FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (1) v Woodleigh (0)
WINNING UGLY
FDMC Central Finance continued with their winning habit gaining a very hard fought and scrappy three points whilst showing that along the way to success sometimes you have to "win ugly".
In a ferocious wind that spoilt the game for both sides it was the Woodleigh team who started the better as they applied some good early pressure without threatening the goal. However, the home team played themselves right back into the game with patches of really neat football and some good controlled passing by Stephen KIBBY and Domenico SQUATRITI in the middle of midfield.
Width was proving the key to most of FDMC's success and it was Aarron HUESSER wide on the right and Shane GARNER wide on the left who started to stretch the visitors defence and they created a number of half chances that went begging. It was Morgan HALL who broke the deadlock with a curled a low driven free kick into the corner of the goal just before half time.
The second half proved to be patchy in quality as the ball seemed to just ping pong around the pitch without either team gaining control. Woodleigh frustrated their opponents by getting numbers behind the ball and it was FDMC who found it very hard to break them down. Morgan HALL went close hitting the cross bar from a corner kick and Tomas MOSQUERA saw three close range efforts narrowly miss the target after some excellent last ditch defending and a good save.
Woodleigh to their credit battled hard as they sensed an opportunity to grab a draw and they forced a succession of corner kicks late on in the game that put the FDMC Central Finance team under real pressure. However, strong defending and a fine save from keeper Stefan WALSH, after a long range effort, kept the visitors comfortably at bay.
But it was FDMC Central Finance who came out on top with a very important and well earned victory. One to forget and move on...that's life and that's football.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
Kaponga (1) vs FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (6)
MOSQUERA BAGS A BRACE
Tomas MOSQUERA continued his fine form and added to his "hatrick" last week by grabbing five goals and scooping the "Man of the Match" award for the second week running.
FDMC Central Finance started very slowly but enjoyed the lions share of pessession and territory in the opening 20 minutes. Struggling to show any real urgency in the final third, FDMC's midfield dominance too often disolved into nothing as the team found themselves guilty of wasting a number of good opportunities to threaten the opposition goal. It was Kaponga who capitalised on a rare forage into the FDMC half taking full advantage of a through ball and taking the lead with a neat finish even though it was totally against the run of play.
Adversity was the catalyst to spark this young team once again and it was Domenico SQUATRITI who equalised with a well taken goal within minutes of the restart. Good work in midfield from Shane GARNER, Stephen KIBBY and Domenico SQUATRITI continued to pile pressure on a Kaponga side that was struggling to contain the number and variety of attacking options. It was the constant threat of MOSQUERA that made the break through, as he latched on to a good pass and rounded the goalkeeper to slot home his first goal and take the team in 2-1 up at half time.
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE considerably increased the tempo after half time and were able to establish dominance immediately. Quality passing in midfield and some excellent work on the right from Aaron HUESSER had Kaponga really struggling and MOSQUERA was able to increase the lead with a stunning strike from just outside the box. He then grabbed his third, fourth and fifth goal in a 15 minute spell that sealed the game and capped an outstanding individual performance.
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE made three substitutions and continued to play with style and ambition - Morgan HALL going close on two occassions and Jaden HAREB unlucky not to score with a magnificent 25 yard strike. All round a convincing win against a very poor Kaponga team, another three points and a stunning individual effort from Tomas MOSQUERA.
MOSQUERA BAGS A BRACE
Tomas MOSQUERA continued his fine form and added to his "hatrick" last week by grabbing five goals and scooping the "Man of the Match" award for the second week running.
FDMC Central Finance started very slowly but enjoyed the lions share of pessession and territory in the opening 20 minutes. Struggling to show any real urgency in the final third, FDMC's midfield dominance too often disolved into nothing as the team found themselves guilty of wasting a number of good opportunities to threaten the opposition goal. It was Kaponga who capitalised on a rare forage into the FDMC half taking full advantage of a through ball and taking the lead with a neat finish even though it was totally against the run of play.
Adversity was the catalyst to spark this young team once again and it was Domenico SQUATRITI who equalised with a well taken goal within minutes of the restart. Good work in midfield from Shane GARNER, Stephen KIBBY and Domenico SQUATRITI continued to pile pressure on a Kaponga side that was struggling to contain the number and variety of attacking options. It was the constant threat of MOSQUERA that made the break through, as he latched on to a good pass and rounded the goalkeeper to slot home his first goal and take the team in 2-1 up at half time.
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE considerably increased the tempo after half time and were able to establish dominance immediately. Quality passing in midfield and some excellent work on the right from Aaron HUESSER had Kaponga really struggling and MOSQUERA was able to increase the lead with a stunning strike from just outside the box. He then grabbed his third, fourth and fifth goal in a 15 minute spell that sealed the game and capped an outstanding individual performance.
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE made three substitutions and continued to play with style and ambition - Morgan HALL going close on two occassions and Jaden HAREB unlucky not to score with a magnificent 25 yard strike. All round a convincing win against a very poor Kaponga team, another three points and a stunning individual effort from Tomas MOSQUERA.
