Saturday, May 31, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
Inglewood (3) v FDMC Central Finance (3)
FDMC rise like a phoenix from the flames!!
FDMC Central Finance turned adversity up side down with a thrilling second half performance that saw the team score three brilliant goals, rescue a valuable point and remain unbeaten this season.
In this eagerly awaited top of the table clash, FDMC Central Finance started much the brighter of the two sides and strikers Tomas MOSQUERA and Andrew CROWE looked dangerous right from the off, as both went close to scoring with three good early opportunities.
But the early momentum slipped allowing Inglewood to enjoy far too much space and time on the ball, which allowed the home team back in to the game. Inglewood found themselves two goals up, as Craig ADAMSON and midfielder Casey BECKETT capitalised on some casual defending. ADAMSON added a third goal just before half time to really pile on the pressure and for the first time this season, FDMC Central Finance found themselves staring down the barrell of a heavy defeat.
A frank half time discussion led to a simple decision for the team; roll over and die or roll your sleeves up and play for pride. It was a blunt message that needed a positive response and to the players credit there was an instant change in attitude and performance. A ferocious re start saw an energetic FDMC Central Finance attack from the first whistle to the last. An early opportunity just went wide of the goal as Tomas MOSQUERA latched on to a ball in the penalty area but MOSQUERA made ammends moments later with a simple header at the back post, finishing of a sweeping move down the left and a suprebly delivered cross by Shane GARNER.
A sense of hope and urgency lifted the team immediately as they bounced back in to life and spurred on by Domenico SQUATRITI and Morgan HALL in the middle of midfield, FDMC Central Finance pressed and hurried the home team at every opportunity. Winning more of the ball and most importantly closing down the space that the home team had enjoyed in the first half, Corey SUTTON added a second goal with a spectacular long range effort that left the goal keeper stranded - game on.
Restoring pride was quickly replaced by a real opportunity to get something out of the game. Midfield dominance saw the team pass the ball well and through Rory GARNER on the right and Shane GARNER on the left the away team started to stretch the play at every opportunity. Incisive through balls from the creativity of Morgan HALL and Domenico SQUATRITI caused endless problems for the Inglewood defence and it was FDMC Central Finance who grabbed an inevitable equaliser with another fine goal by Tomas MOSQUERA.
Fitness and the collective will to win took over mid way through the second half as the away team looked to "grab victory from the jaws of defeat". Both sides battled hard in the last 10 minutes to snatch that elusive fourth goal and the best chance to seal a win fell to the magnificent MOSQUERA once agin, but he was unable to keep his composure on a one on one with the goalkeeper.
It was the classic game of two halves; from the depths of despair to the heights of ecstasy, this team showed tremendous character and magnificent courage to respond in the way that they did. Not only did they restore a sense of pride but they secured a valuable point and maintained their unbeaten run this season in a game that they ironically should have won.
The team looks forward to the last two remaining fixtures of Round One and a return to winning football in coming weeks.
FDMC rise like a phoenix from the flames!!
FDMC Central Finance turned adversity up side down with a thrilling second half performance that saw the team score three brilliant goals, rescue a valuable point and remain unbeaten this season.
In this eagerly awaited top of the table clash, FDMC Central Finance started much the brighter of the two sides and strikers Tomas MOSQUERA and Andrew CROWE looked dangerous right from the off, as both went close to scoring with three good early opportunities.
But the early momentum slipped allowing Inglewood to enjoy far too much space and time on the ball, which allowed the home team back in to the game. Inglewood found themselves two goals up, as Craig ADAMSON and midfielder Casey BECKETT capitalised on some casual defending. ADAMSON added a third goal just before half time to really pile on the pressure and for the first time this season, FDMC Central Finance found themselves staring down the barrell of a heavy defeat.
A frank half time discussion led to a simple decision for the team; roll over and die or roll your sleeves up and play for pride. It was a blunt message that needed a positive response and to the players credit there was an instant change in attitude and performance. A ferocious re start saw an energetic FDMC Central Finance attack from the first whistle to the last. An early opportunity just went wide of the goal as Tomas MOSQUERA latched on to a ball in the penalty area but MOSQUERA made ammends moments later with a simple header at the back post, finishing of a sweeping move down the left and a suprebly delivered cross by Shane GARNER.
A sense of hope and urgency lifted the team immediately as they bounced back in to life and spurred on by Domenico SQUATRITI and Morgan HALL in the middle of midfield, FDMC Central Finance pressed and hurried the home team at every opportunity. Winning more of the ball and most importantly closing down the space that the home team had enjoyed in the first half, Corey SUTTON added a second goal with a spectacular long range effort that left the goal keeper stranded - game on.
Restoring pride was quickly replaced by a real opportunity to get something out of the game. Midfield dominance saw the team pass the ball well and through Rory GARNER on the right and Shane GARNER on the left the away team started to stretch the play at every opportunity. Incisive through balls from the creativity of Morgan HALL and Domenico SQUATRITI caused endless problems for the Inglewood defence and it was FDMC Central Finance who grabbed an inevitable equaliser with another fine goal by Tomas MOSQUERA.
Fitness and the collective will to win took over mid way through the second half as the away team looked to "grab victory from the jaws of defeat". Both sides battled hard in the last 10 minutes to snatch that elusive fourth goal and the best chance to seal a win fell to the magnificent MOSQUERA once agin, but he was unable to keep his composure on a one on one with the goalkeeper.
It was the classic game of two halves; from the depths of despair to the heights of ecstasy, this team showed tremendous character and magnificent courage to respond in the way that they did. Not only did they restore a sense of pride but they secured a valuable point and maintained their unbeaten run this season in a game that they ironically should have won.
The team looks forward to the last two remaining fixtures of Round One and a return to winning football in coming weeks.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
1st X1 Match Report
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.
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.
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.
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