FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (2) v Inglewood (2)
A point gained!!
FDMC Central Finance gained a valuable point in their quest to maintain second place in the league, as near rivals Hawera suffered a rare home defeat to Peringa. But they will probably reflect on a missed opportunity to extend the gap after a very dubious penalty decision that cost FDMC a deserved win as they were held to a 2-2 draw at home against fourth placed Inglewood.
Facing possibly the worst playing conditions this seasons, both sides were reluctant to take the field but braved gale force winds and freezing rain to play the game. FDMC won the toss and elected to go with the wind in the first half and quickly established a territorial advantage. Playing to the conditions, FDMC Central Finance were able to put great pressure on their opponents and it was only a matter of time before they scored with a well taken goal by Morgan HALL. Further chances fell to Tomas MOSQUERA and Dom SQUATRITI but it was not until captain Stephen KIBBY drove into the box that the home team were rewarded with a penalty as he was cruelly taken out off the ball. Morgan HALL stepped up to calmly slot the ball home and extend the lead.
Inglewood grabbed a goal back just before half time when FDMC failed to clear a free kick played into the six yard area and in the confusion that followed, the ball fired off two players to land fortuitously at the feet of an unmarked player who slotted it home.
Turning round into the wind and rain in the second half, FDMC started the brighter of the two sides and stretched their opponents immediately with some dazzling work by sub Andrew CROWE, who linked well down the left with Morgan HALL and Tomas MOSQUERA. The first chance fell to Rory GARNER who brokje through on the right hand side and took the ball into the penalty area but he scuffed his shot wide of the post in a real let off for Inglewood. The second half was evenly shared but Inglewood did not look like they had the ability to score against a resilient defence.
As the game looked likely to end in a hard fought win for FDMC they suffered a cruel blow as the referee awarded a penalty to the visitors in a situation that remains a mystery to everyone - including the Inglewood team. In a 60 / 40 tustle between two players, in favour of FDMC defender Geoff ANDREWS, he found himself first to the ball and cleared it long towards the half way line. Everyone reacted to the development of the game except the referee who blew his whistle and pointed to the spot - there had been no appeals for a penalty and it dealt a huge blow to teh home side as they converted the spot kick.
Further chances to win the game fell to Tomas MOSQUERA who saw a couple of chances just creep past the post but the damage had been done and in the end all of the players seemed happy to return to the changing rooms for some shelter.
One point gained - yes, but it felt like two points lost and the disappointment was evident. Sweetened only by the Hawera result, FDMC now face three more league games to hold on to second spot and one more home game to claim the Challenge Trophy. They face a very tough game away to in form side Peringa next week.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
Waitara (2) v FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (0)
FDMC Central Finance handed the initiative to their title rivals, Waitara with a 2-0 defeat away from home but the Champions elect did not have it all their own way.
Some heavy early tackles from both sides set the tone for a fiesty encounter and it was Waitara who took advantage of posession and territory bombarding the penalty box with a succession of crosses and free kicks. Keeper Stefan WALSH was on hand to deal with a number of early chances well and saved superbly to deny the experienced striker John FLETCHER on two occassions. The build up of pressure was eventually rewarded with a very well taken goal from close range but therafter the home team struggled to maintain their dominance.
FDMC played their way back into the game with some very tough defending and incisive passing on the break but failed to make any in roads into a very well organised home defence. Tomas MOSQUERA toiled hard in a lone striker role but looked less effective without fellow striker Morgan HALL, who had withdrawn himself from the game shortly before kick off, due to illness. The lack of support up front made it difficult for the away team to sustain any real pressure but MOSQUERA nearly latched on to a pin point free kick to slide home an equaliser mid way through the half.
Good work from young Thomas SMITH in midfield supported superbly by the return of team captain Stephen KIBBY gave FDMC a solid base to play from and further chances were created for Shane GARNER and a long range effort by Ian MCGRATH whistled past the post. As half time approached the game sat evenly balanced at 1-0 and settled down into an intriguing contest.
