Sunday, May 18, 2008
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.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
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.
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
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