Sat 3rd May
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE vs Kaponga (A) - K.O. 2.45pm
Sat 10th May
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE vs Woodleigh (H) - K.O. 2.45pm
Sat 17th May
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE vs New Plymouth Rangers (A) - K.O. 2.45pm
Sat 24th May
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE vs Hawera (H) - K.O. 2.45 pm
Monday, April 28, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
MATCH REPORT
FDMC Central Finance (4) v FC Western (4)
TOMAS MOSQUERA RESCUES A VALUABLE POINT WITH A STUNNING HATRICK!!
FDMC Central Finance hung on to the Challenge Trophy and earned a valuable point at home to FC Western in a thrilling 4-4 draw, thanks mainly to a fine hatrick from in form striker Tomas MOSQUERA and yet another goal from fellow striker Morgan HALL.
FDMC Central Finance started well and squandered two early chances as Rory GARNER hit the cross bar and Dominco SQUATRITI missed from close range following well taken corner kicks. They took the lead moments later after some good work down the left by Shane GARNER which resulted in a low driven cross to the back post that was tucked away neatly by Tomas MOSQUERA. FC Western soon equalised with a strong headed goal from a corner kick and it was the visitors who then edged in front scoring from another header just inside the six yard box.
FDMC Central Finance responded well and played some neat football as they looked to get an equaliser of their own, with Rory GARNER and Morgan HALL linking well down the right hand side. But it was striker Tomas MOSQUERA who stepped up just on the stroke of half time to turn well with the ball from 25 yards out and fire a shot in to the top right hand corner which left the keeper with no chance.
2-2 at half time, FDMC Central Finance started well and looked the more threatening of the two sides, but it was FC Western who were able to take full advantage of yet another long ball into the penalty area from a free kick just inside the half and in the confusion that followed, the ball rebounded cruely off the cross bar straight to an unmarked opposition player who was able to stab the ball home.
FDMC Central Finance found themselves trailing in the game again despite enjoying a period of sustained pressure and seeing large amounts of possession and territory. They responded positively again and created a number of other half chances before striker Morgan HALL controlled the ball on the edge of the penalty area and created half a yard of space to unleash a rasping shot low into the corner of the goal; 3-3 and back in the game...again!!
In typical fashion it was FC Western's turn to extend the lead as they latched on to another long through ball to expose some poor defending and comfortably slot home a fourth well taken goal. But FDMC Central Finance were not finished just yet and the players showed a great deal of courage and determination as Tomas MOSQUERA was able to latch on to a superb through ball from Morgan HALL to round the goal keeper, tuck away his third goal and rescue a valuable point with minutes left on the clock.
FDMC Central Finance can be pleased with their effort and a result that maintains their unbeaten run this season and keeps them top of the Taranaki Mens Grade Premier Division on goal difference. However, they will not want to chase the game like that too often this season and will look to tighten up their defence as they hed to play Kaponga away next Saturday.
TOMAS MOSQUERA RESCUES A VALUABLE POINT WITH A STUNNING HATRICK!!
FDMC Central Finance hung on to the Challenge Trophy and earned a valuable point at home to FC Western in a thrilling 4-4 draw, thanks mainly to a fine hatrick from in form striker Tomas MOSQUERA and yet another goal from fellow striker Morgan HALL.
FDMC Central Finance started well and squandered two early chances as Rory GARNER hit the cross bar and Dominco SQUATRITI missed from close range following well taken corner kicks. They took the lead moments later after some good work down the left by Shane GARNER which resulted in a low driven cross to the back post that was tucked away neatly by Tomas MOSQUERA. FC Western soon equalised with a strong headed goal from a corner kick and it was the visitors who then edged in front scoring from another header just inside the six yard box.
FDMC Central Finance responded well and played some neat football as they looked to get an equaliser of their own, with Rory GARNER and Morgan HALL linking well down the right hand side. But it was striker Tomas MOSQUERA who stepped up just on the stroke of half time to turn well with the ball from 25 yards out and fire a shot in to the top right hand corner which left the keeper with no chance.
