Masters II vs UWA

03 August 2011 Written by HRSC

So Close Again for Masters II: UWA 1-1 Hamersley Rovers

The start

Wet and blustery conditions were not what the silky free flowing Masters II team wanted as they chased their first elusive win of the season. Coach TW's pre match talk was all about compromise, the team had to switch from playing attractive football, known the world over as The Glasgow Celtic Way, to hoofing the ball out of defence, more akin to Celtic's lesser known neighbours from Ibrox.

Having survived the crucial first 5 mins without conceding a goal, things were looking ok for the Hammers. Gus/Gys/Jys/Jus in goals was always in control, but has an uncanny knack of not letting the opposition know this. The back four worked hard and well together, the midfield looked cool, calm and collective as usual. Paul upfront with Macca worked the UWA defence hard.

The goals

After the promises that we would not lose any more soft goals we lost a soft goal. Gus/Gys/Jys/Jus had no chance against a close range effort from UWA that somehow got through 4 defenders to an unmarked centre forward. Heads did not go down though and Rovers came storming back. Tarun Weeramanthri, the long range free kick expert with the long name made it 2 for the season. His perfectly placed, pin point accurate placement of the kick got a deflection and went in. 1-1 and game on.

The Effort

The whole team gave 100% in effort trying to get the winner to no avail. Paul chased many long balls and had no luck, other efforts from Campbell, Nigel and Russ failed to hit the back of the net. A wonder save from Davy's low hard power driver summed up the luck Hammers were having. Mark Chamberlain could have been the hero of the day and been carried shoulder high from the field had he slotted home from the edge of the box in the last minute.

The Sending Off

Two yellow cards saw Jamie Reid having to leave the field early. At least both were to stop goal scoring chances.

The Funnies

Players with a 2km walk to and from the carpark to the pitch due to Tarun's bad directions! After scything down his opponent leading to his first yellow Jamie had the audacity to accuse the player of diving! Play stopped due to UWA player down in the box, Grant from the drop ball kicked it straight into the opponent 's nuts, Nigel couldn't receive the pass as he was doubled over laughing!

Next week revenge against Joondalup City, Bring It On.

 

Categories

Share This Page