Saturday 14th June v’s Glen Waverley
Hard Fought Low Scoring Win:
A tough and scrappy encounter for DRSC U9 Yellow, on a day that saw them being challenged by a physically bigger and imposing Glen Waverley side. Both teams began the day undefeated with high expectations. On an uneven pitch and full sized goals, there were sure to be plenty of chances created. But gaining control of a ball bouncing unpredictably was always going to be difficult.
The Rovers began well and exerted relentless pressure, but the Glen Waverley defence held firm by pressing back in numbers and creating an impenetrable cluster in front of goals. The boys in yellow switched up a gear and became more creative, as the usual avenues to goal were blocked. Working the ball from the right, the ever reliable Cheyne pushed forward from the midfield to latch onto a loose ball just inside the box and blast home the first goal into the bottom right corner.
Both teams were now getting plenty of possession in the midfield, but were unable to convert it to real pressure on goal. It took a magnificent through ball, which was well read by Joshua who made a perfectly timed run to get behind the Glen Waverley defence. With the impending one on one contest against the keeper, the good money was on Joshua to slot the ball home, only to be denied by what could only be referred to as a crude professional tackle from behind that brought him down. With his confidence high, Joshua stepped up to take the free kick which he duly smacked into the top right corner of the net: 2 – 0.
The second half presented few highlights, except for a second goal from Joshua which just snuck in under the outstretched arms of the opposing goal keeper. Two more exceptional saves followed restricting the Rovers to their equal lowest score for the season and the game finished at 3 – 0.
As this will be my final report for the season, I’d like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the club for allowing me to participate as team manager. I’d like to thank all the boys and their families for making this such an enjoyable season to date, my own family for putting up with the over exuberant excitement and rants before, during and after each game. I would especially like to thank the coach, Peter Haloulos who once again this year has been extremely dedicated to training the boys. He drives long distances and has committed himself to the discipline and improvement of the boys’ skills and tactical nous for the game we all love.
I have every confidence the team will continue to perform brilliantly and my hope is that the boys follow the credo and above all have fun.
Well done to all the boys and the coach.
Next week we meet Mooroolbark at home with a 10.30am kick-off.
Train Hard, Play Fair & Have Fun
