DATE: 21.06.08 OPPONENTS: RIVERSDALE
LOCATION: RIVERSDALE
THE BLUES FIND FORM AGAIN…
After last week’s narrow loss (0-1) to Knox the Doncaster U10 Blues bounced back into their familiar form, winning away against Riversdale by 4-2. With a few changes in the middle of the park, with Declan and Tim making their presence felt and having out wide Jake who had a tremendous game and Alexander doing a lot of work on the right, it wasn’t long before James started to find the back of the net.
The Blues went up by 2-0 with goals coming from James and Justin. Riversdale managed to pull one back just before half time making the score line 2-1.
In the second half the tempo of the game went one gear up, with both teams playing great soccer. Our defense with Marko in charge, coming off his line on many occasions and with great clearances, made the job of Stefan (who had a great game), Corey, Damian, Ethan, Billy and Peter (who helped both in midfield and in defense) a lot easier. Christopher and Michael gave the Blues fresh legs and it wasn’t long before the Blues made it 3-1. A great counter attack with Jack making a great run and passing the ball to Tim, who made no mistake slotting another goal. Riversdale however didn’t give up, pulling one back and making it 3-2. However, it was Doncaster’s day with James scoring one more making the final score line 4-2.
Overall, it was a great performance from all the boys who put in a lot of effort and most of all there was a lot of constructive team play.
Well done!!!!
Friday, 27 June 2008
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Round 9 - U12C - Match Report
A tough slog for a win in the rain against South Springvale following the close one against Richmond last Wednesday. Parents also have to be congratulated for their enthusiastic support despite the damp conditions.
Once again there was very little scoring through our usual attacking game through constructive play. This time it was not for lack of trying with a number of breaks up the left by Todd and Steven S.. Overall, play in the first half was generally “scrappy” which seemed to suit the opposition in their kicking past our defence and running through putting our boys on the defensive. Chris D. certainly earned his keep in covering work today. The breakthrough came at the 18 minute mark from a mid-field play starting with a chip from Branford to Aaron who fed the ball between the defenders to give James a clear run at the opposition goalie.
The second half saw the boys settle down with a number of good breaks which they were unlucky not to capitalise on including a couple of opportunities missed through being off-side. South Springvale’s attacking game also began to hit its stride but was stalled by the boys’ spirited defence.
Special mention for Cameron (the second time in a week) with his cool decision making under pressure keeping the door shut on South Springvale and Todd McCarthy along with Steven Sercia for their unrelenting pressure up the left wing.
Once again there was very little scoring through our usual attacking game through constructive play. This time it was not for lack of trying with a number of breaks up the left by Todd and Steven S.. Overall, play in the first half was generally “scrappy” which seemed to suit the opposition in their kicking past our defence and running through putting our boys on the defensive. Chris D. certainly earned his keep in covering work today. The breakthrough came at the 18 minute mark from a mid-field play starting with a chip from Branford to Aaron who fed the ball between the defenders to give James a clear run at the opposition goalie.
The second half saw the boys settle down with a number of good breaks which they were unlucky not to capitalise on including a couple of opportunities missed through being off-side. South Springvale’s attacking game also began to hit its stride but was stalled by the boys’ spirited defence.
Special mention for Cameron (the second time in a week) with his cool decision making under pressure keeping the door shut on South Springvale and Todd McCarthy along with Steven Sercia for their unrelenting pressure up the left wing.
Round 9 - U9 Yellow - Match Report
Saturday 21st June V Mooroolbark.
Total Domination from start to finish.
From the warm up it was evident the boys were up for it. With Tillman back in the team we had the silky skills and added height that would prove decisive.
Throughout the game there was never more than 4 minutes between goals such was the domination that the team showed. Attack after attack the shots rained in on a beleaguered Mooroolbark goalkeeper who showed tremendous guts when facing direct shots on goal.
Inevitably the first goal opened the floodgates when Spyros on 4 minutes shot past the keeper after a great move down the right. He quickly followed up with another a minute later which was a great poacher’s goal.
The team were sensing blood and the pace was relentless with Tillman often controlling proceedings from midfield with sharp passing to either flank. On the 9th minute Jack followed up with two quick goals followed up by Spyros for his third on 11 minutes.
Not to be outdone Jack slammed home his third on 15th minute which was followed in on 17th minute by a great shot from Alexandre for his 1st of the game and 7th of the season.
The whole team were pushing forward so much so that on the odd occasion that Mooroolbark were getting out of their half there was just one defender to help push the ball back. That was Aaron who as usual was coping superbly in his natural role of centre back.
Tillman was showing great skill with a lovely flick over the heads of the defence which was caught on the volley by Jack only to see the goal keeper catch the ball. Many shots on followed especially from Josh and Cheyne who were keen to get in on the action.
