DUFF ROSE BOWL FINAL 2008
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE V WAITARA
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Junior / Youth Match Results
TARANAKI YOUTH LEAGUE FINAL
SPOTSWOOD 1st X1 (0) v FDMC DEVELOPMENT (2)
FDMC DEVELOPMENT cruised to a 2-0 victory in the Youth Finals on Saturday as they totally outplayed near rivals Spotswood in a tense encounter. Two goals from Mark MCLACHLAN fired them into top spot and capped a classy performance.
The first goal was an instinctive strike on the volley, which young MCLACHLAN guided into the top corner of the net. He then got up and dusted himself down from a heavy challenge in the penalty area to slot a well taken penalty and extend the lead with 10 minutes to go.
Spotswood squandered a final chance to grab a consolation goal from the penalty spot with minutes left to play and the scoreline remained 2-0 at the final whistle.
A great win to cap a superb season - well done to all of the players and to coach John FLETCHER who has had a significant influence on these young boys.
SPOTSWOOD 1st X1 (0) v FDMC DEVELOPMENT (2)
FDMC DEVELOPMENT cruised to a 2-0 victory in the Youth Finals on Saturday as they totally outplayed near rivals Spotswood in a tense encounter. Two goals from Mark MCLACHLAN fired them into top spot and capped a classy performance.
The first goal was an instinctive strike on the volley, which young MCLACHLAN guided into the top corner of the net. He then got up and dusted himself down from a heavy challenge in the penalty area to slot a well taken penalty and extend the lead with 10 minutes to go.
Spotswood squandered a final chance to grab a consolation goal from the penalty spot with minutes left to play and the scoreline remained 2-0 at the final whistle.
A great win to cap a superb season - well done to all of the players and to coach John FLETCHER who has had a significant influence on these young boys.
CLUB NEWS
12500 miles yet again - hello to Richard CROWE (brother of current squad player, Andrew)who writes.......
Congrats on a brilliant year - I have followed your results from London (from Andrew/Dad) and have been hugely impressed with all you have achieved. I can categorically say that you have comprehensively outstripped all previous 1st XI performances at least as far back as 1990 - other old boys may be able to verify back further.
In 1999 we reintroduced the concept of an FDMC team traveling to a national tournament. Our 1st XI was full of top players, achieving a position of 9th in the nationals - but this was not at premier level, it was only Div 1! In addition, I challenged the NPBHS 1st XI captain to a game - he denied us the chance given he was aware we were a major threat (in 1999 we had no scheduled games against NPBHS 1st XI). Justice finally prevailed this year when you thrashed them, I contacted all of those NPBHS players of 1999 to let them know! I also found out this morning that you did not win the Rose Bowl, but you have to reflect on what a brilliant effort it was to reach the final.
Well done guys, you have done FDMC football past and present proud, and have proven to all that Football within the College is as strong as it has ever been.
Richard Crowe
FDMC 1st XI '97 - '99
Congrats on a brilliant year - I have followed your results from London (from Andrew/Dad) and have been hugely impressed with all you have achieved. I can categorically say that you have comprehensively outstripped all previous 1st XI performances at least as far back as 1990 - other old boys may be able to verify back further.
In 1999 we reintroduced the concept of an FDMC team traveling to a national tournament. Our 1st XI was full of top players, achieving a position of 9th in the nationals - but this was not at premier level, it was only Div 1! In addition, I challenged the NPBHS 1st XI captain to a game - he denied us the chance given he was aware we were a major threat (in 1999 we had no scheduled games against NPBHS 1st XI). Justice finally prevailed this year when you thrashed them, I contacted all of those NPBHS players of 1999 to let them know! I also found out this morning that you did not win the Rose Bowl, but you have to reflect on what a brilliant effort it was to reach the final.
Well done guys, you have done FDMC football past and present proud, and have proven to all that Football within the College is as strong as it has ever been.
Richard Crowe
FDMC 1st XI '97 - '99
Saturday, September 13, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
DUFF ROSE BOWL FINAL
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (2) v WAITARA (5)
WAITARA IN COMFORTABLE CUP FINAL SUCCESS
By ROBIN MARTIN - Taranaki Daily News | Monday, 15 September 2008
A classy hat-trick from John Fletcher guided Waitara to a comfortable 5-2 victory in soccer's Duff Rosebowl final against Francis Douglas Memorial College at the Merrilands Domain in New Plymouth on Saturday.
The veteran marksman's first strike on 36 minutes broke the deadlock after Waitara had failed to make the most of its early dominance.