2-2 at half time, FDMC Central Finance started well and looked the more threatening of the two sides, but it was FC Western who were able to take full advantage of yet another long ball into the penalty area from a free kick just inside the half and in the confusion that followed, the ball rebounded cruely off the cross bar straight to an unmarked opposition player who was able to stab the ball home.
FDMC Central Finance found themselves trailing in the game again despite enjoying a period of sustained pressure and seeing large amounts of possession and territory. They responded positively again and created a number of other half chances before striker Morgan HALL controlled the ball on the edge of the penalty area and created half a yard of space to unleash a rasping shot low into the corner of the goal; 3-3 and back in the game...again!!
In typical fashion it was FC Western's turn to extend the lead as they latched on to another long through ball to expose some poor defending and comfortably slot home a fourth well taken goal. But FDMC Central Finance were not finished just yet and the players showed a great deal of courage and determination as Tomas MOSQUERA was able to latch on to a superb through ball from Morgan HALL to round the goal keeper, tuck away his third goal and rescue a valuable point with minutes left on the clock.
FDMC Central Finance can be pleased with their effort and a result that maintains their unbeaten run this season and keeps them top of the Taranaki Mens Grade Premier Division on goal difference. However, they will not want to chase the game like that too often this season and will look to tighten up their defence as they hed to play Kaponga away next Saturday.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
FDMC ARCHIVE
A BLAST FROM THE PAST - ST JOSEPHS FRANCIS DOUGLAS SQUAD FROM 1983 TARANAKI SENIOR DIVISION 2
A big thank you to Michael FLOYD for lending me this picture of an old FDMC team from the 80's - he can be seen in the middle row, far right sporting the extremely fashionable if not a little retro "chocolate / yellow strip".
Michael's connections with the college continue as he is seen regularly taking an interest in the 1st X1 Squad this year and he will also be coaching a 13th Grade team this season. Obviously the footballing talents run true in his family as both of his son's, Corey and Jamie look forward to a bright future as current players in the 13th Grade and Youth Development Squads respectively.
Look out for further archive material throughout the season and if you have any retro material to share please forward to me at ian.mcgrath@fdmc.school.nz
Saturday, April 19, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
Peringa 2 vs FDMC Central Finance 4
It is fair to say that FDMC Central Finance struggled to hit the dizzy heights of recent performances but what they did not show in quality they certainly showed in courage and determination as they came back from 2-1 down to comfortably win a game that they were in danger of losing, thanks to three goals in the last 15 minutes.
Playing into a very strong head wind, FDMC started well and took the lead after 10 minutes, when striker Morgan HALL latched on to a through ball to gently lob the ball over the on coming goal keeper. In a first half that led to very few highlights it was Peringa who struck next, taking full advantage of a foul in the penalty area by Geoff ANDREWS and Leighton DEARDON made no mistake from the resulting spot kick as both teams went in at half time 1-1.
With the half time team talk focusing on playing better passing football and trying to capitalise on the territorial advantage that the extremely strong and very windy conditions would provide the team started better. It was FDMC Central Finance who indeed took the initiative but they failed to work the ball into their opponents penalty area prefering instead to take a number of long range shooting opportunities that failed to hit the target.
Against the run of play, it was Peringa who pounced once again to take advantage of a rare forage into the FDMC Central Finance penalty area, as they scored from close range after goalkeeper Stefan WALSH failed to gather a swirling cross under a heavy challenge.
One word summed up the remainder of the game - PATIENCE - as the team plugged away, trying to play with width and attempting to pass the ball better at all times. It was Morgan HALL who latched on to another through ball to level the score with ten minutes to go and then moments later Dominico SQUATRITI opened his account for the season with a good strike from the edge of the box that took a deflection on the way into the goal. FDMC Central Finance were certainly grateful to be 3-2 up and with minutes left in the game it was SQUATRITI who provided a moment of real quality to extend the lead and secure the three points, with a pile driver from 20 yards into the top corner of the net.
Three more points, a courageous performance and an important win that still leaves FDMC Central Finance clear at the top of the table.
It is fair to say that FDMC Central Finance struggled to hit the dizzy heights of recent performances but what they did not show in quality they certainly showed in courage and determination as they came back from 2-1 down to comfortably win a game that they were in danger of losing, thanks to three goals in the last 15 minutes.
