FDMC (5) vs St Bernards (2)
FDMC enjoyed another fine win, scoring five goals in the process and enabling everyone in the squad to play at least one half.
In a game that FDMC dominated from start to finish, the performance became important as a benchmark before next weeks clash against NPBHS. The home team started well and eased into the lead with a typical Tomas MOSQUERA thunderbolt shot from just outside the edge of the penalty box, which gave the keeper no chance.
Morgan HALL added a second shortly afterwards with a clinical shot from close range and he added a third just before half time. St Bernards replied with a goal of their own as an unmarked forward poked home a shot from close range after the home team failed to clear a free kick.
In a largely un-entertaining second half of football, FDMC made a number of changes in personal and positions as they sought to rest players and experiment with combinations before next week. The team failed to fine any real rhythm but MOSQUERA added a fourth goal and his second of the game just in time, as St Bernard's replied themselves with an excellent goal from a fine shot just outside the box.
The game fizzled away into nothing until Aarron HUESSER gave something for everyone to smile about with moments left on the clock - an intelligent and improvised finish saw him score a with a cheeky lobbed header over a despairing keeper. 5-2 the final score and another win - although the players almost certainly have next weeks game firmly on their minds.
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (1) v Hawera (1)
JUST NEEDING A LITTLE BIT OF LUCK
FDMC Central Finance retained the Challenge Trophy once again but failed to extend their lead at the top of the table after a fine overall performance that lacked one vital ingredient - a little bit of luck in front of goal.
After a good start by the home team, it was Hawera who took full advantage of a rare defensive error mid way through the first half to go in to the lead in a competitive and very even start to the game.
But FDMC Central Finance responded well playing some incisive football and always looking threatening on attack. Morgan HALL and Tomas MOSQUERA were making some very good runs in behind the Hawera defence but both found themselves on the end of some very strange off side decisions by the referee which prevented them from taking full advantage of their good work.
FDMC Central Finance played with width and penetration and stepped up their game in the last 15 minutes of the first half. Stephen KIBBY saw a great header cleared of the line and MOSQUERA and HALL went close with some excellent sharp shooting.
Aaron HUESSER grabbed an excellent equaliser just before half time after a superb one two with Morgan HALL allowed him to find some space in the penalty area and he calmly slotted the ball in to the back of the net past the oncoming goalkeeper.
In the second half, FDMC Central Finance stepped up their game and with Stephen KIBBY and Domenico SQUATRITI dominating the middle of midfield the home team found themselves enjoying both territory and posession for the remainder of the game. As the saying goes, "Posession equals pressure and pressure will result in goal scoring opportunities"...and it did; both MOSQUERA and HALL went very close early on and sub Andrew CROWE had two good chances to put the team ahead.
Hawera made a quick tactical change and played a sweeper behind the back four in an attempt to sure up their defence and contain a dominant home side. Corner kick after corner kick piled on the pressure but that vital last touch seemed to be evading the home side when it mattered most - that final pass, final touch or cross was somehow found wanting or scrambled away by a valient Hawera defence.
In a brave attempt to snatch a last gasp winner, FDMC Central Finance threw bodies into the box in an attempt to grab three points and secure the win that they really deserved and it was MOSQUERA who pounced in the six yard box to ram the ball home with minutes left only for the referee to once again reverse the decision and award a free kick for a questionable foul on the goalkeeper moments before.
A disappointing result but a fine performance, which still leaves the team unbeaten at the top of the league, two points clear of Waitara and Inglewood, who both have a game in hand. But as we near the end of Round 1 the jostling for position at the top of the league hots up as FDMC Central Finance travel to Inglewood next Saturday and all of the top four teams play against each other over the next three weeks.
JUST NEEDING A LITTLE BIT OF LUCK
FDMC Central Finance retained the Challenge Trophy once again but failed to extend their lead at the top of the table after a fine overall performance that lacked one vital ingredient - a little bit of luck in front of goal.
After a good start by the home team, it was Hawera who took full advantage of a rare defensive error mid way through the first half to go in to the lead in a competitive and very even start to the game.
But FDMC Central Finance responded well playing some incisive football and always looking threatening on attack. Morgan HALL and Tomas MOSQUERA were making some very good runs in behind the Hawera defence but both found themselves on the end of some very strange off side decisions by the referee which prevented them from taking full advantage of their good work.
FDMC Central Finance played with width and penetration and stepped up their game in the last 15 minutes of the first half. Stephen KIBBY saw a great header cleared of the line and MOSQUERA and HALL went close with some excellent sharp shooting.
Aaron HUESSER grabbed an excellent equaliser just before half time after a superb one two with Morgan HALL allowed him to find some space in the penalty area and he calmly slotted the ball in to the back of the net past the oncoming goalkeeper.
