Round 3, Masters Vs Fitzroy
Def. 1 - 8
The sun bathed the Fortress for our game against Fitzroy who look to be out for blood having been consigned to Runners Up last season
What looked like a healthy squad with plenty of fresh legs on the bench turned pear shaped in the last 48 hours before kick off
We scraped the bare 11 by kick off with Paul Cooper debuting and, in a show of selflessness, donning the gloves to fill our goalkeeping vacuum
We started brightly with Big Dave and Shay untroubled at the back whilst Mr Versatility (John K) and myself kept them quiet on the flanks
In the middle Klotzy, Rani and Wayne showed their combo is improving week in week out. All in all we were more than holding our own whilst Gerry tormented them up front
Then from nowhere an innocuous ball into the box looked to be covered only to fall to their striker. Not sure who was more surprised but it didn't stop him tucking it away.
In the next ten we still seemed to be sharing the honours but a look at the scoreboard revealed we were 3-0 down. Can't recall their goals but safe to say hey were lucky/unwarranted/offside - choose your favourite combo
Despite Phil and Aaron having to play more like defenders than attacking mids we kept pressing. Then a master stroke from Neil, super coach for the day courtesy of a strained hammy, shuffling midfield saw their keeper over stay his time outside the box, get dispossessed and Gerry slammed the ball home from thirty yards out
3-1 down and the half time whistle blew
The second half we really needed the first goal. We pushed hard. Despite being 50% fit Lars tormented them all day, Gerry outran the Duracell bunnies and Aaron continued to make the left flank his own
After saving us on numerous occasions Paul C was replaced by John K (by this stage playing on his one good ankle). Paul's rampaging runs down the right flank had Fitzroy all over the place
In the end we couldn't add to our tally and Fitzroy could, repeatedly. Considering our lack of manpower we played some great football and would have had the edge on most other teams in our League
The final score of 8-1 flattered Fitzroy a bit but we get another shot later in the season and I think we have the mental edge
This season has also seen our inaugural 45s team enter the fray with CP favourite Ricky a regular. Shay and I braved the storms to venture down to Brighton to join the fun
Having won their first two games 3-2 the pressure was on.
The game was very close throughout courtesy of us squandering a few early chances. We broke through before half time to lead 1-0 at the break
In the second half Ricky put one just wide that would have wrapped things up. We weathered a late storm both on the pitch and from the heavens to take the honours and keep the 100% record
Hopefully we can get a few more into the squad once injuries come good. If any one else is keen to return to the fray let me know
This weekend is a bye so there's a scratch game with our thirds at Central at 11am - please let me know if you can make it so I can let the boys know
Next match is away to Middle Park on May 25th, 3pm kick off. Hopefully a big squad for that one
Go Central Park
Def. 1 - 8
The sun bathed the Fortress for our game against Fitzroy who look to be out for blood having been consigned to Runners Up last season
What looked like a healthy squad with plenty of fresh legs on the bench turned pear shaped in the last 48 hours before kick off
We scraped the bare 11 by kick off with Paul Cooper debuting and, in a show of selflessness, donning the gloves to fill our goalkeeping vacuum
We started brightly with Big Dave and Shay untroubled at the back whilst Mr Versatility (John K) and myself kept them quiet on the flanks
In the middle Klotzy, Rani and Wayne showed their combo is improving week in week out. All in all we were more than holding our own whilst Gerry tormented them up front
Then from nowhere an innocuous ball into the box looked to be covered only to fall to their striker. Not sure who was more surprised but it didn't stop him tucking it away.
In the next ten we still seemed to be sharing the honours but a look at the scoreboard revealed we were 3-0 down. Can't recall their goals but safe to say hey were lucky/unwarranted/offside - choose your favourite combo
Despite Phil and Aaron having to play more like defenders than attacking mids we kept pressing. Then a master stroke from Neil, super coach for the day courtesy of a strained hammy, shuffling midfield saw their keeper over stay his time outside the box, get dispossessed and Gerry slammed the ball home from thirty yards out
3-1 down and the half time whistle blew
The second half we really needed the first goal. We pushed hard. Despite being 50% fit Lars tormented them all day, Gerry outran the Duracell bunnies and Aaron continued to make the left flank his own
After saving us on numerous occasions Paul C was replaced by John K (by this stage playing on his one good ankle). Paul's rampaging runs down the right flank had Fitzroy all over the place
In the end we couldn't add to our tally and Fitzroy could, repeatedly. Considering our lack of manpower we played some great football and would have had the edge on most other teams in our League
The final score of 8-1 flattered Fitzroy a bit but we get another shot later in the season and I think we have the mental edge
This season has also seen our inaugural 45s team enter the fray with CP favourite Ricky a regular. Shay and I braved the storms to venture down to Brighton to join the fun
Having won their first two games 3-2 the pressure was on.
The game was very close throughout courtesy of us squandering a few early chances. We broke through before half time to lead 1-0 at the break
In the second half Ricky put one just wide that would have wrapped things up. We weathered a late storm both on the pitch and from the heavens to take the honours and keep the 100% record
Hopefully we can get a few more into the squad once injuries come good. If any one else is keen to return to the fray let me know
This weekend is a bye so there's a scratch game with our thirds at Central at 11am - please let me know if you can make it so I can let the boys know
Next match is away to Middle Park on May 25th, 3pm kick off. Hopefully a big squad for that one
Go Central Park
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