Dead-ball specialist Malcolm Bourgoise found Fletcher unmarked in the box with a pinpoint free kick after the striker had checked his run. He placed his header back across the goal giving the stranded Francis Douglas keeper no chance.
The college side, which had started tentatively and was perhaps lucky not to have conceded earlier, sparked into life after going behind.
Tomas Mosquera got free on the right and his mishit shot was cleared scrappily at the back post as his strike partners stood poised to pounce.
Francis Douglas player-coach Ian McGrath also hit a series of threatening crosses after his side won a succession of free kicks, but Waitara weathered the storm and went to the break with its 1-0 advantage intact.
Already premier league champion, Waitara etched its name on the Rosebowl trophy after the interval with a double strike, which effectively ended the contest.
On 52 minutes Bourgoise, playing for the first time after a lengthy injury break, was again the provider and Fletcher the finisher. This time Bourgoise's free kick found the striker at the back post and he rose amid a pack of bodies to score with his head.
Just three minutes later, Josh Herlihy smashed home a half-volley, after the school side again failed to clear a Bourgoise cross.
In what had already been an entertaining match, it always looked likely there would be more goals, and Fletcher completed his hat-trick before the schoolboys got in on the act.
Andrew Crowe got Francis Douglas on the scoresheet in the 66th minute, much to the joy of its vocal supporters, when he shot under Waitara keeper Ocko Martens.
The school side rallied briefly before Jason Osborne scored from close range to make it 5-1 in Waitara's favour and end any hopes of an improbable comeback. To its credit, Francis Douglas never let up and its midfield enforcer Dom Squatriti was able to notch another late consolation goal.
For Waitara, securing the Duff Rosebowl and a second successive league title could mark the end of an era with several of its senior players expected to end their first team careers - that is if the prospect of a three-peat doesn't get the better of them.
HAWERA D won Soccer Taranaki's Nimmo Cup, beating New Plymouth side Peringa 2-1 in a tight game in the men's senior soccer final at New Plymouth's Merrilands Domain on Saturday. Grant White opened the scoring for Hawera D, with Kieran O'Neil equalising for Peringa just before the halftime break. Brant McDonald won it for Hawera D with a penalty goal late in the match.
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (2) v WAITARA (5)
WAITARA IN COMFORTABLE CUP FINAL SUCCESS
By ROBIN MARTIN - Taranaki Daily News | Monday, 15 September 2008
A classy hat-trick from John Fletcher guided Waitara to a comfortable 5-2 victory in soccer's Duff Rosebowl final against Francis Douglas Memorial College at the Merrilands Domain in New Plymouth on Saturday.
The veteran marksman's first strike on 36 minutes broke the deadlock after Waitara had failed to make the most of its early dominance.
Dead-ball specialist Malcolm Bourgoise found Fletcher unmarked in the box with a pinpoint free kick after the striker had checked his run. He placed his header back across the goal giving the stranded Francis Douglas keeper no chance.
The college side, which had started tentatively and was perhaps lucky not to have conceded earlier, sparked into life after going behind.
Tomas Mosquera got free on the right and his mishit shot was cleared scrappily at the back post as his strike partners stood poised to pounce.
Francis Douglas player-coach Ian McGrath also hit a series of threatening crosses after his side won a succession of free kicks, but Waitara weathered the storm and went to the break with its 1-0 advantage intact.
Already premier league champion, Waitara etched its name on the Rosebowl trophy after the interval with a double strike, which effectively ended the contest.
On 52 minutes Bourgoise, playing for the first time after a lengthy injury break, was again the provider and Fletcher the finisher. This time Bourgoise's free kick found the striker at the back post and he rose amid a pack of bodies to score with his head.
Just three minutes later, Josh Herlihy smashed home a half-volley, after the school side again failed to clear a Bourgoise cross.
In what had already been an entertaining match, it always looked likely there would be more goals, and Fletcher completed his hat-trick before the schoolboys got in on the act.
Andrew Crowe got Francis Douglas on the scoresheet in the 66th minute, much to the joy of its vocal supporters, when he shot under Waitara keeper Ocko Martens.
The school side rallied briefly before Jason Osborne scored from close range to make it 5-1 in Waitara's favour and end any hopes of an improbable comeback. To its credit, Francis Douglas never let up and its midfield enforcer Dom Squatriti was able to notch another late consolation goal.
For Waitara, securing the Duff Rosebowl and a second successive league title could mark the end of an era with several of its senior players expected to end their first team careers - that is if the prospect of a three-peat doesn't get the better of them.