Monday, April 28, 2008
FIXTURES
Sat 3rd May
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE vs Kaponga (A) - K.O. 2.45pm
Sat 10th May
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE vs Woodleigh (H) - K.O. 2.45pm
Sat 17th May
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE vs New Plymouth Rangers (A) - K.O. 2.45pm
Sat 24th May
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE vs Hawera (H) - K.O. 2.45 pm
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE vs Kaponga (A) - K.O. 2.45pm
Sat 10th May
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE vs Woodleigh (H) - K.O. 2.45pm
Sat 17th May
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE vs New Plymouth Rangers (A) - K.O. 2.45pm
Sat 24th May
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE vs Hawera (H) - K.O. 2.45 pm
Saturday, April 26, 2008
MATCH REPORT
FDMC Central Finance (4) v FC Western (4)
TOMAS MOSQUERA RESCUES A VALUABLE POINT WITH A STUNNING HATRICK!!
FDMC Central Finance hung on to the Challenge Trophy and earned a valuable point at home to FC Western in a thrilling 4-4 draw, thanks mainly to a fine hatrick from in form striker Tomas MOSQUERA and yet another goal from fellow striker Morgan HALL.
FDMC Central Finance started well and squandered two early chances as Rory GARNER hit the cross bar and Dominco SQUATRITI missed from close range following well taken corner kicks. They took the lead moments later after some good work down the left by Shane GARNER which resulted in a low driven cross to the back post that was tucked away neatly by Tomas MOSQUERA. FC Western soon equalised with a strong headed goal from a corner kick and it was the visitors who then edged in front scoring from another header just inside the six yard box.
FDMC Central Finance responded well and played some neat football as they looked to get an equaliser of their own, with Rory GARNER and Morgan HALL linking well down the right hand side. But it was striker Tomas MOSQUERA who stepped up just on the stroke of half time to turn well with the ball from 25 yards out and fire a shot in to the top right hand corner which left the keeper with no chance.
2-2 at half time, FDMC Central Finance started well and looked the more threatening of the two sides, but it was FC Western who were able to take full advantage of yet another long ball into the penalty area from a free kick just inside the half and in the confusion that followed, the ball rebounded cruely off the cross bar straight to an unmarked opposition player who was able to stab the ball home.
FDMC Central Finance found themselves trailing in the game again despite enjoying a period of sustained pressure and seeing large amounts of possession and territory. They responded positively again and created a number of other half chances before striker Morgan HALL controlled the ball on the edge of the penalty area and created half a yard of space to unleash a rasping shot low into the corner of the goal; 3-3 and back in the game...again!!
In typical fashion it was FC Western's turn to extend the lead as they latched on to another long through ball to expose some poor defending and comfortably slot home a fourth well taken goal. But FDMC Central Finance were not finished just yet and the players showed a great deal of courage and determination as Tomas MOSQUERA was able to latch on to a superb through ball from Morgan HALL to round the goal keeper, tuck away his third goal and rescue a valuable point with minutes left on the clock.
FDMC Central Finance can be pleased with their effort and a result that maintains their unbeaten run this season and keeps them top of the Taranaki Mens Grade Premier Division on goal difference. However, they will not want to chase the game like that too often this season and will look to tighten up their defence as they hed to play Kaponga away next Saturday.
TOMAS MOSQUERA RESCUES A VALUABLE POINT WITH A STUNNING HATRICK!!
FDMC Central Finance hung on to the Challenge Trophy and earned a valuable point at home to FC Western in a thrilling 4-4 draw, thanks mainly to a fine hatrick from in form striker Tomas MOSQUERA and yet another goal from fellow striker Morgan HALL.
FDMC Central Finance started well and squandered two early chances as Rory GARNER hit the cross bar and Dominco SQUATRITI missed from close range following well taken corner kicks. They took the lead moments later after some good work down the left by Shane GARNER which resulted in a low driven cross to the back post that was tucked away neatly by Tomas MOSQUERA. FC Western soon equalised with a strong headed goal from a corner kick and it was the visitors who then edged in front scoring from another header just inside the six yard box.
FDMC Central Finance responded well and played some neat football as they looked to get an equaliser of their own, with Rory GARNER and Morgan HALL linking well down the right hand side. But it was striker Tomas MOSQUERA who stepped up just on the stroke of half time to turn well with the ball from 25 yards out and fire a shot in to the top right hand corner which left the keeper with no chance.
2-2 at half time, FDMC Central Finance started well and looked the more threatening of the two sides, but it was FC Western who were able to take full advantage of yet another long ball into the penalty area from a free kick just inside the half and in the confusion that followed, the ball rebounded cruely off the cross bar straight to an unmarked opposition player who was able to stab the ball home.
FDMC Central Finance found themselves trailing in the game again despite enjoying a period of sustained pressure and seeing large amounts of possession and territory. They responded positively again and created a number of other half chances before striker Morgan HALL controlled the ball on the edge of the penalty area and created half a yard of space to unleash a rasping shot low into the corner of the goal; 3-3 and back in the game...again!!
