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.