What a tale of two contrasting matches..
In round 11 we played a lowly positioned Brunswick Zebra away on a concrete pitch full of stones and high gusty wind. The challenge was keeping the ball in play and it proved a shocking display where both sides tried to play football in very average conditions but they spent the game either watching the ball leap over their heads or practising throw ins or taking goal kicks.... our girls did well in the conditions but the ball was never going to go in, it always went just wide or over the bar. We had dominated the play but late in the game were lucky to escape with a draw as the the ref awarded a legitimate hand ball penalty to Brunswick but Holly pulled off an amazing save where she pushed it over the bar... well done Holly! A hot handed Narin also redeemed herself and saved a certain goal by clearing the ball off the line with a great header.. well done Narin, all is forgiven!
Highlights in a frustrating game:-
Rachel played sweeper for Liz who pushed into the midfield and Rachel had a great game and was clearly best on ground on the day.. well done Capitain!
Holly for her great saves and good performance.. game votes for you too!
Alice for her superb corners
Carmen for a gutsy performance where she won many great tackles and for her good distribution of the ball to the team
Parents for coming to Brunswick to watch a frustrating game in which we should have taken the points
The Wally Award goes to the Ref who spent most of the match checking the girls hair for those dangerous soft plastic ribbons, bobby pins and so called undersized shin pads. Sorry everyone, but what a tosser, get a life mate!
Now Round 12 we played the top side, Kensington who we had not beaten in more than 2 seasons. Coach Lee and the girls would need to put their best foot forward and be on their game... The girls were primed and ready and I heard some great speeches from them in the all girls huddle before the game that demonstrated how keen they were to take to Kensington in front of the home crowd. Well take it they did as the exploded into life with some great football as soon as the whistle went but you would not read about it... Kensington had one attack after 10 mins and the ref awarded an amazing penalty to them when it was clear no body had touched their forward player inside the box. In fact, all the Kensington players went back into their position assuming a goal kick and in the confusion the ref some how awarded a penalty. Our girls were not impressed...so they responded with 3 great goals to go onto half time a well deserved 3-1 ahead. Nat scored a hat trick with 3 very classy goals that were well supported by the team in the build up of play. We were looking good and Kensington were in disarray with their coach panicking and screaming confused instructions.
After a composed assessment by Coach Lee at half time the girls new that Kensington would throw everything at them but they remained confident and stuck to their game plan. The same girl who did all the damage last time for Kensington punished us with 2 sharp goals but Jordy also knocked in a neat header from a well flighted corner by Nat and the stage was set with a 4-3 lead by us with less than 10 mins to go. Nat then came off the bench and pounced on a lovely cross from the right to slot home the winner. The crowd went wild , me included of course...we knew we had the result we had so long waited for.
Highlights were:-
The 4 goals by Nat...great team play and so well executed by her...exciting stuff for the spectators.
Jordy for scoring along with a solid game and some great passes
Jordan Moloney who fought so hard all game and was certainly amongst the coaches votes
Carmen also had another great game
That solid defence...Liz, Ellen Rachel, Narin, Christina and Katherine all played with such determination, in fact some of the tackles and headers were bone crunching and certainly had Liz's mum a little worried...but Liz just took it in her stride as she does.
Brie for her great game in central midfield, she certainly was a ball winner with great distribution to the forwards.
Adrianna for working hard and also playing with the under 16 girls team, she scored for them in the second half in their 14-0 demolition.
Everyone for their contribution - the girls all played well
We remain 4th on the ladder and next Sunday we take on Berwick who are now top of the table (away at 1.00pm) in another difficult and must win game.
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Monday, 27 July 2009
Round 11 - U15 A Boys
U15A Glen Waverley vs Doncaster Rovers 26th July
On a dry sunny day it was good to be out in the sunshine if you could find a place out of the wind. Rovers started without Chris S and Matt D out injured, as well as Elliott playing with a cold and Matt V had a sore hip. At least the ground was dry and favoured the more skillful style of play.
We began with Luke in goal, York was sweeping, Chris T and Daniel were playing as twin Central Defenders whilst Steve and Matt V were playing as wide wing backs on the left and right respectively. Nik was the Central Midfielder, flanked by Drew on the right and Alex on the left with Mitch and Michael as twin strikers.
Rovers started with the wind and soon had play going their way with some good passing between players all over the field. GW went forward but Rovers repelled and soon Drew passed to Michael who flicked over to Mitch who ran at the goalie to put our first on the board after 3 minutes. This was a good result as GW were really content on throwing all their players back bar one forward and just defending at all costs.