The second half witnessed one of FDMC's best performances of the season as they quickly took control of the ball and enjoyed long periods of both territory and posession. Using width whenever possible, Rory and Shane GARNER tormented their opponents with some simple passing and clever movement and the more they received the ball the more the away team threatened an equaliser. Supported by both full backs in attack, Jaden HAREB and Sam SUTTON gave another dimension to the attack which really stretched Waitara to the limit but some good goal keeping kept the scoreline at 1-0.
It was Waitara's turn to play on the break in the second half but they only managed to threaten on the odd occassion as FDMC tightened up their team backline and put a stranglehold on the game. Keeper Stefan WALSH again denied John FLETCHER from close range and kept FDMC's hopes alive with a magnificent instinctive save. But Stephen KIBBY and Thomas SMITH continued to be emmense in midfield, winning every ball and using it wisely.
The home team were definately starting to feel the pressure as they argued amongst themselves, received two bookings for dissent and were very lucky not to have Eddie SMITH sent off for violent conduct after a blatent off the ball incident involving Domenico SQUATRITI. Despite losing their shape and facing real adversity, it was the experienced Champions who were able to dig deep and somehow just hang in there.
The best chance of an equaliser fell mid way through the half as a searching ball from deep fell to an unmarked Domenico SQUATRITI, who superbly took one touch and slipped a delightful through ball into the path of MOSQUERA. He proceeded to round the last defender and slide the ball into the net - only to be ruled off side.
With time running out for FDMC, they continued with a sense of urgency in attack as they searched for that elusive equaliser. In the last ten minutes Waitara used all of their experience to play cleverly on the counter attack which had the FDMC team scrambling back to clear their lines. With 5 minutes to go, Waitara finally got the bit of luck that they were looking for as a header at the backpost from a very dangerous corner took a wicked deflection off player coach, Ian MCGRATH and flew into the top of the net.
Waitara's ecstasy was apparant for all to see as they finally edged a thrilling game and realised the importance of grabbing a second goal which not only secured them three points but effectively handed them the title. Needing three points from their remaining four games to clinch a second successive league title, Waitara should be credited for their beligerent consistency, tough defence and threatening attacking football.
However, FDMC can be proud of the part that they played in an exceptional game of football between argueably the two best teams in the league. They now see themselves adjusting this seasons targets to taking second place in the league, getting to the Duff Rose Bowl Final and holding on to the Challenge Trophy that they won on day one of the season. Still much to play for!!
FDMC Central Finance handed the initiative to their title rivals, Waitara with a 2-0 defeat away from home but the Champions elect did not have it all their own way.
Some heavy early tackles from both sides set the tone for a fiesty encounter and it was Waitara who took advantage of posession and territory bombarding the penalty box with a succession of crosses and free kicks. Keeper Stefan WALSH was on hand to deal with a number of early chances well and saved superbly to deny the experienced striker John FLETCHER on two occassions. The build up of pressure was eventually rewarded with a very well taken goal from close range but therafter the home team struggled to maintain their dominance.
FDMC played their way back into the game with some very tough defending and incisive passing on the break but failed to make any in roads into a very well organised home defence. Tomas MOSQUERA toiled hard in a lone striker role but looked less effective without fellow striker Morgan HALL, who had withdrawn himself from the game shortly before kick off, due to illness. The lack of support up front made it difficult for the away team to sustain any real pressure but MOSQUERA nearly latched on to a pin point free kick to slide home an equaliser mid way through the half.
Good work from young Thomas SMITH in midfield supported superbly by the return of team captain Stephen KIBBY gave FDMC a solid base to play from and further chances were created for Shane GARNER and a long range effort by Ian MCGRATH whistled past the post. As half time approached the game sat evenly balanced at 1-0 and settled down into an intriguing contest.