Ryan, Christos and Michael were all linked to great moves with the ball being moved quickly. The score would have been added to had the boys found the corners instead of that uncanny knack of hitting the keeper straight on! Still it was added to on 22 minutes with Jack grabbing another brace to take his haul to 5 so far.
Tillman got his just deserts for his efforts by sealing half the first half on the 24th minute with a rocker of a shot to leave Doncaster 10-0 up.
Second half started much the same way with fast paced attacks resulting in Spyros and Jack starting off the half in the same way they did the first adding the 11th and 12th goals.
Dion who played a great role in Goal in the first half was released to show his determination down the left and soon showed how good he is on the loose ball slotting home his first and 13th of the season.
This was followed in by Cheyne with a super right foot shot on the outside of his boot the Josh got in on the action as well. Tillman was playing shots in and took it upon himself with increasing venom to scare the defence. By shear will one of these bullets got through the red wall of players to bring him his second and Doncaster’s 16th.
Josh and Michael rounded off the game at 18-0 but not before poor Cheyne; whose original shot was goal bound before a defender handled it; had his penalty hit the post and his quick reaction shot in the back of the net was disallowed by an overzealous ref (me!) for not being touched by another player. Oh well you have to be fair even when you do not want to be!
Well done to the boys and to the coach for another excellent performance.
Train Hard, Play Fair and Have Fun.
Total Domination from start to finish.
From the warm up it was evident the boys were up for it. With Tillman back in the team we had the silky skills and added height that would prove decisive.
Throughout the game there was never more than 4 minutes between goals such was the domination that the team showed. Attack after attack the shots rained in on a beleaguered Mooroolbark goalkeeper who showed tremendous guts when facing direct shots on goal.
Inevitably the first goal opened the floodgates when Spyros on 4 minutes shot past the keeper after a great move down the right. He quickly followed up with another a minute later which was a great poacher’s goal.
The team were sensing blood and the pace was relentless with Tillman often controlling proceedings from midfield with sharp passing to either flank. On the 9th minute Jack followed up with two quick goals followed up by Spyros for his third on 11 minutes.
Not to be outdone Jack slammed home his third on 15th minute which was followed in on 17th minute by a great shot from Alexandre for his 1st of the game and 7th of the season.
The whole team were pushing forward so much so that on the odd occasion that Mooroolbark were getting out of their half there was just one defender to help push the ball back. That was Aaron who as usual was coping superbly in his natural role of centre back.
Tillman was showing great skill with a lovely flick over the heads of the defence which was caught on the volley by Jack only to see the goal keeper catch the ball. Many shots on followed especially from Josh and Cheyne who were keen to get in on the action.
Ryan, Christos and Michael were all linked to great moves with the ball being moved quickly. The score would have been added to had the boys found the corners instead of that uncanny knack of hitting the keeper straight on! Still it was added to on 22 minutes with Jack grabbing another brace to take his haul to 5 so far.
Tillman got his just deserts for his efforts by sealing half the first half on the 24th minute with a rocker of a shot to leave Doncaster 10-0 up.
Second half started much the same way with fast paced attacks resulting in Spyros and Jack starting off the half in the same way they did the first adding the 11th and 12th goals.
Dion who played a great role in Goal in the first half was released to show his determination down the left and soon showed how good he is on the loose ball slotting home his first and 13th of the season.
This was followed in by Cheyne with a super right foot shot on the outside of his boot the Josh got in on the action as well. Tillman was playing shots in and took it upon himself with increasing venom to scare the defence. By shear will one of these bullets got through the red wall of players to bring him his second and Doncaster’s 16th.
Josh and Michael rounded off the game at 18-0 but not before poor Cheyne; whose original shot was goal bound before a defender handled it; had his penalty hit the post and his quick reaction shot in the back of the net was disallowed by an overzealous ref (me!) for not being touched by another player. Oh well you have to be fair even when you do not want to be!
Well done to the boys and to the coach for another excellent performance.
Train Hard, Play Fair and Have Fun.
Monday, 23 June 2008
Round 9 - U14A - Match Report
U14A Doncaster Rovers vs Knox 22nd June
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Finally the big game we had all been waiting for had arrived. The weather was not conducive, rain all morning and a cool wind from the south. Fortunately the rain stopped just before play began, and while the air was cool the atmosphere was decidedly hot with players and officials having plenty to say, to the opponents, the crowd, the ref, basically to anyone that wanted to listen. Fortunately the game prevailed although Rovers had their first send off for the season when the ref dismissed our linesman at half-time for “being disagreeable”. Perhaps one eyed is a better description, as we all know Mr. ......Palomares is the perfect gentleman!
The game was played on the top pitch which was in better condition due to all the rain, and both teams were champing at the bit to get into it. Rovers went forward and in a very congested box area the ball crossed the goal line. Most supporters thought it was a melee goal, not to be confused with a Pele goal, but in fact Chris had somehow got the ball over the line. Knox were quick to hit back and although some thought the Knox forward was offside (passive) the goal went in much to the glee of the “other crowd”.