The next 30 minutes of the half were probably the most boring of the season, not from a Rovers perspective, as our fluid passing to feet and movement off the ball was great to watch, but GW were intent on defending with 10 players and relying on their three good players to force the ball wide at all costs. When GW went forwards the ball was easily mopped up by our defense with Luke “cool hand” in goal and York, Daniel, Chris T and Steve easily repelling any forward moves.
Maybe it was the late night at the Rovers Trivia Quiz but I swear I counted 15 yawns along the boundary in the first half. Rovers were committed to playing a good brand of football whereas GW were only involved in the game.
How can I explain this better?
It’s like having bacon and eggs for breakfast.
The pig is committed, but the chicken is only involved!!
If you think this is bad, well just try listening to John Palomares jokes before a game!!
Half-time score: Glen Waverley 0 : Rovers 1
At the resumption GW had the wind but Rovers controlled the midfield. Again passing and movement off the ball was a feature from Rovers. We finally opened the GW defense when Nik won a ball in Midfield and sent a quick through pass to Alex, who was being closed down by three chasing defenders. Alex calmly controlled the ball and rifled the ball into the back of the net with the GOAL of the DAY!! It was nice to have the 2 goal buffer as GW threatened several times and almost had the crowd waking up at times, but on each occasion our defense, lead solidly by York, were up to the task.
Dion, Nick and Elliott came on to give our wounded players a rest, as Doncaster controlled the game tempo with good passing mostly to the feet and some promising forward thrusts with Nik, Alex, Dion and Elliott in the play but we could not find the opening.
Towards the end of the half again Alex beat two men and passed to Dion who had a moment to shoot as the keeper closed. The ball deflected off the keeper and just missed the far post. I only counted 10 yawns in this half.
Who would want to live in Glen Waverley if this brand of soccer is any guide. Stick to Doncaster and surrounds if you want to have a life!!
Scores at full-time: Glen Waverley 0 : Doncaster Rovers 2
ROVERS –next week we play Whitehorse and a top position is up for grabs.
GRAB IT!!
On a dry sunny day it was good to be out in the sunshine if you could find a place out of the wind. Rovers started without Chris S and Matt D out injured, as well as Elliott playing with a cold and Matt V had a sore hip. At least the ground was dry and favoured the more skillful style of play.
We began with Luke in goal, York was sweeping, Chris T and Daniel were playing as twin Central Defenders whilst Steve and Matt V were playing as wide wing backs on the left and right respectively. Nik was the Central Midfielder, flanked by Drew on the right and Alex on the left with Mitch and Michael as twin strikers.
Rovers started with the wind and soon had play going their way with some good passing between players all over the field. GW went forward but Rovers repelled and soon Drew passed to Michael who flicked over to Mitch who ran at the goalie to put our first on the board after 3 minutes. This was a good result as GW were really content on throwing all their players back bar one forward and just defending at all costs.
The next 30 minutes of the half were probably the most boring of the season, not from a Rovers perspective, as our fluid passing to feet and movement off the ball was great to watch, but GW were intent on defending with 10 players and relying on their three good players to force the ball wide at all costs. When GW went forwards the ball was easily mopped up by our defense with Luke “cool hand” in goal and York, Daniel, Chris T and Steve easily repelling any forward moves.
Maybe it was the late night at the Rovers Trivia Quiz but I swear I counted 15 yawns along the boundary in the first half. Rovers were committed to playing a good brand of football whereas GW were only involved in the game.
How can I explain this better?
It’s like having bacon and eggs for breakfast.
The pig is committed, but the chicken is only involved!!
If you think this is bad, well just try listening to John Palomares jokes before a game!!
Half-time score: Glen Waverley 0 : Rovers 1
At the resumption GW had the wind but Rovers controlled the midfield. Again passing and movement off the ball was a feature from Rovers. We finally opened the GW defense when Nik won a ball in Midfield and sent a quick through pass to Alex, who was being closed down by three chasing defenders. Alex calmly controlled the ball and rifled the ball into the back of the net with the GOAL of the DAY!! It was nice to have the 2 goal buffer as GW threatened several times and almost had the crowd waking up at times, but on each occasion our defense, lead solidly by York, were up to the task.
Dion, Nick and Elliott came on to give our wounded players a rest, as Doncaster controlled the game tempo with good passing mostly to the feet and some promising forward thrusts with Nik, Alex, Dion and Elliott in the play but we could not find the opening.
Towards the end of the half again Alex beat two men and passed to Dion who had a moment to shoot as the keeper closed. The ball deflected off the keeper and just missed the far post. I only counted 10 yawns in this half.
Who would want to live in Glen Waverley if this brand of soccer is any guide. Stick to Doncaster and surrounds if you want to have a life!!
Scores at full-time: Glen Waverley 0 : Doncaster Rovers 2
ROVERS –next week we play Whitehorse and a top position is up for grabs.
GRAB IT!!
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