Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Match Report Round 2
Second round and we lost. It was a fun match though and our first away game. I wish the playing surface was better. We missed a great opportunity when Jack tripped over a loose sod of turf that had been thrown on the ground to make it look like there was grass there. Other than that, the other team played better, but it was a good game.
U6 Greystanes Orange 3 def. Ermington United Cahill 0
Our one game winning streak came to an end this week with a hard fought loss to Greystanes. The intense heat and lack of mosquitoes sapped at the energy of our team, but the players were valiant. It was obvious while watching the game that the training is paying off. The players are showing some real skills now and aren't merely hacking at the ball.
Both halves of the games saw many crossings of the center line. While there was a lot of U6 type pack activity, Lexie and AJ typically managed to get the ball into the clear so the others could take it down the field. Joel, who I believe is half cattle-dog, and Fraser, who is the other half, were everywhere the ball was. Jack proved once again to be an excellent sweeper attacking every opposing player who broke away. James and Sebastion teamed up for some glorious passing and dribbling. They managed to take the ball to the opposing goals on several occasions. These two guys have really been paying attention at training. Lachlan once again provided good support on the outside of the pack while Geordie kept both the goal and smiling.
Despite the score the teams were well matched and it was a great game. The player of the match was Sebastion for his great break aways and controlled dribbling. We now have to work on converting these opportunities. Well done guys.
U6 Greystanes Orange 3 def. Ermington United Cahill 0
Our one game winning streak came to an end this week with a hard fought loss to Greystanes. The intense heat and lack of mosquitoes sapped at the energy of our team, but the players were valiant. It was obvious while watching the game that the training is paying off. The players are showing some real skills now and aren't merely hacking at the ball.
Both halves of the games saw many crossings of the center line. While there was a lot of U6 type pack activity, Lexie and AJ typically managed to get the ball into the clear so the others could take it down the field. Joel, who I believe is half cattle-dog, and Fraser, who is the other half, were everywhere the ball was. Jack proved once again to be an excellent sweeper attacking every opposing player who broke away. James and Sebastion teamed up for some glorious passing and dribbling. They managed to take the ball to the opposing goals on several occasions. These two guys have really been paying attention at training. Lachlan once again provided good support on the outside of the pack while Geordie kept both the goal and smiling.
Despite the score the teams were well matched and it was a great game. The player of the match was Sebastion for his great break aways and controlled dribbling. We now have to work on converting these opportunities. Well done guys.
# posted by David and Melissa @ 16:07 
