Hi Everyone
Please note all games scheduled for both pitches at Anderson Park for this Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July 2007 have been CANCELLED as per the Manningham Council communication below.
"...I refer our recent conversation regarding the condition of the Main & Upper Pitch at Anderson Park and the forecast for inclement weather on Saturday. Council recommends that the Doncaster Rovers and FFV take advantage of the catch up round by shifting fixtured games from Sunday 8 July to August 19. This should provide some much needed rest/recovery for the pitch, given that there are fixtured games 6, 11, 14 July in the coming week.
Sports Liaison OfficerManningham City Council..."
I have notified the FFV of this matter and they will notify the referees. All teams that were scheduled for a home game must notify the opposition immediately.
The club will liaise with the FFV and will keep everyone informed about the games being re-scheduled.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
Steve Hargitay
Club President
Friday, 6 July 2007
Thursday, 5 July 2007
Anderson Park Main Pitch was to Close
Doncaster Rovers Soccer Club Announces
Anderson Park Main Pitch was to close!
Good Afternoon Everyone,
I have just received a call from Council informing us that they are CLOSING the main pitch at Anderson Park.
Parks Department wants the pitch closed for TRAINING and FIXTURES.
Having spoken to Zac, and he agreed, to have games re-fixtured at this late stage would be impossible.
I explained to them that we have not had any teams training on the Main Pitch for two weeks and that the pitch is closed for all activity except fixtures until further notice.
After much discussion it has been AGREED, that we can continue to play games but no other activity whatsoever. Council officers will visit the venue during their trips during the day and during evenings to check that there is no other activity. Should they find any other activity except for official FFV fixtures they will IMMEDIATELY CLOSE ground. I explained to them that we have the Goalkeeper coach using the North West corner on Tuesday evenings for 1 hour and they are ok with that.
Urgent notice needs to go to all members.
Thanks
Steve Hargitay
President
DRSC needs artificial grass pitches to guarantee that our kids get to play sport and not kicked off half way during a season.
And this will be the commitee's Number 1 priority to get for the club's members.
We will achieve this by careful planning, budgeting and local, state and federal goverment grants of some kind.
Regards
Adrian Cappola
CoM
Chair Juniors
About Doncaster Rovers Soccer Club
Our club has around 650 children playing soccer every week and around another 1700 parents and siblings as members of the club.
Anderson Park Main Pitch was to close!
Good Afternoon Everyone,
I have just received a call from Council informing us that they are CLOSING the main pitch at Anderson Park.
Parks Department wants the pitch closed for TRAINING and FIXTURES.
Having spoken to Zac, and he agreed, to have games re-fixtured at this late stage would be impossible.
I explained to them that we have not had any teams training on the Main Pitch for two weeks and that the pitch is closed for all activity except fixtures until further notice.
After much discussion it has been AGREED, that we can continue to play games but no other activity whatsoever. Council officers will visit the venue during their trips during the day and during evenings to check that there is no other activity. Should they find any other activity except for official FFV fixtures they will IMMEDIATELY CLOSE ground. I explained to them that we have the Goalkeeper coach using the North West corner on Tuesday evenings for 1 hour and they are ok with that.
Urgent notice needs to go to all members.
Thanks
Steve Hargitay
President
DRSC needs artificial grass pitches to guarantee that our kids get to play sport and not kicked off half way during a season.
And this will be the commitee's Number 1 priority to get for the club's members.
- 2 artificial pitches up the top
- 1 grassed main pitch.
We will achieve this by careful planning, budgeting and local, state and federal goverment grants of some kind.
Regards
Adrian Cappola
CoM
Chair Juniors
About Doncaster Rovers Soccer Club
Our club has around 650 children playing soccer every week and around another 1700 parents and siblings as members of the club.
Round 12 Match Report
Rovers narrowly lost to league leaders Diamond Valley 1-0 in what has been described as controversial circumstances.
Rovers had won the last 4 games without conceding and Diamond Valley sat atop the pile, despite mixed results in recent weeks.
The game was began at a frenetic pace, with Valley disregarding Rovers' great away form and pushing for the early lead.
Manny Pappas pulled off some outstanding saves to keep Rovers in the match.
Rovers seemed to miss Ross Cardillo (suspended) and captain Robbie Ardesi (quad tear) as Valley surged forward in the early stages.
Towards the end of the first half Rovers managed to pull themselves back into the game with some solid work in midfield.
With 5 minutes remaining in the half, Valley pushed forward and almost found an opener.
Stuart Laing rounded Pappas only for Johnny Strateas to slide in, smothering a certain goal.
In the second half Rovers began to dominate proceedings, with Matthew Wilson and Ramzi Nasser effective down the flanks.
A controversial moment followed the 65 minute mark, with a half-cleared shot seemingly handled by a Valley player on their goal line, only for referee Geoff Boyle to wave play on.
Rovers dominated for long periods but Valley thought they may have an unlikely winner on 82 minutes, with Jason Vukadin bringing down Kamer Simsek for a penalty.