The second half witnessed one of FDMC's best performances of the season as they quickly took control of the ball and enjoyed long periods of both territory and posession. Using width whenever possible, Rory and Shane GARNER tormented their opponents with some simple passing and clever movement and the more they received the ball the more the away team threatened an equaliser. Supported by both full backs in attack, Jaden HAREB and Sam SUTTON gave another dimension to the attack which really stretched Waitara to the limit but some good goal keeping kept the scoreline at 1-0.
It was Waitara's turn to play on the break in the second half but they only managed to threaten on the odd occassion as FDMC tightened up their team backline and put a stranglehold on the game. Keeper Stefan WALSH again denied John FLETCHER from close range and kept FDMC's hopes alive with a magnificent instinctive save. But Stephen KIBBY and Thomas SMITH continued to be emmense in midfield, winning every ball and using it wisely.
The home team were definately starting to feel the pressure as they argued amongst themselves, received two bookings for dissent and were very lucky not to have Eddie SMITH sent off for violent conduct after a blatent off the ball incident involving Domenico SQUATRITI. Despite losing their shape and facing real adversity, it was the experienced Champions who were able to dig deep and somehow just hang in there.
The best chance of an equaliser fell mid way through the half as a searching ball from deep fell to an unmarked Domenico SQUATRITI, who superbly took one touch and slipped a delightful through ball into the path of MOSQUERA. He proceeded to round the last defender and slide the ball into the net - only to be ruled off side.
With time running out for FDMC, they continued with a sense of urgency in attack as they searched for that elusive equaliser. In the last ten minutes Waitara used all of their experience to play cleverly on the counter attack which had the FDMC team scrambling back to clear their lines. With 5 minutes to go, Waitara finally got the bit of luck that they were looking for as a header at the backpost from a very dangerous corner took a wicked deflection off player coach, Ian MCGRATH and flew into the top of the net.
Waitara's ecstasy was apparant for all to see as they finally edged a thrilling game and realised the importance of grabbing a second goal which not only secured them three points but effectively handed them the title. Needing three points from their remaining four games to clinch a second successive league title, Waitara should be credited for their beligerent consistency, tough defence and threatening attacking football.
However, FDMC can be proud of the part that they played in an exceptional game of football between argueably the two best teams in the league. They now see themselves adjusting this seasons targets to taking second place in the league, getting to the Duff Rose Bowl Final and holding on to the Challenge Trophy that they won on day one of the season. Still much to play for!!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
FOOTBALL FUNNIES
In a recent article football pundits refered to the growing pressure on referees and the many ways in which the football community can assist in supporting their on field efforts.
Trawling through the You Tube collection it would appear that there are a number of ways in which our boys in black are learning to cope!!
turning to the drink....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeSxVujpRRU
exploring your feminine side....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86AJje3ElDc
taking matters into your own hands...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwF7n6hQEGk
Trawling through the You Tube collection it would appear that there are a number of ways in which our boys in black are learning to cope!!
turning to the drink....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeSxVujpRRU
exploring your feminine side....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86AJje3ElDc
taking matters into your own hands...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwF7n6hQEGk
Saturday, July 12, 2008
1st X1 FIXTURES
19th July
Waitara v FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE
26th July
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE v Inglewood
2nd August
Peringa v FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE
9th August
Eltham v FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE
16th August
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE v New Plymouth Rangers
NB ALL GAMES WILL KICK OFF AT 2.45PM
The remaining rounds of the Duff Rose Bowl Cup Competition will be played at the conclusion of all league matches.
Waitara v FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE
26th July
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE v Inglewood
2nd August
Peringa v FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE
9th August
Eltham v FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE
16th August
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE v New Plymouth Rangers
NB ALL GAMES WILL KICK OFF AT 2.45PM
The remaining rounds of the Duff Rose Bowl Cup Competition will be played at the conclusion of all league matches.
1st X1 Match Report
FDMC Central Finance (3) v FC Western (2)
MORGAN HALL GRABS A DESERVED WINNER!!
