Both teams won their age groups in the tournament! Well done, everybody...

After going four goals down within the first three minutes, it was always going to be difficult for the team from Groups 2 and 3 to get back into the game. After the break they started to play much better, using the space and making good runs are were duly rewarded with the only goal of the second half.

In a shortened game, Group 4 took complete control and played some lovely football. Sam's goal was particularly memorable and we shouldn't forget to mention Jonathan's penalty save at a time when Greater Grace were pressing. All round, an impressive display.

Saturday 20th November 2004

When the team from our coach Andy's school comes to play, we always have close matches as the extra fitness and training of the Buda Juniors players cancels out the age and size advantage of the Poli students (17-19 years old). So although it looks like the A team won at a stroll, many of the matches were very tight - decided by a late goal or a costly error.

Of special note in these matches were both Buda Juniors' goalkeepers, Florian and Kaj. They made some spectacular saves and commanded their areas very effectively. At the other end, Milan was as prolific and dangerous as ever and Philip managed to score 5 goals in one match - against the B team which included Janos!

Saturday 27th November 2004

In what will prove Jonnie's last official match with Buda Juniors (his family are returning to England after Christmas), Buda Juniors put on a show and scored some very nice goals. Titus struck the top corner with one, while Sam did his best Beckham impression with a curling free kick. Everybody played very well as a team, making the coaches very proud.

Group 5 also performed to a high standard, individually and as a team. Special mention (again!) to four-goal hero Thomas, Kaj and Menno.

Saturday 11th December 2004 (Christmas Party)

Age and experience proved too much for the Kids this year as the Parents came out on top in the annual grudge match. But great fun all round and everybody was smiling - even if a little bruised!

Wednesday 2nd February 2005

Another victory, yet Buda Juniors should have won a lot more easily and by a much bigger margin. Where were those striking boots? :(

Saturday 12th February 2005
Tournament in Göd

Despite the results, this tournament was very encouraging as it was some of our members' first time playing together and at this level. Sam's goals made two of the games very close. Plus, Jonathan was voted best keeper in the tournament!

Saturday 19th February 2005
Tournament in Györ for Group 4

The level of this tournament is very good every year - very well organised with hard matches. The 4th place isn't a bad result, but Buda Juniors gave away goals too easily through not paying enough attention. Titus deserves a special mention for his great play throughout the tournament.

Sunday 20th February 2005
Tournament in Györ for Group 5

Two years ego we also ended up 4th, so it looks like we rented that position. Losing to Esztergom in the semi-final was no disgrace, as they have one of the best youth teams in Hungary and went on to win the tournament. However, sloppy defence against Mav DAC in both matches cost us 3rd place. The one victory was very pleasing and the boys showed a lot of confidence.

Saturday 30th April 2005, matches against Sparks

On a lovely morning, Buda Juniors played some lovely football to put Sparks to the sword.

Group 2 came together to tough it out and hold on to the lead throughout their 20-minute match, with Mans and Ralph playing brilliantly.

The main stars in Group 3's decisive victory were Andras (both in attack and in goal) and birthday boy winger Robert, but they were ably supported by the positive Michael, the battling Jared and the rest of the gang.

Meanwhile, Group 4 had to come from 3-1 down to snatch a draw, but they would have won if it weren't for the Sparks keeper, who made some magnificent saves. Sam's crosses and corners posed lots of problems, while Titus and Tim were solid at the back and Jan a constant threat.

Tuesday 10th May 2005

The guys really ran the opposition ragged in this 2x40 minutes match. Our team was working really hard from the very first minute to the very last without stopping for a second. Of course, the score is very pleasing, but we were especially happy to see that our oldest team's stamina, speed and teamplay compares so well to a team which plays regularly in one of the Hungarian youth competitions.