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.