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.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
DUFF ROSE BOWL QUARTER FINAL
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (3) v Woodleigh (2)
FDMC SURVIVE A FRIGHT AS THEY EDGE A DOUR ENCOUNTER!!
FDMC won their quarter final match against a spirited Woodleigh who battled hard to frustrate the home team and when they scored a late headed goal to make it 3-2 they had everyone on their edge of their seat.
FDMC looked flat from the start, unable to display their normal high level of energy or fast flowing tempo to their game. Throughout a poor quality game on a very bumpy pitch, Woodleigh offered nothing really from open play that looked like threatening the home team's defence, but FDMC struggled to gain any fluidity to their game with a lack of movement, poor passing and option taking.
In a dour, scrathcy game that seemed to fuel the enthusiasm of the visitors, it was a moment of real magic that opened the scoring when Morgan HALL scooped up a poor clearance from a corner kick and drilled a superb shot from the edge of the penalty box into the top corner of the net leaving the Woodleigh goalkeeper with no chance.
The home team went in at half time 1-0 up and searching for some inspiration that might inject some life into the performance but the second half continued to drift along with neither side taking a grip on the game. Woodleigh levelled the score from a corner kick, mid way through the second half with a thunderbolt header, from an unmarked player and this seemed to be the jolt that FDMC needed. A sweeping move down the right, resulted in a superb cross to the far post and Andrew CROWE nipped in front of his marker to guide a header home and restore the lead.
Domenico SQUATRITI latched on to another good cross from the right to steer home the third and at last FDMC enjoyed some breathing space in a very scratchy game. With nothing to lose and about 10 minutes left on the clock, Woodleigh threw a number of players forward in an attempt to salvage the game and forced a number of set pieces and corner kicks that put the home side under pressure and they were rewarded for their efforts when they scored another header that took a wicked bounce of the bumpy ground into the roof of the net.
The last five minutes of the game proved to be very edgy as Woodleigh gambled even further in pursuit of an equaliser looking to take the game into extra time but FDMC held their nerve to see out a game that will certainly not go down as a classic.
FDMC can now look forward to the Semi Final next Saturday as the team seek to extend their dream run this season and earn a unique place in the Duff Rose Bowl Final to be played at Yarrows Stadium on Sunday September 14th.
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (3) v Woodleigh (2)
FDMC SURVIVE A FRIGHT AS THEY EDGE A DOUR ENCOUNTER!!
FDMC won their quarter final match against a spirited Woodleigh who battled hard to frustrate the home team and when they scored a late headed goal to make it 3-2 they had everyone on their edge of their seat.
FDMC looked flat from the start, unable to display their normal high level of energy or fast flowing tempo to their game. Throughout a poor quality game on a very bumpy pitch, Woodleigh offered nothing really from open play that looked like threatening the home team's defence, but FDMC struggled to gain any fluidity to their game with a lack of movement, poor passing and option taking.
In a dour, scrathcy game that seemed to fuel the enthusiasm of the visitors, it was a moment of real magic that opened the scoring when Morgan HALL scooped up a poor clearance from a corner kick and drilled a superb shot from the edge of the penalty box into the top corner of the net leaving the Woodleigh goalkeeper with no chance.
The home team went in at half time 1-0 up and searching for some inspiration that might inject some life into the performance but the second half continued to drift along with neither side taking a grip on the game. Woodleigh levelled the score from a corner kick, mid way through the second half with a thunderbolt header, from an unmarked player and this seemed to be the jolt that FDMC needed. A sweeping move down the right, resulted in a superb cross to the far post and Andrew CROWE nipped in front of his marker to guide a header home and restore the lead.
Domenico SQUATRITI latched on to another good cross from the right to steer home the third and at last FDMC enjoyed some breathing space in a very scratchy game. With nothing to lose and about 10 minutes left on the clock, Woodleigh threw a number of players forward in an attempt to salvage the game and forced a number of set pieces and corner kicks that put the home side under pressure and they were rewarded for their efforts when they scored another header that took a wicked bounce of the bumpy ground into the roof of the net.
The last five minutes of the game proved to be very edgy as Woodleigh gambled even further in pursuit of an equaliser looking to take the game into extra time but FDMC held their nerve to see out a game that will certainly not go down as a classic.