In the second half, FDMC Central Finance stepped up their game and with Stephen KIBBY and Domenico SQUATRITI dominating the middle of midfield the home team found themselves enjoying both territory and posession for the remainder of the game. As the saying goes, "Posession equals pressure and pressure will result in goal scoring opportunities"...and it did; both MOSQUERA and HALL went very close early on and sub Andrew CROWE had two good chances to put the team ahead.
Hawera made a quick tactical change and played a sweeper behind the back four in an attempt to sure up their defence and contain a dominant home side. Corner kick after corner kick piled on the pressure but that vital last touch seemed to be evading the home side when it mattered most - that final pass, final touch or cross was somehow found wanting or scrambled away by a valient Hawera defence.
In a brave attempt to snatch a last gasp winner, FDMC Central Finance threw bodies into the box in an attempt to grab three points and secure the win that they really deserved and it was MOSQUERA who pounced in the six yard box to ram the ball home with minutes left only for the referee to once again reverse the decision and award a free kick for a questionable foul on the goalkeeper moments before.
A disappointing result but a fine performance, which still leaves the team unbeaten at the top of the league, two points clear of Waitara and Inglewood, who both have a game in hand. But as we near the end of Round 1 the jostling for position at the top of the league hots up as FDMC Central Finance travel to Inglewood next Saturday and all of the top four teams play against each other over the next three weeks.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
NPR (0) vs FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (1)
MOSQUERA RETURNS TO HAUNT HIS OLD CLUB!!
A single goal by striker Tomas MOSQUERA midway through the first half was the only thing that seperated these two teams after a fiercely contested game that earned the away team another valuable three points.
On a perfect day for football, the scene was set for a fiery encounter as NPR aimed to continue their good form and the home team put up a terrific fight in their quest for a win. The game fizzed from the off as both teams started well and goal keepers at either end were required to make early saves.
On a terrible pitch for playing passing football, FDMC Central Finance started to get some real joy by playing the ball in behind their opponents defence and both Andrew CROWE and Tomas MOSQUERA made a number of threatening runs in the attacking third. The pressure told as MOSQUERA latched on to another through ball and rounded the goalkeeper with ease to open the scoring. It was MOSQUERA who should have easily extended the lead within minutes of the restart making space in the six yard box to receive a great pass after some superb play by Andrew CROWE on the left and then failing to side foot the ball home in front of a wide open goal. Another good effort from left midfielder Shane GARNER crashed off the cross bar as FDMC Central Finance enjoyed some sustained pressure just before half time.
The pace of the game did not let up in the second half as both teams battled hard in a game of midfield attrition - neither team creating many clear cut opportunities to score. The longer the game remained at 1-0 the more the home team seemed to sense a real opportunity to snatch a draw and they threw extra players up front in the last 15 minutes in a vain attempt to capitalise on a period of territorial pressure. But a tremendous defensive performance by the whole team ensured that FDMC Central Finance were able to weather the storm and comfortably survive the late onslaught.
Not quite "winning ugly" like the previous week against Woodleigh but a much more controlled and convincing 1-0 win and all important clean sheet that leaves them in a very commanding position at the top of the league. As the season moves in to the last few games of Round One, they look forward to some even more challenging games to come, starting with our next game at home against fourth placed Hawera, followed by a difficult away trip to second place Inglewood.
MOSQUERA RETURNS TO HAUNT HIS OLD CLUB!!
A single goal by striker Tomas MOSQUERA midway through the first half was the only thing that seperated these two teams after a fiercely contested game that earned the away team another valuable three points.
On a perfect day for football, the scene was set for a fiery encounter as NPR aimed to continue their good form and the home team put up a terrific fight in their quest for a win. The game fizzed from the off as both teams started well and goal keepers at either end were required to make early saves.
On a terrible pitch for playing passing football, FDMC Central Finance started to get some real joy by playing the ball in behind their opponents defence and both Andrew CROWE and Tomas MOSQUERA made a number of threatening runs in the attacking third. The pressure told as MOSQUERA latched on to another through ball and rounded the goalkeeper with ease to open the scoring. It was MOSQUERA who should have easily extended the lead within minutes of the restart making space in the six yard box to receive a great pass after some superb play by Andrew CROWE on the left and then failing to side foot the ball home in front of a wide open goal. Another good effort from left midfielder Shane GARNER crashed off the cross bar as FDMC Central Finance enjoyed some sustained pressure just before half time.
The pace of the game did not let up in the second half as both teams battled hard in a game of midfield attrition - neither team creating many clear cut opportunities to score. The longer the game remained at 1-0 the more the home team seemed to sense a real opportunity to snatch a draw and they threw extra players up front in the last 15 minutes in a vain attempt to capitalise on a period of territorial pressure. But a tremendous defensive performance by the whole team ensured that FDMC Central Finance were able to weather the storm and comfortably survive the late onslaught.
