Match Report – O35.2 – Game Date: 15/05/2016

BMFC O35.2: 3
vs
Penrith Rovers FC: 1

BMFC Goal Scorers: GH (2); GB

Player of the Match: All

Match Report: It was a dark and stormy morning that we took to the field against top of the leader board Penrith Rovers. We were coming off the, now traditional, mid season ‘get it all out on the table’ session, and knew what we were going to bring to the game. We didn’t know what the opposition would bring but that didn’t matter; we knew we were ready to work together for a result.

Rovers started quickly off the blocks and the Dirty-Disco-with-a-Mayo-stained-Turtle(neck) backline were tested early. As was our awesome stand-in keeper, Slasher!

As the four of us were scrambling to take back control, the ball made its way to the midfield and then the frontline where, with no time to spare, the ball was slotted into the back of the net. It was the counter to knock the wind out of the Rovers due to the skill involved.

The team kept the intensity up and our consistency began to wear down the opposition. Possession was the key and we managed to keep the ball and pass to feet.

Just in case Rovers were wondering if GH was a one-goal-wonder, he decided to punish another ball into the back of the net.

There was hard work and good play all over the field. Crank started hot(headed) but simmered to be very valuable on the field. Rusty was ever making a challenge on any 50:50 ball (much to his injury’s disdain!). Bacon made an important contribution with some penetrating runs and solid defence. Skud was certainly up for a run today getting into all sorts of space and having several shots. Dre was foraging up and down the sideline feeding and receiving the ball, not letting any ball get passed him without a fight. Bruce was our injection of power – come on, run like a maniac in attack and defence (creating opportunities or maintaining possession) and then taking leave.

The Strikers, GB and Ibra were making plenty of space and opportunities. It’s always positive to see the trouble you guys cause a backline – it makes the defending all that much more worth it ?

Rovers had a lucky call where a ball, travelling at a rate of knots, hit Turtle on the body and arm with no time to make a play-at it OR get out of the way. Slash went the right way but the penalty was scored.

The second half was great as we continued to press; put pressure on the opposition and maintain possession. The one shot that the opposition made was a good one but Slasher pushed it to the right at full diving stretch!!! The save was from another planet and served to inspire GB to put on a show of finesse that you’d pay money to see!

In a split second, with ball in front of him and a keeper coming out to say hello, he chipped the ball. Did it go in? We waited for the bounce – still couldn’t tell. Then it happened … as the ball rose, it lifted the net with it …. Woop woop!

Great game all.