FDMC can now look forward to the Semi Final next Saturday as the team seek to extend their dream run this season and earn a unique place in the Duff Rose Bowl Final to be played at Yarrows Stadium on Sunday September 14th.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
1ST X1 CLUB NEWS
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE 2008
TARANAKI MENS SENIOR PREMIER DIVISION
RUNNERS UP / CHALLENGE TROPHY WINNERS
LEAGUE STATS:
PLAYED - 18
WON - 11
DREW - 4
LOST - 3
GOALS SCORED - 57
GOALS AGAINST - 38
GOAL DIFFERENCE - +19
TOP GOAL SCORER - TOMAS MOSQUERA (24 LEAGUE GOALS) AND MORGAN HALL (16 LEAGUE GOALS)
TARANAKI MENS SENIOR PREMIER DIVISION
RUNNERS UP / CHALLENGE TROPHY WINNERS
LEAGUE STATS:
PLAYED - 18
WON - 11
DREW - 4
LOST - 3
GOALS SCORED - 57
GOALS AGAINST - 38
GOAL DIFFERENCE - +19
TOP GOAL SCORER - TOMAS MOSQUERA (24 LEAGUE GOALS) AND MORGAN HALL (16 LEAGUE GOALS)
1st X1 Match Images
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE - 2008 TARANAKI SENIOR MENS PREMIER LEAGUE "CHALLENGE TROPHY WINNERS"
Junior / Youth Match Report
FDMC Celtics (12) V NPR (0)
THE CELTICS ARE STILL FLYING HIGH AT THE TOP OF THE 13TH GRADE DIVISION!!
Goals to: Brook MELODY -2 Damien MOSQUERA -2 Thomas DONLAN -2 Satch PRYOR -2 Jack CONWAY -2 Aarron RANSFIELD -1 Andrew HUESSER -1
With 26 teams covering four divisions in the 13 grade, FDMC CELTIC still find themselves unbeaten this season and top of the first division as they push to secure the Championship in coming weeks. This is a really fantastic achievement for the players and management - a great acomplishment for these boys.
With just three game remaining this season, the boys are playing great football with good team work giving them the results they deserve.
THE CELTICS ARE STILL FLYING HIGH AT THE TOP OF THE 13TH GRADE DIVISION!!
Goals to: Brook MELODY -2 Damien MOSQUERA -2 Thomas DONLAN -2 Satch PRYOR -2 Jack CONWAY -2 Aarron RANSFIELD -1 Andrew HUESSER -1
With 26 teams covering four divisions in the 13 grade, FDMC CELTIC still find themselves unbeaten this season and top of the first division as they push to secure the Championship in coming weeks. This is a really fantastic achievement for the players and management - a great acomplishment for these boys.
With just three game remaining this season, the boys are playing great football with good team work giving them the results they deserve.
1st X1 Match Report
FDMC Central Finance (3) v NPR (1)
Ending on a high note ...but it aint over just yet!!
FDMC Central Finance put in a commanding performance to comfortably win 3-1 against local rivals New Plymouth Rangers and end their league season on a high and can look forward to taking some good form in to the Quarter Final of the Duff Rose Bowl next Saturday.
NPR started brightly and played some neat football through midfield without actually penetrating the defence or creating clear cut chances and it was the home side who had to work hard to contain their opponents. After the initial flurry of play in the opening 15 minutes the game started to settle down and FDMC began to hustle well and turn over more posession. They used the ball well and threatened well down the left hand side with Andrew Crowe dazzling down the left hand side and combining well with Morgan HALL and Tomas MOSQUERA.
With NPR contesting every decision that the referee made, the game became niggly and disjointed but the home team continued to play with much more purpose and it was Tomas MOSQUERA who opened the scoring with a clinical finish inside the box. The lead was stretched moments later when a long ball over the top from MCGRATH sent MOSQUERA scampering down the right wing and a superb ball to the near post was tucked away in a flash by Morgan HALL. MOSQUERA missed a golden opportunity to add to his goal tally but missed an easy chance with the goal begging.
FDMC went in at half time with a comfortable lead and in total control of the game and they started the second half with the same level of intensity. With most of the NPR players continuing to contest every decision made by the referee the spirit of the game was severly tested and FDMC maintained their discipline well. FDMC always looked comfortable on the ball and with some fluid passing movements they were able to stretch their opponents on a number of occasions and were unlucky to not add to the two goals in the first half.
