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.
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