Good morning guys
Well we have played the toughest game this season. And yes we came out top. But still things we should take into consideration.
1. Conceding goals……we STILL don’t do that. lol
2. We are still getting complaisant at time and being caught in possession but dribbling too much with the ball, if we are getting munched in this league. M1 is going to kill us and they will convert.
3. Try to force more shorties. Having 3 in a game is a shocker. I think they had 7.
4. Much better performance than last weeks 9-3 drumming of Bellville.
15 November 2011
Venue: Wynberg Military Base
Opponents: MCUPT 2s
With Vis’ funeral on Saturday, Drummond having to try pass matric and Fridge apparently driving to Springbok, we were down 3 players for pretty much the most important game of the season! So up comes Sherman to make his first start for the club, (Giger and his open legs could not make it) and after asking for either Bollie, Piles or Bondi, we were given 6pack. The 2s trying to play their last trump card before the match started. So re-arranging our line-up we took to the field for the most anticipated match of the season.
So taking the field and giving the 2s the ball, because im a nice guy like that, we lets them have a few passes before robbing them of the ball. We retained possession for a while before the first attack came. Tosser receiving a bobbling ball from Boogies out of the back controls it superbly with a deflection into the path of Lemon, picking the ball up and having a one on one with Bear. Obviously Bear had no idea what to do and decided that instead of trying to save the ball he would Schalk Burger the crap out of Lemon, giving away a p-flick.
The Mexicano greedy as ever rips the ball out of the hands of the ref to take the flick….and he will still be taking the flicks because as always he sends Bear the wrong way slotting the ball to the left. (the moment he misses thou, the P-flick position with be up for sale. Bidding starts at 1 BJ and a beer). Mutual 1-0
We then got a shorty, and after watching Hulk push out (and he was off the field at the time) Tosser thought he knew how to do this. Apparently the stopper does not want the ball being pushed hard and wide? We fumbled around and got another shorty which came out straight this time. But the chance was missed. We dominated in sections but fell asleep in the middle of the half, giving away a short corner. They took it from the wrong side, first one was saved by the newly promoted Sherman but another corner was awarded. Import stepping right and milking the ball top glove. DAMN IT why Import. Anyway last years “player of the season” levels the score at 1-1.
Then what can only be as a moment of sure brilliance Lemon getting the ball a few yards outside the circle, goes round 2 defenders. Well technically it was 3, but Bondi was so average he doesn’t count. Lemon coming thru for another 1-1 with Bear, slipping it past Bear’s left foot into the goals. Mutual regain the lead 2-1.
There were a few rough, hard tackles flying in for most of the half. Nothing too serious thou. 2s winning a hit just outside the circle. Weighless taking it quickly and running over the baseline. That’s a bold strategy lets see how that works out for them. Lol. I’m not sure what happened next but they scored. Must have been a completely below par goal because I don’t remember it, or who scored. I know it wasn’t Bollie, Piles, Import, Weighless, Sparky or Lime…….i really have no idea who scored it? Oh well. The scores were levelled again and that’s how the first half ended. Mutual 2-2 (Those other guys)
We definitely missed Vis’ tactful kak out session at half time. None of us really have the knowledge or know how on how to word simple sentences so badly that you make a whole team feel kak. But its something for us to work on. I think using the adjective “facking” as many times as possible is a good start. So we took the field again to start the second half.
There wasn’t much going on in the beginning of the half. The 2s did have a few early chances with short corners which were squandered, probably by bad leadership and team management…..just saying. Import missing a sitter on the post, then Boogies taking one for the team on the knee cap.(Don’t worry mate I was fine. lol) Suffix then found himself in possession of the ball scribbling a few guys and getting the shot off which found Lemon poaching getting the last touch before the ball crossed the line. Mutual 3-2 up.
After their 3 short corner in a row ,up steps Weighless. Sherman decides to stay on the line this time which proved to be a mistake. The 2s converting their short corner to close the gap to Mutual 3 -3 (2’s).
Then taking the place of platter king, Tosser steps up and gives the Mexicano a superb platter of nachos on far post after receiving a square ball from Suffix. The only reason he chose to start serving up platters was because the last two shots were saved by Bear….but we not going to go into that. (but in fairness, consistently on target) Mutual extending their lead 4-3.
Some more missed opportunities by both sides eventually seeing the 2s get a few short corners which were all saved by Sherman. One apparently winding him, I didn’t think Lime would get enough power to lift the ball off the ground never mind wind someone. Bollie decided to start dry humping players, Pablo coming off second best once or twice. There was another chance or two which could have been converted. But these last 10 minutes of the match was pure domination. Our press working very well for us and the back three pulling off some great tackles and coming away with the ball 90% of the time. After a well worked move down the right, found Tosser getting the ball in space. Moving into the circle at minimal speed which is accustomed with his style of play he decides to serve up another plate of nachos, only to be denied by Bollie’s foot. The ball however ending up in the back of the net…..I’m claiming it! Mutual 5-3.
Pablo seeming hungrier than ever was craving another portion of nachos, and Tosser answered that call. Sending a ball darting, with such accuracy and speed, to the fast post. All Mexicano had to do was leave his stick on the ground and it was a goal. Mutual scoring 3 goals in 5min to extend their lead to 6-3. 2s no chance of coming back in the dying minutes.
They got a short corner a minute before the end. Lime stopping the ball at top D, almost bouncing over his head (yeah that was a lift in my books) however Schalk being influenced by the Conberg ref and his dog allowed play to continue. The ball bobbling to Import who was rushed at by Sherman who could smell his fear. Sherman however grazing the ball with the back of his stick and Schalk awards his second P-flick of the game which Import convert, helping the 2s save face with the score line reading Mutual 6-4 (2’s)
Final Score Mutual 6 – 4 MCPUT 2 (Those other guys that belong to our club)
Well we showed the 2s why they are called the 2s. I think we could have dominated a bit more. But there were stages of pure brilliance and then stages of what the F*#K were you thinking?! All in all a good game and we did this without the Edgemead tactics. lol. We have another tough game next week ahead against York, lets pull out another victory. A good point from the 2s defence is that I was told we run like mental ppl which is always good to hear that our work rate is high.
Next Game:
Thursday 23rd @ 19h20 vs York Old Boys
Please confirm availability,
Yours in awesomeness
Tosser
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