NPR looked for inspiration from the bench and made three substitutions in an attempt to change the flow of the game, but it made little difference to a determined home team. NPR grabbed themselves a life line when they scored from a quickly taken free kick with fifteen minutes left, catching keeper Stefan WALSH off his line but it was probably the only real chance that they had created all game. It spurred FDMC into action and with the away team tiring quickly, Andrew CROWE and Morgan HALL linked well to create two golden opportunities to score. Both were unlucky to see good chances just creep past the post with the keeper beaten. It was left to Morgan HALL to wrap up the game with his second goal five minutes from time and seal a well deserved victory and a dominant performance.
An excellent performance that leaves FDMC three points clear in second place above rivals Hawera, who have yet to play their final game against Eltham - Hawera needing to win by a four goal margin to steal "Runners Up" in the league. The joy and relief of signing off with a commanding victory also gave the home team their first ever Senior Cup win, as they secured the Challange Trophy for 2008, that they first won on April 5th, in their opening game of the season against back to back Champions, Waitara Football Club. The college looks forward to having their name engraved on the impressive piece of silverware for ever and a day!!
A BIG THANKS TO ALL OF THE PLAYERS, PARENTS, COLLEGE STAFF AND SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE MADE THIS YEAR THE MOST FANTASTIC SEASON OF FOOTBALL AND HAVE ENABLED THIS TO BE SO MEMORABLE IN MANY MNAY WAYS!!
Ending on a high note ...but it aint over just yet!!
FDMC Central Finance put in a commanding performance to comfortably win 3-1 against local rivals New Plymouth Rangers and end their league season on a high and can look forward to taking some good form in to the Quarter Final of the Duff Rose Bowl next Saturday.
NPR started brightly and played some neat football through midfield without actually penetrating the defence or creating clear cut chances and it was the home side who had to work hard to contain their opponents. After the initial flurry of play in the opening 15 minutes the game started to settle down and FDMC began to hustle well and turn over more posession. They used the ball well and threatened well down the left hand side with Andrew Crowe dazzling down the left hand side and combining well with Morgan HALL and Tomas MOSQUERA.
With NPR contesting every decision that the referee made, the game became niggly and disjointed but the home team continued to play with much more purpose and it was Tomas MOSQUERA who opened the scoring with a clinical finish inside the box. The lead was stretched moments later when a long ball over the top from MCGRATH sent MOSQUERA scampering down the right wing and a superb ball to the near post was tucked away in a flash by Morgan HALL. MOSQUERA missed a golden opportunity to add to his goal tally but missed an easy chance with the goal begging.
FDMC went in at half time with a comfortable lead and in total control of the game and they started the second half with the same level of intensity. With most of the NPR players continuing to contest every decision made by the referee the spirit of the game was severly tested and FDMC maintained their discipline well. FDMC always looked comfortable on the ball and with some fluid passing movements they were able to stretch their opponents on a number of occasions and were unlucky to not add to the two goals in the first half.
NPR looked for inspiration from the bench and made three substitutions in an attempt to change the flow of the game, but it made little difference to a determined home team. NPR grabbed themselves a life line when they scored from a quickly taken free kick with fifteen minutes left, catching keeper Stefan WALSH off his line but it was probably the only real chance that they had created all game. It spurred FDMC into action and with the away team tiring quickly, Andrew CROWE and Morgan HALL linked well to create two golden opportunities to score. Both were unlucky to see good chances just creep past the post with the keeper beaten. It was left to Morgan HALL to wrap up the game with his second goal five minutes from time and seal a well deserved victory and a dominant performance.
An excellent performance that leaves FDMC three points clear in second place above rivals Hawera, who have yet to play their final game against Eltham - Hawera needing to win by a four goal margin to steal "Runners Up" in the league. The joy and relief of signing off with a commanding victory also gave the home team their first ever Senior Cup win, as they secured the Challange Trophy for 2008, that they first won on April 5th, in their opening game of the season against back to back Champions, Waitara Football Club. The college looks forward to having their name engraved on the impressive piece of silverware for ever and a day!!
A BIG THANKS TO ALL OF THE PLAYERS, PARENTS, COLLEGE STAFF AND SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE MADE THIS YEAR THE MOST FANTASTIC SEASON OF FOOTBALL AND HAVE ENABLED THIS TO BE SO MEMORABLE IN MANY MNAY WAYS!!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Junior / Youth Match Results
FDMC CELTIC (5) Hawera (0)
Goals to: Damien Mosquera / Thomas Donlon / Jack Conway / Cavan Wild / Jack Earp
An all round team effort for the boys with four games to go until the end of
the season.