In typical fashion it was FC Western's turn to extend the lead as they latched on to another long through ball to expose some poor defending and comfortably slot home a fourth well taken goal. But FDMC Central Finance were not finished just yet and the players showed a great deal of courage and determination as Tomas MOSQUERA was able to latch on to a superb through ball from Morgan HALL to round the goal keeper, tuck away his third goal and rescue a valuable point with minutes left on the clock.
FDMC Central Finance can be pleased with their effort and a result that maintains their unbeaten run this season and keeps them top of the Taranaki Mens Grade Premier Division on goal difference. However, they will not want to chase the game like that too often this season and will look to tighten up their defence as they hed to play Kaponga away next Saturday.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
FDMC ARCHIVE
A BLAST FROM THE PAST - ST JOSEPHS FRANCIS DOUGLAS SQUAD FROM 1983 TARANAKI SENIOR DIVISION 2
A big thank you to Michael FLOYD for lending me this picture of an old FDMC team from the 80's - he can be seen in the middle row, far right sporting the extremely fashionable if not a little retro "chocolate / yellow strip".
Michael's connections with the college continue as he is seen regularly taking an interest in the 1st X1 Squad this year and he will also be coaching a 13th Grade team this season. Obviously the footballing talents run true in his family as both of his son's, Corey and Jamie look forward to a bright future as current players in the 13th Grade and Youth Development Squads respectively.
Look out for further archive material throughout the season and if you have any retro material to share please forward to me at ian.mcgrath@fdmc.school.nz
Saturday, April 19, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
Peringa 2 vs FDMC Central Finance 4
It is fair to say that FDMC Central Finance struggled to hit the dizzy heights of recent performances but what they did not show in quality they certainly showed in courage and determination as they came back from 2-1 down to comfortably win a game that they were in danger of losing, thanks to three goals in the last 15 minutes.
Playing into a very strong head wind, FDMC started well and took the lead after 10 minutes, when striker Morgan HALL latched on to a through ball to gently lob the ball over the on coming goal keeper. In a first half that led to very few highlights it was Peringa who struck next, taking full advantage of a foul in the penalty area by Geoff ANDREWS and Leighton DEARDON made no mistake from the resulting spot kick as both teams went in at half time 1-1.
With the half time team talk focusing on playing better passing football and trying to capitalise on the territorial advantage that the extremely strong and very windy conditions would provide the team started better. It was FDMC Central Finance who indeed took the initiative but they failed to work the ball into their opponents penalty area prefering instead to take a number of long range shooting opportunities that failed to hit the target.
Against the run of play, it was Peringa who pounced once again to take advantage of a rare forage into the FDMC Central Finance penalty area, as they scored from close range after goalkeeper Stefan WALSH failed to gather a swirling cross under a heavy challenge.
One word summed up the remainder of the game - PATIENCE - as the team plugged away, trying to play with width and attempting to pass the ball better at all times. It was Morgan HALL who latched on to another through ball to level the score with ten minutes to go and then moments later Dominico SQUATRITI opened his account for the season with a good strike from the edge of the box that took a deflection on the way into the goal. FDMC Central Finance were certainly grateful to be 3-2 up and with minutes left in the game it was SQUATRITI who provided a moment of real quality to extend the lead and secure the three points, with a pile driver from 20 yards into the top corner of the net.
Three more points, a courageous performance and an important win that still leaves FDMC Central Finance clear at the top of the table.
It is fair to say that FDMC Central Finance struggled to hit the dizzy heights of recent performances but what they did not show in quality they certainly showed in courage and determination as they came back from 2-1 down to comfortably win a game that they were in danger of losing, thanks to three goals in the last 15 minutes.
Playing into a very strong head wind, FDMC started well and took the lead after 10 minutes, when striker Morgan HALL latched on to a through ball to gently lob the ball over the on coming goal keeper. In a first half that led to very few highlights it was Peringa who struck next, taking full advantage of a foul in the penalty area by Geoff ANDREWS and Leighton DEARDON made no mistake from the resulting spot kick as both teams went in at half time 1-1.
With the half time team talk focusing on playing better passing football and trying to capitalise on the territorial advantage that the extremely strong and very windy conditions would provide the team started better. It was FDMC Central Finance who indeed took the initiative but they failed to work the ball into their opponents penalty area prefering instead to take a number of long range shooting opportunities that failed to hit the target.
Against the run of play, it was Peringa who pounced once again to take advantage of a rare forage into the FDMC Central Finance penalty area, as they scored from close range after goalkeeper Stefan WALSH failed to gather a swirling cross under a heavy challenge.
One word summed up the remainder of the game - PATIENCE - as the team plugged away, trying to play with width and attempting to pass the ball better at all times. It was Morgan HALL who latched on to another through ball to level the score with ten minutes to go and then moments later Dominico SQUATRITI opened his account for the season with a good strike from the edge of the box that took a deflection on the way into the goal. FDMC Central Finance were certainly grateful to be 3-2 up and with minutes left in the game it was SQUATRITI who provided a moment of real quality to extend the lead and secure the three points, with a pile driver from 20 yards into the top corner of the net.
Three more points, a courageous performance and an important win that still leaves FDMC Central Finance clear at the top of the table.
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