Match Report – 15.2 – Game Date: 27/05/2017

BMFC 15.2: 2
vs
Hazelbrook FC: 1

BMFC Goal Scorers: Heath and Gus

Player of the Match: Gus

Match Report: The boys trained really well during the week (thanks for looking after Tuesday, Steve!) and were primed to continue the great rivalry they have with Hazelbrook. They were not deterred by the disappointing loss of Zach Kingsford for an extended period out with a fracture (you remain an integral part of our team Zach and we hope to see you soon and have you back before season’s end!) and Lachlan Jones still being on the recovery list.

From the outset it was clear that the 15/2’s were ready to play quality team passing football.

After several very promising passages of play a fine first half goal was scored by Heath. Our goal keeper Robbie showed great discernment to throw the ball to Will Cooke who distributed the ball to the feet of Gus. A couple of touches and then an excellent through ball to Heath who composed himself for a fine strike which rebounded off the keeper and then a final touch for a wonderful team goal indeed.

The fine possession football flowed into the second half with several passages of strong and precise team passing. This sustained play built up to an outstanding goal from ‘Captain Gus’. The ball was still on the way up when it struck the top of the net!

When Hazelbrook replied with a fine goal of their own we seemed to ‘back off’ for some time and stopped playing our best passing football. Nerves? A determined response from Hazelbrook? Defending our lead? Tense times which had the crowd on the edge of their seats. There is some good learning to be gained from this period of the game.

Luke Springett played his best game of the season so far and he, Lachlan Bowe and Chris made fine contributions in the midfield. Jacob Hunter and Zach Scoble were rock solid in defence. Will Cooke played half a game following an injury and made an invaluable contribution, including a very near miss from a superbly taken free kick which needed to tipped over the cross bar.

In fact it was our best team effort this season with ALL players playing a part in a well constructed and exciting win.

To build on this win Greg and I will be ramping up the training in the coming weeks working on both skills and strategy. Hope you’re ready for some more hard work lads! We will keep it fun and keep mixing it up of course. Might be time we also did some work on some (respectful!) nicknames so my match report writing task is made a little easier!!