Goals to: Damien Mosquera / Thomas Donlon / Jack Conway / Cavan Wild / Jack Earp
An all round team effort for the boys with four games to go until the end of
the season.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
Eltham (4) v FDMC (7)
A valuable win but still leaking goals!!
FDMC responded perfectly to a recent dip in form and rattled seven goals past a very physical Eltham team to get back on track. 5-0 up at half time and coasting the team must have thought that the job was done and conceded four quick goals in a bizarre 10 minutes of play that saw Eltham fight back and give FDMC a real scare in a game that demonstrated the very best and worst of this talented young team.
Some superb football carved open numerous early chances for the away team and Thomas SMITH opened the scoring with an excellent low drive into the corner of the net from the edge of the box. Fluid passing movements and excellent running of the ball led to a second for Tomas MOSQUERA which was quickly followed by a third from close range. At 3-0 down Eltham responded through frustration with some very heavy challenges and it was there wreckless tackling that nearly had a player sent off and ultimately led to a penalty kick. Morgan HALL kept his cool to slot home the spot kick and in a half of great play Tomas MOSQUERA rounded of his hat trick in style.
With the game won, or at least so it seemed, FDMC made a number of changes at half time and pushed forward in the early minutes of the game. In a surreal 10 minutes that followed Eltham found themselves in some good attacking positions and scored not one, but two, three and four goals in quick succession - with nothing to lose and throwing players forward they were able to catch the FDMC midfield ahead of the ball time and time again and exploited their numerical advantage to great effect. 5-4 and the game was back in the balance, but with great resolve the young players responded well and played with more shape and discipline as the game went on.
More steady at the back, Aaron HUESSER, Thomas SMITH and Andrew CROWE had more of a platform to play from and they started to combine well with the striker. It was CROWE who seized on a mistake by their keeper to slide home the sixth goal and give his team some breathing space. Morgan HALL rounded the keeper to add a seventh and by the end of the game FDMC had restored their authority and recorded a well deserved victory.
A valuable win but still leaking goals!!
FDMC responded perfectly to a recent dip in form and rattled seven goals past a very physical Eltham team to get back on track. 5-0 up at half time and coasting the team must have thought that the job was done and conceded four quick goals in a bizarre 10 minutes of play that saw Eltham fight back and give FDMC a real scare in a game that demonstrated the very best and worst of this talented young team.
Some superb football carved open numerous early chances for the away team and Thomas SMITH opened the scoring with an excellent low drive into the corner of the net from the edge of the box. Fluid passing movements and excellent running of the ball led to a second for Tomas MOSQUERA which was quickly followed by a third from close range. At 3-0 down Eltham responded through frustration with some very heavy challenges and it was there wreckless tackling that nearly had a player sent off and ultimately led to a penalty kick. Morgan HALL kept his cool to slot home the spot kick and in a half of great play Tomas MOSQUERA rounded of his hat trick in style.
With the game won, or at least so it seemed, FDMC made a number of changes at half time and pushed forward in the early minutes of the game. In a surreal 10 minutes that followed Eltham found themselves in some good attacking positions and scored not one, but two, three and four goals in quick succession - with nothing to lose and throwing players forward they were able to catch the FDMC midfield ahead of the ball time and time again and exploited their numerical advantage to great effect. 5-4 and the game was back in the balance, but with great resolve the young players responded well and played with more shape and discipline as the game went on.
More steady at the back, Aaron HUESSER, Thomas SMITH and Andrew CROWE had more of a platform to play from and they started to combine well with the striker. It was CROWE who seized on a mistake by their keeper to slide home the sixth goal and give his team some breathing space. Morgan HALL rounded the keeper to add a seventh and by the end of the game FDMC had restored their authority and recorded a well deserved victory.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
Peringa (3) v FDMC Central Finance (2)
FDMC SLUMP TO ANOTHER DEFEAT
On another wet and very gusty day for football, FDMC slumped to their third defeat in Round 2, handing back the initiative to Hawera in the race to secure runners up.
Against a Peringa team who offered little more than an impressive will to win, FDMC were certainly the better side but gifted their opponents two goals through a comedy of errors and some individual mistakes. Football proving once again that unless you stop conceding goals at one end, you are building on sand, no matter how potent your potential at the other end.
