Riversdale 1 - 3 Doncaster Rovers
After coming off a week with a healthy win but the standard of the sides’ football was debatable, the whole group were eager to make amends. The boys were aware they would be up for a tough game given they would be meeting the second placed team and yet to lose a game, Riversdale.
With the side settling early and imposing their presence from the outset, they were rewarded at the 5 minute mark of the first half when a cross from the left by Cameron found Ben running into the 18 yard box where he controlled a difficult bobbling chest high ball and calmly slotted the ball away.
The early goal appeared to provide the boys with that little extra confidence and the return of a team orientated passing game was great to see. The sides’ domination for the next few minutes brought about by the hard work of chasing, closing down and tackling was bringing errors from the Riversdale side.
The sides second goal was a wonderful effort when the ball was gathered by Cameron on the left approximately 25 yards out and with a clear view of the goal let fly with a powerful shot which gave the keeper no chance.
The second half saw a different Riversdale side come out and for the first 11 minutes the game appeared to be turning in their favour. This was until a great effort by James to keep the ball alive inside the 18 yard area found Cam who instinctively with his back to the goal turned and hit a hard low ball which beat the keeper at the near post.
Doncaster’s third goal then sparked Riversdale further into action with the run of play being dominated at most times by them. Riversdale’s continual push into our defensive half eventually brought about a goal for them, but only just. A last minute lunge by Michael almost had the ball cleared of the line but his limited reach could only force the ball into the inner side netting.
A very disciplined effort by all and a great result for the team. Especially pleasing to see the return of the game style everyone knew the boys were capable of.
Cheers Jack
Thursday, 21 May 2009
Round 4 - U11 A Boys
Round 4: Riversdale 0 - Doncaster Rovers 7
"Doncaster Rovers Victorious at Battle of Frog Hollow"
Amongst the beautiful surrounds of Camberwell, there was a buzz as the Rovers warmed up on the lush green corners of Frog Hollow Reserve. Heartened from their close win against South Melbourne, the boys began on a bright note and took the game to Riversdale. The interplay between the back line and midfield was particularly sharp and it wasn't long before another incisive foray from Jack S. on the right wing cut through the Riversdale defence, the ensuing cross resulting in a neat finish and goal from Stefan.
The next ten minutes saw an onslaught from Rovers with Stefan shaking the woodwork and several shots on target by Alexander and Jack S.. An expertly taken free kick from Stefan in the 15th minute saw the Rovers capitalize on possession with a second goal. The impressive defensive display by Christian, Benny and James S. ensured a relatively quiet first half for Dion and allowed Rovers to continue applying pressure. Lovely combinations of passes in the midfield and confident finishes set up 3 more goals for James M., Jonathan and Nick before the young referee put lips to whistle to signal the half.
With a well deserved 5-0 score line, the Coach demanded for composure and to continue the elegant football that the boys displayed in the first 25 mins.
The second half saw Riversdale apply more pressure on the ball and a tighter game resulted. However, following advantage given for what surely was a penalty for Rovers, Alexander found the inside right post for Rovers' sixth goal. The game then opened up further with flowing runs from end to end and Spiros and Jack T creating more opportunities. Rovers' attacking gusto was somewhat tempered by the Offside rule with many of our enthousiastic goal-seeking players caught out on several occasions. At the other end, our defence was tested with Dion having to make a few saves from shots across goal, however Christian, Michael and James S.'s tireless efforts on the wings and Benny's distribution from the back line allowed for James M, Jonathan and Nick to combine for Rovers' seventh and last goal.
A beautiful display of football from the boys reminiscent of their emphatic win at Ringwood City 2 weeks ago. If the boys can sustain this type of football week in week out, they will certainly be the team to set the tone for the league.
Goals: Stefan Cicmil (3'); Stefan Cicmil (15'); James Megas (16'); Jonathan Stiliadis (19'); Nick Thyssen (25'); Alexander Humbert (30'); Nick Thyssen
(43')
Team list: Dion, James S., Ben, Christian, Jack S., Jack T., Stefan, James M., Alexander, Jonathan, Nick, Spiros, Michael.
"Doncaster Rovers Victorious at Battle of Frog Hollow"
Amongst the beautiful surrounds of Camberwell, there was a buzz as the Rovers warmed up on the lush green corners of Frog Hollow Reserve. Heartened from their close win against South Melbourne, the boys began on a bright note and took the game to Riversdale. The interplay between the back line and midfield was particularly sharp and it wasn't long before another incisive foray from Jack S. on the right wing cut through the Riversdale defence, the ensuing cross resulting in a neat finish and goal from Stefan.