Both teams were passing the ball well with the ball moving from end to end in chains of passes. Rovers defense was standing up well with Nick Dinakis, Joel, Michael Piccoli and Chris repelling most of the Knox forward moves, it was good to see the boys attack the ball strongly and with Jansen putting in some good attacking runs down the right and Luke mopping up everything else the Knox boys were starting to crack. In the centres Matt, Phil, and Alex were putting on the pressure and up forward Drew, Steve and later Nick Vass were making the most of their chances.
Just before half-time Alex had half a chance after another good free kick by Chris saw him get around a couple but the ball went over the bar.
Half-time score: Rovers 1 : Knox 1
Rovers were coming home with the wind and Jansen was continuing to upset the Knox defense in more ways than one putting several good crosses into the box. Knox were also attacking and with a couple of free kicks looked dangerous but “Cool Hand” Luke was there to stop with two excellent saves. After another couple of corners by Knox the loose ball was pounced upon by the centre player and banged into the goal, unstoppable. Rovers were not to be outdone and kept on attacking and a good forward pass to Alex saw him beat his man and crack the ball past the sweeper and beat the goalie pointless to even the game up again. Elliot and Dion were on and after several shots on goal that were stopped by Luke, the ball came down to Rovers end where Nick D took a free kick and put up a great lob into the box where Elliot got onto a contested header only to see the ball just bounce on the cross bar and deflect out.
Ohhh so close!
Knox were hitting the panic button and started to take dives which the ref just lapped up and so several more shots on goal resulted, only to be saved by Luke again and again.
Both teams were still hard at the ball up until the final whistle with Rovers gaining a psychological victory and all supporters thrilled to see all the boys put in 100% effort during the game proving Knox rated themselves maybe above their real worth.
Scores at full-time: Rovers 2 : Knox 2
GO ROVERS !! – Well done boys, your true spirit was born today!!
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Finally the big game we had all been waiting for had arrived. The weather was not conducive, rain all morning and a cool wind from the south. Fortunately the rain stopped just before play began, and while the air was cool the atmosphere was decidedly hot with players and officials having plenty to say, to the opponents, the crowd, the ref, basically to anyone that wanted to listen. Fortunately the game prevailed although Rovers had their first send off for the season when the ref dismissed our linesman at half-time for “being disagreeable”. Perhaps one eyed is a better description, as we all know Mr. ......Palomares is the perfect gentleman!
The game was played on the top pitch which was in better condition due to all the rain, and both teams were champing at the bit to get into it. Rovers went forward and in a very congested box area the ball crossed the goal line. Most supporters thought it was a melee goal, not to be confused with a Pele goal, but in fact Chris had somehow got the ball over the line. Knox were quick to hit back and although some thought the Knox forward was offside (passive) the goal went in much to the glee of the “other crowd”.
Both teams were passing the ball well with the ball moving from end to end in chains of passes. Rovers defense was standing up well with Nick Dinakis, Joel, Michael Piccoli and Chris repelling most of the Knox forward moves, it was good to see the boys attack the ball strongly and with Jansen putting in some good attacking runs down the right and Luke mopping up everything else the Knox boys were starting to crack. In the centres Matt, Phil, and Alex were putting on the pressure and up forward Drew, Steve and later Nick Vass were making the most of their chances.
Just before half-time Alex had half a chance after another good free kick by Chris saw him get around a couple but the ball went over the bar.
Half-time score: Rovers 1 : Knox 1
Rovers were coming home with the wind and Jansen was continuing to upset the Knox defense in more ways than one putting several good crosses into the box. Knox were also attacking and with a couple of free kicks looked dangerous but “Cool Hand” Luke was there to stop with two excellent saves. After another couple of corners by Knox the loose ball was pounced upon by the centre player and banged into the goal, unstoppable. Rovers were not to be outdone and kept on attacking and a good forward pass to Alex saw him beat his man and crack the ball past the sweeper and beat the goalie pointless to even the game up again. Elliot and Dion were on and after several shots on goal that were stopped by Luke, the ball came down to Rovers end where Nick D took a free kick and put up a great lob into the box where Elliot got onto a contested header only to see the ball just bounce on the cross bar and deflect out.
Ohhh so close!
Knox were hitting the panic button and started to take dives which the ref just lapped up and so several more shots on goal resulted, only to be saved by Luke again and again.
Both teams were still hard at the ball up until the final whistle with Rovers gaining a psychological victory and all supporters thrilled to see all the boys put in 100% effort during the game proving Knox rated themselves maybe above their real worth.
Scores at full-time: Rovers 2 : Knox 2
GO ROVERS !! – Well done boys, your true spirit was born today!!
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