Aug
22
Amateur Cup Quarter-Final Match Report
"Singing in the Rain"
Okay it's cheesy but I do these things during lunch so grin and bear it.
Much like a title you would find in amongst T.C's special dvd collection the Hammers found themselves at crappy Yuluma Reserve in aptly named Innaloo on a “Wet and Wild” night for our blockbuster cup quarter final tie against lower league giant killers Kingsway. Just so I may paint the picture for you, over in the white and black corner you have a side which knocked out Premier heavyweights Shamrock and Murdoch whilst accounting for a very decent North Lake side along the way pitted against a green machine accustomed to pumping their Sunday opposition by a cricket score every week and coming into the tie having well and truly accounted for Subiaco as well as claiming a few other scalps I’m too lazy to research.
Much like so, so many highly anticipated cup ties before it what actually transpired was a truly poor standard arm wrestle highlighted by nervousness, poor execution, even poorer officiating, errors a plenty and players simply not adhering to instruction. In fact the only highlights of the first half was Logan’s excellent contribution on the left, thankfully a well disciplined & alert defense and Ian’s text book keeping. It must also be mentioned that for first time this season our normally very reliable set pieces that have been so invaluable to us all year were letting us down. Not sure as to why but we know we can do far better so not a great concern. Oh, and the ref sent the dirty Kingsway striker off for his second yellow of the half which made his teams task just that bit harder. That made us laugh a bit.
After a “wake up” chat at half time I pointed out to the lads what was at stake here and that none of them should leave the ground that evening having kept something in the tank or knowing they hadn’t given their all. It was simple as that. That’s not to say the standard of the game then raised above anything other than mediocre but it did mean that asides from short periods here and there Hamersley were, in my opinion at least, thoroughly in control of the tie namely due to Ian being in fantastic form, the back fours alertness and the midfield working their knacks off. In fact, had the side received a little more from Special K and Ossie by way of pressure on the Kingsway defence and tracking back to assist their midfield the game would have been over well back rather than inevitably labouring to what seemed a penalty shoot out.
Thankfully my heart not to mention my backside needn’t worry because on the 65th minute mark after some sustained pressure by ourselves the ball fell to the Kingsway centre half who for once didn't push forward but chose to turn and play it back to his keeper. Nothing wrong with this at all but the pass was short and Special K was on the front foot and slipped past the CB, collected the ball and found himself 1 v 1 against the keeper and with a very composed and excellent finish low to one side of the custodian he duly put us ahead and on track for the Semi Final. I guess all that training does pay off.
The remainder of the game can be summed up as consisting of a flurry of missed half chances by both sides of which the best falling to Aaron who headed wide from 4 yards in a chance that could and should have sealed it there and then. Alas, K.O were K.O’d and it’s H.R.S.C. that find itself in a Cup Semi Final against Amateur Galacticos, Real Kingsway in a tie that the entire league will keenly follow and one in which we will certainly need to be switched on for every minute of the game.
Aug
04
Hamersley Rovers Reserves 2010 proudly sponsored by The Loans Cafe
Back Row: Joe Wright, Patrick Guggisberg, Nick Hage, Dan Guggisberg, Adam McNamee, Matt Baker, Osman Jalloh, Mickey Garcia, Trevor Courcha
Front Row: Nik Silsby, Dave Howell, Dan Guggisberg, Abdulai Jalloh, Deng Majok, Ian Norgrove, Jackson Richardson.
Jul
31
Social One Exit the Social Cup
The Social One team took on Brooklands from the Premier League in the quarter final of the Social Cup at Hartfield Park in Forrestfield on Tuesday 27th July, 2010. On a chilly and showery night it was always going to be a daunting task for Rovers against an outfit looking for the league and cup double.
The early going saw the ball camped a lot in the Rovers half. Brooklands were playing wide on the flanks and on the occasions when the ball was knocked out of play, up stepped Brookland's secret weapon, a long throw that equaled any corner kick taken on the night. Rovers dealt well with them though, but did concede one goal from this well rehearsed set-piece and another just before the break and went in at half-time trailing 2-0.
Rovers were keen to continue with thei "counter-attacking" style displayed in the first half, but alas almost straight from the restart, Brooklands extended their lead to 3-0. Ten minutes later they had blown the lead out to 6-0, courtesy of great finishing that saw them score with almost every attack. Rovers hung in there and made the last hour competitive and forced Brookland's keeper into some good saves.
A good effort by the boys and a great effort to reach the quarter-finals, well done.
Jul
30
Reserve Team Fairest and Best (26/7/10)
A close competition shows just how well this team is playing as a unit. Deng Majok leads the way after a great start to the season, hopefully is hamstring injuries can be overcome in the run home. Adam McNamee and Daniel Guggisberg have been solid in the midfield while Matt Bakers experience has been invaluable to the team. Jackson Richardson has had a brilliant season after moving up from juniors just last season.
Leaderboard
Deng Majok - 9
Adam McNamee - 8
Daniel Guggisberg - 8
Matt Baker - 7
Jackson Richardson - 7
Adam Creese - 7
Nick Hage - 6
Scott Morris - 5
Trevor Courcha - 4
Patrick Guggisberg - 4
Jul
30
Reserve Team Leading Socerer (26/7/10)
Midfielder Daniel Guggisberg leads the way with 7 goals with Adam 'sicknote' Creese stuck on 5 goals. Deng Majok and Elia Nyikai round out the top four.
Leading Scorer
Daniel Guggisberg - 7
Adam Creese - 5
Deng Majok - 3
Elia Nyikai - 3
Nik Silsby - 2
Matt Baker - 2
Trevor Courcha - 2
Mike Garcia - 2
Osman Jalloh - 2