HAWERA D won Soccer Taranaki's Nimmo Cup, beating New Plymouth side Peringa 2-1 in a tight game in the men's senior soccer final at New Plymouth's Merrilands Domain on Saturday. Grant White opened the scoring for Hawera D, with Kieran O'Neil equalising for Peringa just before the halftime break. Brant McDonald won it for Hawera D with a penalty goal late in the match.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
CLUB NEWS
More messages from afar...about 12500 miles to be exact!! Anyone out there who can beat that feel free:
Congratulations to all the FDMC first eleven football squad for all your achievements this year.
I have been following your results from 12,500 miles away in the UK and have had great pleasure to see the progress and success you have all achieved in such a short space of time. The Cup final on Saturday is the pinnacle of all your success, so the best of luck, give it all you have, and most of all play with a smile on your face and enjoy it.
Chris McGrath (Ian's Dad)
THANKS DAD!!
Congratulations to all the FDMC first eleven football squad for all your achievements this year.
I have been following your results from 12,500 miles away in the UK and have had great pleasure to see the progress and success you have all achieved in such a short space of time. The Cup final on Saturday is the pinnacle of all your success, so the best of luck, give it all you have, and most of all play with a smile on your face and enjoy it.
Chris McGrath (Ian's Dad)
THANKS DAD!!
Junior / Youth Match Report
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FDMC CELTIC (2) v HIGHLANDS BECKHAMS (1)
MOSQUERA and MELODY grab the glory as the Celtics pip the Beckhams to come equal top!!
A fabulous win in the final game of the season, saw FDMC CELTIC grab three extremely vital points against near rivals Highland Beckhams to finish equal top of the 13.1 division on points.
With points not being carried forward from Round One the final placings did little to reward a talented young side or reflect their early dominance - as they remained unbeaten for the entire first half of the season.
However, they can all be very proud of their efforts and the results have reflected some hard work by a number of people.
Well done boys!!
Junior and Youth News
Congratulations to our Junior teams all of whom completed their league season last weekend. This season has seen a remarkable level of achievement at all age grades and an increasing interest in playing the game.
Well done to the following teams:
13.1 FDMC CELTIC - 1st Equal
13.3 FDMC ATHLETIC - 1st
13.4 FDMC ALBION - 1st
15.1 FDMC HOTSPURS - Runners Up
Congratulations also to FDMC RANGERS who battled to the bitter end after a very long season in a competitive 15th Grade Division, without a great deal of success to show for it, finishing off in style by recording a great win and a draw in their last two games. A huge effort by the players and just reward for all of the hard work put in by Manager & Coach, Mr Leigh HUCKER and Miss Christina SUGIYAMA
The Youth League finals are played out on Saturday and see FDMC Development play off against near rivals Spotswood College for top spot. Kick off 0900 hours at Omata Rd.
Well done to the following teams:
13.1 FDMC CELTIC - 1st Equal
13.3 FDMC ATHLETIC - 1st
13.4 FDMC ALBION - 1st
15.1 FDMC HOTSPURS - Runners Up
Congratulations also to FDMC RANGERS who battled to the bitter end after a very long season in a competitive 15th Grade Division, without a great deal of success to show for it, finishing off in style by recording a great win and a draw in their last two games. A huge effort by the players and just reward for all of the hard work put in by Manager & Coach, Mr Leigh HUCKER and Miss Christina SUGIYAMA
The Youth League finals are played out on Saturday and see FDMC Development play off against near rivals Spotswood College for top spot. Kick off 0900 hours at Omata Rd.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
CLUB NEWS
Further well wishes from afar....
Hi Ian
I'm a (very) recent Old Boy of the College, a bit of a football fan; have played in a band with some of the guys who are in the team this year. Now living in Christchurch I have followed the progress with great pride and enthusiasm. Congratulations on the league form, and on a great result in Napier!
All the very best for this weekend in the final, it is a fantastic achievement to make the final in the first season back in senior footy, and a win would be outstanding.
Looking forward to reading the report on a great College victory!
Kind Regards
Isaac Trevis
Thanks for the comments, it is great to see more and more old boys tapping in to the site and gaining some satisfaction at the success of the current 1st X1.
Keep the comments coming, it is good to hear from all of you and the current team are very appreciative of your interest.
e mail me at ian.mcgrath@fdmc.school.nz
Hi Ian
I'm a (very) recent Old Boy of the College, a bit of a football fan; have played in a band with some of the guys who are in the team this year. Now living in Christchurch I have followed the progress with great pride and enthusiasm. Congratulations on the league form, and on a great result in Napier!
All the very best for this weekend in the final, it is a fantastic achievement to make the final in the first season back in senior footy, and a win would be outstanding.
