Match Report – O35.1 – Game Date: 10/04/2016

BMFC O35.1: 1
vs
Hazelbrook FC: 1

BMFC Goal Scorers: Ice man

Player of the Match: Tolley

Match Report: Another glorious day at Knapsack Stadium and a 3 pm kick-off bringing back fond memories of the days in Prems for some and a lot of idle time for others. A tough assignment vs Hazo, who had a big squad, unlike us, who had 11 starters some not 100% fit and Andy and Rhett on the bench in cotton wool only to be used in an emergency.
Quinny made some structural changes from the week before and we went with a 4 4 2 formation. We started well with the new structure and were able to contain Hazelbrook with Suarez running amok unfortunately getting called offside on a number of occasions where he was clearly on. He finally got clear and received a push into the goal keeper and we were awarded a penalty.
Cometh the hour cometh the ICE MAN and interestingly the keeper went to the same goalkeeping school as Kev as he left a gap big enough for a bus. This did not faze the Ice Man as he coolly slotted it home 1 nil to the good guys. We continued to press and there was some great work up front by JB and Suarez holding the ball up to give the defence some respite.
After a drinks break Hazo started to make some headway and their superior numbers and rotations took their toll especially on our right with Rash and Hard Man both hobbling. Kev made some good saves as we scrambled including a face save which in fairness he did not know much about. The breakthrough for Hazo came from what looked like an obvious offside, the linesman’s flag stayed down and despite some valiant scrambling by Brad the ball hit the net.
In the second half Hazo were still in the ascendency we held tough and continues to threaten on the counter. Hazo had us boxed in and tired tackles by Tolley and Pommy ensured they got the cheese from the Ref. The wall held strong as Hazo drove their free kicks at the wall with Marty impersonating a human pin as he fell over after being struck for the third time. Kev had another good game in goal and even tried to encourage Hazo to the win the match picking up according to the Ref an errant back pass from Paulie and with a short kick off to their striker. He redeemed himself shortly after with his trademark double fist to quell another attack. The back four of Dunny, Brad, Dave and Jonesy defended staunchly, midfield battled hard and JB and Suarez lead the line holding the ball up. Good 10 minutes for Andy Football putting himself about and giving the boys some respite.
A pleasing result and one we could have won if a couple of decisions went our way. Good work by the Dirty “bakers ” Dozen.