FDMC Central Finance faced tough opponents in FC Western, who were obviously bouyed with the confidence of a shock 3-0 away win aginst Inglewood last week and following their first defeat of the season it was the home side who had everything to prove.
After some heavy downpours, the pitch was holding up well but still presented both teams with a challenging environment to adapt too. FDMC edged there way into a game that started brightly enough but saw a number of early exchanges that set the tone for a niggly first half of football. The home team played tentatively and although competing well, seemed to lack the ability to impose themselves on the game.
Patches of neat football in midfield led to a number of opportunities to open up the visitors defence but they failed to exploit good attacking opportunities and lacked that trade mark killer instinct in the last third. Despite not really being troubled in open play, it was the visiting team that took an early lead by latching on to a rebound from a corner kick that goal keeper Stefan WALSH failed to hold on to. FC Western extended their lead from a direct free kick minutes later and could count themselves extremely fortunate to be 2-0 up going into half time - a scoreline that certainly did not reflect the run of play.
With a mountain to climb in the second half, FDMC turned up the pressure immediately and took control of the game in every area of the pitch. In the centre of midfield, Lance MOLYNEAUX and Domenico SQUATRITI dominated posession and used width to stretch a quickly tiring FC Western team. Penetrating movement and swift attacking options created a significant period of pressure and it was Domenico SQUATRITI who exploited an opportunity to grab the first goal with a well taken header at the back post. It was SQUATRITI who was instrumental again in a second goal, seeing his header come back off the cross bar for MOSQUERA to convert - only for the latter player to be mysteriously jusged off side.
Domenico SQUATRITI had a hand in setting up the equaliser moments later when he won a great header in the penalty area that fell into the path of MOSQUERA, who made no mistake sliding the ball into the corner of the net. Sam SUTTON started to influence the game more and more as he joined in a number of attacks down the left hand side and he put in a sequence of testing crosses that FC Western just managed to scramble away.
The pressure really started to tell in the last 15 minutes and because FC Western lacked posession and territory, it seemed only a matter of time before they conceded again. After some neat build up play in midfield, involving a number of players, a through ball fell to Morgan HALL who dashed between two defenders to slot home the winner from close range - just reward for a very controlled and dominant second half performance.
FDMC Central Finance bounced back brilliantly to win a game that could have easily slipped away and in doing so retained the Challenge Trophy and secured another three points. The team also maintain second place, four points clear of Hawera in third place and eight points clear of Inglewood in fourth.
Next week will see the eagerly awaited top of the table clash away to Waitara in a game that FDMC must win if they are to apply any real pressure on the current league leaders and give themselves an outside chance of gaining top spot.
MORGAN HALL GRABS A DESERVED WINNER!!
FDMC Central Finance faced tough opponents in FC Western, who were obviously bouyed with the confidence of a shock 3-0 away win aginst Inglewood last week and following their first defeat of the season it was the home side who had everything to prove.
After some heavy downpours, the pitch was holding up well but still presented both teams with a challenging environment to adapt too. FDMC edged there way into a game that started brightly enough but saw a number of early exchanges that set the tone for a niggly first half of football. The home team played tentatively and although competing well, seemed to lack the ability to impose themselves on the game.
Patches of neat football in midfield led to a number of opportunities to open up the visitors defence but they failed to exploit good attacking opportunities and lacked that trade mark killer instinct in the last third. Despite not really being troubled in open play, it was the visiting team that took an early lead by latching on to a rebound from a corner kick that goal keeper Stefan WALSH failed to hold on to. FC Western extended their lead from a direct free kick minutes later and could count themselves extremely fortunate to be 2-0 up going into half time - a scoreline that certainly did not reflect the run of play.
