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Match Report 21/03/06 v Internationale |
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Written by Gudjackson
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Mar 21, 2006 at 07:21 PM |
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Boots 5 Internationale 8
OK so it looks more
like a rugby score but I can assure you it was indeed a 7-a-side result
from the departmental league. Thirteen goals in all and certainly
entertaining for anybody watching (Ok so nobody was watching!). With
only 6 players the Boots team turned up with a great "plan A" - hope
the opposition forget to turn up. Unfortunately that didn't happen.
Thankfully the Inter captain showed a great sense of sportsmanship (or
good tactical nowse take your pick) and allowed the game to play as a
6-a-side. It was a cold and windy day, but for a change dry. The 1st
half was a good contest. Inter had a goal disallowed for handball
before Taribo Wes put the Boots ahead with a cool finish after a good
sweeping move. Alas minutes later Inter broke away quickly from a free
kick in their half and coolly slotted away a skilfully taken
equaliser. Another strike before halftime saw a 1-2 scoreline.
The 2nd half again saw a spirited Boots performance with a great "never
say die" attitude. And it wasn't long before Wes pulled us level with a
precision header that hit the back of a defender and deflected in. 2-2.
Although somewhat in disarray in defence Inter were starting to look
menacing coming forward and two quick strikes left the Boots
floundering at 2-4. But in stepped Wes again to turn his man and volley
home through the keeper's legs for an excellent hat trick. 3-4. It
was at this point that a terrific run from Andy striding the length of
the pitch was rewarded with an attacking corner. Andy promptly sunk to
his knees and starting whimpering like a baby. Thinking he was having a
heart attack most of the Boots and Inter players (I couldn't be arsed -
too far to run) rushed to his aid to discover he had thought
it good sport to give the pitch a kicking and knackered his ankle in
the process. Unfortunately his defending capabilities diminished with
this injury. Two more goals conceded from a great strike from
almost on the by-line and then after a slip by the struggling Andy
were partially off set a by another Boots strike again
from Wes. 4-6. Inter was rampant by this stage and scored another
before Wes blasted into to the top of the net and then Inter rounded
off the scoring to complete the goal fest. 5-8.
A good game to
play in and yet again a good team performance by the Boots. Although
results have gone against us in recent games team spirit has been
excellent. A good solid performance by Andy until his injury. A cheeky
back heal on the touchline to Wes in the 1st half displayed
unknown skill and was probably the catalyst that prompted the Inter
boys to show what they could do. Even carrying his injury he still
managed to get in a great goal saving tackle right at the end.
Timinator. A solid cool performance yet again with lots of running -
and he ran the Bath half marathon on Sunday! At one point, frustrated
by Wes greedily scoring all our goals, he tried to score at our end
only for Gudjackson to deny him on the line. Dan - very assured and
calm. This boy reads the game well, got some good interceptions and was
unlucky not to score - bloody fit too. Ian - good Boots 7-a-side debut
and hopefully the first of many. Lots of running, tackling and you get
the feeling there are goals in him. Wes - FIVE goals! Greedy B*****d!!!
Great display of finishing. Inter really didn't know how to stop him.
My vote for Boot of the Match.
Iron Boot Award: Wes
gets this. Somehow he managed to flatten their blond haired
"Argentinean" centre back by going through the back of him
when Wes was in front of him with the ball!
Soft Slipper: Andy. You're meant to kick the ball and opposition NOT the pitch mate!
Skill Boot:
Joint award. Andy for his back heal in the first half. Ian for his goal
saving tackle in the 1st half appearing from nowhere when the forward
seemed to have an open goal.
Boot of the Match - vote in progress!
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Last Updated ( Mar 21, 2006 at 11:51 PM )
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