The next ten minutes saw an onslaught from Rovers with Stefan shaking the woodwork and several shots on target by Alexander and Jack S.. An expertly taken free kick from Stefan in the 15th minute saw the Rovers capitalize on possession with a second goal. The impressive defensive display by Christian, Benny and James S. ensured a relatively quiet first half for Dion and allowed Rovers to continue applying pressure. Lovely combinations of passes in the midfield and confident finishes set up 3 more goals for James M., Jonathan and Nick before the young referee put lips to whistle to signal the half.
With a well deserved 5-0 score line, the Coach demanded for composure and to continue the elegant football that the boys displayed in the first 25 mins.
The second half saw Riversdale apply more pressure on the ball and a tighter game resulted. However, following advantage given for what surely was a penalty for Rovers, Alexander found the inside right post for Rovers' sixth goal. The game then opened up further with flowing runs from end to end and Spiros and Jack T creating more opportunities. Rovers' attacking gusto was somewhat tempered by the Offside rule with many of our enthousiastic goal-seeking players caught out on several occasions. At the other end, our defence was tested with Dion having to make a few saves from shots across goal, however Christian, Michael and James S.'s tireless efforts on the wings and Benny's distribution from the back line allowed for James M, Jonathan and Nick to combine for Rovers' seventh and last goal.
A beautiful display of football from the boys reminiscent of their emphatic win at Ringwood City 2 weeks ago. If the boys can sustain this type of football week in week out, they will certainly be the team to set the tone for the league.
Goals: Stefan Cicmil (3'); Stefan Cicmil (15'); James Megas (16'); Jonathan Stiliadis (19'); Nick Thyssen (25'); Alexander Humbert (30'); Nick Thyssen
(43')
Team list: Dion, James S., Ben, Christian, Jack S., Jack T., Stefan, James M., Alexander, Jonathan, Nick, Spiros, Michael.
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Round 4 - U13 B Boys
Doncaster 1 - Boroondara 0
An exciting game with a few touch-ups which our boys were up to whilst still playing with good spirit. We were unlucky not to come away with a bigger score line. Great effort from the whole team.
Goal scorer was Steven Sercia which was rewarding for his numerous forays.
Liam gets a special mention for great positioning and was unlucky not to score also.
Comments from the coach:
Totally agree with Clives comments on the game, it was once again just dominated by our boys.
Steven Sercia (alias-little man BIG HEART), Liam Cooper Smith (alias-The Quiet Sniper), Nick Kasapidis (alias-Mr COOL) were on fire up the forward line, but were so unlucky not to put them away.
What can I say about Todd McCarthy, he was punched and kicked behind play so many times but yet kept his cool and played like a champion sticken-it right up the opposition.
The back line was once again indestructable Steven Burton(alias Captain-Courageous), Chris Dama (alias The ROCK) Branford Seeto(alias TBA??? stay tuned), Christian Granville-Smith (alias Steam-Train) all tuff and loyal to each other as is the rest of the TEAM.
One other player that stepped up in a BIG way was Derek Bucoy, after a heart to heart we had before he went on.
He did everything that was asked of him, he was fearless, determined and chased hard in the middfield he is now (alias The KID) ask your dad who the kid is.
As for the rest of the team you were all brilliant - outstanding and don't be disheartend, be assured you will be christened by the end of the season with an alias.
You guy's deserve to be CHAMPIONS you all carry yourselves so professionally on the field as a TEAM keep going boy's and ENJOY the game.
(FROM YOUR NUMBER 1 SUPPORTER) bye for now and good luck.
Gonna miss watching you play
An exciting game with a few touch-ups which our boys were up to whilst still playing with good spirit. We were unlucky not to come away with a bigger score line. Great effort from the whole team.
Goal scorer was Steven Sercia which was rewarding for his numerous forays.
Liam gets a special mention for great positioning and was unlucky not to score also.
Comments from the coach:
Totally agree with Clives comments on the game, it was once again just dominated by our boys.
Steven Sercia (alias-little man BIG HEART), Liam Cooper Smith (alias-The Quiet Sniper), Nick Kasapidis (alias-Mr COOL) were on fire up the forward line, but were so unlucky not to put them away.
What can I say about Todd McCarthy, he was punched and kicked behind play so many times but yet kept his cool and played like a champion sticken-it right up the opposition.
The back line was once again indestructable Steven Burton(alias Captain-Courageous), Chris Dama (alias The ROCK) Branford Seeto(alias TBA??? stay tuned), Christian Granville-Smith (alias Steam-Train) all tuff and loyal to each other as is the rest of the TEAM.
One other player that stepped up in a BIG way was Derek Bucoy, after a heart to heart we had before he went on.