Looking forward to reading the report on a great College victory!
Kind Regards
Isaac Trevis
Thanks for the comments, it is great to see more and more old boys tapping in to the site and gaining some satisfaction at the success of the current 1st X1.
Keep the comments coming, it is good to hear from all of you and the current team are very appreciative of your interest.
e mail me at ian.mcgrath@fdmc.school.nz
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
CLUB NEWS
A blast from the past......Brendon RAE ( a member of the FDMC 1st X1 in 1989) writes
My name is Brendon Rae, and I'm currently in Melbourne so will not be able to watch the match (Duff Rose Bowl Final).
If you grab a yearbook from the library you'll see we won the Youth League for the second year in a row that year. In our squad we had fellow Taranaki age-group reps Adam Chylek, John Clarke (went on to play professional football in the lower leagues in England for a while) and Sean Cunningham (older brother of Paul who just dipped out on making the Oly Whites squad). I see a couple of other team members still play in NP (i.e. Nikki Marinovich), while Jock Ross inspired the team he had worked with for several years.
The following year most of the squad went to play for the club based at Lynmouth Park, I'm not sure why. I bused back from Waikato University to play for them each weekend, but without regular training it was the beginning of the end for my career. Wayne KIBBY may be able to shed some light on the move - he was a key force within the school in pushing soccer and its really good to see how far the sport has progressed at FDMC.
Best of luck for the weekend, would be great if some video highlights were made available!
Brendon
Great to hear from you Brendon and we will be doing our best to get a win in the final on Saturday!!
Any other old boys from this era, please contact me on ian.mcgrath@fdmc.school.nz
My name is Brendon Rae, and I'm currently in Melbourne so will not be able to watch the match (Duff Rose Bowl Final).
If you grab a yearbook from the library you'll see we won the Youth League for the second year in a row that year. In our squad we had fellow Taranaki age-group reps Adam Chylek, John Clarke (went on to play professional football in the lower leagues in England for a while) and Sean Cunningham (older brother of Paul who just dipped out on making the Oly Whites squad). I see a couple of other team members still play in NP (i.e. Nikki Marinovich), while Jock Ross inspired the team he had worked with for several years.
The following year most of the squad went to play for the club based at Lynmouth Park, I'm not sure why. I bused back from Waikato University to play for them each weekend, but without regular training it was the beginning of the end for my career. Wayne KIBBY may be able to shed some light on the move - he was a key force within the school in pushing soccer and its really good to see how far the sport has progressed at FDMC.
Best of luck for the weekend, would be great if some video highlights were made available!
Brendon
Great to hear from you Brendon and we will be doing our best to get a win in the final on Saturday!!
Any other old boys from this era, please contact me on ian.mcgrath@fdmc.school.nz
Sunday, September 7, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
NZSSFA National Tournament Week 2008 - Napier
11TH PLACE IN NZ AND GOLDEN BOOT FOR MOSQUERA!!
FDMC enjoyed a fantastic week of football and their most successful year yet to finish 11th in NZ and become the second highest ranked college team in the Central Federation behind Napier Boys. FDMC were inspired in new surroundings as they battled away with the top 32 teams in NZ at the highest ranking competition in the NZSSFA calender.
FDMC navigated their way through a tough Pool Group with a 1-1 draw against Wellington based, Tawa College, a 2-1 win against Shirley Boys High School and a convincing 3-0 win against Western Heights from Roturoa. Seven points was enough to finish first and progress into the knock out rounds playing for positions 24 to 9th.
Two games in one day on Wednesday, resulted in a very tense 2-2 draw against Rangitoto College from Auckland's North Shore, which FDMC bravely won 4-3 on a penalty shoot and progress into the Top 16 and a superb 2-1 win against Kings College (Auckland) in the afternoon catapulted them into the Top 12, playing for positions 12 to 9th.
In the semi final game against St Peters (Auckland), FDMC struggled to contain a very talented St Peters side and in a cagey first half squandered a number of chances to take the lead. Right on the stroke of half time, one mistake cost FDMC dearly and the team went into half time 1-0 down. A spirited second half performance was undone in a moment of controversy when the referee awarded a penalty for a dubious incident. They duly scored and played well to keep posession and frustrate a tired FDMC side who were lacking in ideas.
On Friday, FDMC played out the 11th and 12th place play off against St Pauls, Hamilton and edged a dour game 4-3 in the pouring rain. Goals from Morgan HALL, Aarron HUESSER and two from Tomas MOSQUERA secured a valuable win.
