FDMC (2) v Wanganui High School (0)
FDMC took care of a routine win against Wanaganui High School in the first of three round robin games in the regional play off games to gain entry to the Lotto Premier NZSSFA tournament, held in Napier in September.
In their quest to play against New Zealand's top 16 elite school teams, FDMC gained a valuable three points but failed to deliver a really convincing performance or convert a number of chances that should have resulted in a more emphatic scoreline.
Goals in either half from Tomas MOSQUERA and Morgan HALL masked a performance that at times left everyone very frustrated and it did little to settle the nerves. Another fine performance from goal keeper, Stefan WALSH ensured a valuable clean sheet, which also included a terrific penalty save mid way through the first half.
Wanganui High School put in a determined performance and from time to time they were a real threat on the break, exposing a lack of dominance in defence by the home side. But FDMC proved to be the better of the two teams and created enough chances to win the game by six or seven goals. Andrew CROWE hit the cross bar, MOSQUERA and HALL both squandered good goal scoring opportunities and the visiting goal keeper made some exceptional saves.
A satisfying win but the team will know that they will have to significantly raise their performance in the next two games against PNBHS and NPBHS on the 11th June and the 25th June respectively and hope that the lack of goals scored does not harm their chances should it come down to goal difference.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
FDMC Junior / Youth Round Up
FDMC continue to enjoy success in a number of Junior and Youth fixtures which see the college playing in every age grade within the region.
Two wins and a draw in the 13th Grade for FDMC CELTIC continues their 100% unbeaten record after a valuable point was gained against a very good Highlands Beckhams team. FDMC ALBION recorded their first victory of the new campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win at home against Inglewood and in the 13.3 division FDMC ATHLETIC recorded an emphatic 9-0 win to continue their fine form and move in to second place.
Goalscores and players of the day to follow....
FDMC HOTSPURS enjoyed another comfortable win which sees them way out in front at the top of the league winning 15-1 against NPBH United - a third goal fest that leaves the team with a goal difference of 46 after three games. FDMC RANGERS went down 5-0 at home to Waitara but can see themselves making improvements every week; BTB boys - "better than before" keep up the good work.
In the Youth League FDMC Development recorded a very comfortable 14-0 win against NPGHS with hatricks from Christian McSweeney Novak and Johnny Fletcher. FDMC UNITED continued their good start to the season when they stretched their unbeaten run with a draw against Hawera Youth.
Keep the pictures and match reports coming; well done to all teams and good luck next week.
Two wins and a draw in the 13th Grade for FDMC CELTIC continues their 100% unbeaten record after a valuable point was gained against a very good Highlands Beckhams team. FDMC ALBION recorded their first victory of the new campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win at home against Inglewood and in the 13.3 division FDMC ATHLETIC recorded an emphatic 9-0 win to continue their fine form and move in to second place.
Goalscores and players of the day to follow....
FDMC HOTSPURS enjoyed another comfortable win which sees them way out in front at the top of the league winning 15-1 against NPBH United - a third goal fest that leaves the team with a goal difference of 46 after three games. FDMC RANGERS went down 5-0 at home to Waitara but can see themselves making improvements every week; BTB boys - "better than before" keep up the good work.
In the Youth League FDMC Development recorded a very comfortable 14-0 win against NPGHS with hatricks from Christian McSweeney Novak and Johnny Fletcher. FDMC UNITED continued their good start to the season when they stretched their unbeaten run with a draw against Hawera Youth.
Keep the pictures and match reports coming; well done to all teams and good luck next week.
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.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
FDMC Junior / Youth Round Up
Another successful weekend for all of the FDMC Junior and Youth teams.
The season kicked off last weekend and saw convincing victories for both FDMC Development and FDMC United in the Youth League, followed up with two more wins this weekend, 7-0 and 4-3 respectively.
In the 15th Grade FDMC HOTSPURS are off to a flyer with a 17-0 win and a 15-0 win whilst FDMC RANGERS are struggling to find form after two defeats - keep the faith boys!!
In the 13th Grade FDMC CELTIC started with a win against Woodleigh in their first game and turned on the style in the second in a convincing 4-0 victory away at Eltham, FDMC ALBION suffered their second defeat away at Hawera and FDMC ATHLETIC narrowly lost at home to Woodleigh Lillywhites. Positive thinking and plenty of effort will get you results soon.
A great start to the season right across the board and a big thank you to all of the players, coaches, managers and parents who make it all happen.
Keep feeding me information on player of the day, goal scorers and short match reports and i will publish them on the web page for you.
The season kicked off last weekend and saw convincing victories for both FDMC Development and FDMC United in the Youth League, followed up with two more wins this weekend, 7-0 and 4-3 respectively.
In the 15th Grade FDMC HOTSPURS are off to a flyer with a 17-0 win and a 15-0 win whilst FDMC RANGERS are struggling to find form after two defeats - keep the faith boys!!
In the 13th Grade FDMC CELTIC started with a win against Woodleigh in their first game and turned on the style in the second in a convincing 4-0 victory away at Eltham, FDMC ALBION suffered their second defeat away at Hawera and FDMC ATHLETIC narrowly lost at home to Woodleigh Lillywhites. Positive thinking and plenty of effort will get you results soon.
A great start to the season right across the board and a big thank you to all of the players, coaches, managers and parents who make it all happen.
Keep feeding me information on player of the day, goal scorers and short match reports and i will publish them on the web page for you.
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