With a mountain to climb in the second half, FDMC turned up the pressure immediately and took control of the game in every area of the pitch. In the centre of midfield, Lance MOLYNEAUX and Domenico SQUATRITI dominated posession and used width to stretch a quickly tiring FC Western team. Penetrating movement and swift attacking options created a significant period of pressure and it was Domenico SQUATRITI who exploited an opportunity to grab the first goal with a well taken header at the back post. It was SQUATRITI who was instrumental again in a second goal, seeing his header come back off the cross bar for MOSQUERA to convert - only for the latter player to be mysteriously jusged off side.
Domenico SQUATRITI had a hand in setting up the equaliser moments later when he won a great header in the penalty area that fell into the path of MOSQUERA, who made no mistake sliding the ball into the corner of the net. Sam SUTTON started to influence the game more and more as he joined in a number of attacks down the left hand side and he put in a sequence of testing crosses that FC Western just managed to scramble away.
The pressure really started to tell in the last 15 minutes and because FC Western lacked posession and territory, it seemed only a matter of time before they conceded again. After some neat build up play in midfield, involving a number of players, a through ball fell to Morgan HALL who dashed between two defenders to slot home the winner from close range - just reward for a very controlled and dominant second half performance.
FDMC Central Finance bounced back brilliantly to win a game that could have easily slipped away and in doing so retained the Challenge Trophy and secured another three points. The team also maintain second place, four points clear of Hawera in third place and eight points clear of Inglewood in fourth.
Next week will see the eagerly awaited top of the table clash away to Waitara in a game that FDMC must win if they are to apply any real pressure on the current league leaders and give themselves an outside chance of gaining top spot.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
HAWERA (8) v FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (4)
One of those days.....
In a whirlwind start to an extroadinary match, which saw a flurry of goals at both ends and a remarkably open game as the second and third place teams in the league clashed in the opening game of Round 2.
FDMC Central Finance started well and played some really superb attacking football which saw them take an early lead courtesy of a trade mark Tomas MOSQUERA goal that saw him easily round the goalkeeper and side foot in to an empty goal. The lead was short lived as Hawera hit back, firstly missing a very dubious penalty but scoring immediately from the resulting corner.
FDMC Central Finance grabbed the lead moments later from a spectacular strike by MOSQUERA after he powered a long range shot into the top corner of the net. Hawera drew level moments later for the second time in 10 minutes from another corner kick exposing slack defending by the away side.
At 2-2. both teams thought that the game might settle down into a pattern but it was not going to comform to expectation and it was Hawera who grabbed another quick two goals, courtesy of another dubious penalty and a well taken goal. 4-2 down and yet playing some scintialting attacking football, FDMC Central Finance continued to push forward and continually exposed the Hawera defence with superb passing moves. Rory GARNER latched on to a rebound to steer the third goal home just inside the far post and leave most people breathless after a seven goal first half feast.
FDMC Central Finance came out firing in the second half and continued to play some exciting and penetrating football that created some early chances and it was Andrew CROWE who took full advantage of a through ball to gallop past a helpless defence and cooly slot home the fourth and equalising goal. Immediate pressure on the home team followed as FDMC Central Finance pushed forward, which earned a quick corner. In keeping with the matches theme, Hawera cleared the resulting set piece and went straight down the other end and scored, exposing some naive and casual defending.
5-4 and here we go again. Only this time Hawera immediately started to exploit the gaps in behind the two wing backs and in a 10 minute spell of pressure they grabbed three quick goals taking full advantage of two more glaring individual errors and so it was the home side who eventually made some headway in a quite extroadinary match.
Heads down and pride hurt FDMC Central Finance played out the final 10-15 minutes with real passion and continued to attempt to play some really good football. With nothing to lose at this stage, it was to their credit that the players stuck to the principles that has served them so well this season and they piled pressure on the home team until the last whistle.
Lessons to be learnt about keeping your shape, doing the basics right and sometimes accepting that it is not going to be your day - the team suffered their first loss this season against a powerful Hawera team who adapted better to the conditions and finished superbly well. The defeat still leaves FDMC Central Finance in second place, one point clear of Hawera and seven points clear of Inglewood in fourth place.
