U6 Green v Merrylands SFC U6 B Won 4-3
The Greens played really well today, with the score demonstrating exactly how hard our Rangers fought. With Sam sidelined with the chicken pox, and Ben still overseas, it was great to see so many of the U6 Blacks staying back to help out (and a big thanks to their parents!). The MSFC team came out fast, scoring quickly in the first half, but our Rangers, most of whom were tired from the first game, kept their heads up and played hard, resulting in our following goal. The score fluctuated one for one for most of the game, with the Rangers managing to secure our final winning goal off a great pass by Jonah which Costa ran on to and the crowd cheered as he got nothing but net! Andre proved invaluable to the Greens as he hunted down the ball and booted it up the field. Jonah is shaping into an amazing defensive player, and managed to save several attacks by the Merrylands team with skill and ease. His passing and listening has improved so much over the season which is pleasing to see. Costa, Rosilenn and Lemour played another great game, really harnessing that Rangers game ethic to keep trying and never give up, despite the fatigue they felt from playing both games.
Overall, the sixes have been an absolute delight to coach and the skills they demonstrated today, as well the scores we proudly relay to you, are evidence that this cohort of soccer superstars are talented and fun, and definitely a team to watch in the future.
U6 Black v Merrylands SFC U6 E Won 4-2
A great game to watch, with our Rangers going in for numerous tackles and winning the ball. Lots of chances on the Merrylands goal (which missed by a whisker!) made the length this group has improved by since the start of the season obvious to all who watched. The birthday boy, Jamie, had some amazing birthday kick ins which were both powerful and accurate- going straight to our players feet. Costa Pele used his speed and agility to make numerous break throughs, running down the line and always thinking about his position and how he can help our team mates. Rosilenn had two big tackles this game, and managed to get the ball off the MSC boys (quite a feat, considering their size) kicking it away from our goal. Lemour Maradonna showcased the great drag backs and footwork skills he has been working on at training which make him a player to watch. Andre, coming early for his game, also had a run on and once again impressed the audience with the power of his superb left foot. Overall, the team played amazingly, and demonstrated all the skills they have learnt over the season so well that their coaches could do nothing but beam with pride.
U7 v Wenty Waratah U7 E
U8 Purple v Wenty Waratah Won 3-0
U9 div 3 v Dundas Loss 3-0
U12 div 3 v Castle Hill United Loss 3-1
U13 div 4 v Pendle Hill Loss 3-1
After 2 of the Round Robin rounds all 4 teams were, amazingly, tied up on 3 points with a loss and win each making this a sudden death match up. And so for this year it is once again close and yet so far. It has always been close with Pendle and today was no exception. They won the first half by scoring 3 unanswered goals but, with a single goal to us, we won the second half.
Unfortunately it is the total game score that counts...... 1-3. Bugger!!
It was a very entertaining game. And not just on the field. The supporters were very vocal offering a number of well considered observations and much helpful advice. Some applying to players and some seemingly said in introspection. Many of comments were sufficiently “worldly” that they could easily be applied to other “life situations”. It was probably a good thing that some of them went unheard or unheeded.
In the context of our season I would suggest that we simply peaked a little too early with some our most dominating games played a few weeks back. During that period we could have beaten any team. But not today.... Such is life.
And so we wave a fond farewell to the 09 season and we look to next year.
Thanks for the fun and excitement everyone. Have a good break and come back firing for the winter of 2010.
