With the last few days leading up to the kick off being wet, wet, cold and wet (even the mroning of the event was horizontal rain) it was somewhat of a surprise to run out onto a hard and fast NHS1 last night.
Although some of the Farts turned up early (ie more than 5 mins before the game), Nuts was dissapointed that there was no opening ceremony, march around the field etc, as he was the teams desinated flag bearer.
Anywaty, pre-game jitters were evident, players having a hit etc while nervously looking over at the opposition who were doing warm up runs and drills. Now this wasn't completely foriegn to the Farts, as most could remember back to the days of old when teams did warm up drills. Glen calmly watched while having his last smoke before hit off.
The game started with huge emotional expectation, and it became evident very quickly that the Farts were the dominent team, wayne opebning the scoring, The bulls pulled it back but then Scotty scored (on his third shot after the gaolie had saved the first two!). The Farts were encouraged, things were going well, the game was evenly matched.
However then the Bulls other 2 players tuerned up, and suddenly with a full team they were a bit more of a handfull!
We did continue to provide pressure, although more from break outs than structured attack. there were a number of shots on goal saved and few close misses
Ash gave a stirring half time speech, none of the 'we will fight them on the beaches" stuff, more like back to basics, pass the ball etc.
The second half was more of the same, Paul H was their best player, and carved up our defence when he got the ball, he showed off all the skills he learnt at Naenae!. we had our moments with a number of shots at goal in both halves that were unconverted.
Wayne swapped to the left wing in the second half (it was that or RH and Ash didn't want him anywhere near the circle!) and showed his flexibility by slotting the Farts last goal from that side.
So although the score was a bit one sided, we had our moments. it was a good first up work out especially considering the Farts team that took the field is a combination of players from 2 clubs and a number of teams.
it was also good to see our two seasoned supporters there joined by another bringing the cheerleading squad to thre. maybe we should get Robbie "Gok" McNie to design a costume for them.
Special mention to the WHA for the "after game", good to sit around a table and chat/have a few cold ones.
- Marx got player of the day, and deserved it, hes fit and strong and looks set at CH.
- Glen although let in 8, probably saved that number again, and showed lightning reflexs.
- Scotty was all over the place in attack, with good running and passing, and also directing traffice well.
- Ants (Chicken legs) played his normal running around "like a headless chicken" game, althouh his sojurn into the P2's seems to have dampened his speed and fitness, and trapping skills! having said that good pressure on attack
- Wayne - 2 good goals, some good support but room for improvement although trapping ewas better than normal
- Peter S - good solid committed game
- Ash - solid in defence, he made his prescence felt and povided good wisdom and a wise head on the field
3 - Marx - well deserved player of the day
2 - Glen saved more than let in (thank god for that!)
1 - Scotty - tireless worker
Goals
2 - Wayne - just in the right place at the right time
1 - Scotty (and could easily have been more)
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2 comments:
Guys, you gotts get GOK to come up with new team shirts ASAP, those green and white things you wote last night look like they come from a womens team circa 1970's.
As for the game, a typical farts start to the season with room to improve.
Most of the team came from the 70's so they felt at home!
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