Playing into a very strong head wind, FDMC started well and took the lead after 10 minutes, when striker Morgan HALL latched on to a through ball to gently lob the ball over the on coming goal keeper. In a first half that led to very few highlights it was Peringa who struck next, taking full advantage of a foul in the penalty area by Geoff ANDREWS and Leighton DEARDON made no mistake from the resulting spot kick as both teams went in at half time 1-1.
With the half time team talk focusing on playing better passing football and trying to capitalise on the territorial advantage that the extremely strong and very windy conditions would provide the team started better. It was FDMC Central Finance who indeed took the initiative but they failed to work the ball into their opponents penalty area prefering instead to take a number of long range shooting opportunities that failed to hit the target.
Against the run of play, it was Peringa who pounced once again to take advantage of a rare forage into the FDMC Central Finance penalty area, as they scored from close range after goalkeeper Stefan WALSH failed to gather a swirling cross under a heavy challenge.
One word summed up the remainder of the game - PATIENCE - as the team plugged away, trying to play with width and attempting to pass the ball better at all times. It was Morgan HALL who latched on to another through ball to level the score with ten minutes to go and then moments later Dominico SQUATRITI opened his account for the season with a good strike from the edge of the box that took a deflection on the way into the goal. FDMC Central Finance were certainly grateful to be 3-2 up and with minutes left in the game it was SQUATRITI who provided a moment of real quality to extend the lead and secure the three points, with a pile driver from 20 yards into the top corner of the net.
Three more points, a courageous performance and an important win that still leaves FDMC Central Finance clear at the top of the table.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
MATCH REPORT
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE PUT NPBHS TO THE SWORD IN A 5 GOAL THRILLER!!
After an anxious opening start FDMC Central Finance overcame their nearest rivals to record an emphatic victory and retain the Challenge Trophy in some style. Goals from Shane GARNER, Andrew Crowe and a sublime hatrick from captain Morgan HALL sealed an impresssive performance and another three points.
NPBHS started the better of the two teams, playing some good football without being able to penetrate or create any real clear cut chances. Once FDMC Central Finance had weathered the early pressure, the strength and power of their attacking options started to expose their opponents weaknesses and led to a flurry of good attacking options. Shane GARNER was the first to capitalise on a sweeping move down the left hand side which he finished superbly with a hard low drive into the corner of the goal. This was quickly followed by an incisive attack on the opposite flank, a deep cross from Aarron HUESSER and a well taken headed goal at the back post by Morgan HALL.
Leading comfortably 2-0 at half time, the many supporters out to watch the game were then able to witness "a touch of class" as Morgan HALL scored a wonderful individual goal from the half way line, directly from the home teams kick off. It was a moment of vision, confidence and skill that killed the game in an instant and it set up the home team for the second half. Morgan HALL slotted home his third midway through the second half with a neat finish after some great work and an unselfish pass by Tomas MOSQUERA.
FDMC Central Finance started to stretch their opponents as the second half developed but failed to take advantage of a number of other chances. It wasn't until late on in the game that some trickery by Rory GARNER on the right hand side of the penalty area resulted in an inch perfect cross for Andrew CROWE to rise above his marker and nod home the fifth and final goal.
The performance marked yet another resounding victory as FDMC Central Finance ran out comfortable winners in this eagerly awaited fixture. Maximum points from their first two opening games, retaining the Challenge Trophy and playing with confidence they look forward to the next challenge away to Peringa next Saturday.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
CLUB NEWS
CHALLENGE TROPHY WINNERS - FDMC Central Finance
Come and watch the team defend the Challenge Trophy against old rivals NPBHS on Saturday 12th April - K.O. 2.45 p.m. at FDMC Number 1 Field.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
MATCH REPORT
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE ARE OFF TO A FLYER!!
FDMC Central Finance got off to the best possible start, reversing the earlier pre season defeat, with a stunning 3-1 away win against 2007 League Champions, Waitara Football Club and in doing so also claimed the League "Challenge Trophy" for the first time ever. The team will look forward to defending the local football equivilent of the "Ranfurly Shield" when they face NPBHS at home next week.
