RESERVES @ Warragul United
Round 19 - 09/08/2008
Round 19 - 09/08/2008
RESERVES SHOW GRIT AND DETERMINATION AFTER 2 GOAL FIGHTBACK
While Scotch was injury riddled (and some were finishing Dance Dance Revolution) the diligent souls that made it to Warragul were weary as soon as they got out of the car. Some car pooled, others made their way alone while Pete Court milked the cows and baked date scones for the boys before driving around the corner for the match. The pitch had all of the hallmarks of rural Victoria: big, boggy and more clay underfoot than Rolland Garros.
With an injured Wardy becoming the flag bearer on the sideline, Scotch essentially fielded eleven men with some forced to step up from their usual bench positions and play a full 90 while Shayne completed a Martin-esque meteoric rise in his stakes at the club by going from fourth's keeper to starting Reserves right winger. His right for selection meant Jimmy was relegated to man-marking with Pete Court in front of Alf, while a five man midfield of Alex, Brad, Tiddy, Daz and Shayne were there to support Pip and Greavesy up front.
After the hurried warm up, it was clear Scotch still needed to stretch their legs from the trip as they went a down a goal within 10 minutes. A through ball was nabbed by a nippy Warragul striker that shot true past Mike into the side netting. 0-1. From there Scotch produced some good play, knocking the ball around well but not well enough to force the keeper into action. An Alf free kick over the bar and a couple of threatening corners were all Scotch could muster against the wind while at the other end, an erred clearance from Mike into the back of PC saw the hustling Warragul player rewarded with a ball bumbling into the back of the net for what can only be described as a calamity. 0-2 at halftime.
The players were adamant at half time they didn't need to be told by anyone that they played well below expectations. Strategies were employed and with expectant breeze in the second half, Scotch was looking to hit back at the start of the half.
Again Scotch took the fight to their opponents when trailing. Even though the advantageous wind had subsided, passing play was more skilful, the midfield sorted itself out and linked up well and gaps began to appear in the resolute Warragul defence. Within 15 minutes Scotch scored with Brad attempting a through ball to Alex that was only deflected by the Warragul sweeper. Alex gathered the loose ball, turned his marker and shot true, squeezing his effort inside the keeper's right hand post. 1-2 and Scotch were up and about.
Soon after, crosses, shots and corners were coming in all direction but to no effect. The ref was beginning to get more involved in the match. With Pete C getting booked early in the game, some strange decisions were being made. Greavesy was a constant whistle attractor and great tackles by the midfield, including a pearler by Daz, was penalised while Shayne was acquitted for attempted to stomp a Warragul player's liver out through his backside.
Some attacking play from Warragul was bravely stopped by Mike until he was not only hapless, but also helpless, after having the wind knocked out of him like a piñata. Eventually after a great deal of wheezing, he picked himself up and was called on straight away to dart around the box and gather up loose balls from corners and shots. As the match wore on, Scotch persisted but looked to have been beaten by time. In the dying moments after an offside decision from Wardy's flag in the defence, a clearance from the Warragul box landed at Jimmy's feet. JD passed into the path of the onrushing Greaves, and as Tiddy feigned the dummy, Ads neatly slotted the ball past the keeper for a great equaliser.
2-2 and the final whistle sounded moments later.
A special mention to Shayne who stepped up to provide the squad with width, poise and elegance when it mattered most, and he managed to stretched the nylon shorts even further up to his armpits than had ever been seen before.
2-2 the final score.
AP
While Scotch was injury riddled (and some were finishing Dance Dance Revolution) the diligent souls that made it to Warragul were weary as soon as they got out of the car. Some car pooled, others made their way alone while Pete Court milked the cows and baked date scones for the boys before driving around the corner for the match. The pitch had all of the hallmarks of rural Victoria: big, boggy and more clay underfoot than Rolland Garros.
With an injured Wardy becoming the flag bearer on the sideline, Scotch essentially fielded eleven men with some forced to step up from their usual bench positions and play a full 90 while Shayne completed a Martin-esque meteoric rise in his stakes at the club by going from fourth's keeper to starting Reserves right winger. His right for selection meant Jimmy was relegated to man-marking with Pete Court in front of Alf, while a five man midfield of Alex, Brad, Tiddy, Daz and Shayne were there to support Pip and Greavesy up front.
After the hurried warm up, it was clear Scotch still needed to stretch their legs from the trip as they went a down a goal within 10 minutes. A through ball was nabbed by a nippy Warragul striker that shot true past Mike into the side netting. 0-1. From there Scotch produced some good play, knocking the ball around well but not well enough to force the keeper into action. An Alf free kick over the bar and a couple of threatening corners were all Scotch could muster against the wind while at the other end, an erred clearance from Mike into the back of PC saw the hustling Warragul player rewarded with a ball bumbling into the back of the net for what can only be described as a calamity. 0-2 at halftime.
The players were adamant at half time they didn't need to be told by anyone that they played well below expectations. Strategies were employed and with expectant breeze in the second half, Scotch was looking to hit back at the start of the half.
Again Scotch took the fight to their opponents when trailing. Even though the advantageous wind had subsided, passing play was more skilful, the midfield sorted itself out and linked up well and gaps began to appear in the resolute Warragul defence. Within 15 minutes Scotch scored with Brad attempting a through ball to Alex that was only deflected by the Warragul sweeper. Alex gathered the loose ball, turned his marker and shot true, squeezing his effort inside the keeper's right hand post. 1-2 and Scotch were up and about.
Soon after, crosses, shots and corners were coming in all direction but to no effect. The ref was beginning to get more involved in the match. With Pete C getting booked early in the game, some strange decisions were being made. Greavesy was a constant whistle attractor and great tackles by the midfield, including a pearler by Daz, was penalised while Shayne was acquitted for attempted to stomp a Warragul player's liver out through his backside.
Some attacking play from Warragul was bravely stopped by Mike until he was not only hapless, but also helpless, after having the wind knocked out of him like a piñata. Eventually after a great deal of wheezing, he picked himself up and was called on straight away to dart around the box and gather up loose balls from corners and shots. As the match wore on, Scotch persisted but looked to have been beaten by time. In the dying moments after an offside decision from Wardy's flag in the defence, a clearance from the Warragul box landed at Jimmy's feet. JD passed into the path of the onrushing Greaves, and as Tiddy feigned the dummy, Ads neatly slotted the ball past the keeper for a great equaliser.
2-2 and the final whistle sounded moments later.
A special mention to Shayne who stepped up to provide the squad with width, poise and elegance when it mattered most, and he managed to stretched the nylon shorts even further up to his armpits than had ever been seen before.
2-2 the final score.
AP
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Welcome to the new website for Old Scotch Soccer club. You'll find stacks of information about the club, past and present.
There is a lot of information on the site but we are always looking for more input. Please contact us if you have any comments or anything to add.
All the action from 20008
Access to all the ladders, matches and reports from 2008. Click here.
2008 Presentation Night
A hugely successful event. All the reaction and awards from the night of nights. Click here.