He did everything that was asked of him, he was fearless, determined and chased hard in the middfield he is now (alias The KID) ask your dad who the kid is.
As for the rest of the team you were all brilliant - outstanding and don't be disheartend, be assured you will be christened by the end of the season with an alias.
You guy's deserve to be CHAMPIONS you all carry yourselves so professionally on the field as a TEAM keep going boy's and ENJOY the game.
(FROM YOUR NUMBER 1 SUPPORTER) bye for now and good luck.
Gonna miss watching you play
Sunday, 17 May 2009
Round 4 - U15 Girls
Our players put on another great display today at Anderson Park but unfortunately went down 1-0 to Berwick City. Our commitment, tackling and passing was again a highlight and the girls certainly deserved more from the game than the result shows.
Berwick had a very talented forward line but our defence was superb except for a very unfortunate soft goal. Thanks to Rachel who agreed to play a central defender role which is not her natural or preferred position but she did a great job in strengthening and adding pace to our defence. We went down 1-0 after about 15 minutes and despite having many chances to score for the remainder of the match we missed some clear chances including one on one opportunities against the goal keeper. We are creating great opportunities but need to convert these to goals! This is something we will need to work on and I am sure as the season goes on the girls will rectify this and become a formidable team that takes its chances. We also need to work on our throws from the sideline as foul throws resulted in more than 8 turnovers in the match which is unacceptable and shows a lack of concentration under pressure, especially given all the girls have the know how and have practiced this often at training.
Highlights from this weeks game:-
The defence made up of various players throughout the match was brilliant. Well done Liz, Rachel Narin, Ellen, Katherine, Christina, Adriana and Holly
Well done to the Jernigan twins for their confidence, commitment and contribution when given their chance on the pitch.
Great running and fighting spirit of all the girls who never gave up.
I will talk to Lee this week about working at training on our shooting and goal finishing...if we can get this right we will start to move up the ladder and challenge the top teams
See you all at training on Tuesday 7pm at Donvale Reserve.
Berwick had a very talented forward line but our defence was superb except for a very unfortunate soft goal. Thanks to Rachel who agreed to play a central defender role which is not her natural or preferred position but she did a great job in strengthening and adding pace to our defence. We went down 1-0 after about 15 minutes and despite having many chances to score for the remainder of the match we missed some clear chances including one on one opportunities against the goal keeper. We are creating great opportunities but need to convert these to goals! This is something we will need to work on and I am sure as the season goes on the girls will rectify this and become a formidable team that takes its chances. We also need to work on our throws from the sideline as foul throws resulted in more than 8 turnovers in the match which is unacceptable and shows a lack of concentration under pressure, especially given all the girls have the know how and have practiced this often at training.
Highlights from this weeks game:-
The defence made up of various players throughout the match was brilliant. Well done Liz, Rachel Narin, Ellen, Katherine, Christina, Adriana and Holly
Well done to the Jernigan twins for their confidence, commitment and contribution when given their chance on the pitch.
Great running and fighting spirit of all the girls who never gave up.
I will talk to Lee this week about working at training on our shooting and goal finishing...if we can get this right we will start to move up the ladder and challenge the top teams
See you all at training on Tuesday 7pm at Donvale Reserve.
Round 4 - U15 A Boys
U15A Whitehorse vs Doncaster Rovers 17th May
Terrara Park looked in good condition with little wind and overcast conditions. It was time to match it against one of the top teams that had scored 14 goals in the first three games. In an unusual pre-game report it appeared as if the ref in his Sunday casuals was “booked” by the ref from the other game for not being correctly attired. Is this the first “white card” we have seen?
The game started out with both sides passing the ball around, however it looked like Rovers had better intensity at the ball and were passing with more accuracy. Soon the Whitehorse defenders were under pressure with several forward moves going unrewarded, with shots by Elliot, Drew and Michael P. Down back Luke was steady in goal, Chris T & Daniel were defending stoutly, Mitch was playing in an unfamiliar role at right back and Elliot on the left, whilst Chris S was sweeping and providing excellent cover for his defence. In midfield, Alex, Drew and Matt V were more than holding their own winning many one on one’s and setting up some good forward thrusts. Up forward Nick V and Michael were getting into the play with some good forward moves with many shots on goal, although they lacked power.
It looked like the usual Rovers game was coming unstuck in front of goal with most of the play, but no reward. With a couple of minutes to go another good forward thrust by Alex and a fumble by their goalie allowed Michael P to pounce on the lose ball for a tap in from 1 metre. This was a well deserved goal and it looked like Rovers would be up at half-time. However a soft free to Whitehorse just over the half way line, and a lack of concentration resulted in a long free kick which deceived Luke and found the top corner of the net for the equalizer. This took a bit of steam out of Rovers at half-time.
