Match report Rnd 3 - V Karori 5 -3

Well the Farts are still struggling with early season jitters (actually more like wheezing, coughing and muscle cramps!)!

We had some moments of brilliance, and also had a reasonable amount of pressure which we didn't convert, but our lack of match fitness made it hard especially when they run at us in packs through the midfield. Often our defence was struggling against more numbers as they attacked in waves.

Although it must be said i think their average age was much less that ours, and we certainly had the heavier pack weight(pity there were no scrums).

We did open the scoring, and kept with them (in the second half mainly through the defences efforts). But we tried to dribble too far to often, and our passes weren't hit with there usual forcefulness. We also didn't play as a team, more as disconnected individuals.

Time will improve things (what else can i say, we played crap, but I'm trying to pick some positives out of it!)

Glen had an outstanding game, and if it wasn't for him the result would have been close to double figures.

Robbie has adapted well to the new rules (for an old dog) and his self taps from the 16 opened up the channels more than in the past.

Aldo was dogged in defence, shadowing and pressuring their attackers.

MVP Points for the gamke
3 - Glenn
2 - Robbie
1 - Aldo

Good goals to Dave L (2) and Vietchy.

Thank good next game is earlier so we won't wilt in the heat.