Shane GARNER put the team in front with a superb left foot strike from just inside the box after 10 minutes as FDMC Central Finance settled themselves in to the game. The goal sparked Waitara into action and they soon equalised with a well taken goal from a corner kick. A serious injury to regular goalkeeper, Stefan WALSH, forced an unlikely change which saw the introduction of regular outfield player, Andrew CROWE as his replacement. After a nervous few minutes, the team battled hard to contain their opponents and went in 1-1 at half time - very much in the game.
The second half saw early chances for both sides to take the lead and a combination of poor finishing, desperate defending and the abscence of luck kept the score even until Tomas MOSQUERA latched on to a defence splitting through ball to split the Waitara defence and calmly tuck the ball away for a 2-1 lead. Further chances presented themselves as FDMC Central Finance soaked up the continued pressure, choosing to hit Waitara on the break with some effective counter attacking play. It was this "tactic" that caused Waitara real difficulties to defend against and yet another strong run from Tomas MOSQUERA was rounded off with an inch perfect through ball for fellow striker Morgan HALL, who made no mistake in sliding the ball past the oncoming goalkeeper.
That goal with ten minutes remaining in the game sealed a perfect victory, as FDMC Central Finance never looked like they would relinquish their advantage from then on in. It was the perfect start to the league campaign and yet another impressive performance that extends their excellent pre season form.
Picture inset of FDMC Central Finance "Man of the Match" - Andrew CROWE, who was outstanding as a make shift replacement goal keeper and he opitomised the team spirit which was the basis for an outstanding win.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
FIXTURES
TARANAKI SENIOR MEN'S GRADE PREMIER DIVISION FIXTURES 2008
5TH APRIL - WAITARA VS FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE
12TH APRIL - FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE VS NPBHS
19TH APRIL - PERINGA VS FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE
26TH APRIL - FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE VS FC WESTERN
You can see all of the Round One fixtures on the newly designed and recently published website
www.centralfootball.co.nz
5TH APRIL - WAITARA VS FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE
12TH APRIL - FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE VS NPBHS
19TH APRIL - PERINGA VS FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE
26TH APRIL - FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE VS FC WESTERN
You can see all of the Round One fixtures on the newly designed and recently published website
www.centralfootball.co.nz
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
CLUB NEWS
JUNIOR AND YOUTH FOOTBALL IS ON A HIGH!!
Last week saw the commencement of preliminary trials for the 13th Grade age group as approximately 38 boys showed up to express their interest in playing football for one of the three 13th Grade FDMC teams this season.
Further trials for the same age grade will take place at Lynmouth Park from 4.30pm on Thursday 3rd April, under the watchful eye of new Head Coach, Glen Hooper and last seasons 12th Grade Taranaki Representative Coach, Steve Brailsford.
15th grade trials will be held at FDMC Number 1 Pitch on the same day at 3.30pm.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
MATCH REPORT
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (1) V TEAM TARANAKI (4)
TEAM TARANAKI arrived at FDMC on Tuesday evening to complete a series of pre season friendlies prior to their opening game against Napier City Rovers as they look to get of to a good start in their Central League campaign and they played their part in a "five goal thriller".
Starting confidently against higher level opposition, FDMC contained Team Taranaki well and showed glimpses of good football without creating any real chances to score. However, it was the visitors who opened the scoring after 20 minutes, with a really well worked goal scored by FDMC old boy Karl Dolan and this was quickly followed by three more goals in the next 10 minutes as FDMC's young an inexperienced players were punished for a a number of individual errors.
However, FDMC came out fighting in the second half and as more players started to realise that they could compete on level terms they put in a much improved collective performance. Better passing and more ambition on the ball saw an increase in general possession and territory which entertained the spectators and made the team grow in confidence.
FDMC started to threaten the Team Taranaki back line more and more and in a flurry of attacking moves, Rory GARNER went close with a header at the back post and Tomas MOSQUERA rattled the cross bar with a fine 25 yard shot. FDMC were rarely troubled in defence throughout the second half and looked comfortable as Team Taranaki became frustrated under pressure. It was MOSQUERA who continued to threaten in attack the most and he was later rewarded with a fine opportunist goal 10 minutes from the end, latching on to a poor clearance from a defender and driving the ball into the top of the net from just outside the box.
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