FDMC Central Finance v NPBHS

MATCH REPORT

FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE PUT NPBHS TO THE SWORD IN A 5 GOAL THRILLER!!

After an anxious opening start FDMC Central Finance overcame their nearest rivals to record an emphatic victory and retain the Challenge Trophy in some style. Goals from Shane GARNER, Andrew Crowe and a sublime hatrick from captain Morgan HALL sealed an impresssive performance and another three points.

NPBHS started the better of the two teams, playing some good football without being able to penetrate or create any real clear cut chances. Once FDMC Central Finance had weathered the early pressure, the strength and power of their attacking options started to expose their opponents weaknesses and led to a flurry of good attacking options. Shane GARNER was the first to capitalise on a sweeping move down the left hand side which he finished superbly with a hard low drive into the corner of the goal. This was quickly followed by an incisive attack on the opposite flank, a deep cross from Aarron HUESSER and a well taken headed goal at the back post by Morgan HALL.

Leading comfortably 2-0 at half time, the many supporters out to watch the game were then able to witness "a touch of class" as Morgan HALL scored a wonderful individual goal from the half way line, directly from the home teams kick off. It was a moment of vision, confidence and skill that killed the game in an instant and it set up the home team for the second half. Morgan HALL slotted home his third midway through the second half with a neat finish after some great work and an unselfish pass by Tomas MOSQUERA.

FDMC Central Finance started to stretch their opponents as the second half developed but failed to take advantage of a number of other chances. It wasn't until late on in the game that some trickery by Rory GARNER on the right hand side of the penalty area resulted in an inch perfect cross for Andrew CROWE to rise above his marker and nod home the fifth and final goal.

The performance marked yet another resounding victory as FDMC Central Finance ran out comfortable winners in this eagerly awaited fixture. Maximum points from their first two opening games, retaining the Challenge Trophy and playing with confidence they look forward to the next challenge away to Peringa next Saturday.

CLUB NEWS

CHALLENGE TROPHY WINNERS - FDMC Central Finance

Come and watch the team defend the Challenge Trophy against old rivals NPBHS on Saturday 12th April - K.O. 2.45 p.m. at FDMC Number 1 Field.

MATCH REPORT

FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE ARE OFF TO A FLYER!!

FDMC Central Finance got off to the best possible start, reversing the earlier pre season defeat, with a stunning 3-1 away win against 2007 League Champions, Waitara Football Club and in doing so also claimed the League "Challenge Trophy" for the first time ever. The team will look forward to defending the local football equivilent of the "Ranfurly Shield" when they face NPBHS at home next week.

Shane GARNER put the team in front with a superb left foot strike from just inside the box after 10 minutes as FDMC Central Finance settled themselves in to the game. The goal sparked Waitara into action and they soon equalised with a well taken goal from a corner kick. A serious injury to regular goalkeeper, Stefan WALSH, forced an unlikely change which saw the introduction of regular outfield player, Andrew CROWE as his replacement. After a nervous few minutes, the team battled hard to contain their opponents and went in 1-1 at half time - very much in the game.

The second half saw early chances for both sides to take the lead and a combination of poor finishing, desperate defending and the abscence of luck kept the score even until Tomas MOSQUERA latched on to a defence splitting through ball to split the Waitara defence and calmly tuck the ball away for a 2-1 lead. Further chances presented themselves as FDMC Central Finance soaked up the continued pressure, choosing to hit Waitara on the break with some effective counter attacking play. It was this "tactic" that caused Waitara real difficulties to defend against and yet another strong run from Tomas MOSQUERA was rounded off with an inch perfect through ball for fellow striker Morgan HALL, who made no mistake in sliding the ball past the oncoming goalkeeper.

That goal with ten minutes remaining in the game sealed a perfect victory, as FDMC Central Finance never looked like they would relinquish their advantage from then on in. It was the perfect start to the league campaign and yet another impressive performance that extends their excellent pre season form.

Picture inset of FDMC Central Finance "Man of the Match" - Andrew CROWE, who was outstanding as a make shift replacement goal keeper and he opitomised the team spirit which was the basis for an outstanding win.

FIXTURES

TARANAKI SENIOR MEN'S GRADE PREMIER DIVISION FIXTURES 2008

5TH APRIL - WAITARA VS FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE

12TH APRIL - FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE VS NPBHS

19TH APRIL - PERINGA VS FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE

26TH APRIL - FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE VS FC WESTERN


You can see all of the Round One fixtures on the newly designed and recently published website

www.centralfootball.co.nz

CLUB NEWS

JUNIOR AND YOUTH FOOTBALL IS ON A HIGH!!

Last week saw the commencement of preliminary trials for the 13th Grade age group as approximately 38 boys showed up to express their interest in playing football for one of the three 13th Grade FDMC teams this season.

Further trials for the same age grade will take place at Lynmouth Park from 4.30pm on Thursday 3rd April, under the watchful eye of new Head Coach, Glen Hooper and last seasons 12th Grade Taranaki Representative Coach, Steve Brailsford.

15th grade trials will be held at FDMC Number 1 Pitch on the same day at 3.30pm.

MATCH REPORT

FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (1) V TEAM TARANAKI (4)

TEAM TARANAKI arrived at FDMC on Tuesday evening to complete a series of pre season friendlies prior to their opening game against Napier City Rovers as they look to get of to a good start in their Central League campaign and they played their part in a "five goal thriller".

Starting confidently against higher level opposition, FDMC contained Team Taranaki well and showed glimpses of good football without creating any real chances to score. However, it was the visitors who opened the scoring after 20 minutes, with a really well worked goal scored by FDMC old boy Karl Dolan and this was quickly followed by three more goals in the next 10 minutes as FDMC's young an inexperienced players were punished for a a number of individual errors.

However, FDMC came out fighting in the second half and as more players started to realise that they could compete on level terms they put in a much improved collective performance. Better passing and more ambition on the ball saw an increase in general possession and territory which entertained the spectators and made the team grow in confidence.

FDMC started to threaten the Team Taranaki back line more and more and in a flurry of attacking moves, Rory GARNER went close with a header at the back post and Tomas MOSQUERA rattled the cross bar with a fine 25 yard shot. FDMC were rarely troubled in defence throughout the second half and looked comfortable as Team Taranaki became frustrated under pressure. It was MOSQUERA who continued to threaten in attack the most and he was later rewarded with a fine opportunist goal 10 minutes from the end, latching on to a poor clearance from a defender and driving the ball into the top of the net from just outside the box.