However, Manny Pappas saved Antonio Giuliano's penalty attempt and the ascendancy seemed to remain with Rovers.
With stoppage time approaching Rovers continued to push forward and Valley resorted to the odd counterattack.
It was a Valley counter that controversially resulted in a winner at the end of normal time.
A Valley through ball to Oner Simsek saw him round Pappas and put the ball in the net.
Supporters of both sides adjudged Simsek offside by a couple of metres; but the flag stayed down and Valley rapturously celebrated snatching all three points.
Rovers had won the last 4 games without conceding and Diamond Valley sat atop the pile, despite mixed results in recent weeks.
The game was began at a frenetic pace, with Valley disregarding Rovers' great away form and pushing for the early lead.
Manny Pappas pulled off some outstanding saves to keep Rovers in the match.
Rovers seemed to miss Ross Cardillo (suspended) and captain Robbie Ardesi (quad tear) as Valley surged forward in the early stages.
Towards the end of the first half Rovers managed to pull themselves back into the game with some solid work in midfield.
With 5 minutes remaining in the half, Valley pushed forward and almost found an opener.
Stuart Laing rounded Pappas only for Johnny Strateas to slide in, smothering a certain goal.
In the second half Rovers began to dominate proceedings, with Matthew Wilson and Ramzi Nasser effective down the flanks.
A controversial moment followed the 65 minute mark, with a half-cleared shot seemingly handled by a Valley player on their goal line, only for referee Geoff Boyle to wave play on.
Rovers dominated for long periods but Valley thought they may have an unlikely winner on 82 minutes, with Jason Vukadin bringing down Kamer Simsek for a penalty.
However, Manny Pappas saved Antonio Giuliano's penalty attempt and the ascendancy seemed to remain with Rovers.
With stoppage time approaching Rovers continued to push forward and Valley resorted to the odd counterattack.
It was a Valley counter that controversially resulted in a winner at the end of normal time.
A Valley through ball to Oner Simsek saw him round Pappas and put the ball in the net.
Supporters of both sides adjudged Simsek offside by a couple of metres; but the flag stayed down and Valley rapturously celebrated snatching all three points.
Tuesday, 3 July 2007
U9 Match Report 30/06/07
DONCASTER ROVERS U9’s
‘The Blues Twos’
‘First half blitz leaves ASHburton up in
smoke’
Saturday 30 June (Away)
v. Ashburton
Having made some tentative steps into the transfer market to bolster our squad due to holiday commitments, the offer of a box of Anzac biscuits and half time oranges were unable to tempt Archie Thompson to leave the Victory! However, he would have struggled getting a game, especially after our first half performance.
Playing in our slick away shirts, we took the game to Ashburton from the off. We looked dangerous every time we attacked and soon made the decisive breakthrough.
Utilising the space and quick movement of the ball, Josh continued his goal scoring form of last week, and soon had grabbed 5 before half time. Alex added another, and we went in at half time 6 – 1 up. The performance so far was built on strong tackling and passing through Jonathon and Ari in midfield, whilst the reliable rotation of our defence of James, Lochie, Peter, Jack and Jeremy, enabled Kirk to continue his improvement in goal.
Eager to not fall away in the second half and maintain our dominance, we unfortunately let Ashburton grow in confidence. We tended to push up too far and left Kirk isolated and having no chance in goal. Although Alex managed to slot home his 10th of the season, we still ended the game 7 – 4 victors. Josh with 5 and Alex with 2.
A special mention to James, who had his best game of the season at right back. He was determined with his tackling and confident when bringing the ball out of defence.
Next week we face Mooroolbark, 10am kick-off at Anderson Park.
C’mon the B2s
ANDY EXLEY
‘The Blues Twos’
‘First half blitz leaves ASHburton up in
smoke’
Saturday 30 June (Away)
v. Ashburton
Having made some tentative steps into the transfer market to bolster our squad due to holiday commitments, the offer of a box of Anzac biscuits and half time oranges were unable to tempt Archie Thompson to leave the Victory! However, he would have struggled getting a game, especially after our first half performance.
Playing in our slick away shirts, we took the game to Ashburton from the off. We looked dangerous every time we attacked and soon made the decisive breakthrough.
Utilising the space and quick movement of the ball, Josh continued his goal scoring form of last week, and soon had grabbed 5 before half time. Alex added another, and we went in at half time 6 – 1 up. The performance so far was built on strong tackling and passing through Jonathon and Ari in midfield, whilst the reliable rotation of our defence of James, Lochie, Peter, Jack and Jeremy, enabled Kirk to continue his improvement in goal.
Eager to not fall away in the second half and maintain our dominance, we unfortunately let Ashburton grow in confidence. We tended to push up too far and left Kirk isolated and having no chance in goal. Although Alex managed to slot home his 10th of the season, we still ended the game 7 – 4 victors. Josh with 5 and Alex with 2.
A special mention to James, who had his best game of the season at right back. He was determined with his tackling and confident when bringing the ball out of defence.
Next week we face Mooroolbark, 10am kick-off at Anderson Park.
C’mon the B2s
ANDY EXLEY
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