Half-time score: Whitehorse 1 : Rovers 1
The second half started out with Rovers again on top in most positions and putting pressure on the Whitehorse backs. Being second to the contest did not help Whitehorse and they soon earned the displeasure of the Ref with a red card for bad language. Rovers kept on attacking and shots went wide or high, letting Whitehorse off the hook. York on for Matt D and Steve was on for Mitch. Steve was providing plenty of contest and a lot of drive down the right side. Alex and Drew were controlling midfield and the defenders were on top mopping up any forward moves by Whitehorse without too much fuss. Rovers had a couple of free kicks but the balls went wide or high. Finally, Alex got around a couple of defenders in the corner to pass to Matt V right in front, bang a goal and we looked home.
Unfortunately Whitehorse got the ball forward to a Rovers three on one but we gave away a free kick for falling over and again No 3 for Whitehorse put away a goal that should not have happened. Poor positioning of the wall resulted in a free kick which found the bottom left hand corner.
Again we had squandered our chances and conceded two silly goals which cost us the three points.
Whitehorse were penalized for a couple of late and crude tackles, the complaining went on and on which resulted in another Red card. They were down to 9 men and with the extra pressure Rovers attacks mounted. Whitehorse kept complaining to no avail, Rovers mounted another attack but the Ref’s whistle beat them. It was easily the best display of the year by the boys and shows what we can do if we “have a crack.”
Scores at full-time: Whitehorse 2 : Rovers 2
ROVERS - keep up the good team play, the goals will surely come!
Terrara Park looked in good condition with little wind and overcast conditions. It was time to match it against one of the top teams that had scored 14 goals in the first three games. In an unusual pre-game report it appeared as if the ref in his Sunday casuals was “booked” by the ref from the other game for not being correctly attired. Is this the first “white card” we have seen?
The game started out with both sides passing the ball around, however it looked like Rovers had better intensity at the ball and were passing with more accuracy. Soon the Whitehorse defenders were under pressure with several forward moves going unrewarded, with shots by Elliot, Drew and Michael P. Down back Luke was steady in goal, Chris T & Daniel were defending stoutly, Mitch was playing in an unfamiliar role at right back and Elliot on the left, whilst Chris S was sweeping and providing excellent cover for his defence. In midfield, Alex, Drew and Matt V were more than holding their own winning many one on one’s and setting up some good forward thrusts. Up forward Nick V and Michael were getting into the play with some good forward moves with many shots on goal, although they lacked power.
It looked like the usual Rovers game was coming unstuck in front of goal with most of the play, but no reward. With a couple of minutes to go another good forward thrust by Alex and a fumble by their goalie allowed Michael P to pounce on the lose ball for a tap in from 1 metre. This was a well deserved goal and it looked like Rovers would be up at half-time. However a soft free to Whitehorse just over the half way line, and a lack of concentration resulted in a long free kick which deceived Luke and found the top corner of the net for the equalizer. This took a bit of steam out of Rovers at half-time.
Half-time score: Whitehorse 1 : Rovers 1
The second half started out with Rovers again on top in most positions and putting pressure on the Whitehorse backs. Being second to the contest did not help Whitehorse and they soon earned the displeasure of the Ref with a red card for bad language. Rovers kept on attacking and shots went wide or high, letting Whitehorse off the hook. York on for Matt D and Steve was on for Mitch. Steve was providing plenty of contest and a lot of drive down the right side. Alex and Drew were controlling midfield and the defenders were on top mopping up any forward moves by Whitehorse without too much fuss. Rovers had a couple of free kicks but the balls went wide or high. Finally, Alex got around a couple of defenders in the corner to pass to Matt V right in front, bang a goal and we looked home.
Unfortunately Whitehorse got the ball forward to a Rovers three on one but we gave away a free kick for falling over and again No 3 for Whitehorse put away a goal that should not have happened. Poor positioning of the wall resulted in a free kick which found the bottom left hand corner.
Again we had squandered our chances and conceded two silly goals which cost us the three points.
Whitehorse were penalized for a couple of late and crude tackles, the complaining went on and on which resulted in another Red card. They were down to 9 men and with the extra pressure Rovers attacks mounted. Whitehorse kept complaining to no avail, Rovers mounted another attack but the Ref’s whistle beat them. It was easily the best display of the year by the boys and shows what we can do if we “have a crack.”
Scores at full-time: Whitehorse 2 : Rovers 2
ROVERS - keep up the good team play, the goals will surely come!
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