Tomas MOSQUERA scored a total of 8 goals and landed the Tournament Golden Boot to put the icing on the cake and round off a great week of football.
11TH PLACE IN NZ AND GOLDEN BOOT FOR MOSQUERA!!
FDMC enjoyed a fantastic week of football and their most successful year yet to finish 11th in NZ and become the second highest ranked college team in the Central Federation behind Napier Boys. FDMC were inspired in new surroundings as they battled away with the top 32 teams in NZ at the highest ranking competition in the NZSSFA calender.
FDMC navigated their way through a tough Pool Group with a 1-1 draw against Wellington based, Tawa College, a 2-1 win against Shirley Boys High School and a convincing 3-0 win against Western Heights from Roturoa. Seven points was enough to finish first and progress into the knock out rounds playing for positions 24 to 9th.
Two games in one day on Wednesday, resulted in a very tense 2-2 draw against Rangitoto College from Auckland's North Shore, which FDMC bravely won 4-3 on a penalty shoot and progress into the Top 16 and a superb 2-1 win against Kings College (Auckland) in the afternoon catapulted them into the Top 12, playing for positions 12 to 9th.
In the semi final game against St Peters (Auckland), FDMC struggled to contain a very talented St Peters side and in a cagey first half squandered a number of chances to take the lead. Right on the stroke of half time, one mistake cost FDMC dearly and the team went into half time 1-0 down. A spirited second half performance was undone in a moment of controversy when the referee awarded a penalty for a dubious incident. They duly scored and played well to keep posession and frustrate a tired FDMC side who were lacking in ideas.
On Friday, FDMC played out the 11th and 12th place play off against St Pauls, Hamilton and edged a dour game 4-3 in the pouring rain. Goals from Morgan HALL, Aarron HUESSER and two from Tomas MOSQUERA secured a valuable win.
Tomas MOSQUERA scored a total of 8 goals and landed the Tournament Golden Boot to put the icing on the cake and round off a great week of football.
1st X1 Match Report
DUFF ROSE BOWL SEMI FINAL
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (3) V HAWERA (1)
FDMC STORM INTO THE DUFF ROSE BOWL FINALS!!
FDMC put in a first class performance to blast into the finals and set up a fairytale final against League Champions, Waitara. Three first half goals by Shane GARNER, Tomas MOSQUERA and Morgan HALL sealed the win and fired the team into history.
In a tense game against a very strong Hawera team, FDMC took an early lead courtesy of a sweeping move from right to left, finished with a sweet strike on the run by Shane GARNER. Hawera immediately hit back with a quality goal of their own to make it 1-1 but FDMC responded with a superb goal direct from the restart, Tomas MOSQUERA turning in a goal from close range to finish off a neat passing move down the right hand side. The swift response rocked the visitors and visibly took the wind out of their sails - from the ecstasy of scoring an equaliser to the low of conceding a quick second goal, FDMC took control again.
As the first half came to a close, FDMC had more territory and posession which they converted into a third goal, scored by Morgan HALL, who once again showed his class and calm manner in front of goal. At 3-1 going in at half time, there was still much to play for but a controlled and disciplined performance kept Hawera at bay and only restricting them to a few half chances.
As the game came to a close, FDMC had further chances to extend their lead but they failed to convert leaving them comfortably in control and through to the Duff Rose Bowl Final for the first time ever.
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (3) V HAWERA (1)
FDMC STORM INTO THE DUFF ROSE BOWL FINALS!!
FDMC put in a first class performance to blast into the finals and set up a fairytale final against League Champions, Waitara. Three first half goals by Shane GARNER, Tomas MOSQUERA and Morgan HALL sealed the win and fired the team into history.
In a tense game against a very strong Hawera team, FDMC took an early lead courtesy of a sweeping move from right to left, finished with a sweet strike on the run by Shane GARNER. Hawera immediately hit back with a quality goal of their own to make it 1-1 but FDMC responded with a superb goal direct from the restart, Tomas MOSQUERA turning in a goal from close range to finish off a neat passing move down the right hand side. The swift response rocked the visitors and visibly took the wind out of their sails - from the ecstasy of scoring an equaliser to the low of conceding a quick second goal, FDMC took control again.
As the first half came to a close, FDMC had more territory and posession which they converted into a third goal, scored by Morgan HALL, who once again showed his class and calm manner in front of goal. At 3-1 going in at half time, there was still much to play for but a controlled and disciplined performance kept Hawera at bay and only restricting them to a few half chances.
As the game came to a close, FDMC had further chances to extend their lead but they failed to convert leaving them comfortably in control and through to the Duff Rose Bowl Final for the first time ever.
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