U14 div 4 v Guildford County Loss 5-0
U18 div 1 v St Michaels Loss 8-2
O35 div 6 v Dundas Loss 5-3
The atmosphere was electric. In what should have been a relaxed final dead rubber match the Holroyd lads put on a great show for the spectators. In the first 2 minutes of the match a nice series of passes saw Ray score the first goal of the match. The spectators roared and started to sit up and really take notice. Then Nashy who pretty much had the Melon award sewn up then went and selflessly headed a ball to Ace who neatly headed it into goals. Now the award had to be shared even though Nashy insisted he should have got a ½ point for the header assist. To the untrained eye of the spectator Ace seemed to be channelling some English premier league player with some very casual looking but very effective back heel passes. Alas we were informed that what looked very cool was because Ace had an injury and couldn’t run. Boys, don’t share this sort of info – you really need to keep up the mystique. Bill went into every tackle hard, winning the ball most times, but sometimes coming out of them limping. But hey so was the other guy so it was a win win situation all round. Younes then scored a brillant goal from long range. Holroyd up 3-2 at the break. Ray was also going in hard to win the ball with at least one occasion getting sandwiched between two of the opposition players and coping plenty of pushes and elbows. Suddenly, drama a stretch towards the ball and Ray came off the field limping and couldn’t go back on. The boys now had no reserves. By this stage Normie (on his last week of suspension) was marching up and down the field like Alec Ferguson, not saying much but the tension showing on his face. Next in the injury toll was Nashy who having torn his groin muscle the week before was okay for a while until he had to stretch out for a ball and then he was limping too. Dundas started to turn around the game exploiting our rising injury toll and scored a couple of goals to bring them ahead 4-3. Out of the blue or so it seemed Grant who had been having a consistent good game in the midfield was yellow carded. Confusion swirled as the ref said it was for jumping up in front of the opposition player who was throwing in. Ace was incredulous “Is that a rule, ref” he asked and Grant was quietly fuming, but copped the card and continued to play. Tension was rising as the boys could see the game slipping away from them as they dealt with the outcome of some bad calls. Shortly after Grant defending against a through ball runner slide tackled and earnt his second yellow, making it an automatic red for him. So now the boys were down to 10 with a number of them limping around the field. A lot of pressure was on Brad and Hopwood in defence and they did extremely well with Brad cutting off numerous attempts. Hopwood was defending Sideshow Bob and the spectators screamed “Go Hopwood” as he sped down the field nearly copping a mouthful of Sideshow Bob’s hair and time and again cut him off. Eddie had been hoping to steal the Melon award but didn't get any opportunites as he now had his work cut out for him working the midfield. Clive had a couple of chances when he went screaming down the field with a through ball but was just cut off at the last moment. Andrew too had a few chances but put them wide. The boys were definitely slowing down and this meant more one-on-ones for Musky. You could tell his attitude was “Bring it on”. One particular time Musky was way out of the box, one on one with their striker, it looked a certain goal only for the striker to hit it wide. Just like a cat with a mouse Musky often toyed with their strikers and that tactic certainly worked on most occasions. Musky then went on to pull off some brilliant saves. The game ended with a 5-3 win to Dundas. The boys deserved better with their great passing, but it was not to be.
Many of us later went back to Norm and Jen’s place to enjoy a great barbie and good chat. Hopwood showed some photos and video which caused great hilarity as each player got bagged out. Some footage from last years team meant that the bagging was not limited to this years. So Greg if you are reading this you were bagged too. (Nice to be still included). Have a good off season guys. (Report by Lisa)
Senior 3 v St Josephs Game deferred to Sat 22nd Aug
Senior 4 v Wenty Waratah Loss 2-1
Sun 16th Aug:
U14G div 1 v Castle Hill United Won 3-2
U16G div 2 v Lidcombe Waratah Loss 3-0
Early attacks at Lidcombe's goal almost came off with several good strikes & a
couple of good corners. An injury to their keeper forces her off & their sub goes in
goals. The play swings back to our end & Lidcombe worked a good goal to take the lead.
Lidcombe with their tails up soon grab another. 2-0 down at the half. Coaches
instructions: press forward & take your shots & play to win as our season is on the
line. The girls did exactly that & we definitely had many more shots on goal than
Lidcombe in the 2nd half. Their sub goalie proved her worth & saved several excellent
shots that our girls took - Sheri, Renea & Emily all with good attempts on goal. A
plethora of injuries as both Larissa & Megan took a ball to the face, DJ & Emily
both rolled ankles (with DJ unable to continue), & Chantelle with a stretched hamstring.
Sarah R tackled superbly in the middle, Kacey won the loose ball well in the mids, &
Shayley & Rochelle pushed forward from the backs to add punch in the midfield. Adriana
got into good positions out wide but did not get enough passes fed to her. Cassie at right
back was superb, tackling & winning every ball & playing it forward into attack,
earning her the Player of the Match award. 1 game to go girls, let's finish the season
with a win.
AAL div 4 v Wenty Waratah Won 1-0
A frustrating game to watch with our 11 v Wenty's 8, we should have run in several
goals. The game was shortened to 2 x 30min halves due to the late start & with the very
warm day nobody complained. We had many many attempts on goal that were either just wide or
neatly gathered by their keeper. Early corners were well taken & nearly resulted in
goals but the final finish was off. To their credit our ladies kept battling hard, winning
tackles & passing well. It was not until halfway through the 2nd half that Nic P hit a
lovely strike from a tight angle along the ground sneaking it between the near post &
the keeper. Against a tall keeper low & hard is the place to hit your shots. Well done
on a good win ladies. Lets get another next Sunday to finish the season off in style.
(Report by John)
AAL div 2 v Wenty Waratah Black Draw 1-1
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