One of those days.....
In a whirlwind start to an extroadinary match, which saw a flurry of goals at both ends and a remarkably open game as the second and third place teams in the league clashed in the opening game of Round 2.
FDMC Central Finance started well and played some really superb attacking football which saw them take an early lead courtesy of a trade mark Tomas MOSQUERA goal that saw him easily round the goalkeeper and side foot in to an empty goal. The lead was short lived as Hawera hit back, firstly missing a very dubious penalty but scoring immediately from the resulting corner.
FDMC Central Finance grabbed the lead moments later from a spectacular strike by MOSQUERA after he powered a long range shot into the top corner of the net. Hawera drew level moments later for the second time in 10 minutes from another corner kick exposing slack defending by the away side.
At 2-2. both teams thought that the game might settle down into a pattern but it was not going to comform to expectation and it was Hawera who grabbed another quick two goals, courtesy of another dubious penalty and a well taken goal. 4-2 down and yet playing some scintialting attacking football, FDMC Central Finance continued to push forward and continually exposed the Hawera defence with superb passing moves. Rory GARNER latched on to a rebound to steer the third goal home just inside the far post and leave most people breathless after a seven goal first half feast.
FDMC Central Finance came out firing in the second half and continued to play some exciting and penetrating football that created some early chances and it was Andrew CROWE who took full advantage of a through ball to gallop past a helpless defence and cooly slot home the fourth and equalising goal. Immediate pressure on the home team followed as FDMC Central Finance pushed forward, which earned a quick corner. In keeping with the matches theme, Hawera cleared the resulting set piece and went straight down the other end and scored, exposing some naive and casual defending.
5-4 and here we go again. Only this time Hawera immediately started to exploit the gaps in behind the two wing backs and in a 10 minute spell of pressure they grabbed three quick goals taking full advantage of two more glaring individual errors and so it was the home side who eventually made some headway in a quite extroadinary match.
Heads down and pride hurt FDMC Central Finance played out the final 10-15 minutes with real passion and continued to attempt to play some really good football. With nothing to lose at this stage, it was to their credit that the players stuck to the principles that has served them so well this season and they piled pressure on the home team until the last whistle.
Lessons to be learnt about keeping your shape, doing the basics right and sometimes accepting that it is not going to be your day - the team suffered their first loss this season against a powerful Hawera team who adapted better to the conditions and finished superbly well. The defeat still leaves FDMC Central Finance in second place, one point clear of Hawera and seven points clear of Inglewood in fourth place.
Junior and Youth News
FRIENDLY GAME
FDMC HOTSPURS v FDMC CELTIC
20 July @ FDMC No 1 Field. K.O. 2.00pm
Anyone welcome.
FDMC HOTSPURS v FDMC CELTIC
20 July @ FDMC No 1 Field. K.O. 2.00pm
Anyone welcome.
Junior / Youth Match Report
13.1 League Result
WOODLEIGH UNITED (2) v FDMC CELTIC (8)
Goals to : Brook Melody 1 / Luke Burke 2 / Thomas Donlon 1/Arron Ransfield 2 / Damien Mosquera 1 /Andrew Huesser 1
FDMC Celtics played away against the Round 1 second placed Woodleigh United team and expected a tough game, but from early on in the game it was a dominant performance by the Celtic's and a really great team result. All of the FDMC players contributing to an excellent start to Round 2 that extends their unbeaten run this season.
WOODLEIGH UNITED (2) v FDMC CELTIC (8)
Goals to : Brook Melody 1 / Luke Burke 2 / Thomas Donlon 1/Arron Ransfield 2 / Damien Mosquera 1 /Andrew Huesser 1
FDMC Celtics played away against the Round 1 second placed Woodleigh United team and expected a tough game, but from early on in the game it was a dominant performance by the Celtic's and a really great team result. All of the FDMC players contributing to an excellent start to Round 2 that extends their unbeaten run this season.
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