Match Report – O35.1 – Game Date: 06/08/2017

BMFC O35.1: 2
vs
Penrith FC: 2

BMFC Goal Scorers: Joey, Suarez

Player of the Match: JB

Match Report:

First finals game for us against a Penrith FC team that came in knowing a win for them would seal a GF spot after a win the week before

The Gaffer kitted up, which meant there were a number of injuries being carried into the game – ‘bring on only in case of emergency’

PFC came out of the blocks hard and fast and had us on the back foot – they were up for the game in much the same way we had been a couple of weeks ago against Springwood

We then saw something that we have seen a number of times over the years – Dave giving away a penalty. We have decided that from now on every we time we see anyone giving a penalty away it will be referred to as ‘doing a Heyman’ such is his notoriety for the misdemeanour. Double Fist left plenty of room to his left, so the penalty taker put the ball there, and scored

About 10 minutes later we equalised with Thor thundering in a great cross for Joey to bounce, sorry, pounce on the end of and stroke home, in off the post – and Joey hopping off the nudie run

Double Fist was clattered in a mid air challenge and came away with his left arm hanging limply by his side. Moments later another ball into our box and Double Fist demonstrated his ability to use the single fist when circumstances dictate

Very late in the first half a back pass was played to the PFC keeper – the ball went straight past him and toward the goal – the keeper scrambled, dived, got there but was unable to hold onto the ball and quick as Jack Flash, Suarez darted in to poke home. From the kick off the half time whistle went

In the second half another long high ball for Single (nee Double) Fist to deal with, the centre forward challenged and the loose ball fell again to him to put away for the equaliser

JB was having a blinder and at one point got in the box and twisted and turned like a corkscrew – a defender decided to have a lie down in front of him – with nowhere to go JB was felled but unbelievably no penalty was awarded

I am sure we all agree that every team needs a theatrical South American centre forward that goes down quicker than your first beer after 90 minutes of football. We have ours (sorry Suarez ?) and PFC have theirs too. At one point, completely untouched, down he went as if hit by Thor’s hammer – a delayed reaction throwing himself to the ground without an opposing player in sight

A few minutes later, the same player niggled at Brad’s heels as he dribbled away – Brad reacted by hoofing him in the air. Straight red. And a second yellow for the diving diva. Ten men apiece for the last 20 minutes

We got on top and laid siege to the PFC goal but could not find a winner. PFC threatened too from a few free kicks we gave away in our own half

So into the second and final finals game we go, needing a win, by two goals or more to make the GF