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Game 4 Dee Why Dee Why Oval |
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First Grade – Close but no Cigar Score: 1-3 Goal Scorer(s):
Dave Sutherland Match Report: A
massive improvement in attitude and commitment saw the boys put in a much
better performance against a typically physical Dee Why team at DY Oval. With
a couple of forced changes in midfield due to the absence of Towns and Fongy the boys played well in the new The team got off to a good start with Johno
receiving the ball on the edge of the penalty box, dummying, then cutting
back down the line to put a pinpoint cross to Sutho
who glanced his header far post for a 1-0 lead. Dee
Why soon equalised with one of their forwards placing the ball far post
giving Benny no chance in goals. Just before half time we were awarded a
penalty after Tim was taken out during a corner for which Johno
stepped up but unfortunately put it wide. 2-1 would have been a nice half
time lead but it can happen to the best of them. Just ask Stephen Gerrard (Bloody Liverpool L). We lacked a bit of cohesion in the second half and seemed
to be giving away too much easy ball which resulted in more defending than desired.
The added pressure led to a second DY goal which left the boys chasing the
game. Another glorious chance from a Johno cross
saw Ash with only the keeper to beat but put the ball over the bar from the
resulting header. A last minute breakaway from DY sealed matters after we
pushed up for a late corner. We’re not far away from climbing up that ladder to
where we belong lads so lets dig in and show the
opposition what we’ve got. Bring on Man of the Match: Nick Dillenbeck Reserve Grade – One Better Than Last Year Score: 0-0 Goal Scorer(s): Nil Match Report: Up
against the side that beat Reggies twice last year the boys were keen to get
a better result this time round. The team started off well on the bumpy DY
pitch with Joe and Oggy winning plenty of ball in the middle and the outside backs and halves
offering well out wide. It was another game of few chances until Guy found himself
with an open goal off a left side free kick. Unfortunately he couldn’t
get clean contact and the keeper saved easily. We were lucky not to go down 1-0 early in the second half
after the ball was lost in the defensive line and somehow the Dee Why forward
put the ball over the bar from 2 yards out. Joe had another good chance to
grab a late winner but put his header wide with the keeper to beat. Looks like we may need some shooting practice boys but
it’s pleasing we’re not letting in many goals. 1 goal against
after 4 games is not too shabby. Man of the Match: Kane Mathews |
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