Not quite "winning ugly" like the previous week against Woodleigh but a much more controlled and convincing 1-0 win and all important clean sheet that leaves them in a very commanding position at the top of the league. As the season moves in to the last few games of Round One, they look forward to some even more challenging games to come, starting with our next game at home against fourth placed Hawera, followed by a difficult away trip to second place Inglewood.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
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.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
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.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
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.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
MATCH REPORT
FC WESTERN (1) V FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (2)
FDMC Central Finance wrapped up a demanding pre season schedule with a well earned victory over FC Western and two stunning strikes from forwards Morgan HALL and Tomas MOSQUERA - although they made hard work of a game that they never looked like losing.
Starting confidently and enjoying large amounts of posession, FDMC Central Finance failed to capitalise on their early advantage with some sloppy passing and casual attacking play. Frustration started to creep in as a number of good opportunities were wasted and there was a real sense of relief when the deadlock was broken with a sublime 25 yard rasping drive from Morgan HALL mid way through the half. FDMC Central Finance continued to apply considerable pressure on their opponents; dominating territory and possession but lacking composure at vital times.
The second half started with a much better tempo and an overall desire to improve on the first half performance. Better passing and an increase in energy saw the pattern of the game continue in our favour but FC Western took full advantage of a rare forrage into their opponents penalty area to score a fluke equalising goal from a cross that took a wicked deflection of a retreating defender.
This misfortune instantly spurred on the team to raise the level of their performance and in the last 20 minutes of the game FDMC Central Finance played some of their best football narrowly missing a number of opportunities to extend the lead. That was until Tomas MOSQUERA latched on to the ball just outside the penalty area with 5 minutes to go and lashed the ball hard and low into the far corner of the goal - a tremendous strike and a well deserved goal that resulted in a hard earned victory.
Friday, March 21, 2008
MATCH REPORT
Waitara (3) v FDMC Central Finance (0)
FDMC Central Finance came down to earth after their early success against Motoroa last week with a defeat at the hands of 2007 League Champions, Waitara - but the scoreline did not reflect the general pattern of the game or offer the rewards that FDMC Central Finance might well have deserved. Waitara fielded a strong team on the day, including a number of Team Taranaki and "guest players" in a fixture that excited the many specators watching.
Playing four quarters of 20 minutes, FDMC started well but wasted two gilt edge chances to take the lead early on after some creative midfield play. FDMC continued to play some excellent football and looked comfortable going in to the first break, but conceded a late goal after a composed finish from "guest player" and NPBHS old boy Edmund SMITH.
FDMC Central Finance went on to have the better of the second quarter and continued to create a number of chances which ultimately went begging. However, it was again SMITH who extended the lead mid way through the third quarter, rounding off a neat attacking move with another cool finish and he quickly stepped up to claim his hatrick when he converted a disputed penalty in possibly the only period of dominance that the home team enjoyed.
FDMC Central Finance responded well in the final quarter with considerable pressure as the team continued to pass the ball with accuracy and penetration. A number of chances followed as MOSQUERA saw one chance cleared off the line and another shot crash of the cross bar. Player of the Day, Rory GARNER then forced the keeper into a spectacular save with a rasping long range effort.
In the final moments, FDMC Central Finance may have realised that it was not going to be thier day when yet another superb effort, this time from Lance MOLYNEUX, rattled against the cross bar only to see Shane GARNER unable to convert the rebound from close range. Overall it was another good team performance, distorted by a flattering three goal margin that did not reflect the overall game but underlines the importance of taking chances at this level.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
MATCH REPORT
MOTOROA AFC (1) V FDMC CENTRAL FINANCE (2)
FDMC recorded an early pre season victory against Motoroa AFC with a very controlled and mature performance that saw them take a 2-0 lead, both goals coming from the boot of Stephen KIBBY. The first a clinical strike following a goal mouth scramble and a second was quickly added with a well taken penalty.
FDMC contained their opponents well and restricted them to few real chances whilst continuing to create a number of good goal scoring opportunities at the other end - the pace and power of forwards Morgan HALL and Tomas MOSQUERA a constant threat. However, Motoroa struck back just before half time with Team Taranaki Captain, Jared McElhannan grabbing a spectacular goal against the run of play with a long range strike from just outside the box.
Motoroa enjoyed more posession early in the second half but dogged defensive work and two fine saves from keeper Stefan WALSH preserved the one goal advantage. As the second half developed, both HALL and MOSQUERA continued to threaten the Motoroa defence at will and both players were unfortunate not to extend the lead on a number of occassions as FDMC finished strongly to record a well deserved and historic win.
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