FDMC started well and played some good football in the first half, rarely threatened at the other end in open play and comfortably controlling posession and territory. The hugely impressive Shane GARNER was playing with a real buzz down the left hand side and teased the opposition with intricate skills, build up play and pin point crosses into the box. Midfield dominance resulted in several half chances before Rory GARNER scored the opener with a superb header from a corner kick, timing his run to perfection and nodding the ball home.
Out of nothing, a mistake by Stefan WALSH gifted Peringa an equaliser, as he came to collect a looping ball on the six yard box and misjudged it completely only to see the ball bounce into an empty net. FDMC soon established the lead once more when Morgan HALL pounced on to a wicked defelction to slot home the teams second and order was restored - it seemed.
Again out of nothing, Peringa grabbed a second equaliser when the dangerous Leighton DEARDON somehow skipped through two tackles, when seemingly well covered by a number of defenders to smash home a rasping shot from just inside the box. To their credit it was a very well taken shot that left goalkeeper, WALSH with no chance.
The second half of the game followed the pattern of the first in terms of territory and posession but FDMC increasingly failed to press home their advantage and take a number of golden opportunities to bury the game. Poor finishing, incorrect option taking and a "bit of luck" assisted Peringa's dogged defence but the increasing frustration was evident for all to see.
Peringa made only a few breaks into the FDMC half during the second half but as the game went on it was starting to look like they were more likely to score out of the two sides. DEARDON went close twice as the FDMC defence was at sixes and sevens time and time again. The inevitable happened with five minutes to go as three defenders and the goalkeeper suffered a moment of madness that cost FDMC the game and gifted the home team with a narrow win.
It was nothing more than FDMC could have expected given the fact that they seemed incapable of defending with any level of consistency and made significant errors that proved to be costly. Being the better team and playing the better football was no consolation as the team continues to find that winning formula that served them so well for so much of the season.
Back to the drawing board at training this week and some adjustment required to the attitude of the squad, who will need to turn round their current form fast if they have any hope of cementing second place and looking forward to a good run in the Cup.
FDMC SLUMP TO ANOTHER DEFEAT
On another wet and very gusty day for football, FDMC slumped to their third defeat in Round 2, handing back the initiative to Hawera in the race to secure runners up.
Against a Peringa team who offered little more than an impressive will to win, FDMC were certainly the better side but gifted their opponents two goals through a comedy of errors and some individual mistakes. Football proving once again that unless you stop conceding goals at one end, you are building on sand, no matter how potent your potential at the other end.
FDMC started well and played some good football in the first half, rarely threatened at the other end in open play and comfortably controlling posession and territory. The hugely impressive Shane GARNER was playing with a real buzz down the left hand side and teased the opposition with intricate skills, build up play and pin point crosses into the box. Midfield dominance resulted in several half chances before Rory GARNER scored the opener with a superb header from a corner kick, timing his run to perfection and nodding the ball home.
Out of nothing, a mistake by Stefan WALSH gifted Peringa an equaliser, as he came to collect a looping ball on the six yard box and misjudged it completely only to see the ball bounce into an empty net. FDMC soon established the lead once more when Morgan HALL pounced on to a wicked defelction to slot home the teams second and order was restored - it seemed.
Again out of nothing, Peringa grabbed a second equaliser when the dangerous Leighton DEARDON somehow skipped through two tackles, when seemingly well covered by a number of defenders to smash home a rasping shot from just inside the box. To their credit it was a very well taken shot that left goalkeeper, WALSH with no chance.
The second half of the game followed the pattern of the first in terms of territory and posession but FDMC increasingly failed to press home their advantage and take a number of golden opportunities to bury the game. Poor finishing, incorrect option taking and a "bit of luck" assisted Peringa's dogged defence but the increasing frustration was evident for all to see.
Peringa made only a few breaks into the FDMC half during the second half but as the game went on it was starting to look like they were more likely to score out of the two sides. DEARDON went close twice as the FDMC defence was at sixes and sevens time and time again. The inevitable happened with five minutes to go as three defenders and the goalkeeper suffered a moment of madness that cost FDMC the game and gifted the home team with a narrow win.
It was nothing more than FDMC could have expected given the fact that they seemed incapable of defending with any level of consistency and made significant errors that proved to be costly. Being the better team and playing the better football was no consolation as the team continues to find that winning formula that served them so well for so much of the season.
Back to the drawing board at training this week and some adjustment required to the attitude of the squad, who will need to turn round their current form fast if they have any hope of cementing second place and looking forward to a good run in the Cup.
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