wilson Builders

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2011/2012 Results:

Canterbury City 1 - 1 Folkestone Invicta U12s (Folkestone won 3-1 penalties)

Invicta came out on top in a very close encounter to claim the cup for the fourth consecutive season. Canterbury went a goal ahead just after half time, but Folkestone responded well after two minutes when the lively Jack Woodward crossed for Jacob Haywood to head home at the far post. Invicta nearly won it with long range efforts from Joe Hunnisett and captain Euan Sahadow going close, but the game resulted in penalties. Haywood and Alfy Galvin coolly converted. Keeper Barney Axon saved two penalties and saw another rattle the crossbar, before scoring the winner himself. Invicta getting revenge on City after coming runners up on goal difference to them in the league.

Invicta Team: Axon, Belsey, Galvin, Sahadow, Pittock, Lovelace-Dinsey, Woodward, Haywood, Hunnisett, Middleton, Bunge, Wesley.

Trinty 1 - 3 Folkestone Invicta U12s

Invicta came out on top in a very physical and tough encounter against a good Trinity side, the visitors fell behind to a great header from Trinity's captain. Folkestone responded well and a 25 yard effort from the energetic Alex Lovelace-Dinsey could only be pushed in by the home sides keeper. Invicta kept piling on the pressure after the break and were soon ahead, when midfielder Liam Middleton's cross was headed home by the lively Jack Woodward. Invicta defended well, keeper Barnaby Axon making two very decent saves and Euan Sahadow and Alfy Galvin dominating. Folkestone put the game to bed, when winger Jacob Haywood hit a rocket past the helpless Trinity goalkeeper.

Invicta team: Axon, Belsey, Sahadow, Galvin, Pittock, Woodward, Middleton, Lovelace-Dinsey, Hunnisett, Bunge, Haywood, Wesley, Wilfort.

Folkestone Invicta U12s 7 - 1 Trinity Colts

Invicta were in fine form yet again as they destroyed mid-table Trinity for the second week running. After a poor start, conceding inside the first five minutes, Folkestone responded well when Charlie Wilfort and Jacob Haywood netted to put the home side 2-1 ahead. Seth Bunge grabbed a brace before half time, the first coming from great work down the right from Jack Woodward and Tristan Belsey.After the break Invicta continued to play delightful, free flowing football. Liam Middleton scored a great team goal, Woodward again the provider. Full back Joshua Pittock's overlapping run resulted in him getting on the scoresheet with a fine effort. The goal of the game came with five minutesto go, Invicta playing patient football before Bunge found Tommy Wesley who blasted home.

Invicta Team: Axon, Belsey, Sahadow, Galvin, Pittock, Woodward, Middleton, Lovelace-Dinsey, Haywood, Bunge, Wilfort, Hunnisett, Wesley.

Trinity Colts 0 - 8 Folkestone Invicta U12s

Invicta were outstanding in a very comfortable display against mid table side Trinity. Folkestone started brightly and were 3-0 up inside fifteen minutes with goals from Jack Woodward, Jacob Haywood and Seth Bunge. Invicta kept on dominating with Woodward and Bunge grabbing two more each to grab their hattricks. The goal of the game came late on when captain Euan Sahadow rose above everyone to powerfully head home from Haywood's corner.

Invicta Team: Axon, Belsey, Sahadow, Galvin, Pittock, Haywood, Middleton, Hunnisett, Lovelace-Dinsey, Woodward, Bunge, Wesley, Wilfort.

Kennington 1 - 7 Folkestone Invicta

League leaders, Invicta turned in a very impressive performance as they thrashed Kennington. Invicta went ahead early on through Jacob Haywood and it wasn't long before they had doubled their lead after Charlie Wilfort hit a wonderstrike from the edge of the area. Seth Bunge added a third just before the break.

The visitors grabbed three quick goals, Wilfort grabbed his second and Reuben Coventry grabbed two in five minutes. Kennington did pull one back, but Haywood slotted home to cancel any hopes of a comeback. Goalkeeper Barney Axon was outstanding throughout the game.

Invicta team: Axon, Belsey, Galvin, Sahadow, Pittock, Hunnisett, Middleton, Lovelace-Dinsey, Haywood, Woodward, Bunge, Wesley, Wilfort, Coventry.

Hythe Stars and Stripes 0 - 8 Folkestone Invicta U12s

Invicta took all three points in a very one sided derby match. They took the lead early on when a long range effort from Jack Woodward found the bottom corner. It was soon 2-0 when Woodward sent through Jacob Haywood who calmly slotted home. Woodward grabbed the third when he rounded the keeper after Euan Sahadow's through ball.

After the break Invicta grabbed three quick goals with a great strike from Charlie Wilfort and two from midfielder Liam Middleton. Reuben Coventry scored on his long awaited return from injury. Middleton completed the scoring and his hat trick with a very well taken goal at the near post.

Folkestone Invicta U.12s 17 - 0 Dover Rangers

Folkestone continued their 100% winning start to the season with a very comfortable victory over rivals Dover. Goals coming from Jack Woodward (2), Jacob Haywood (3), Seth Bunge (3), Joe Hunnisett (2), Tommy Wesley (2), Charlie Wilfort (2) and Liam Middleton (3).

Folkestone: Axon, Belsey, Haywood, Sahadow, Lovelace-Dinsey, Woodward, Middleton, Wesley, Galvin, Pittock, Wilfort, Bunge, Hunnisett

Canterbury City 1 - 2 Folkestone Invicta U12s

Invicta took the three points against a well organized Canterbury side. Folkestone took the lead after five minutes wehn defender Euan Sahadow volleyed home a Liam Middleton corner. City did pull level due to sloppy defending before the break.

The winner came five minutes before the final whistle when Jack Woodward's throughball found Middleton who drilled home across the helpless City keeper. Special praise goes to midfielder Alex Lovelace-Dinsey for his outstanding, energetic performance.

Invicta Team: Axon, Belsey, Sahadow, Haywood, Middleton, Lovelace-Dinsey, Woodward, Wesley, Pittock, Bunge, Wilfort, Galvin.

Folkestone Invicta 4 - 1 Trinity U12s

Ten men Invicta got their season off to a flyer with a victory over title rivals Trinity. Folkestone started the liveliest and took the lead when captain Euan SAHADOW calmed slotted home a penalty. It wasn't long before Invicta doubled their lead with a wonder strike from Charlie WILFORT. The home side soon made it 3-0 when playmaker Liam MIDDLETON volleyed from 20 yards.

After the break it was soon 4-0 when the lively Jack WOODWARD scored at the front post. Trinity did grab a consolation goal with 15 minutes left but Folkestone held on to grab their well deserved three points.

Invicta team: Axon, Belsey, Sahadow, Haywood, Wesley, Lovelace-Dinsey, Pittock, Middleton, Woodward, Wilfort.