DONCASTER ROVERS U9’s
‘The Blues Twos’
‘Honours shared in tough battle'
Saturday 28 July (Home)
v. Glen Waverley
We welcomed back Justin from his overseas trip, but lost our goalkeeper, Kirk, due to illness. So a bit of re-shuffling was needed against a strong opposition.
We had more possession in the first half and utilised the right side well, with Jack supplying some telling passes into the middle. One ball found Josh, who knocked in the opener to give us the lead at half-time.
In the second half, Glen Waverley came out strongly, finding an equaliser when we failed to get in any challenge from a free-kick.
However, we responded well, Jonathon scoring a beauty from distance, and Ari hitting the post with a sizzler.
Back came Glen Waverley again, who grabbed another equaliser with a well taken goal.
Despite missing a late chance to win the game, the boys can be very proud of their effort, the game ending 2 – 2.
Lochie stared in defence, Jack played his best game in midfield and Ari looked composed on the ball as usual.
Jeremy, Justin and James stayed strong in defence, Jonathon and Peter won their battles in midfield, whilst Alex and Josh showed their versatility between midfield, attack and in goal.
From today’s game we tended to lose our positional sense in the second half, and must still try to release the ball quicker once we receive it or have won it in a tackle. We tended to get caught in possession rather than passing and moving into space.
A fair result, well done boys.
Next week we are away, 10am kick off against Bulleen at Veneto Social Club, Melway ref 32 D9.
Season so far :- P 10 W6 D2 L2 Gls for 41 Gls Ag 23.
C’mon the B2s
ANDY EXLEY
